Statement of Purpose for Graduate Nursing School

Statement of Purpose

|A patient whom I was caring for was in the final stages of dying requested a final task from me. The patient requested me to spiritually guide him in prayer as he knew |
|that his time on earth was short. I was not prepared for this duty nor had skills that had educated me on how to pray with a culturally diversed patient. I was |
|terrified but knew from my spiritual belief system how to pray for a human that was dying. I prayed with my patient and watched as he slipped into a coma then |
|subsequently his final breath. I believe my personal faith in God, the self concept as a public servant, and the respect for individual values placed me in a position |
|to carry out this patient’s wish. As a critical care nurse this learning experience would not be forgotten as it taught me the true meaning of holistic healing. |
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|I have witnessed first hand the tremendous impact nurses have on the lives of the individual. My extensive years in critical care nursing and college have taught me |
|responsibility, compassion and gratitude for every learning opportunity that comes my way. I am now ready to embark on a new learning path, one that will lead me to |
|becoming a Family Nurse Practitioner. |
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|Early in my college years I was not sure of the career choice that I wanted to pursue. My G.P.A. reflects the accumulated classes from my younger years. Since realizing|
|that I wanted to be a nurse I have obtained my Associate and Bachelors