Nursing Application Essay Question

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I am currently working on my application to get into my desired nursing school. And I really stuck on one of the questions they want me to write on. Obviously I want my answer to stand out but I just cant come up with anything good.

Sooo if any of you would like to make some suggestions it would help me out a lot!! I am so stressed over it so it would be much appreciated!!

The question is:

How do you see yourself contributing to the nursing profession?

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Why don't you just do a braindump here, answer the question, just babble on as much as you can and then we help you turn it into an essay?

I think the question is almost the same as: "Why will you be a good nurse?"

So what is your answer? :)

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Well, I think I would be a good nurse because

1. I already work in a hospital and I love it!

2. I am constantly helping people/putting people before myself

3. Good qualities: caring, honest, good listener, dedicated, work well with others

4. everything about the medical field interests me and the idea of being able to learn or see something new everyday....so I would say i def. have the passion for it.

This is where I get stuck...i know that i would be a good nurse i just cant put it into an essay i think i have just been thinking about the question too much.

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it doesnt need to be a long essay or anything i guess just a short answer....i am just looking for some ideas i guess.

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Everyone is going to be writing Essay like answers, i recommend writing an opinion piece straight from your emotions. This will definitely stand out, because they will see that you aren't just being wordy but rather speaking truthfully.

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OK, now take each of those points you made and turn it into a paragraph.

Why do you love working in a hospital? how do you contribute to a good, safe or helpful environment in the hospital?

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Alright I finally got something written, so tell me what yah think....take something out? put something in?

Nurses are constantly contributing to their profession. When I reach my goal of becoming a registered nurse I will show great strengths in contributing through my personal qualities. As a nurse I will give care to each patient considering that not each patient is the same. For every patient I will be there to listen to how they are feeling, what is hurting them, or if they just want a friendly person to talk to. As a nurse I will be honest with them about everything that they may experience and I will be dedicated in educating them. My main priority will be towards helping the patient in any way that I can and being a positive influence in each one of their lives. I believe that all of these qualities will show strongly through me as a nurse and will make me a successful one as well.

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Alright I finally got something written, so tell me what yah think....take something out? put something in?

Nurses are constantly contributing to their profession. When I reach my goal of becoming a registered nurse I will show great strengths in contributing through my personal qualities. As a nurse I will give care to each patient considering that not each patient is the same. For every patient I will be there to listen to how they are feeling, what is hurting them, or if they just want a friendly person to talk to. As a nurse I will be honest with them about everything that they may experience and I will be dedicated in educating them. My main priority will be towards helping the patient in any way that I can and being a positive influence in each one of their lives. I believe that all of these qualities will show strongly through me as a nurse and will make me a successful one as well.

:idea: Just a little suggestion

I think what you wrote was honest and from the heart which makes it wonderful. Looking from a professional view though, it is a little on the redundant side. Try to get your point across without repetition. perhaps something along the lines of:

" A successful Nurse is expected to contribute to their profession. When I reach my goal of becoming a registered nurse my strengths and personal qualities will do just that. I understand that listening to my patients is just as important as educating them. Whether it is about how they are feeling, what they need or want, or even just to chat with a friendly person, I believe it is important to make a positive impact in their lives. My experiences and personality are what make me well suited for Nursing. I am patient, caring, dedicated, hardworking, a team player, and eager to learn as much as I can in the medical field..."

play with it. Stick to your honest approach, but keep it simple and to the point :specs: Hope this helps

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