Personal Narrative: My Experience As A Nursing Student

I naturally take the lead role in any task that I perform, in a very polite manner of course. I make an effort to help others transcend their own expectations, especially those who lack confidence. I enjoyed informing myself on future class subjects so I could know how to carry out experiments and projects the next day. Constantly showing my intelligence and social skills, I gained admiration and gave people the confidence to ask me for help.
My leadership skills were also recognized at Eden Hospital. I started volunteering in patient support early April and was given a set of tasks that should be performed. Once finished, I did extra things like passing around goodies to families and entertaining the patients with funny stories and jokes. My enthusiasm was recognized and was given the responsibility to train future volunteers for patient support. The head volunteer coordinators told me I was the best example they could possibly give to others.
Two years ago, I decided to start an exercise group to help my best friend and younger cousin lose weight. I knew that doing so would motivate them and provide them with support. After the first two months, other friends and family members became eager to join and soon became a group of eleven people. My great energy and motivation …show more content…
My objective was to gain as much exposure to the nursing field before committing to the nursing program. It was the best decision I had ever made. Not only do I know why I want to be a nurse, but truly feel why I need to be a nurse. I feel the responsibility to ease the impact of hospitalization on patients and make them feel confident about their care. Interacting with the patients made me fonder for the medical field. Shadowing nurses and being exposed to their work ethics inspired me to continue my dream of earning my Bachelor of Science in