Social Work Personal Statement

Throughout my professional career, I have witnessed the importance of services provided by social workers to promote social welfare and community well-being. I first observed how essential social workers are while in the military. I saw firsthand how intensely the social workers worked to assist military members in improving their well-being. As a licensed nurse, I worked alongside social workers to assist patients with problems affecting their daily lives. My experiences and values heavily influenced my decision to pursue a career in social work.

I previously had an idea of what a career in social work would involve through my early studies in college and my experiences working closely with social workers. Through further research into the

Being competent or having the knowledge and skill to perform a job or duty effectively was required only to be a good employee. However, throughout my years of developing as a student and employee, I realized that competence was more than that. I discovered that it also benefited those around me. It allowed me to complete duties efficiently and effectively. Being competent helped me to be a valuable team member, which benefited the organization as a whole. I consider myself to be a lifelong learner. I would continue to develop and utilize my skills and knowledge to help solve any issues I encounter as a social worker.

Integrity and service are also values that I consider vital because of my previous experiences. Integrity and service are two of the Army's Seven Core Values. I was taught that it was expected that a soldier has integrity, which means being honest and doing what is right at all times. I was able to make hard decisions as a leader because of this principle. I always considered what was legally and morally right. Integrity is a principle I apply in my everyday life, and I apply it to do what is right when faced with challenges or dilemmas. I continue this as a social work

Establishing relationships and maintaining relationships was something I always put a lot of effort into. Throughout my life, I learned the importance of human relationships. I found that wholesome human relationships were essential to accomplish many goals, including providing high-quality care for patients. The interpersonal relationships created between patients, nurses, physicians, and other healthcare professionals allowed everyone to collaborate as a proficient healthcare team. These relationships helped support effective communication, build trust, understanding, empathy, and many other positive outcomes. These outcomes benefited not only the well-being of the patients but the staff as well. The interpersonal relationships I would develop throughout my career would be helpful when faced with conflicts or