What is a good topic for nursing school entrance essay?

[Hellostudentnurssee]

The essay question wants us to describe a challenging time in our lives. I'm blessed to say I haven't had any hardships such as others. Frustrating challenges and the only thing I can think of is getting into nursing school. Background info on me - it's taken me 10 years with the process getting into nursing. I did my pre-reqs out of high school, got my AA/transfer degree, my CNA, worked in many nursing homes with nursing delegation. I kept applying to BSN programs but got rejected every time. Went back to school to take pre-reqs over and right on the brink of giving up, I got accepted into a part time LPN program, so for 2 years I was working on that. They encouraged us to apply for the bridge program however, by the time we graduated, they discontinued the program. I was stuck. My director advised me to get a hospital job (more experience) and not be an LPN for a while (since the BSN was my goal) bc it's hard to get out of that system and to go back to the school. All the bridge areas in my program were being closed. After the program, i enrolled in an EKG class (as cardiology has always been an interest of mine). That led me to where I am now - working in a med surg tele unit (which I LOVE and was my dream job as a nurse) and I'm gaining alot of experience. It's also encouraged me to go back to schooo, even if it means starting over and my goal is to get my BSN.

This has been so challenging for me. I've seen many of my friends go to nursing school, graduate, get a job and now have their own lives. It's been something I've been wanting but haven't had the opportunity and it's really tested me to see if it's what's for me.

Do you think this is a good topic? It seems cliche and tacky to me. Any ideas or maybe stick with this?

[Newbie_RN17]

Honestly, I'd stick with that. It shows your level of dedication to the profession and, to me, implies that you will work hard to achieve your goals. Good luck to you!

[Hellostudentnurssee]

Thank you! I felt like such a loser writing the post and even thinking of writing that for my essay. I can't believe it's taken me this long!