This evening I'll be submitting an essay.
This essay determines my future.
I'm applying to nursing school in order to obtain my Bachelor's Degree...
HERE GOES NOTHING!
We all have titles that we take on throughout our lives, these titles describe who we are, but depending on who you talk to, each of us can carry many different identities and roles in the lives of those around us. To many I am a nurse, to others I am a friend, to some I am a family member, and to one I am a mom. As I embark on a new journey in obtaining my bachelor's degree in Nursing, I was influenced by each. I come from a family of VCU Rams and I'm a "Richmonder" born and raised, so when looking at schools VCU was an obvious selection. As a mom, I'm the sole provider in our family of two and finding a program suitable to raising my child as well as providing for him is key. As a friend, I lean on my co-workers who happen to be friends for their knowledge of continuing education programs and trust their recommendations. And lastly, as a nurse, I want to advance in my practice.
As a young girl I was influenced by my grandmother, with whom I spent a great deal of time. She was a Registered Nurse, graduate of a diploma program, and raised 3 young girls as a single mother. She had quite a diverse nursing career with experience in specialties such as geriatric care, hospice volunteering, cardiac surgery, and even a Tuberculosis Sanitorium. She shared many stories with me over the years, but I believe what I noticed most was her compassion for others combined with a dedication to always providing the best clinical practice. As a retired nurse she continued to read nursing journals and regularly had a copy of the latest Mayo Clinic article on hand.
I had a desire to follow in her footsteps shortly after my dream of becoming a Speech-Language Pathologist fell through. As a child of a divorced home I quickly learned that paying for my education was in my hands, and I needed a plan to avoid accumulating several student loans. After discovering that a Bachelor’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology was essentially useless without a Master’s degree I decided to re-evaluate my plans and returned home to pursue an Associates Degree in Nursing.
After achieving my goal and graduating from Community College in the winter of 2009, I decided to spend some time raising my son, and life handed me yet another twist when I encountered some issues in my home life. My son’s father sent us on a roller coaster after developing a serious addiction and emptying out all of our financial reserves. I scrambled to pick up the pieces and ensure the safety of my then 13 month old. After several attempts at securing a job as a Registered Nurse, I finally walked through the doors of the VA Medical Center on October 24, 2011. I never looked back.
I am fortunate enough to work for a wonderful organization, the Department of Veteran's Affairs. I spend my days as a Spinal Cord Injury and Rehabilitation Nurse, taking care of America's heroes who frequently can no longer care for themselves. My job is equally rewarding and entertaining, some days are full of life lessons and war stories, where others are spent holding hands and crying tears with those who I've grown to know and love. I have developed a special language and sense of humor, as well as a skill set which involves handling traumatic brain injuries and recognizing the grief that comes with loss of function.
I have a strong faith that God led me on my path and I am right where I need to be. I absolutely love my job and the patients I am blessed to serve. I never know what I’ll learn when I walk in the door each day, but I leave every afternoon with something MORE. I’ve learned about new technologies, new medications, and I’ve even picked up a few dirty jokes from some special veterans. Each day requires a sense of humor, professionalism, compassion, in addition to my nursing knowledge and judgment. I could have never imagined how fulfilling a job like mine could be, but I am so lucky to serve our Nation’s heroes. They truly are a different population.
However content I am, I continue to yearn for something more in life, and hope to provide more to the community I serve. In pursuing my Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, I hope to gain the knowledge and experience necessary to advance my career. I have an ultimate goal of becoming a wound, ostomy, and continence nurse in the future, as wound care is a passion of mine. I have seen various wound treatment modalities and complications throughout my short practice. My current unit specializes in the care of pressure ulcers in the paraplegic and quadriplegic populations. I have attended several conferences on wound healing, and I regularly participate in in-services and teaching opportunities for fellow staff members, including yearly competency reviews.
I hope to attend VCU's Bachelor's in Nursing program in order to advance my skills and become a better nurse. By doing so I could become a greater asset to my team as well as present accurate data for my superiors and some of the professional organizations with which I am associated. I'm looking forward to continuing the legacy and becoming a RAM!
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