Should I talk about my goal of getting a masters in my BSN application essay?

[poppysmom]

Hi all,

I'd really appreciate your advice. I plan on making a career change (I'm currently a CPA) and going back to school to become a Certified Nurse Midwife. I'm looking at several different programs/options, and because of my need to stay in my current location, and the highly competitive nature of the local CNM program, I may get my BSN first. Many application essays ask you to explain why you want to be a nurse - is it okay to talk about my ultimate goal of becoming a midwife, even though the application is for a BSN program? I guess I feel that in doing so, I'm telling them that this is just a stepping stone to my dream, and that they will expect me to talk specifically about what I will do with my BSN (i.e. not just use it to apply to another school). Any advice or experience with this?

Thank you!

[dohgirl032]

Hi all,

I'd really appreciate your advice. I plan on making a career change (I'm currently a CPA) and going back to school to become a Certified Nurse Midwife. I'm looking at several different programs/options, and because of my need to stay in my current location, and the highly competitive nature of the local CNM program, I may get my BSN first. Many application essays ask you to explain why you want to be a nurse - is it okay to talk about my ultimate goal of becoming a midwife, even though the application is for a BSN program? I guess I feel that in doing so, I'm telling them that this is just a stepping stone to my dream, and that they will expect me to talk specifically about what I will do with my BSN (i.e. not just use it to apply to another school). Any advice or experience with this?

Thank you!

It really depends upon the program you are applying to for the BSN. I talked about my long-term goal of becoming a NP in my essay for the BSN program I just got accepted into, but I know that the program I applied to has the NP program I want to eventually study in. It never hurts to say that you have more goals-- I think if anything, it makes you seem driven, ambitious and determined to make it through their program so that you can then go on to achieve more goals. Just be sure to mention the qualities that would serve you ultimately in both situations (ambition, goal-oriented, life-long learner).

Good luck!