Essay On Becoming A Nurse Practitioner

I love the nursing field; there are a variety of nursing specialties. Job opportunities for nurses are endless. A nurse practitioner is a great career choice to choose they also are called NPs. NPs are one of the largest healthcare careers. Nurse practitioners diagnose and treat patients, order tests, do treatment plans, physical exams, immunization shots, and prescribe medications under the direction of the physician. I would love to become a family nurse practitioner. I chose family because I want to work with all different ages groups for example, pediatrics, geriatrics, and obstetrics. To become a nurse practitioner, I will first have to earn a bachelor’s of science in nursing and pass the NCLEX-RN. Once I do that, I will be a registered nurse. Next, I will work as a registered nurse to gain experience. Then, obtain a master of science in nursing. Also, take courses in family nursing theory and intervention, acute and chronic illness management, research, primary healthcare concerns and leadership preparation. Furthermore, obtain board certification in family practice through the American Nurses Credentialing Center of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners and finally a certified family …show more content…
My interest for nursing began when my nurse practitioner let me use her stethoscope to hear my heart beat. I thought that was so amazing how the human body works. At that very moment, I knew that’ what I wanted to be. I realized it’s going to take a lot of hard work and dedication to accomplish my dream. Yes, I can become a family nurse practitioner. Being a nurse practitioner would be a great field for me. Becoming a nurse practitioner is a lifelong dream that I will reached through dedication and ambition. I believe having God first in anything I do will lead me and guide me through my downs and falls in life. I will always keep “I can do things through Christ which strengthens me” a part of