Personal Statement For Becoming A Nurse

Nursing is a lifelong learning experience and a challenging profession. My inspiration of wanting to become a nurse comes from an innate desire to help and care for people in times of need. I believe that the experience during my undergraduate years have helped me to become a qualified applicant for the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing at UC Davis.
About 9 years ago on July, 2008, my family moved to America to reunite with my grandfather, and to seek better living opportunities. That day was the beginning of a thrilling but equally terrifying journey for my family. That day I made a conscious decision of making my living experience in America a positive and rewarding experience for my parents and their hard works.
My parents, who are

I took several general elective courses to explore different majors. My interest for the healthcare field started to grow when I took some of the health education classes, such as Anatomy and Physiology, Microbiology, Nutrition, and Disease Prevention. In only five years, I was able to earn my bachelor degree in Health Science - Community Health Education (CHE). Although my bachelor’s degree is in another discipline, I have completed all the prerequisites and am ready to transition into the nursing profession. Growing up I have never thought I would be passionate about becoming a public health nurse. I was terrified of standardized tests, ran away from Math, and doubted people that would tell me how much academic and leadership potential I possessed. After seeing how sick my parents were, I am determined to become a Public Health Nurse to make a difference in the lives of those who cannot afford

This position gives me the opportunity to create a supportive and friendly environment for the patients and their families. Besides volunteering at Shriners Hospital, I was also an active member of the Public Health Club (PHC) at Sacramento State. The PHC provided me different opportunities to engage in many professional development activities, social activities, and community service. My extracurricular experiences have brought me to meet many people from different backgrounds and cultures. I have come to better understand the barriers some families face in caring about their health and getting quality