Statement of Purpose for Nursing School
im applying to a bachelor of science in nursing program at a university. Personal Statement Content: Each applicant is required to complete a personal statement which will be used for the purpose of evaluating your application to the ABSN program. Please answer and address ALL six of the following questions in essay format: 1. Describe the event or time in your life that made you decide to pursue a career in nursing. 2. What are your strengths in your background that will assist you as you serve the population who seek out medical care? 3. What attributes can you bring to the program that will benefit your fellow students? 4. Due to the time commitment for the 15 months, how do you plan to commit yourself to this intense program? 5. Once you have completed your BSN, are you planning to pursue an advanced degree? If so, in what area of expertise? 6. Have you researched the opportunities in the nursing field? If so, where do you see yourself 10 years from now? Personal Statement Formatting: Please use the following guidelines to properly format your Statement of Purpose: • No more than two pages, typed and in essay format. Please do not use “question and answer” format. • Double-spaced, 12-point type, Times New Roman font • Include your full name and the page number at the top of each page (e.g. Matty Matador 1). • File naming convention: first name_last name_SOP (ex. John_Smith_SOP). • PDF or Word file formats only I’m patient, honest, reliable, hard working. good communication and people skills, and computer skills. good critical thinking skills time management skills, trustworthy, empathetic and compassionate I plan to commit myself to the program by being organized, allow a lot of time to study, form a study group with my peers, and absorb everything i learn through research and my instructors in order to be successful in the program. I plan to pursue an advanced degree and become a nurse anesthetist (CRNA). In 10 years i see myself gaining a lot of knowledge in the nursing field while taking on the role of being a nurse and caring for patients. I also plan to take move up in my nursing career and take on any leadership opportunities and also have the opportunity to be a guidance to new and oncoming future nurses also, in case we get disconnected. how can I stay in contact with you
