Essay for Entrance

sixela21 · Jan 30, 2014

Is this a personal statement or a research essay?? For Georgia State, we have to write a two-page essay on a medical/healthcare topic or social issue. The other schools I am applying to require personal statements, so I'm having to write two separate pieces. Be honest, direct, and genuine in a personal statement. They are looking at your writing abilities, and this is a great chance to prove yourself. Don't go over the page limit. This is also an opportunity to show that you can follow specific directions.

LNOUVRESE · Jan 30, 2014

It a personal statement...asking why I want to be a nurse and what make me a good candidate and thank you for your advice

sixela21 · Jan 30, 2014

Tell a good story. It doesn't have to be sad or tragic, just well-written and genuine. Tell YOUR story. Why do you really want to be a nurse? Is it the science aspect that interests you? Were you influenced by a family member or friend? It's ok if you didn't graduate high school saying, "I want to major in nursing." That is not the case with most people sitting in nursing programs right now. It is often a second degree path for many, and I'm sure the advisors and admissions counselors know this by now. Saying that you "want to help people" is a little cliche and overdone. There are many career paths you could have chosen to help people. What makes nursing special? What skill set do you have that would make you an asset to the field? Are you in the healthcare field already? Do you have good patient care skills or people skills? Really evaluate yourself and your own reasons for going into the field and then just focus on putting it all together. You could always get someone to help you with the structure and grammar of it. Just find out what you want to say first. If you put something together, come back on allnurses and post it (if you're comfortable doing that), and I will personally give you my critique =)

CDEWannaBe · Jan 30, 2014

Just start writing a draft and some ideas and examples will come to you. Then take the best ideas and write another draft. Ask a friend or someone at your school's writing center to edit it.

Don't use fancy words or too many cliches. The essay is really your only opportunity to personally connect with the selection committee, so help them get to know who you are and stand out from the rest of the applicants with similar test scores. I'm sure you will do really well.