I started my nursing career on a step-down unit and learned quickly that my goal would be to work my way up the critical care ladder. The natural progression was to move into the intensive care unit, which is where the love of critical thinking in an acute care setting was truly fostered. A multitude of learning opportunities opened up, one of which would later become my current position as a Clinical Research Coordinator. In this role, I am able to take a step back from the bedside and actively participate in what may later shape future evidenced based practice.
The accumulation of my work experience combined with my unrelenting desire to understand more leads me to pursue a graduate degree with UCF’s Adult Acute Care Nurse Practitioner program. Every step in my nursing journey has built upon the previous role with the intention of gaining the knowledge and clinical skill set necessary to become the most effective patient advocate. This graduate program can take the current knowledge to a deeper level, one where I can develop care plans of multiple care processes to optimize patient outcome. I know that a graduate education is an important step towards meeting my desire to participate in a more critical role in health
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I plan to put my educational career at the forefront of my activities. In preparation to do so, I have made my educational goals clear to my management team, who have clearly stated their support. Scheduling will be set around coursework to ensure ample time for class participation and studying. I am also fortunate in having a solid support system in place in the form of close family and friends, who are willing to assist me in obtaining my goals. I believe that in having a solid foundation of support, combined with balancing work and school, I will be successful in my pursuit of a Master’s