Becoming A Clinical Nurse Personal Statement

Personal Statement Pacific Lutheran University’s Entry Level MSN program is one where I can pursue my academic and professional goals in becoming an agent of change for equity and access to healthcare. The emphasis on leadership, program evaluation and outcomes, and informatics during the post-licensure program ensures a strong foundation in which I would be able to apply practice and through the lens of healthcare and equity. As a current higher education professional with an initial intent to go into healthcare, I’ve identified my goals through several similarities and disparities between the two disciplines: to become a lifelong learner, caring for people and populations in high need, and being part of the conversation regarding universal design. Becoming a Clinical Nurse Leader necessitates implementation of evidence-based practices at the patient, family, and community level. To stay current on the evidence, it is imperative for a nurse to demonstrate an alacrity for knowledge and learning outside of the requirements for license renewal. While my professional experiences have been fulfilling and very human, one aspect of healthcare that excites me is that there is always something more that I can learn about. To prevent

Working in higher education gave me the opportunity to educate many different populations such as first-generation college students, people of color, and immigrants on how to navigate the complex structure of education. My work also gives me the opportunity to speak with students one-on-one to attend to their needs holistically. Through these parallels, I’m excited at the prospect of being able to continue with the aspects of my career that I am passionate by working with patients and being a clinical leader to evaluate care for