Nursing Acceptance Essay

2 Pages 448 Words

As a potential nursing student, I will strive to be a tremendous asset to Lehigh Carbon Community College by devoting all my time and life to becoming an excellent nurse. I believe that I am obligated to use my talents in a constructive manner, in a manner that benefits society. The medical career gives me the unique opportunity to express my many talents while benefiting human life.

I believe that my ability to communicate makes me well suited to pursue a nursing career. While I possess the strong science background necessary for success in the profession, I also consider myself a “ people” person. As a waitress and a CNA, I dramatically improved and expanded my communication skills since I was constantly meeting new people and discussing different topics. Because people constantly disclosed their personal issues to me as a CNA, I learned to become not only a good conversationalist, but also an excellent listener.

Highly motivated to succeed, I dramatically improved my grades following a time of confusion and turmoil, which was brought on due to a car accident in the fall of 2001. Once I realized what goal I wanted to pursue in life, I worked hard to succeed, and this last semester of schooling is truly indicative of my intellectual capacity and motivation for success. My strength as a candidate to Lehigh Carbon Community College’s Nursing Program lies mostly in the objectives that I plan to fulfill upon becoming a nurse. They are, in no particular order of importance, as follows:
1) To provide excellence in comprehensive care by using my acquired skills as both a competent professional and also as a compassionate human being.

2) To cultivate my leadership role both in the community of my practice and in the nation to formulate and maintain health care principles and advancements.

3) To imply the latest knowledge and techniques in detection and prevention of disease, and the restoration of health.

4) To s...