Nursing Admissions Essay
I am applying for the Foundation Course for Health Professions as from a young age, I have had a strong passion to pursue a career in a healthcare setting. This is motivated by my desire to play a vital role in the care of others and to be able to make a positive impact to patient experience within a hospital.
Due to medical reasons I was unable to sit all of my exams in 2016, aside from English Language, which I achieved an A in. This is why I feel the Foundation Course would be a perfect fit for me, as it would offer me the knowledge, skills and confidence required to then successfully transition to the first year of a nursing degree.
(experience)
To further my insight into working in a healthcare environment, I am currently completing a Level 2 Diploma in Clinical Healthcare Support. As part of my course I work full time at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital as an Aspiring Nurse Apprentice. During this time I have gained a valuable understanding of the workings of a hospital ward, with the opportunity to learn first-hand the responsibilities and pressures of nursing. Furthermore, I have been able to observe and speak to my senior colleagues regarding a career in nursing. Since starting I have gained extensive knowledge in a variety of areas including how to work in a person-centred way, effective communication, infection control and safeguarding. I have also received training in manual handling, personal care, physical …show more content…
Working with children has also always been a dream of mine and in order to verify that I had the skills and temperament to work with young children, last year I arranged to volunteer for a couple of months at my local Brownies. This was an amazing chance to work as part of a team in order to provide a safe environment for young children to experience new
Due to medical reasons I was unable to sit all of my exams in 2016, aside from English Language, which I achieved an A in. This is why I feel the Foundation Course would be a perfect fit for me, as it would offer me the knowledge, skills and confidence required to then successfully transition to the first year of a nursing degree.
(experience)
To further my insight into working in a healthcare environment, I am currently completing a Level 2 Diploma in Clinical Healthcare Support. As part of my course I work full time at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital as an Aspiring Nurse Apprentice. During this time I have gained a valuable understanding of the workings of a hospital ward, with the opportunity to learn first-hand the responsibilities and pressures of nursing. Furthermore, I have been able to observe and speak to my senior colleagues regarding a career in nursing. Since starting I have gained extensive knowledge in a variety of areas including how to work in a person-centred way, effective communication, infection control and safeguarding. I have also received training in manual handling, personal care, physical …show more content…
Working with children has also always been a dream of mine and in order to verify that I had the skills and temperament to work with young children, last year I arranged to volunteer for a couple of months at my local Brownies. This was an amazing chance to work as part of a team in order to provide a safe environment for young children to experience new