Nursing Assistant Personal Statement

My grandmother’s nurse served as an inspiration for me to pursue a career in nursing. When I was sixteen years old, my grandmother had her left knee surgically removed and replaced. After such a severe surgery, a nurse was called at my house to assist my grandmother for a few weeks. During her short stay with my grandmother, the nurse showed my father and me how to administer injections and medications, as well as how to act if my grandmother became unstable. It was astonishing to watch the nurse work so compassionately and genuinely care for a complete stranger. Not only did she directly contribute in enhancing my grandmother’s health, she was also able to provide our family with hope and confidence. Always having an interest in healthcare,

I desired a career that would allow me to directly interact with patients and enhance their quality of life; nursing was a field that would allow me to achieve that.
During my first few quarters at Green River College, I explored pre-requisites related to the nursing major and doing so led me to confirm my interest in nursing.

Over two years, I completed all the nursing pre-requisite courses that Green River offered and thoroughly enjoyed them. Additionally, I completed a Nursing Assistant course which allowed me to become a Certified Nursing Assistant. This training allowed me to gain patient interaction and further increased my understanding of the role of a nurse. I was able to gain experience in the nursing home setting while working with the geriatric population. Recently I found employment at Puget Sound Residential Services, an organization that caters to those with developmental disabilities. My job entails spending the day with residents while supporting them with their daily needs such as taking medications, working towards rehabilitation goals, and going out in the community. The clients I work with have disabilities that make them non-verbal which makes it my job to adapt to any situation and find a way to communicate. Working in this type of setting has been a great learning experience. The next step in the journey of pursuing my passion for nursing includes transferring to a four-year university to complete the courses required to earn a Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing

degree.
I aspire to transfer to Seattle University because of the institute’s academic excellence and diverse environment. Seattle University offers an academic environment that is encouraging, but at the same time, allows one to challenge themselves. The dedicated faculty, rigorous curriculum, and various resources provided by the university will allow me to grow and set high goals for myself. Additionally, the low faculty to student ratio and general class sizes will enable me to build connections with my peers and easily seek assistance from faculty if needed. The academic aspect is crucial in nursing, as it provides the ultimate knowledge that the nurse applies in practice. Seattle University also has a diverse student population and a positive environment that embraces diversity and spreads cultural awareness. As a healthcare professional, it is important to respect the culture, religion, wishes, and beliefs of patients, even if they differ from your own. I hope to contribute to the ongoing cultural awareness by participating in student clubs and associations that promote and celebrate diversity.
As a pre-nursing student, the location of Seattle University is very favorable as it is near several major medical centers and will allow me to obtain further clinical exposure in the form of volunteering, shadowing, or clinical research. I hope to join the Seattle University Student Nurses Association so I can actively collaborate with my peers to contribute to the local community initiatives related to healthcare and nursing. Attending Seattle University will provide me with an opportunity to become involved in the community and recognize and understand the issues that the community is enduring. I look forward to continuing my education at Seattle University.