L & D Nurse Personal Statement

As a child growing up, there are many things that one usually aspires to be. However, many factors influence one’s choices. The most influential factor that led me to pursue a career in nursing was the time I spent caring for my grandmother, who was diagnosed with cancer. As I contemplated what to write, emotions ran high as I reflected on my past and recalled seeing my grandmother struggle during her illness. The pain and suffering she endured drove me to enter the healthcare field. She was given excellent care and compassion, which made life appear a little more tolerable even though no amount of pain medication could ever numb the emotions she was going through. Although she has left this world, I am inspired and motivated by the fact that

The experience I have gained from working as a medical assistant further fueled my love and passion for this department and must be credited to the many amazing doctors and preceptors who have provided me with a great foundation. The clinical experience that I had at King’s County Hospital was one of the most memorable in that I was able to have the hands-on experience that was needed. Being a part of a team and working as a unit demonstrated the importance and relevance of team work. There are areas for growth as an L&D nurse and what I found to be most fascinating and challenging is that no birthing process is ever the same. Therefore, nurses must constantly be aware of current changes and be able to function effectively since they are not only caring for one individual but two and be efficient should an emergency present itself. With this in mind, to make my dreams a reality, I must first become a Registered Nurse by graduating from an accredited nursing program with an Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing and pass the NCLEX. After meeting the above requirements, one must work as a bedside nurse for at least one year. Furthermore, Labor and Delivery nurses require Advanced Cardiac Life Support and Basic Life Support certificates to address any emergency that may arise. As stated by the Johnson and Johnson Services, Inc. (2022), one

However, I will not let this deter me from achieving my dream. I planned on completing NUR 411 and taking the NCLEX as soon as I graduate from BMCC. After I obtain my Registered Nurse license, I plan to work in a city hospital on a medical-surgical floor or L& D unit. Terri Oppenheimer (2021) added, “Some hospitals allow L&D nurses to apply directly out of school, while others may prefer nurses to have some experience on the general Med-Surg floor." As a result, this will allow me to attain the hours of working experience required to become a certified nurse in the department of my choice. Since most hospitals offer tuition assistance, my intent is to be involved and work with such an organization so that I can either be enrolled in an online BSN program or attend the CUNY SPS program in order to attain the appropriate certifications for my chosen