What nursing means to me
Tuesday, March 03, 2009
According to Gallup’s honesty and ethics polls, nurses have ranked as the
most trusted profession for the past seven years. This is something that
makes me proud to become a nurse. I want to continue the tradition of
providing notable patient advocacy through collaboration and hard work. As a
result of my privileged opportunity to acquire a higher education, I want to
share my knowledge of health with all whom I meet. This goal extends to not
only the communities in which I will work, but also individuals and
populations abroad. I feel health and the knowledge base surrounding it is a
right which should be expanded to all, and not just to those who have access
or the resources to obtain this important ingredient to life. After I work,
gaining experience and advancing through the different stages of nursing
skills, I want to volunteer abroad in less fortunate areas of the world.
With the multitude of cultures and practices experienced, this venture would
not only benefit the people being served, but also would expand my cultural
competency. This concept of cultural awareness is extremely important within
such a diverse nation as the United States. Everyday health care providers
are challenged by varying patterns of beliefs, behaviors, values, and
customs of groups. This just helps support the idea for nurses to
individualize their practice. I want to work to improve and understand the
health of each patient I encounter. All in all, as a nurse, I wish to lay a
foundation for people to achieve health through patient education, advocacy
and individualized treatment.
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