Graduating nursing school and starting my career at 19 has changed my perception on life and has changed my life. My love from nursing has grown and want to make a difference in those who I care for, has inspired me. As a licensed practical nurse working in a skilled nursing facility I have seen people in vulnerable points in their life, where they depend on the care I give and the skills that I possess. From people who are there for a short stay to recover and rehabilitate to those who need nursing care long term, dementia patients and then there is that patient who is on hospice and I am not only caring for my patient but also the family. Each patient is unique and my skills vary from patient.
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I am personally interested in becoming a registered nurse with a bachelors degree and later pursuing a masters in nursing. I am interested in exploring more of the hospital setting as your dealing with more acute patients who may be more complex clinically. I like learning about cardiovascular and pulmonary systems and am personally excited to learn more about that aspect in nursing, being accepted into this nursing program. Going to the clinicals is something that I look forward to in seeing the different specialties in nursing. I am good candidate for this program because I am focused and motivated to become a registered nurse. Being the first person in my family to attend college and become a nurse has been a big accomplishment for me and I plan to keep going! My love for learning has inspired me to provide the best care for patients and getting into this program is the first step. This program will help me not only be a better nurse now but will also prepare me clinically for what it takes to be a registered