Before beginning graduate school in nursing, I wanted to acquire adequate experience in my field; and I have now been working as a nurse full-time for the past four-and-a-half years. My current position in ICU, since January 2009, is my most challenging position; it is here that I have acquired the entire desire and determination to pursue nursing anesthesia at the graduate school level. I have become highly skilled in related areas such as invasive monitoring, arterial lines, triple lumen, double lumen catheters, Swan-Ganz catheters, and Intra-aortic balloon pumps. I aspire to the role of becoming a CRNA because I crave both responsibility and autonomy. Most of all, I seek the profound joy of having the privilege of making the most significant improvement in patients´ lives by easing and often alleviating their pain and discomfort. My compassion and engagement are my most important professional strengths.
I have what it takes to become a highly effective CRNA professional because I am a natural leader and a highly motivated person who works well under pressure and without supervision. I always struggle daily to give my patients everything I can to provide them with the highest quality of care possible. I am very dedicated to my career as a nurse and seek fulfillment and constant enhancement of my skills through lifelong learning. I am especially attracted to your program at __U because I am such a firm believer in the importance of hands-on learning. I look forward to learning in a state-of-the-art setting through your collaboration with one of America's finest institutions, the ____ Hospital, with the only accredited nurse anesthesia program in ____ County, where I hope to have the privilege of performing a clinical internship.
My life changed dramatically when I heard the first Code Blue. I stood at the bedside and punched epinephrine, then atropine: seeming chaos surrounded me, a patient in front of me with no pulse. As the bed rocked with each chest compression, my thoughts swirled into an organized dance, my heart pumping heavily and fast; the adrenaline pumping into my blood turned me into a critically important part of a life-saving machine. Since that day, I have found new epiphanies of dignity and fulfillment by practicing the art and science of saving lives. I am a compassionate woman who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, always remaining calm, focused, and flexible in crises.
My clinical experience began in the high-risk family birthing center of ____ Hospital and Medical Center. I found myself seeking out challenging patient assignments and craving the excitement of caring for seriously ill, antepartum, laboring, and postpartum patients. As part of the OB emergency response team, I worked with CRNAs, helping with epidurals and cesarean sections. This experience led me to seek and attain a transfer to the Surgical Intensive Care Unit, and my dedication to a career as a CRNA was fortified even further. Throughout my career as a nurse, I have craved and actively pursued learning experiences and found my true calling in life so far by working as a trauma nurse. I feed on the rush to stay focused during emergencies and perform critical tasks. High-acuity assignments have helped me continually enhance my organization and assessment skills.
The only comparable joy that I have experienced compared to the ICU is my volunteer work in the community to which I have long been dedicated.
Thank you for considering my application to your program.
DNP Nurse Anesthesia ICU Trauma Nurse Statement
The author presents a compelling and well-rounded narrative, emphasizing their extensive experience, dedication, and skills in the nursing field, particularly in ICU settings. However, while their passion for becoming a CRNA and commitment to patient care are evident, the statement could benefit from more specific examples of their leadership and problem-solving abilities. Additionally, providing concrete instances of how their hands-on experiences have directly influenced their desire to pursue nursing anesthesia could further strengthen their application. Overall, the candidate's narrative effectively showcases their qualifications and motivation, but refining certain aspects could enhance its impact.