personal statement....ugh

[MelRN80]

Yuck,

I have no idea what to do about my personal/goal statement. I have a rough draft where I start out describing a conscious sedation procedure and how I had to monitor the patient and that's how my interest arose. But does that sound dumb? Should I just make it short and to the point? I want to make mine intersting but I'm having a hard time putting it all together. Anyone have any advice?

[EricJRN, MSN, RN]

Melissa,

I think you're off to a good start! Your story reminds me of the famous proverb, 'From small beginnings come great things.'

[nia_king]

Hey you are really off to a good start. I always look for ways to set myself apart from other applicants. While most people start essays with generic stuff about how they always wanted to be a CRNA and all the essential but boring stuff, you started with a story which grabs the reader's attention and draws them in. Keep it interesting and even funny if you can. I started mine with a story about a CRNA that talked me into the field, and everyone I showed it to say it was great. Keep it atypical but eloquent, and don't forget to answer the questions or issues they want you to hit on. The key is to tell them everything they want to hear but do it in an unconventional way that is bound to make your essay memorable and you'll be fine! Hope this helps; good luck to you. Wish me luck to, I interview next month. :)