angpoulos

Hey guys/girls, I am applying to a masters program for Adult-gerontology acute care nurse practitioner and I have a difficult time expressing myself through writing, Im more of a conversationalist. I LOVE CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM! Please, tear it apart if you need to :) and the prompt of the personal statement is as follows: "What are your professional and educational goals as they relate to the program to which you are applying?" 700 word maximum P.S. this is a super rough draft! so keep in mind my grammar/punctuation wont be on point ----------------------------------- During my undergraduate clinical experiences, I frequently found myself feeling curious and digging deeper into my patients care plan. I had an intrinsic drive to learn more and to provide higher levels of care and communication to the patients and their families. After asking numerous questions regarding a diagnosis, labs results, underlying pathophysiology, and pharmacological choices, I distinctly remember my mentor briefly shutting me down. Don't worry about that, we just need to make sure they stay stable and get their medications”, she said with a smile. I forced a smile right back, but it was as if someone other than myself had shut off that light bulb that hovered over me everywhere I went. I take pride in my work as a nurse, but I cant help but feel that many things are missing. An even more profound knowledge base, autonomy, the ability to grow as a leader, independence to order diagnostic tests, and diagnosing patients are just some of my goals as a nursing professional. Working with a limited scope of practice and having the majority of my aspirations unfulfilled are the reasons to which I am seeking a master's degree in advanced practice nursing. Though in rare occurrences, when critical patients arrive on my unit at the hospital, I find myself as one of the first individuals at the bedside. Diving into the situation, I secretly hope I am assigned the case. The required acute attention to detail, the necessity for rapid interventions and decision making and the importance of managing a complex health problem are what draws me to the critical patients. Keeping my professional goals in mind and possessing a strong curiosity towards caring for acute, critical and chronically ill patients has drawn me towards the Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP) program at the ********* (school) In order to achieve my professional goals as a competent AGACNP, I require a firm foundation of clinical knowledge, leadership, and role development. The master's nursing program at the (****SCHOOL) offers a rigorous and comprehensive curriculum that challenges its students to grow and become leaders and the best, which I plan to achieve using my drive for excellence. (Should I put an example here?) I also expect? my clinical experiences to help shape me into a culturally competent and well-refined professional, and I believe that at (SCHOOL), the various clinical sites with diverse patient demographics and ranges of illnesses will fulfill my expectation . –In addition, I take pleasure in submerging myself in a rich learning environment with students and faculty who not only aim high but also achieve their most desired goals while advancing the future of nursing; attending (SCHOOL) would provide me with that opportunity.-- Given the chance to learn from a knowledgeable faculty, such as the one from (SCHOOL), I aim to distinguish myself as a reputable and highly regarded AGACNP. With the vast majority of nursing professors holding a PhD at (SCHOOL), I feel confident that I will have learned from the best and will be adequately prepared to sit for and pass my boards. Since the beginning of my nursing career, I have been able to establish a reputation of accountability and distinction within my workplace. This has been demonstrated by the opportunity given to me to precept new employees, a responsibility frequently granted to senior nurses on my unit. As the youngest and most inexperienced nurse on my unit, I have been able to prove that I am a leader, eager to learn, enthusiastic towards helping others around me, and up for any responsibility placed in front of me, within my scope of practice. If given the opportunity to attend the (SCHOOL), I will not only continue to motivate myself, but will prosper in the challenging environment this program has to offer. Obtaining a higher education will deeply influence my life as a professional in the nursing field and I can say with confidence that I will make a substantial contribution to my patients, the community and to the profession as a whole. __________________________________________________________ Thank you so much in advance to those who help :)

