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Tips for Writing a Great Nursing Personal Statement

When preparing to apply to a graduate nursing program, there are many requirements and submission guidelines to remember. The component that allows you to tell your unique story — your personal statement — is one of the most important.

Writing a compelling personal statement for an MSN program, like the [email protected] online  Family Nurse Practitioner  (FNP)  or Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner programs, takes time and can be challenging for some applicants. Just as a poorly written essay can hinder your chances of acceptance, a great one can set you apart from other applicants. Below are three steps to writing a personal statement that will make a positive impression on any admissions committee.

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1. Plan Your Story

Very few people can sit down at a keyboard and craft the perfect personal statement without preparation. It may take several weeks of thinking about how to communicate your story, so give yourself plenty of time to plan, jot down thoughts, and make an outline as ideas come to you. Use the following tips to gather the information you’ll need to create an excellent statement.

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2. Create Your Draft

“I perform well under pressure.”

“Although my patient arrived for a different ailment, I suspected that her symptoms were consistent with a serious infection. As a result, I was able to advocate for a care plan that prevented further damage.”

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3. Edit and Perfect

Even the best writers have to edit and polish their work. Reviewing and revising your personal statement ensures that the piece is clear, organized, and free of errors.

Your nursing personal statement should be a window into your life. Use it to share specific experiences that have influenced your decision to advance your nursing education. Adhering to professional standards and presenting yourself in a positive, open, and honest way will help the admissions committee determine your fit and future in an FNP or PMHNP program.

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Writing is an essential skill nurses should achieve proficiency in early in their career. It is a crucial part of the profession, as nurses need to be able to effectively communicate with patients, families, and other healthcare professionals.

While verbal communication also plays a vital role in nursing, being able to write well builds the nurse's ability to provide better care.

Being able to accurately detail a patient's personal history, symptoms, and diagnosis allows for the execution of a precise treatment plan that is clearly communicated to all parties involved, both professional and personal.

From registered nurses to clinical nurses and beyond, being able to communicate effectively and efficiently is a critical soft skill that will help nurses in any role increase their ability to treat their patients.

This guide provides an overview of the types of writing nurses will experience throughout their educational training. Utilize the following tips and tricks to help strengthen your writing skills, which will ultimately help in the development of transferable career skills .

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Types of writing nurses will do in school, personal statements for nursing school.

Nursing schools want candidates who meet academic and professional requirements. They also want a candidate who demonstrates a sincere passion for patient care and individual connections. You should always craft a personal statement, even when the application doesn't explicitly require one. Personal statements allow you to describe your goals, characteristics, credentials, volunteer work, and meaningful life experiences. A well-crafted essay can help you stand out among other qualified applicants. And, as with any piece of writing, you must take the time to revise.

In your personal statement, you should portray yourself as determined and empathetic, with characteristics, goals, work ethic, and healthcare philosophy that align with a program's values. Some nursing schools ask for a general personal statement, while others require a specific prompt. Colleges commonly ask students to describe a hardship they overcame, a difficult task they accomplished, or a professional goal they hope to achieve through the program. Many schools also ask students to detail previous experiences in healthcare. You may decide to write about how you connect with patients or how you provide practical and emotional support to loved ones.

You will also encounter writing prompts during examinations, including standardized tests like the GRE or MCAT, nursing school entrance exams , and course-specific evaluations. You may also take exams to get state licensure or professional certification. In most of these instances, you will need to write one or several long-form essays. Proper planning is key. Though you won't know what specific prompt the test will require, you can expect certain common topics. You can search online or use study guides to determine which prompts usually appear on each test.

On test day, you should begin by creating an outline that lists three main points in response to the prompt. Using these points, work backwards to write a central thesis to guide the essay's structure. Review what you've written to ensure that the essay actually responds to the prompt at hand. Be sure to leave time to correct spelling, grammar, and stylistic errors.

Research Papers

Like essays, research papers follow a long-form structure. Unlike an essay, which heavily relies on the writer's point of view, a research paper presents an in-depth investigation of a topic using data, expert opinions, and insights. While an essay evaluates general critical thinking and writing skills, a research paper tests your knowledge, research skills, and original contributions. Research papers also allow you to prove you understand what has been argued and discovered about a topic. Research papers, especially at the graduate and doctoral levels, require independent research and analyses. These papers sometimes take months or years to complete.

