Nursing Is My Way Of Life
Psychologists recommend revisiting childhood interests when considering career choices. Children are naturally drawn to the activities that give them joy and satisfaction. These qualities are essential for a career that is successful. My youth was filled with the pleasure of being a “schoolteacher”, but more importantly, my grandmother, who was chronically ill, needed me to take care of her needs from six to fifteen years old.
I never thought of becoming a nurse during this time. Instead, caring for my grandmother was part of my daily life. It was a huge influence on my career that caring to my grandmother was able to have, even though I didn’t know it. As a clinical assistant at Seton Medical Center, I noticed a clear correlation. As a patient went through the stages and a stroke, I noticed similarities in my delivery and tone of voice. I was overwhelmed by a feeling of total wholeness, despite the chaos from the medical team. I realized that my child-caregiving role had allowed me to give my all in order to ensure the wellbeing of others. This was the same as what I did for my grandmother. My passion is teaching and I care for patients. When I was a child, the excitement of teaching others was what brought me joy. My hunger for knowledge and desire share are as strong today than ever. However, my knowledge consists of scientific method, holistic health promotion, nursing theory, and scientific method. Nursing integrates teaching and caregiving to benefit others. I am motivated by my grandmother’s care and my desire for knowledge sharing. In order to heal effectively, my core professional values include empathy and ethical conduct. Unfortunately, hospital settings do not provide the best care for patients. A Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree allows you to collaborate, coordinate and consult on healthcare policy at an administrative level. This is where decisions about patient-to-staff ratios and staff hours, as well as benefits and pay rates, are made. Leaders in policy-making positions are required to make changes in the nursing environment. It is my belief that change comes from within. I have a UT BSN and I know that this will help me position myself. My propensity to teach may one day be able to replace practical, hands on patient care. The industry will remain without qualified nurses because of the lack of professors.
Nursing will not progress without the support of licensed professionals. My greatest tool is my love for nursing. I want to encourage students to get involved in the field. Procuring the field is not only a professional accomplishment, but also a personal triumph. Nursing is not something that I made conscious. It is not something that I was guided by college counselors or psychologists. It is who and what I am. Nursing was my natural instinct. I found immense stimulation and fulfillment in the field. Nursing is more than a career. It is my life.
