Why I Want To Become A Registered Practical Nurse

The career field I am interested in is nursing. More specifically my goal is to become a Registered Practical Nurse (RPN). By nature I am very patient and compassionate towards others. I empathize easily, and often think about the needs of others. My skills include the ability to think quickly on my feet and provide support to others without hesitation. I work well in a team environment and have excellent interpersonal, communication and problem solving skills. I look forward to a career where I am able to promote the individual goals and wellness of others. From a clinical perspective I am able to handle open wounds and bodily fluids in a professional manner. I have a strong stomach which enables me to care of others who are either ill, injured or simply need assistance with toileting and activities of daily living.

Short Term and Long Term Objectives

My short term objective is to complete the 3 semesters I have left to become a Registered Practical Nurse. I am currently enrolled in the second semester of the Practical Nursing program at Fleming College in Peterborough, therefore I have already begun working on this particular objective. My
Alongside these part time hours my objective is to set up a client base for home care. In helping care for my grandmother who has since passed, I have developed a soft spot for seniors and would like to help them remain in their homes with the assistance of home care. By specializing in diabetes foot care I will be able to broaden my patient base so that I can properly care for a larger population. I chose this particular objective as a result of the growing ageing population, in which a large percentage of these people are also diabetic. In establishing a home care business, I didn't want to exclude a large part of the population that I can potentially