To write a successful research paper, you should pick a topic relevant to your interests and the nursing field. Possibilities include elderly care challenges, patient safety and ethics, mental health treatment and regulations in the U.S., and nursing shortages and possible solutions. Whatever your choice, you must plan accordingly. Advanced papers such as dissertations may require funding or help from professors. Research papers often consist of the following sections: abstract, introduction, literature review, methods, results, discussion, conclusion, and references. You should keep this general structure in mind as you prepare notes and outlines.

How Do You Write a Nursing Essay?

In nursing school, essay writing includes academic papers, personal narratives, and professional compositions. You should become familiar with each of the five major forms below. There are many similarities between these essay types, such as an overarching thesis and a supportive, logical structure. You should support claims with factual, statistical, anecdotal, and rhetorical evidence. However, each form requires distinct skills to achieve specific results.

Comparative

Cause and effect, citations guide for nursing students.

Citations allow readers to know where information came from. By citing sources, you avoid plagiarizing or stealing another person's ideas, research, language, and analyses. Whether intentional or unintentional, plagiarism is one of the most egregious errors one can make. Consequences for plagiarism include automatic course failure, disciplinary actions from the university, and even legal repercussions. You should take special care to ensure you properly cite sources.

American Psychological Association (APA) Style

APA is the most commonly used style among natural scientists, social scientists, educators, and nurses. Like other citation styles, APA emphasizes clarity of font style, font size, spacing, and paragraph structure. APA citations focus on publication date, and in most cases, the date comes right after the author's name. This order makes the style particularly useful for scientists, who value new research and updates on current findings. For more information on APA style, visit this official website .

(Author and year of publication, page number) "Punishment, then, will tend to become the most hidden part of the penal process" (Foucault, 1977, p. 9).

Chicago Manual of Style (CMS)

CMS (also known as CMOS or, simply, Chicago) features two citation systems, the notes and bibliography, and the author and date. This style is used primarily by historians, who place high importance on a text's origin. The notes and bibliography include a superscript number with a corresponding footnote or endnote. Scientific professionals use the author and date citation, a generic parenthetical system with similarities to other citation styles. The CMS official website provides additional information, including changes to citation systems in the current edition.

"Punishment, then, will tend to become the most hidden part of the penal process". 1 1. Michel Foucault, trans. Alan Sheridan, Discipline and Punish: The Birth of the Prison (New York: Pantheon Books, 1977), 9.

(Author and year of publication, page number) "Punishment, then, will tend to become the most hidden part of the penal process" (Foucault 1977, 9).

Modern Language Association (MLA) Format

MLA format traces its history to 1951 when it was first published as a thin booklet. Today, MLA is the primary format used by academics and professionals in humanities, English, literature, media studies, and cultural studies. To adapt to the rapid growth of new mediums over the past few decades, MLA updates its citation system. Visit the MLA Style Center for in-depth information on new guidelines and ongoing changes. In general, in text citations consist of author and page number, or just page number if the author's name appears in the text.

(Author and page number) "Punishment, then, will tend to become the most hidden part of the penal process" (Foucault 9).

Associated Press (AP) Style

Published in 1952, the original AP Stylebook was marketed to journalists and other professionals related to the Associated Press. AP now stands as the go-to style for professionals in business, public relations, media, mass communications, and journalism. AP style prioritizes brevity and accuracy. The style includes specific guidelines regarding technological terms, titles, locations, and abbreviations and acronyms. Unlike the previous styles, AP does not use parenthetical or in-text citations. Rather, writers cite sources directly in the prose. For more information, including style-checking tools and quizzes, visit the Associated Press Stylebook .

In the book, "Discipline and Punish: The Birth of the Prison," first published in English in 1977, philosopher Michel Foucault argues that "Punishment, then, will tend to become the most hidden part of the penal process".

Which Style Should Nursing Students Use?

