Radiation Therapist
Radiation Therapy Program
Ever since I was a child, I wanted to become a nurse. My father was always in and out of the hospital as a result of diabetes. One of my earliest memories is of him telling me to become a nurse so that I can take care of him. He passed away when I was ten years old. As a result, I devoted my school career to pursuing a nursing degree, seeing as it was what my father wanted. That was until my grandmother was diagnosed with breast cancer in March 2007.
I accompanied my grandmother to every radiation therapy treatment she had. I watched the way the therapists tended to her. They put her at ease and made her feel comfortable, making the experience painless for her. The machines fascinated me and I became curious, wondering how they worked. Observing the environment, talking to the therapists, and additional research of the field, helped me realize that being a therapist is what I truly want to do. For that reason, I dedicated my most recent semesters into studying the sciences with a future goal of applying to the Radiation Therapy Program.
My primary educational goal is to increase my knowledge in a field I have thoroughly come to appreciate. Becoming a radiation therapist can help me make a difference in people's lives, giving me the opportunity to alleviate suffering to the best of my abilities. I know I am capable of providing proficient and attentive care in a swift manner. I need the structure and carefully designed curriculum of this program to sharpen my problem solving, critical thinking, and assessment skills and further my knowledge on disease management and treatment techniques. I am ready to advance my commitment to the Radiation Therapy Program and the rigorous study required so I can be one of the many public health workers that are improving our healthcare
Ever since I was a child, I wanted to become a nurse. My father was always in and out of the hospital as a result of diabetes. One of my earliest memories is of him telling me to become a nurse so that I can take care of him. He passed away when I was ten years old. As a result, I devoted my school career to pursuing a nursing degree, seeing as it was what my father wanted. That was until my grandmother was diagnosed with breast cancer in March 2007.
I accompanied my grandmother to every radiation therapy treatment she had. I watched the way the therapists tended to her. They put her at ease and made her feel comfortable, making the experience painless for her. The machines fascinated me and I became curious, wondering how they worked. Observing the environment, talking to the therapists, and additional research of the field, helped me realize that being a therapist is what I truly want to do. For that reason, I dedicated my most recent semesters into studying the sciences with a future goal of applying to the Radiation Therapy Program.
My primary educational goal is to increase my knowledge in a field I have thoroughly come to appreciate. Becoming a radiation therapist can help me make a difference in people's lives, giving me the opportunity to alleviate suffering to the best of my abilities. I know I am capable of providing proficient and attentive care in a swift manner. I need the structure and carefully designed curriculum of this program to sharpen my problem solving, critical thinking, and assessment skills and further my knowledge on disease management and treatment techniques. I am ready to advance my commitment to the Radiation Therapy Program and the rigorous study required so I can be one of the many public health workers that are improving our healthcare