Is life outside of Plato's cave preferable to life inside the cave? Why or why not? In response to the question, you should focus on what you see as the decisive reason for answering the question

Improving the lives of patients is at the core of my decision to seek a career in nursing, a career in which my compassionate and caring personality, together with my thirst for knowledge, will be fulfilled. I am also confident that I can survive the physically, mentally, and emotionally intense environment of a hospital, fostering both caring leadership and professional cooperation.

I had my first experience of a hospital environment in childhood as a patient, spending several months there being treated for malaria, a disease common in my home country. I witnessed many patients, especially little kids, dealing with issues like cleft palate, skin rashes, cancer, birth defects, fever, etc. Seeing those children suffering touched me deeply. I said to myself, “I think I can help by giving them the treatment they deserve.” Ever since that experience, whenever I visited a hospital, I found myself empathizing with sick children especially—feeling for them, putting myself in their shoes, and responding with compassion and care.

Ultimately, I would like to become a pediatric nurse working in a children's hospital. WHAT IS YOUR CAREER PLAN?

However, in addition to having empathy and compassion for patients, nurses need certain skills that are used daily in their profession. For example, nurses must have strong communication skills that include both speaking and listening. They need to be able to follow directions and communicate effectively with patients and their families to help them understand the treatment in the hospital and at home.

As a nurse, I will be able to help patients, irrespective of their condition, to fight for their lives. Besides being a good fit for me, nursing is a profession that never stops giving. It will be a very rewarding career for me as I grow as a professional and as a person while serving others. My grandmother once told me that every time I have patients whose physical condition improves, I should count that as a blessing. I thank God every day for this opportunity I have been given to become a nurse.

I had my first experience of a hospital environment during my childhood as a patient, spending several months being treated for malaria. I witnessed many patients, especially little kids, dealing with issues like cleft palate, skin rashes, cancer, birth defects, fever, etc. Seeing those children suffering touched me deeply. I said to myself, “I think I can help by giving them the treatment they deserve.” Ever since that experience, whenever I visited a hospital, I found myself empathizing with sick people, especially children, feeling for them, putting myself in their shoes, and responding with compassion and care.

Ultimately, I would like to become a pediatric nurse working in a children's hospital, such as St. Jude Hospital. Also, while I may have other dreams for the future, I know firsthand how important it is to gain a solid foundation for clinical practice. After gaining the experience and skills that I needed as a nurse, I will look for more opportunities for professional development and education. I want to be the kind of nurse that constantly pushes myself out of my comfort zone so that I will always learn the kind that others look to for guidance and support.

As a nursing college student, my commitment to the field became even stronger as I found that I also had an aptitude for the work. I also believe that my ability to communicate with people and to explain things clearly to them in both a technical and in-person is one of the things that will make me a good nurse. I will always learn something new from my colleagues and patients, which will inspire me the more to explore a deeper knowledge of nursing techniques and procedures. I will be able to help patients, irrespective of their condition, to fight for their lives.

My grandmother once told me that every time I have patients whose physical condition improves, I should count that as a blessing. I thank God every day for this opportunity I have been given to become a nurse.