As I have gotten older my goals have shifted to and from many professions that have caught my interests. The recurring theme was always children and my ability to help them. I gave serious thought to pursuing a teaching position‚ or a few different types of attorney that would put me in the position to help children making questionable decisions‚ or becoming doctor. I realized my dream of becoming a pediatric oncologist a few years ago when I became interested in oncology and then realized I could
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Why I want To Be A Nurse By: Lourdes Ocasio I walked off the school bus; it was a beautiful summer day. The sun was shining and the birds were singing‚ but inside my house it was dark‚ a cloud had moved over us. I slowly made my way to the door‚ expecting my mother to greet me but instead my sister opened the door‚ something was wrong‚ I knew instantly. When I walked in there sat my three year old little brother playing with his toys in the family room and my parents were sitting
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had always been to become a nurse. I remember as a young child playing hospital with my siblings I was always the one taking the temperature‚ listening to the heart beat and giving the medicine. It is true‚ when I was younger I did not understand the full job description of a nurse‚ all I knew was that they took care of people‚ however‚ I did what came naturally. I also remember being extremely jealous when my mother bought my brother a doctor set. Needless to say‚ I always snuck and played
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Becoming a Nurse Essay Opportunities in Nursing My decision to pursue a career in nursing came from my personal and professional experiences. When I was 13 years of age‚ I took care of my elderly grandma who had been suffering from Alzheimer’s disease. I knew that the disease was incurable but I did all to help grandma cope with her daily problems. I learned a lot from that experience. From that time I have dreamed to become a highly qualified‚ experienced‚ and very competent nurse. I want to
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years‚ I can remember my English teachers asking things like what do I want to be when I grow up? What to you want to study in college? As a child I would give a quick sentence or a couple of words. I would say that I wanted to be a cop‚ a firefighter ‚or a chef. As a teenager‚ I was expected to contemplate and compile a three page written paper . My answers varied each and every year from wanting to be a teacher‚ a chef ‚ to a social worker. I can remember many kids saying they wanted to become a nurse
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Most people outside the medical field are not sure exactly what a nurse anesthetist does‚ some have never even heard of it. Nurse anesthetists have a long and storied history spanning over 150 years‚ and today perform an important and increasing role in patient care. This form of nursing is one of the oldest nursing specialties in the United States. The first administration of anesthesia was reported as early as 1861 during the American Civil War. Anesthesia was first introduced in 1846 and before
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physically challenging‚ being a registered nurse has been one of the most fulfilling experiences of my life. We are not just caregivers‚ but also role models for the community we serve and I am proud to be a part of this noble profession. Seeing first-hand the positive impact nurses can have on patients and their family members makes all of the stress and long hours worth it. I started my career four years ago on an adult medical/surgical unit. There‚ I was able to put in to practice my nursing school
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dream career goal that they hope to one day become. If I chose a career in the health field‚ it would be a registered nurse. The reason being is because growing up I always dreamed to someday become a future nurse. Another reason is because I have always felt good about helping others‚ especially if it is in a positive way. A registered nurse is someone who had graduated from a college’s nursing program and has passed a national licensing exam. A nurse can be a man or a woman‚ who are responsible
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“Why do I want to become a nurse?” Becoming a nurse has always been a dream of mine. I strongly desire to make a difference in peoples’ lives. My aspiration for nursing was sparked early in my high school years‚ and now that I’m a mom I’m even more determined. I’ve always dreamt of a career which I would truly enjoy and make great money caring for others. I’m completely ready to devote myself to making this dream come true. Nursing is a career that’s become harder to pursue‚ but one of the most
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Why I chose to become a mental health counselor Counseling others is a difficult job that requires people to listen‚ take notes‚ and respond in ways that are positive and helpful. It is important that trust be built between the counselor and the patient so that the patient will feel comfortable speaking about issues that are private or embarrassing. There are many different types of counselors including drug counselors; marriage counselors‚ grief counselors‚ job counselors‚ diet and exercise counselors
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