Personal Narrative: My Desire To Become A Nurse

My desire to become a nurse is deeply-rooted in my aspiration to contribute to the well-being and improvement of the less privileged as well as my own personal ethical stance. My decision was made easy by the professional code of ethics of nursing, which correspond with my personal beliefs. One of my personal values that have shaped me into who I am today is honesty. It is important to provide patients with accurate information on procedures, diagnosis, treatment options, and possible outcomes. Although I am fallible, it is imperative to acknowledge and take responsibility of my own mistakes. These personal qualities would help propel me into my professional career.
I started my college education at Chandler-Gilbert Community College, where

I completed all my pre-requisite courses for the nursing program and also earned an Associate’s degree. My passion to help others was evident in the classroom, which made my professors recommended, that I became a tutor at the college’s learning center. I worked there for three semesters tutoring math, and the sciences. I am currently volunteering at Chandler Regional Medical Center. I have accumulated over 300 service hours. I work in the post-anesthesia care unit (PACU) assisting with bed changes and stocking patient rooms.
In order to best serve the vulnerable population and the under-served communities, I would need to advance my skills through education. It is for this reason; I am pursuing a baccalaureate degree in nursing. I plan to work in the Intensive care unit (ICU) after school. My personal goal of advancement in nursing is to pursue a post-graduate degree. I am interested in the Family Nurse Practitioner for the reason that, it will give me the continued opportunity to serve the less privileged. I plan to accomplish this goal possibly in the next five years. With this degree, I will be a vital asset in the efforts of providing resolutions concerning health disparities within the underserved communities. My goal in the next ten years is to establish a private practice with a group of nurse practitioners and serve the underserved population.