Because nurses rely on scientific terms and information, professionals in the field usually use APA style. Regardless of the purpose and specific genre of your text, you should always strive for concise, objective, and evidenced-based writing. You can expect to learn APA style as soon as you enroll in a major course. However, you should also prepare to learn other styles as part of your academic training. For example, freshman composition classes tend to focus on MLA guidelines.

Common Writing Mistakes Students Make

Active vs. passive voice.

Active and passive voice represent two different ways to present the same piece of information. Active voice focuses on the subject performing an action. For example, the dog bites the boy. This format creates clear, concise, and engaging writing. Using active voice, nurses might write, I administered patient care at 11:00. Passive voice, on the other hand, focuses on the object of the sentence or the action being performed. For example, the boy was bitten by the dog. A passive sentence is usually one that contains the verb "to be." Using passive voice, you might write, patient care was administered at 11:00.

Professionals in the sciences often use passive voice in their writing to create an objective tone and authorial distance. Passive voice can prioritize specific terms, actions, evidence, or research over the writer's presence. Additionally, nurses use passive voice because it is usually clear that the reported thoughts, actions, and opinions come from them. However, you must also learn how to use active voice.

Punctuation

There are 14 punctuation marks in the English language, each with multiple and sometimes overlapping uses. Additionally, certain punctuation marks only make sense in highly specific and nuanced grammatical instances. To master punctuation, you must learn through practice, particularly by revising your own writing.

For example, colons and semicolons are often used interchangeably, when they actually serve distinct purposes. Generally used before itemized lists, colons stand in for the phrases "here is what I mean" or "that is to say." For example, I am bringing three things to the picnic: applesauce, napkins, and lemonade. Semicolons separate two independent clauses connected through topic or meaning. For example, It was below zero; Ricardo wondered if he would freeze to death. Comma splices, which create run on sentences, are another common mistake. You can identify a comma splice by learning the differences between an independent and dependent clause.

Grammar refers to the rules of a particular language system. Grammar determines how users can structure words and form sentences with coherent meaning. Aspects include syntax (the arrangement of words to convey their mutual relations in a sentence) and semantics (how individual words and word groups are understood). Unless you major in writing, literature, etymology, or another related field, you generally won't examine English grammar deeply. Through years of cognitive development and practice, native users implicitly understand how to effectively employ the language.

Distinct grammatical systems exist for each language and, sometimes, even within a single language. For example, African American Vernacular English uses different syntactic rules than General American English. You should learn grammatical terms and definitions. Common errors include subject/verb agreement, sentence fragments, dangling modifiers, and vague or incorrect pronoun usage. Hasty writers can also misuse phonetically similar words (your/you're, its/it's, and there/their/they're).

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How to Write a Personal Statement for Nursing School

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Reviewed: 5/23/22

Writing a personal statement for nursing school can be a daunting task, but we’re here to help! Here’s everything you need to know about writing a personal statement for nursing school.

Writing your personal statement is a nerve-wracking experience, no matter what program you’re applying for. You may be wondering: “what are nursing schools looking for in a personal statement?” or, “how can I make my personal statement for nursing school stand out?” Lucky for you, we’ve got some answers. 

Here we’ll cover everything you need to know about writing a personal statement for nursing school. We’ve included a breakdown of the components to include, examples of nursing school personal statements, and tips to improve your own. Let’s get started!

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What Is a Nursing Personal Statement

When applying to nursing schools, you’ll most likely notice that most applications require a personal statement. A personal statement is a short essay, typically no longer than two pages, that tells your target schools a little bit about who you are. Each school has different expectations for the length and contents of your personal statement, so make sure to check the specific requirements of your target schools. Some common topics include your personal goals for nursing school and why you want to become a nurse.

The Parts of a Personal Statement for Nursing School

Before writing your personal statement for nursing school, you should plan out what you want to include. If your school does not ask you to answer a specific question with your essay, here is a list of what you should include in your nursing school personal statement.

Introduction

The introductory paragraph should focus on what brought you to this point. Your school primarily wants to get to know you as a candidate through your personal statement. Your intro should include things like:

In this paragraph, your main goal is to introduce yourself and give the admissions committee a bit of background on your passion for nursing. Perhaps you have a family member who inspired you to pursue nursing, you grew up near a hospital, or you’ve struggled with health issues yourself - these are all great examples of an origin story. Think to yourself: “If my journey into nursing school was a movie, how would it begin?”

