Any endeavour has its own season and time. Additionally, quality is far much better than quantity. These have always been the forces behind my pursuit for relevant knowledge and skills. Indeed, I have faith that by acquainting myself with adequate knowledge, I will be better placed to realize my long term ambition. Nursing is all about providing care to patients in general. I have always been intrigued by the idea of helping humanity at large. This is the main reason that made me to pursue nursing. I emphasize with patients who in most cases are always in pain due to their conditions. Nonetheless, there are other reasons as to why I believe that pursuing a masters` degree in nursing is essential.
Firstly, I seek to pursue a masters` degree in nursing in order to be able to pursue a PHD in nursing in the future. This is because one cannot pursue a PHD program without pursuing a masters`. Since I was a child, I have always envied the teaching profession. This passion developed further during my undergraduate studies. I realized that I derived great satisfaction from teaching my peers during group discussions. As such, I would like to teach nursing in a university in the future. Therefore, I have no choice but to pursue a masters` degree. This will not only enable me to acquire the requisite knowledge and practical skills, but will also enable me to become proficient in teaching. Thirdly, my pursuit for a masters` degree in nursing is based on my interest in writing books about nursing at large. Writing requires deep knowledge and comprehension of the subject at hand. Therefore, I believe that studying a masters` degree in nursing will help me improve my writing skills. Pursuing a masters` degree in nursing will give me an ample opportunity to carry out various researches that will in turn improve my scientific ability. Fourthly, I believe that for one to be financially stable in the future, one of the best investments is education. I would like to be financially stable in the future. I am confident that I can increase the chances of being financially independent by pursuing a masters` degree in nursing.
Training and practical experience has also made me develop more passion towards nursing. During my undergraduate studies, I worked as an intern at the community health centre in our town. It provided me with a platform to put into practice my theoretical knowledge. Moreover, after completing my undergraduate studies, I had the chance to put the abstract knowledge I acquired into practice. I volunteered as a nurse in the states` hospital for almost half a year. It was during this period that I appreciated the duties conducted by nurses. This is because I was carried out the actual duties and roles of a nurse. I also had the opportunity to interact with patients who were suffering from various diseases. Additionally, during my internship program, I was able to acquire better communication and leadership skills. Moreover, I was able to develop my personality and soft skills. I believe that these skills are significant in the nursing and medicine field at large. As such, I am adequately prepared to pursue a masters` degree in nursing since I believe it is a stepping stone towards realizing my long term goals and desires.
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