When I was three I had a vesicoureteral reflux and I needed bilateral ureteral reimplantations. When I was five my grandfather became very ill and was bedridden. When I was eleven my mother dissected her carotid artery. In each of these situations I was left in the dark and was given no explanation of why or what was happening. The feeling of having a loved one suffer before your eyes or even the emotions you feel when something is wrong with yourself can be very difficult; but what makes it worse is when you are given no comfort or knowledge of what is happening. I want to be a nurse so that I can prevent this uncertainty and give people the help, care, comfort, and peace of mind that nurses didn’t give to me. Growing up I was frequently surrounded by nurses. My mother was a nurse at several different companies and I spent a lot of time in her office while she was working. Being surrounded by the nursing field throughout my life has given me a sense of comfort and made my choice of becoming a nurse clear. I feel confident that in the pursuit of my nursing degree I will have the determination to complete the classroom work and activities required to become a nurse. I also know that my ability to work well in …show more content…
I was able to witness nurses who loved not only their jobs but also their patients; but I also noticed others who were there only because they were well paid. Seeing the differences between these two types of nurses and the many experiences I’ve had with them in hospitals throughout my life has showed me exactly what kind of nurse I would like to be. They showed me that I want to be the kind of nurse who shows compassion for her patients and their families. I want nursing to be so much more than just a job. With all of the influences I’ve witnessed over the years I know that nursing is something I can truly excel in. I have a passion for it and am ready to jump into God’s plan for my