In the body paragraph(s) of your nursing school personal statement, you can include a bit about your achievements. However, this isn’t the place to simply list your achievements. Think about how your experiences helped you to develop the necessary skills for nursing school. Include things like:

The body portion of your essay should contain the majority of the information you want to include. Make sure to only include accomplishments if they help to explain how you’ll contribute to the program. Your CV will list any other achievements that don’t come into play here.

Your personal statement should end on a positive note. Think about summarizing your statement by looking toward the future. Include things like:

The end of your body paragraph(s) should mention what you hope to achieve in the future with your nursing degree and lead into your conclusion. The final sentences of your personal statement should further state your passion for your program and how you’ll be a great fit at your target school. 

What Not to Write in a Personal Statement for Nursing School

Before getting into our tips and examples, let’s go over what not to include in your personal statement for nursing school. Here are some common mistakes to avoid when crafting your personal statement. 

Keep it Simple

Your personal statement should be authentic and genuine, but make sure to keep the brief in mind while you’re writing. As mentioned above, a personal statement is typically no longer than two pages in length. You should absolutely include some personal anecdotes; in fact, we encourage it! Just make sure to stick to the relevant parts of your story and not to elaborate too much on areas that are not relevant to your application. 

Do Not Reiterate Your CV

Your personal statement is an essay, not a resume. Keep in mind that your application already contains all of your achievements on your CV, transcripts, and other application materials. Your personal statement is about understanding your passion and motivations. You can use examples from your CV to further assert your interest in the program, but only if you can elaborate on how they’ve specifically helped you on your journey to nursing school. 

Tips for Writing a Stellar Nursing Personal Statement

Let’s go over a few tips on how you can improve your personal statement. Using these tips can help to make your nursing personal statement stand out while remaining authentic and genuine. 

Create A Timeline

When writing your personal statement, your focus should be on telling your story. Creating a clear timeline of events can help to effectively tell the story of how you decided to apply for nursing. Start with how you became interested in nursing, develop your story with experiences that have cultivated your knowledge, and conclude by talking about your program and your future goals. A clear timeline will make your essay easy to read and give the admissions committee a good idea of your journey so far.

Stick To the Brief

If your target school(s) give you a specific prompt for your personal statement, make sure to refer back to it while writing your essay to ensure you’re staying on track. For example, if your prompt asks you a question, be sure to answer the question at the beginning, the end, and throughout your essay. Your personal statement shouldn’t be vague or veer too far off course. 

Speak From the Heart

It is crucial in your nursing personal statement to share what makes you unique. This is your chance to show the admissions committee why you’d be a perfect fit in their program and demonstrate what you bring to the table. Include genuine experiences that have pushed you toward nursing throughout your life. Conveying your passions and motivations is critical in your personal statement for nursing school.

Do Your Research 

One great way to make your nursing personal statement stand out is to do thorough research on your program and include it in your piece. Showing your passion for the specific program. you’re applying to can give you an edge over others and impress the admissions committee. When you include your research, be sure to add it organically into your writing. Use your research as a way to connect your personal experiences to the program rather than simply listing information.

Nursing School Personal Statement Examples

Here are two examples of successfully written nursing school personal statements. We’ve also included how they are good examples to help you improve your own personal statement. 

*Important note: Do not use our samples in your nursing school application. These examples are meant to serve as a guide when crafting your own original personal statement for nursing school. 

Example #1: Indeed ’s Nursing School Personal Statement Sample

“I walked backward down the hill, my arms supporting the weight of the wheelchair as its wheels rolled slowly in reverse. Sunlight danced through the trees around us and shone in my grandmother's hair as she sat inside the wheelchair. I couldn't see my grandmother's face from that angle, but I could hear her laughing with joy as she enjoyed the outdoors for the first time in weeks.

My grandmother came to live with my family two years ago after breaking her hip. Although she completed much of her recovery at our home, Nurse George came by every day to perform my grandmother's personal care tasks, monitor her vital signs and assist with her physical therapy exercises. George also taught me some basic patient care practices, such as how to support a wheelchair correctly while going downhill. I had never considered a career in nursing before, but George helped me see the rewards of helping people with their medical conditions and injuries.

