years‚ I can remember my English teachers asking things like what do I want to be when I grow up? What to you want to study in college? As a child I would give a quick sentence or a couple of words. I would say that I wanted to be a cop‚ a firefighter ‚or a chef. As a teenager‚ I was expected to contemplate and compile a three page written paper . My answers varied each and every year from wanting to be a teacher‚ a chef ‚ to a social worker. I can remember many kids saying they wanted to become a nurse
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As I have gotten older my goals have shifted to and from many professions that have caught my interests. The recurring theme was always children and my ability to help them. I gave serious thought to pursuing a teaching position‚ or a few different types of attorney that would put me in the position to help children making questionable decisions‚ or becoming doctor. I realized my dream of becoming a pediatric oncologist a few years ago when I became interested in oncology and then realized I could
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physically challenging‚ being a registered nurse has been one of the most fulfilling experiences of my life. We are not just caregivers‚ but also role models for the community we serve and I am proud to be a part of this noble profession. Seeing first-hand the positive impact nurses can have on patients and their family members makes all of the stress and long hours worth it. I started my career four years ago on an adult medical/surgical unit. There‚ I was able to put in to practice my nursing school
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“Why do I want to become a nurse?” Becoming a nurse has always been a dream of mine. I strongly desire to make a difference in peoples’ lives. My aspiration for nursing was sparked early in my high school years‚ and now that I’m a mom I’m even more determined. I’ve always dreamt of a career which I would truly enjoy and make great money caring for others. I’m completely ready to devote myself to making this dream come true. Nursing is a career that’s become harder to pursue‚ but one of the most
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Why I chose to become a mental health counselor Counseling others is a difficult job that requires people to listen‚ take notes‚ and respond in ways that are positive and helpful. It is important that trust be built between the counselor and the patient so that the patient will feel comfortable speaking about issues that are private or embarrassing. There are many different types of counselors including drug counselors; marriage counselors‚ grief counselors‚ job counselors‚ diet and exercise counselors
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Why do I want to become a nurse: Ever since I had use of reason‚ I always dreamt of becoming a Doctor. When I was only 4 years old‚ I asked for my first microscope. When I was around 8 years old‚ I asked for my first chemistry set. When I was only 9 years old‚ I gave my Grandmother her insulin shot. All these contributed for me to be interested in the medical field. But what made me change my mind to become an RN instead of an MD? Well‚ as years have prolonged and I have grown up‚ I have been
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Becoming a nurse is more than getting accepted into nursing school‚ far more than passing the NCLEX exam and even much further than collecting a pay check. It takes time‚ a lot of time and devotion to patient care; it requires empathy and a lifetime of continuing education. Knowing all this‚ why did I choose nursing? Nine years ago I became a certified nursing assistant because I thought I had the prerequisite to be a caregiver‚ which I do. I genuinely love and care about people‚ I am very empathetic
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to get them where they need to be. I am grateful that I have a chance to make a substantial difference in the future of this world. There are many things I want to accomplish in my life time. My major goal in life is to become a Nurse. More specifically‚ a neonatal intensive care unit nurse. This has been a lifelong goal of mine and I will do anything in my power to get myself where I need to be to pursue my dream. I have a strong passion to care for people. I plan on studying each and everything
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certainty‚ which is why from an early age I had decided that I wanted to be a nurse. I spent months on end compiling information on the education required‚ the various programs schools offered and so on‚ but as I did more research‚ I came to discover the reason I wish to pursue nursing isn’t because of the logistics of the programs. Rather‚ my yearning for knowledge‚ compassion‚ and values have driven why I chose the major of nursing. I have always been intellectually driven‚ and as I further divulged
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interest. In first grade‚ I had an absolute break down due to seeing red marks on one of my assignments. In that moment‚ I knew i wanted to work my hardest towards success. Perfection is the most ideal; however‚ I had to learn that no one can be perfect all of the time. Today‚ I know that my long journey towards success has involved mistakes‚ but I choose to learn from those mistakes in order to grow in life and learn valuable lessons. My other interest is nursing. I believe nurses are the foundation to
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