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My name is first name last name. I am an ECPI alumni and double graduate from the ADN and RN-BSN programs respectively. I was inducted into the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society while working towards my ADN, and I graduated Cum Laude from my RN-BSN program. After serving 12 years, I am now a United States Air Force veteran. Currently, I am working as a registered nurse, and director of nursing of Senior Helpers in Summerville, SC.

II. Interest in becoming a nurse practitioner or nurse educator

a.                   a. Explain why you chose your specific concentration. – I chose the nurse practitioner program because this has been a long-term goal of mine since I graduated the AND program. I really enjoyed learning about pathophysiology, disease process, and understanding why the body works the way it does, and how to get it to function properly. I also loved learning about pharmacology and I thoroughly enjoyed learning about drug’s mechanism of action way before I really needed to know it. I always studied pharmacology in-depth. I didn’t ever want to memorize. I wanted to know the why’s and the how’s and I am very passionate about it. I also love the patient experience. To be able to help someone who comes to you with no answer, find a way to mitigate an ailment that has been plaguing them and leave relieved.

b.                   b. Include any particular experiences, if applicable.

III. Affecting patient outcomes

a.                   a. Describe how you plan to use your education to impact your patients and their outcomes

I plan to use my education to impact many lives. I want to do some volunteering in underserved communities. Providing patients with education and assistance that they wouldn’t have access to otherwise due to economical reasons.

IV. Finding a Preceptor

a.                   a. Consider who you might secure as preceptors for your practicum hours. Please write a paragraph that explains your proposed strategy for securing preceptors.

Currently, I use the department of veteran’s affairs for my own healthcare. I have already begun reaching out to my primary care physician to see if I could shadow him. I also have already begun researching ways to get my preceptorship approved through the department of veteran’s affairs. Additionally, I have researched a few websites that you can pay to get a preceptor. Lastly, my brother n law is an emergency room physician who I have the opportunity to precept with.

V. Time Management

a. Discuss your level of commitment to the program and how you plan to organize your

time to manage school demands (~25+ hours/week), work, and home life?

I have a great support system to help balance my work and school. My job allows me to take off if needed, and also work from home. My children are in after school programs which allow me some extra time to get things done after I get off of work. My fiancé gives me time and space to get things done also. My family members give extra childcare and even cook for us at times.

VI. Conclusion

*Write approximately two paragraphs on your interest in becoming a nurse practitioner or nurse educator.

*Write approximately two paragraphs on your plan to use your education to affect patient outcomes.

*Write one paragraph on your strategy for securing preceptors

*Write one paragraph on your level of commitment to the program and how you plan to organize your time to manage school demands (~25-30 hours/week), work, and home life.