arinichole29

Thank you for your response! Here's my dilemma- I am truly not interested in anything else other than labor and delivery. We have done clinicals in all areas of the hospital, and in even more places when I was doing LPN clinicals a few years ago. So I've had a little bit of "experience" in just about every area, and the only thing I want to do is L&D. I don't want to say that in my essay (even though I kind of did) because I don't want them to think I will be a bad employee if I don't get L&D. I will work hard wherever they put me, but my dream is of course L&D. So I'm not sure how to spice up my essay without sounding obsessive over L&D, but by also stating my passion for it.

I will be applying for an RN residency program this coming summer and I wanted to get a head start on my essay so I won't be scrambling to get it done at the last minute. I was just wondering if you guys would mind proof reading and providing any tips on ways to improve the essay. It has to have three things- our top three choices of where I would like to work, why I'd be a good fit, and my goals for the future. Any help wound be appreciated! I feel like my first and last paragraph are iffy, but think my second paragraph is good! To start off, I want to list my top three choices of specialties I would like to work in should I get accepted into the residency program. My very first and top choice is Labor and Delivery. It has always been my dream and goal to become a labor and delivery nurse, so that is where I'm hoping to be placed. My second choice is adult psych. As for my third choice, it would be surgery. I have been working as an LPN since August of 2016, and since then I have gained experience in a long-term care facility and experience in home care. It's because of this experience that I believe I will be a good fit for (insert facility name here) because I am able to connect with my patients. I have learned how to not only listen to what they are saying, but to also assess their body language and nonverbal communication. I believe I will be an asset to (facility name) because I have a strong work ethic and a passion for my patients. I bring enthusiasm for this profession, the ability to work well with my colleagues and healthcare team, and a love of learning that will continue in my career as an RN. I come to work with a positive attitude and the desire to uplift those around me, whether it be patients or other staff. Given the chance, I will work hard with your nursing team and deliver my best efforts to provide quality care for the patients. I have only heard positive remarks about your healthcare system during my clinical rotations and from current and former employees. I hope to be a permanent part of your staff after the conclusion of this program. My future goals revolve around becoming a labor and delivery nurse, as this is where I am most passionate. In the near future, I plan to get my BSN and become an International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant. In our area, there are not many resources for women to turn to for breastfeeding. I hope to be able to change that so that more women are given the opportunity and education to have a successful breastfeeding journey. As for my career goals, I am focused on becoming a L&D nurse and excelling in that area.