Patients place their trust in nurses to deliver the best care possible. As an indispensable part of the medical field, nurses provide hands-on care and assist patients with living a healthier life. This is why I decided to further my education and return to school to obtain my registered nurse (RN) degree. I am currently in the third semester of the nursing program and looking forward to the upcoming and final semester. It is very important for me to obtain a good education which in turn, will help me become an efficient and knowledgeable nurse. Through the nursing program at my college, I am increasing my critical thinking and my confidence which will help me to pursue my career in the future.
As for my background, I was born in Puerto Rico and relocated to Minnesota where I have been for about 20 years. I live with my husband and our …show more content…
In the 14 years as an LPN, I have worked in a variety of settings such as hospitals, clinics and long term care. Due to the various scenarios and patients I have encountered, I feel that I have a broad knowledge about health conditions and their treatments. Through the nursing journey, I learned on the job to manage stress, improve my listening skills, and compassion for my patients. I ensure to provide the best care possible to every patient regardless of whom they were or where they came from. Everyone was important and deserved to be treated as