My pursuit of the DNAP Degree in Nurse Anesthesia results from my passion for research and the time I have spent in the United States Military. I love serving in the Armed Forces and plan to return as a CRNA. Therefore, I hope to be accepted to a DNAP Program that is both rigorous and also incorporates a global focus that will help me to prepare for decades to come not only as a CRNA in the USA but also as a CRNA in support of surgeons on medical missions, especially to the underserved in the Global South.
I chose Chemistry as the area to earn my first undergraduate degree. Young, idealistic, and excelling in my science courses, I hope to contribute to finding cures for deadly diseases. Gaining a fellowship to study molecular-based conditions and receiving recognition and appreciation for my research efforts in this area encouraged me. By the time I earned my BS Degree in Chemistry in 2016, however, I was already focused on a Nursing career and earned my BS in Nursing two years later. While I hope to give my all to practicing Nurse Anesthesia as a CRNA for the balance of my professional lifetime, I also feel called to stay engaged with research.
While my research interests thus far have been at the intersection of Chemistry and Neuroscience, I am also very engaged with social issues. I have volunteered extensively as a youth mentor for inner-city children. I completed a research project exploring the unique challenges that often prevent inner-city adolescents with learning disabilities from pursuing higher education, despite several programs designed to help them through the process. I hope to stay engaged with this area even as a CRNA, exercising my leadership capacity to contribute to sustainable progress for my community.
Nowhere do I feel as comfortable and excited to serve as I do in the ICU: titrating the drips to get my desired effect and troubleshooting my invasive lines. My military background shows in my focus, discipline, and dedication.
As a nurse in our Neuro ICU since July 2018, I have shadowed several Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) in preparation for career advancement in this specialized area of Nursing. After completing your esteemed program and returning to the military as a CRNA or serving in a military hospital, I will continue to refine my capacity to help the underserved and prepare myself to give my all in this critical area. I am an African American woman who adores diversity, multiculturalism, and traveling, as these experiences enrich both my personal and professional life. I am incredibly grateful to the military for the privilege of serving for one year each in Mexico, Italy, Korea, Afghanistan, and Iraq, along with two years in Germany. Each of these experiences has shaped my understanding of global health issues and the importance of compassionate care. I look forward to demonstrating that gratitude in the future by dedicating my skills and knowledge to improve health outcomes for those in need.
Thank you for considering my application.
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