I Want To Become A Nurse Practitioner

My desire to become a nurse comes from my natural ability to thrive in a stressful, demanding, fast-paced environment. Nursing became an interest because of the medical aspect, and it would really make me feel good to know that I had a part in helping people in some way.
My conviction that nursing was my calling was affirmed daily in my work. Then, as now, I am ever amazed at the profound impact we, as nurses, have on the lives of our patients.By this time, I had been a nurse for three years and had developed a clear picture of what I wanted professionally. I knew that to achieve to my professional goals of practicing at the level I desired, while serving others in the community, I needed to become a Nurse Practitioner.
I believe that nurses are trained to be more holistic in their practice. We are not trained to simply observe physical changes or problems. Nevertheless, we will see a patient every day, we will talk to them, advocate, delegate and give them a proper care. Moreover, it is our responsibility to look out for our patients physically, spiritually and emotionally.

I consider myself a lifetime student.

Learning is something that never ends. I like learning new skills and applying what I’ve learned to better myself. By earning a Master's Degree I aim to challenge myself further by encountering new experiences that would not only enhance my education, but also professional development. The Master's of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree that I would like to pursue is Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner. In this role I will be able to care for the adults in terms of wellness, acute and chronic illnesses, and different variations of presenting symptoms & treatment

management.
As a Nurse Practitioner, I would be able to provide more comprehensive care and build rapport with patients and their families for their own personal health through assessment, diagnosis, and structured management. Earning this degree would allow me to strengthen my existing skills to better serve and assist the patient population. With the rise in comorbid conditions, there is greater need for health awareness and promotion, as well as disease prevention. The flexibility in this career enables me to provide care through evidence-based practice on various populations and ethnicity in a career that continues to grow with endless opportunities to practice.
As a Nurse Practitioner, I will have the skills, knowledge and flexibility to serve populations for whom I have a heart. I have always felt working with underserved populations, such as the rural poor, is part of my calling as a nurse. In addition, I have a strong interest in furthering point-of-care nursing competencies when providing cross-cultural/multi-cultural nursing care to diverse populations.
As a Nurse Practitioner, I will be better able to serve the community, locally and globally. I will be able to participate more productively in providing medical care in underdeveloped parts of the world as well as underserved populations the region. My goal is to contribute some of my time and expertise to provide quality health care for people who cannot afford it. I believe everyone deserves access to healthcare.
I strongly believe that I have the skills and ability to complete the degree. I have the support of family, friends and colleagues. Moreover, I have the determination to see this program through to its completion. It is with this tenacity and sense of purpose that I will apply myself to the MSN degree program at Florida Southern College. I strongly believe that Florida Southern College will provide what I need for achievement. I look forward to taking up the challenges my classes may offer and expanding my intellectual curiosity.