Nursing

A simple task as putting on shoes and socks can be taken for granted by many; however, this becomes an arduous issue for the elderly as I have witnessed assisting a podiatrist for the past three years. Dr. Neil Blatt's knowledge and guidance has contributed to my goal for becoming a nurse. During the past three years working with him I became more and more interested and fascinated with the medical field. My responsibilities include assisting the doctor during treatment, performing vascular testing, and clerical duties. Though the primary reason I want to become a nurse lies within my overall experience working with patients. As I mentioned helping the elderly patients put on their shoes and socks make all the difference to them. It may seem insignificant but the amount of appreciation they show gives me a rewarding feeling that I have never felt before. The gratification I get working with patients is fulfilling, but I wish to be more hands on and aid in the healing and wellbeing of patients as nurses do. I am motivated to be a nurse because I know I have the compassion for people and I can overcome any challenges that face me. Becoming a nurse means I will have the ability to help others and make a difference in their lives, which is my ultimate goal.

My future aspiration is to work in the hospital setting and follow in the footsteps of my aunt. My aunt has been working in neonatal and maternity in Jamaica Hospital for over 20 years. I have always admired her for the dedicated nurse that she is. My goal is to work in the hospital with babies or children. My dream was always to be able work in pediatrics and even though they can be the most tragic cases, they can also be the most satisfying cases. However unlike my aunt, I also find myself interested in possibly teaching nursing later down the road. With the experiences I had struggling to get into a nursing program and researching other nursing programs inspired me to give back because of the high demand. Some of the nursing programs in New York City are very competitive due to the limited seating in each school and I understand that this has always been an issue. I want to help others get the opportunity to achieve their goal of becoming a nurse as I know how difficult and stressful the process can be. Although it's not necessarily working with children, I will still be able to teach aspiring nurses about the career I am passionate about. Any possible way that I can help others, whether