I am excited by this opportunity to apply to Fern Hill's College of Nursing because I appreciate your program's specialization in rehabilitation nursing. Being a part of my grandmother's recovery team has inspired me to pursue a nursing career that helps patients recover from injuries or medical conditions. I believe that your school's emphasis on assisting patients in regaining their independent skills can help me achieve these professional aspirations.

Since realizing that I want to become a nurse, I have become a regular volunteer at Jefferson Rehabilitation Center. I mentor young people struggling with drug addictions and provide childcare for the children of rehabilitation patients. There is no feeling comparable to when a mentee or outgoing patient offers you a sincere "thank you." I can no longer imagine pursuing a career where I do not get to help people overcome their challenges and navigate their way to recovery.

My experiences helping my grandmother and patients at Jefferson have taught me the value of empathy and communication. Frequently, my mentees simply want someone to listen to them. I do my best to give them a judgment-free space in which to share their stories. Whether the medical issue is emotional or physical, patients appreciate working with flexible and considerate people. I believe I embody these qualities by actively listening and letting patients talk at their own pace.

I am ready to pursue a nursing career and learn about helping patients in a more professional and technical capacity. Fern Hill's College of Nursing is the ideal place to prepare for my future nursing career.”

Why this is a good example: In this example, the writer has done an excellent job of telling the story of how they became interested in nursing. They also develop a clear timeline of events from when they first thought about nursing to how they began developing their skills through volunteering. The candidate also mentions specific reasons why they’re interested in the program and how they feel they can contribute to the school and field. 

Example #2: Johns Hopkins University Nursing Personal Statement Sample

“I grew up close to a hospital, where I watched patients go through the double doors for a variety of ailments. From a young age, this drove me to develop a strong interest in the field of medicine. I knew that I wanted to pursue a career in the future that would allow me to take care of those in need. Through my courses in the natural sciences as well as social studies, I have continued to develop my knowledge in the field in order to be ready to continue my education. Now, I am ready to take the next step in my education by applying for the Nursing program at Johns Hopkins University. 

Three years ago I completed a nursing shadowing internship that opened my eyes to many of the daily struggles of being a nurse. During my time in the clinic and on the wards, I had the opportunity to work In the critical care and trauma ward as well as In obstetrics and geriatrics. These various experiences showed me the diverse role that nurses play in a healthcare setting, and emphasized the importance of empathy and dedication to patient care.

Johns Hopkins University Is known worldwide for its focus on patient wellness and medical research. As a nursing student at Hopkins, I hope to not only further the institution's goal of providing exceptional patient care, but also to assist with the many clinical trials ongoing at the hospital that pave the way for new treatments. Through hands-on training with knowledgeable staff, I know that I will be able to make the most of my nursing training at Johns Hopkins and become a nursing professional that is capable of enhancing patient wellness in a healthcare setting.”

Why this is a good example: In this example, the writer develops a clear timeline and clearly defines their relevant information. The writer covers when they first became interested in nursing, courses they’ve taken, and what experiences have made them get serious about the profession. They also include why they are specifically interested in the program at Johns Hopkins and conclude by adding what they will add to the program as a student. 

FAQs: How to Write a Personal Statement for Nursing School

Here are some answers to frequently asked questions about nursing school personal statements. 

1. Do All Nursing Schools Require A Personal Statement?

Almost all nursing schools require a personal statement, which can typically be described as a short essay (2 pages or less) that explains who you are and why you want to attend the school’s nursing program.

2. Is a Personal Statement for Nursing School an Essay?

Yes, a personal statement is a short essay that briefly describes your past, present, and future experiences in relation to nursing.

3. How Long Should A Nursing Personal Statement Be?

Each nursing school has different length requirements, which can typically be found in the prompt. If no length is specified, two pages or less is recommended. 

4. What Should I Include In My Nursing School Personal Statement?

Your nursing personal statement should include:

If your school’s personal statement asks a specific question, that question should be answered throughout your essay. 