Obviously lacking format :) Angela *. *****, BSN, RN 1234 Sunshine Lane, IL 1234 |[email protected] | (000) 111-2222 Objective: Admittance to the _____ Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner program where I can obtain an exceptional education and apply my knowledge, work experience and proven leadership to provide the best possible patient care. EDUCATION B_____, P---, IL Bachelor of Science in Nursing, May 2014 Minor in Health PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE HOSPITAL Location, IL Registered Nurse Clinician I-Labor and Delivery, October 2014-Present · Care for high-risk, antepartum, cesarean section, and fetal demise patients · Act as circulating nurse during emergency cesarean section · Assess newborn immediately post delivery, administer medications, provide resuscitation measures if needed · Triage walk-in patients according to severity of symptoms · Stabilize fetus and mother when non-reassuring fetal heart rate is noted ____Health Office, ____ IL · Shadowed Acute Care NP in an office setting for 8 hours · Encountered acutely and chronically ill patients and discussed interventions for each patient with provider ____ University, P__ IL Adult Health Representative · Planned, implemented and evaluated the success of a university wide health fair for 1,000+ people Student Nurse · Participated in 650+ clinical hours on numerous units in a hospital and outpatient settings LEADERSHIP AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Unit Preceptor · Mentor new employees which includes teaching appropriate patient management, demonstrating expected duties of a labor and delivery nurse, and reinforcing collaboration with physicians · Committed to improving the retention of new nurses and managing preceptee competencies Continuing Education · Completed over 20 hours of continuing education between October 2014 – December 2015 Sigma Theta Tau International Honors Society of Nursing · Epsilon Epsilon Chapter member since 2014 VOLUNTEER WORK Almost Home Kids, N____ IL · Provide developmentally appropriate activities for patients from infancy to adolescence Paws Giving Independence, P____ IL · Trained service dogs to aide disabled or ill individuals Boys and Girls Club of America, P___ IL · Spent time interacting with low socioeconomic children in after school care program CERTIFICATIONS · IL Registered Professional Nurse License, July 2014-May 2016 · CPR/AED · ACLS · NRP · Association of Women's Health, Obstetrics, and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN) Intermediate Fetal Monitoring ADDITIONAL LANGUAGES · American Sign Language - Fluent · Spanish - Conversational

Hey everyone, I am re-writing my resume for MSN-NP Program. I can't seem to find as much input as I need on the internet. I was wondering if anyone has been in my shoes and can give me some advice. I assume I don't need to include my undergraduate clinical experience? I have about a year and a half of experience as an RN so I feel like my resume may be slightly.....empty? do I include work experience outside of nursing? I.e. Nannying volunteer opportunities that I participate in, certifications and memberships? my GPA? which was a 3.37 any help would be very appreciated!!

I plan on attaining certifications. Currently i am ACLS and NRP certified. Would like to do PALS and additional peds certifications. The only hard part, its expensive. My institution pays for education and certifications however I find it slightly shady if I use my current hospital to aid me for my future job haha. But ill work on it! THank you so much for your advice

funny you mention it. I was just required to take 16 hours of EFM classes even though I have been an L&D nurse for over a year. Although, i really did think I learned some pretty important stuff

Hey everyone! I am new at this, but I am looking for advice. I am currently a Labor and delivery nurse but my dream since I was younger was to be a peds nurse. I am applying to a very competitive hospital so I spent some time on a cover letter, essentially trying to sell myself. I am welcoming constructive criticism, anything to help me get one step closer to becoming a peds nurse! Dear XXXXXXXXXXX I am writing today regarding my application for a nursing position I have reviewed on the XXXXX Children's Hospital website. I believe with further reading, you will find that I am a favorable candidate for a position at this organization. I have a bachelor's degree in nursing with 1+ years of experience as a labor and delivery nurse. Over the past year I have proved to be an efficient, hardworking, and passionate employee that comes to work ready to tackle the day, rain or shine. My co-workers and managers have described me as energetic, accountable, reliable, and a leader. I have loved every step of becoming the nurse that I am, however something has been missing. Since I can remember, my dream has been to pursue pediatric nursing. Although I have learned and grown more than I ever thought I would, I know my heart is in another place. Unfortunately, being passionate is not enough to land a dream job, in any profession. I am certain however, that I do possess other admirable qualities. I am confident in my abilities to prioritize care, learn new skills, and uphold the dignity of this reputable institution. I adapt to my surroundings easily, absorb new information very quickly, and perform the duties expected of me without excuses or hesitation. Also, I take full accountability for every action I take and truly believe in being a patient and family advocate. Lastly, I take pride in my ability to connect with and care for the pediatric population. An individual can be taught hands on skills, or even how to critically think, but to naturally connect with children and have a passion to do so is something that comes from within. I understand that this will be a challenge, but I will persist and I am eager to learn. I look forward to any opportunities and am available by telephone or e-mail for future contact. Thank you for your time in reviewing my qualifications. Sincerely, AXXXXXXXXX