Nursing Essay

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Specializes in labor & delivery.

I'm currently in the process of applying to my local nursing school, and part of their requirements is to do a proctored essay at the school. We have 30 minutes to write on a topic that we are given then. I was wondering if anyone had any tips for proctored essays or knew of any possible topics. Thanks

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Specializes in Case mgmt., rehab, (CRRN), LTC & psych.

My main tip for a proctored essay is to write it at home before writing it at the school. This saves time and helps you organize the essay rather than having to figure out the paper's structure at the school.

As far as the topic is concerned, select one that piques your interest.

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Specializes in labor & delivery.

We don't get to choose the topic. the school chooses the topic. We wont find out the topic until we get there and then we have 30 minutes to write on it

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Specializes in Pediatrics, Women's Health, Education.

Write for 30 minutes every day until the day of the test. Look for prompts online. They are looking to see if you have the skills to pass the program and can write a coherent essay. Practice writing an essay that supports your point of view on a topic.

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I swear some of the things they make you do for nursing school acceptance is laughable

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We don't get to choose the topic. the school chooses the topic. We wont find out the topic until we get there and then we have 30 minutes to write on it

30 min is not long - you need to be organised. Taking 5-10 minutes to plan the essay will be beneficial. Jot an outline to follow - introduction, 3 supporting points if possible, conclusion.

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Can anyone look at my essay and tell me if its good or needs work?

When I was 12 years old I developed a cataract in one of my eyes and it caused my eye to turn blueish gray. I was teased and bullied at school because of this. One day after lunch the school nurse noticed me crying in the hallway and asked "What's the matter sweetie?" I told her that kids were teasing me because of my eye and calling me names so she took me to her office. She sat me near her desk and told me that I was beautiful and that my eye did not define who I was or who I would turn out to be. From that day forward she checked in on me everyday and allowed me to eat my lunch with her in her office. She let me play with her stethoscope and showed me how to use a thermometer. I admired her and enjoyed being with her everyday. She became a role model to me during a hard time in my life and she encouraged me everyday to hold my head high. I had cataract surgery and missed a ton of school for different procedures and she would always send me get well cards and put cute little nursing stickers inside them. I will never forget the impact she had on my life. At 12 years old I knew that I wanted to be a nurse because I developed a true passion for caring for others just as much as Nurse Beth cared for me. I want to be for others what she was for me during a rough patch in my life.

My ultimate goal is to earn my BSN. I desire to one day work as a Labor & Delivery Nurse or in the Postpartum unit in a Birth Center. My passion and drive to improve the lives of others will help me in becoming a great nurse.

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