Example Of A Personal Statement Of Goal

My extensive background in psychology and my growing experience in nursing in concert with my passion for working with children, adolescents, and families have culminated in my pursuit of the Doctor of Nursing Practice. My experience in working in the mental health field spans the course of the past decade and includes research, assessment, intervention, and therapy. While my nursing experience has recently begun, I look forward to continuing my education and experience in caring for those with not only mental health issues, but physical issues that impact their mental health as well. As a graduate of Eastern Kentucky University’s Masters in Clinical Psychology program my goals included pursing my doctoral degree in health psychology with a focus on behavioral health in children and adolescents. With a professional degree in psychology, my goals included serving as a health psychologist. Upon completion of the graduate program at Eastern Kentucky I entered the workforce to gain more insight into the practice of behavioral health. During my time as a behavioral health specialist, I discovered the role of the psychiatric nurse. After researching the field of psychiatric nursing and seeking mentorship, I ultimately decided to pursue a bachelor’s degree in nursing with the ultimate goal of pursuing an advanced degree in psychiatric
Researching the most effective nursing practices and improving patient outcomes speaks to the science involved in nursing. For example, through the use of nursing science, I hope to find an effective way to provide mental health care for pediatric patients with terminal illnesses. Both terminal illness and mental health have a tremendous effect on the physiological and psychological health of patients. Research in both areas could address the scientific and applied nature of nursing