Application Essay

Essay on why I want to be a nurse....what do you guys think?!?! I would REALLLY appreicate any help I can get!! Thx!

If I wrote that I always wanted to be a nurse, I would be lying. In fact, ever since I was a young girl I wanted to go to medical school, and this belief stayed with me through college. I firmly believed at the time that I loved science more than interacting with people, and desired to pursue a MD/PhD route. While working at my first job as a molecular biology research technician however, my happiness decreased over time. I benefited greatly form working in the lab: it aided in developing my critical thinking and problem solving skills, and for that I am forever grateful. However, I still had a void within me. I began volunteering as a playspace activity leader at Horizons for Homeless Children and instantly knew what was missing in my life: human care and compassion.

Working as a clinical research coordinator has given me the ability to examine both the roles of the physician and nurse. I realized that these two professions are markedly different. While I respect the role of the physician in focusing on the medical aspects of the patient, I found the role of the nurse to be much more appealing as it focuses on the person as a whole.

As a person, I have always had a strong drive and determination. I have always thrived on challenges, decision making and taking initiative. In fact, when I bought my first pair of skates, I was so eager to play that my coach stated "Kid, you can't play hockey like a pro on the day you buy your skates." Through my experiences, I have learned the gift of living one day at a time. Although I would ultimately like to pursue a masters or doctoral degree, I know that I need to first work on a solid foundation, and I am confident that Johns Hopkins University's accelerated BSN nursing program will offer me just that.