FNP admission personal statement

[jnf7882]

hello!

I am applying to EKU's FNP program and am working on my personal statement. I have been an RN for 2 1/2 years with a background in ICU step down and ER. I am going to copy and paste my first draft of my personal statement (as well as what the school is looking for in the statement). Its pretty choppy right now and I may have to reword and fix some minor grammar issues but I just wanted to get some feedback. Thanks!

Intro

As I begin to pursue a career as a Family Nurse Practitioner, I reflect back on why I wanted to become a nurse in the first place. I didn't become a nurse because of a personal experience I had or because I have family members who are nurses; I became a nurse because I wanted to choose a career that allowed me the opportunity to make a positive impact on each and every person I came in contact with. I have come to realize that the career decision� that I made 5 years ago has now developed into a passion, and I have never once questioned this decision.

Why MSN?

From my days as a nursing student and nursing assistant, to my current role as an Emergency Department RN, there have been countless experiences that have led me to the decision to pursue my MSN. Not only have I been extremely successful in my academic achievements as a BSN, but I find myself compelled and motivated to dig deeper and continue to challenge myself academically. As I encounter many complex patient scenarios, I find that I am becoming more and more prepared to learn how to manage the complete care of these patients. I have had the opportunity to work along side with many exceptional doctors, physician's assistants and nurse practitioners, all whom assume a unique approach to managing the care of patients. The role of the nurse practitioner immediately stood out to me amongst these providers, as I am drawn to the patient-centered and holistic approach that many nurse practitioners display when caring for patients. As a mastered prepared nurse, not only would I be able to incorporate teaching, compassion and the critical thinking skills that I have learned as an RN, but would be able to diagnose and treat patients and families. This amalgamation is what drives me to pursue a career as an advanced practice nurse.

WHY FNP track?

I began my nurse career on a cardiac progressive care unit, strictly caring for the adult population. I enjoyed the work that I did and became intrigued with learning the pathophysiology behind many health problems. I also found myself becoming very passionate about incorporating the family into patient plan of care, as every day I had the opportunity to empower others to take control in the prevention and management of their health problems. As I continued my career, I made the decision to become an RN in the Emergency Department, where I have been allowed the unique opportunity to care not only for the adult population, but the pediatric, geriatric and antenatal populations as well. I've witnessed births, deaths, joy, and sorrow, and have cared for patients across the health care spectrum, from the critically ill trauma patients to those with minor illnesses and injuries. I have not developed a love of one particular specialty, but have found myself truly enjoying caring for people of all ages, both mentally and physically. It is through these experiences I have made the decision to pursue a career as a family nurse practitioner.

Role of FNP

As more and more people become insured, there is an increasing demand for advanced practice nurses and mid-level providers. Many of these newly insured patients entering the health care system lack preventative care and screenings, and are experiencing multiple comorbidities and chronic diseases with little to no education on health maintenance or disease prevention. The role of the MSN-FNP can facilitate the process of creating a healthy community, focused on disease prevention and education, as well as health promotion. The mastered prepared FNP not only has the advantage of having gained professional experience caring for patients as an RN, but has received extensive education on the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of patients across the lifespan. Working along side with many FNP's and advanced practice nurses has made their role very clear to me.

Lifestyle modifications

I have chosen to pursue EKU's family nurse practitioner program not only because of its reputation for providing top quality education, but because of its commitment to preparing advanced practice nurses to impact individual patients as well as communities as a whole. I believe that past behavior is the best predictor of future performance, which is why I have chosen to pursue an educational institution that has produced students that achieve 100% pass rate on certifying exams. I also believe that my successful completion of an online-based BSN completion program demonstrated my ability to continue to be successful in an online-based masters program. The decision to continue my education has not been taken lightly, and I have been fortunate enough to have the flexibility and support from my family and employer to collaborate with me on this adventure. After extensive research on many MSN programs, I believe that the supportive educational environment that EKU provides will also facilitate my ultimate goal of becoming a family nurse practitioner.

[marigoldey]

I think it is good! Did you get in and complete the program? (I see the post is from 2015).