UB Admission Essay!

[maggasaur]

Hi all! I am applying to the University at Buffalo's Traditional BSN Nursing Program. When applying we are asked to submit essays of 250 words or less that answer the following amazing questions:

1. What is your understanding of the role of a professional nurse?

The role of a nurse is hard to define, it's vast, fluid, and ever evolving. It changes with every patient, every family, and every new case. Their role is all encompassing, they provide beginning of life care and end of life care that includes anything from putting on Band-Aids, to emergency response care. Nurses care for individuals, families, and communities. The role of a nurse is to work both collaboratively and independently to educate, prevent illness, promote health, and achieve optimal recovery for their patients. Nurses are able to do this by being adaptable and through taking on numerous roles in their profession.

Nurses are passionate caregivers that take care of others no matter what the circumstances. They are helpful teachers who help their patients learn about their health and their care. They are counselors who help their patient to cope with psychological and physical problems. Nurses are effective leaders who guide others to work together to accomplish a common goal. They are intelligent researchers who use research to keep their knowledge sharp and to improve patient care.

The incredible nurses that I have shadowed have shown me the compassion and dedication that the role of a nurse demands. I have watched nurses they go above and beyond for every one of their patients by both caring more and do more for their patients than expected of them. Their capacity for kindness is limitless.

2. What experiences have shaped you as a person and will influence the future nurse you want to be?

I was wondering if anyone could help by reading my answers and providing feedback :) I'm worried that I'm going to sound cheesy and am really looking to stand out. I will update as I write/complete my answers!

Thank you so much to anyone that reads/answers.

[NanikRN]

Hi all! I am applying to the University at Buffalo's Traditional BSN Nursing Program. When applying we are asked to submit essays of 250 words or less that answer the following amazing questions:

1. What is your understanding of the role of a professional nurse?

The role of a nurse is hard to define, it's vast, fluid, and ever evolving. It changes with every patient, every family, and every new case. Their role is all encompassing, they provide beginning of life care and end of life care that includes anything from putting on Band-Aids, to emergency response care. Nurses care for individuals, families, and communities. The role of a nurse is to work both collaboratively and independently to educate, prevent illness, promote health, and achieve optimal recovery for their patients. Nurses are able to do this by being adaptable and through taking on numerous roles in their profession.

Nurses are passionate caregivers that take care of others no matter what the circumstances. They are helpful teachers who help their patients learn about their health and their care. They are counselors who help their patient to cope with psychological and physical problems. Nurses are effective leaders who guide others to work together to accomplish a common goal. They are intelligent researchers who use research to keep their knowledge sharp and to improve patient care.

The incredible nurses that I have shadowed have shown me the compassion and dedication that the role of a nurse demands. I have watched nurses they go above and beyond for every one of their patients by both caring more and do more for their patients than expected of them. Their capacity for kindness is limitless.

2. What experiences have shaped you as a person and will influence the future nurse you want to be?

I was wondering if anyone could help by reading my answers and providing feedback :) I'm worried that I'm going to sound cheesy and am really looking to stand out. I will update as I write/complete my answers!

Thank you so much to anyone that reads/answers.

First, do a grammar check. Way too many run-on sentences that need to be separated or need a semi-colon. Yes, it does matter- a lot.

You've shadowed nurses-- what did you see that impressed you? How did they go 'above and beyond' for their patients? Take care of others--help pt cope--effective leaders -- these are all great starts. Check out the role of NPs, CRNAs, CNS, CNLs. Do you know what a DNP is?

you're off to a good start