Family Nurse Practitioner

Family Nurse Practitioner is a title I have wished to obtain for many years. Nurse Practitioners embody the compassion so often associated with nurses while also holding the autonomy necessary to seamlessly care for their patients and guide them to make healthy lifestyle choices. My rigorous education at Saint Mary’s College and five years of experience as a Registered Nurse in various settings have prepared me for success in graduate school and beyond. As a Family Nurse Practitioner, I look forward to providing cost-effective, patient-centered care and educating patients, families, and communities on preventive health strategies. Growing up in a community with healthcare giants such as Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin and Froedtert Medical …show more content…
Since graduating from nursing school, I have had the opportunity to care for adult and pediatric patients in an acute care setting, and most recently to work with both populations in a clinic setting. I have encountered patients and families from all walks of life and have tackled many of the challenges of nursing present in the 21st century. From comforting the parents of a 23-year-old college student diagnosed with a glioblastoma, to sitting with a 5-year-old patient and his family as he seized throughout the night, or caring for an elderly woman during her last hours of life, I have been exposed to a wide range of cases during my career. As a Family Nurse Practitioner, I plan to care for patients of all ages with many different diagnoses, and my diverse background will be a major benefit. My accomplishments and experiences instill a sense of pride and ambition, and I am positive that I am ready to take my education and career to the next …show more content…
My ultimate goal is to continue in primary care upon completion of graduate school. Community outreach and involvement is very important to me and will be major components of my practice as a Family Nurse Practitioner. We have been hearing whispers of a primary care physician shortage for quite some time, and Nurse Practitioners are being called upon to fill these looming gaps in healthcare. As Nurse Practitioners continue to be afforded more opportunities and recognition, I hope to be involved in running a public health clinic as a long-term goal. I love the work that I am doing in my current position. To be able to continue with a broader scope and more opportunities would be a dream come true. Preventing health crises before they ever have a chance to occur, and guiding patients and the community to healthier lifestyles would be an amazing

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