When I was young the word “College” triggered the thought of a distant place where students went to transform into business men and women. It was the final step in your academic career that you followed in chronological order. I am now 23 years old, enlisted in the Army as a medic, and married. Although I did not follow the exact path which I layed out at an early age, I am now enrolled in college. This is the beginning of an adventure. A journey into the portal of higher education. My mind being the vehicle, my books the necessary food for survival, and my ambitions the will to keep me moving forward down this path. Along the way I expect many challenges to arise, but none that I cannot conquer. The forces that drive me are to further my education, to apply what I learned to a career in nursing, and the overall experience I will have when this is over.
Education is the backbone to my life. The more knowledge I posses, the more doors that will be open for me to walk through. Every course that I take will present a new challenge. These challenges will force me to think and be creative. This in turn will stimulate my mind and I will become more resourceful. This process is very important to me. Technology continues to advance at a rapid pace. Being constantly engaged in the learning process will help me remain competitive and relevant in this environment. My ability to embrace new things and use them to my advantage will surely be beneficial in furthering my education and a career in nursing.
Nursing is a newfound love that I have acquired. Much like school, nursing constantly presents new and exciting problems on a daily basis. Every patient is different and so is every school assignment. Thus the skills I develop and use in school will crossover into nursing. Some examples would be research and dedication. It is impossible to know everything, but the ability to properly research a task or subject will allow me to find and implement it in the best...