Nursing Career Research Paper

The Bachelors of Science Degree will be the key component to commencing my nursing career. This degree will impact my professional career goals in many different ways. Upon completion, I will be the first member of my family to receive any degree, let alone a Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing. Not only have I made myself proud, but my mother and siblings as well for achieving such a great accomplishment. My journey in nursing began when I was a Home Health Aide, then progressing to Certified Nurse’s Aide. I worked mainly homecare jobs, but the passion I had and the care I provided was undeniably gratifying. I quickly pursued my Licensed Practical Nurse degree and was extremely proud of myself knowing that I slowly but surely was climbing the ladder of success. When I became an RN I felt satisfied in knowing that when I practice my craft, I know that I still have that same passion for my duties as I had in the beginning. I’ve always enjoyed caring for others, but I never in a million years did I ever think that I would be standing in the shoes I am in now, and with the title RN after my name.

My career goals coming out of high school was to become a professor of some sort.

Being enrolled in the Bachelors of Science program has opened up so many avenues of information on how I could achieve my goal of teaching. I have always believed in the importance of receiving and education and the power that graduate school provides one’s self esteem. The Nursing Profession has provided me with the means to successfully fulfil both my passions. I can practice bedside care, as well as gain a basis for my future curriculum. Although I am not sure what I would like to specialize in per say, I am grateful to learn more each

day.

Although one cannot teach nursing at a bachelor’s level, the zest in me to do so is my motivating force to continue to the max. I believe that the best asset one has is their education and it is my life’s mission to do so. I plan on obtaining my Master’s Degree in the near future soon after the completion of my Bachelor’s Degree. I do not plan to stop my education. I will be content when my goal of achieving my PHD in nursing is complete. Being a woman of color there has been a lot of limitations put on us both in the past and presently. Like my fellow ancestors I wish to continue to strive for the betterment of women and women of color by becoming an educator, activist and mentor to the up and coming youth. I will not only be sharing my knowledge with others, but I will also be advancing my profession because I feel that what I have to say matters. Obtaining my bachelor Degree it will act as a stepping stone for all my future goals and I plan to see them through.