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9/28/17
I Want To Be A Nurse
There are many different definitions, ideas, and perceptions, that people have for nursing. To me, a
nurse is a problem solver, a quick thinker, a teacher, and a helping hand to those around her (or him).
First and foremost, the nurse is there to protect their patient. They provide a safe, comfortable
environment, in which to assist patients with their current healthcare needs. They are a member of a
collaborative team of individuals that are all working toward a common goal helping the individual to
the best of their abilities, while also considering their own health, the patient, and their familys or loved
ones concerns when providing/planning care. They are advocates for their patients and provide a voice
that can be heard when their patient is depending on them. A nurse is someone whom is
2. Describe your goals for nursing, area(s) that you are interested in working.
My goal is to become a licensed registered nurse and begin, what I feel will be, a rewarding life long
career. First, I will successfully complete the Associates program through Southwestern, then I plan to
obtain my Bachelors degree through OHSU. I will forever be learning because there will always be more
Although I have considered a nurse anesthetist program in the future, I am open to any nursing career
future that speaks to me as I learn more. At this point, Im interested in learning more about all the
3. Define ethical nursing practice, refer to ANA Code of Ethics and OCNE Competencies.
Ethical nursing practice, referring to the American Nursing Associations code of ethics for nurses
includes, respect for others, a commitment to the patient, advocacy for the patient, the accountability
and responsibility for practice, a duty to self and duty to others, a contribution to healthcare
environments, advancement of the nursing profession, promotion of community and world health, and
promotion of the nursing profession. Everything that a nurse does, in all different settings, should be
done ethically and respectfully, while considering the patient, self, and team members. Nursing isnt
just a job, its a life time commitment to do good for others and self.