<p>Write a brief statement (500 words/3500 characters or less including punctuation, but not spaces) describing your reason(s) for pursuing graduate or postbaccalaureate study. Include any additional information concerning your preparation that is pertinent to the objective specified. You may also send a resume and/or letters of reference if required by department.
If you have already sent your Statement of Purpose directly to the department/program, please enter the following text in the box below: “Statement sent directly to department/program.” </p>
<pre><code>My interest in the medical field developed in my teenage years. When I was thirteen years old, my grandfather was diagnosed with lung cancer and was hospitalized for the last year of his life. During that time, I witnessed how the sickness consumed his health. Unfortunately, my family and I were unable to be there by his side because my parents had work and I was in school. Luckily, we were very grateful to see the nurses put all their effort to take care of my grandfather. It might be true that it was their duty and responsibility to help my grandfather, but from a familys standpoint, it was very comforting to know that there were people there to help when you most need it. Those nurses were always there to provide for and attend to all of my grandfathers needs. Not only did they make sure my grandfather took his medications, but they also gave him emotional support with words of encouragement. When my grandfather passed away, I knew he was gratified to see how many people cared for him and stood by his side until the very end.
My grandpas incident gave me a very positive impression toward nurses, but it also allowed me to see how much that career can influence both the patients and their families. Since then, I knew I wanted to work in the medical field. In college, I took the initiative to volunteer in a local hospital to further explore the profession. During my two years there, I worked in several departments, including the Emergency Unit, Birthing Center, and Surgical Unit in order pinpoint where my interest lies. My experience in the hospital allowed me to familiarize with the duties carried out by the doctors and nurses, but most importantly it reassured my determination to become a nurse. Working as a nurse will allow me to have direct patient care to help patients regain their health. These duties will be difficult to accomplish, but I believe it will be meaningful and gratifying.
Now that I have graduated from college from the study of Biological Sciences with an emphasis in Neurological, Physiological, and Behavior, I want to fulfill my goal to become a nurse. My study in the field of physiology and function of the human body not only enriched my knowledge, but also my solidified foundation to become a nurse. To further prepare myself in pursing a post baccalaureate study in nursing, I am currently enrolled in a Clinical Medical Assistant program offered by Boston Reed College. This program trains students to become a Medical Assistant to perform various tasks for physicians in ambulatory care settings. The techniques offered in this program make excellent preparation to familiarize with direct patient care and tasks that are also carry out by nurses. A post baccalaureate degree in nursing would give me the final qualification to exercise as a nurse.
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