Nursing As a Vocation Essay

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My Reasons for Choosing Nursing As a CareerOne statement by Hall (1996) in the article on nursing philosophy “Don’t fence me in” which really resonated me was the ways in which caring and curiosity motivated the author to choose nursing as a career: “I am aware of a hunger to care—strong impulses to help, nurture, and offer comfort” (p.326). In embarking upon my profession, I firmly believed nursing was a career in which I could help others, and could feel as if I was making a meaningful contribution every day at work. In my own family, I witnessed the profound impact chronic ill health had upon some of my relatives’ lives, and also how nurses were often at the front lines, offering care and assistance to make weathering a health crisis easier for our family. I wanted to have that same impact through my own career on others.I am also a person who thrives on change, and I like the fact every day at work is different, because patients are always different. Although there are frequent challenges at work, when unexpected things arise, and if we are short-staffed, but I prefer that to things being routine. I love learning, and being a good nurse requires constant learning, both about the profession and the patients I am treating.
Becoming a nurse practitioner is particularly meaningful for me because of the unique independence of that…

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…and culturally competent. Within 20 years, I hope to have a flourishing career and maybe have made a transition to specialization or administration, having a professional influence, and mentoring other nurse practitioners. It is also possible that I may be operating independently as a primary care provider within the maximum scope of my practice.One good thing about nursing is that I believe there will always be a need for nurses. Nursing cannot be outsourced. If anything, we are likely not going to have enough nurses to treat the number of patients who are aging or facing chronic conditions. As a nurse practitioner, I think I can help patients maximize their health potential in the most caring and….....

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