5. Does Nursing Require Essays?

Yes, most nursing program applications require personal statement essays, and some require secondary (or supplemental) essays as well.

6. When Should I Write My Personal Statement for Nursing School?

You should begin writing your personal statement(s) for nursing school as soon as you receive the prompt. Make sure to give yourself an adequate amount of time to complete all sections of your application before the deadline.

Final Thoughts

Your personal statement for nursing school should be genuine, heartfelt, and express how you will make an excellent addition to your target school’s nursing program through a series of examples. Each personal statement you write should be adjusted to suit the individual program you are applying for. Sending a general personal statement with every application you submit is impersonal and not recommended. Make sure to follow your brief closely and map out your essay before writing it to ensure you include all of the relevant information. 

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Nursing Personal Statement Examples in 2023

In this article, we look at the best nursing personal statement examples in 2023 along with tips and advice for writing a great personal statement for a nursing program.

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What is a nursing personal statement, what should you include in your nursing personal statement, how to write an outstanding nursing personal statement, nursing personal statement example #1, nursing personal statement example #2, nursing personal statement example #3, related articles.

Keep reading for 3 examples of nursing personal statements and the 7 things you should include in your statement. Also, find out how taking care of her grandmother at home inspired one student to go into nursing.

A nursing personal statement is an essay or statement that is usually part of a list of requirements for admittance to a nursing program.

The purpose of a nursing personal statement is to give the selection committee information about your character and qualities so they can see you will be a good fit for the program.

The goals that should be included in a nursing personal statement are:

2. Professional Experience

Any professional experience related to nursing should be included in a nursing personal statement. This could include:

For example, one student wrote about how working in a dental clinic helped her to start to consider nursing as a career.

3. Interests and motivation

When writing a nursing personal statement, it is important to explain your motivation for pursuing a career in nursing. Possible interests to include in your statement include:

One of the students profiled below wrote I have a particular interest in pain management and the non-traditional methods of holistic care to support patients, such as hypnosis.

4. Qualifications

When writing a nursing personal statement, it is important to include details of the qualifications you have earned or are currently working towards. These should include:

5. Personal Traits

When writing a personal statement for nursing programmes, it is important to include personal qualities such as:

When writing your nursing personal statement, you should include the following skills:

Make it clear that you know you have a lot to learn and that you are looking forward to a steep learning curve!

7. Achievements

Achievements that could be included in a nursing personal statement include, but are not limited to:

Step 1: Research the Schools

Researching the schools you are applying to can help with writing an outstanding nursing personal statement because it gives you an idea of what each school is looking for and what their requirements are.

This process will help you rank the programs in order of preference, determine which schools are reach schools and which institutions should be your ‘safety schools’, if you are not selected by your number one choice.

You could identify any specific topics or themes that each school tends to favor in their applications.

This knowledge will allow you to craft an effective personal statement that stands out from the rest.

Step 2: Get Ready to Talk about Yourself

Step 3: Write the Essay in free-form

Step 4: Revise and Revise Some More

In 2023, an example of a successful nursing school personal statement might look something like this:

“The week after I turned 16, I was walking backwards down a hill, my arms supporting the weight of the wheelchair as its wheels rolled slowly in reverse.

Sunlight danced through the trees around us and shone in my grandmother’s hair as she sat inside the wheelchair.

I couldn’t see my grandmother’s face from that angle, but I could hear her laughing with joy as she enjoyed the outdoors for the first time in weeks. My exhausted parents were finally trusting me as a caregiver and it changed my life.

My grandmother came to live with my family two years ago after breaking her hip. She completed much of her recovery at our home, but Nurse George came by every day to perform personal care tasks, monitor vital signs and assist with physical therapy exercises.

George also taught me some basic patient care practices such as how to support a wheelchair correctly while going downhill and emphasised the importance of positive mental health in patient recovery.

I am excited by this opportunity to apply to Seaton’s College of Nursing because I appreciate your program’s specialization in rehabilitation nursing; it is exactly what inspired me pursue a career helping people recover from injuries or medical surgery!

Additionally, your focus on assisting patients to regain their independent skills will help me achieve these professional aspirations I have set for myself.

“I grew up close to a hospital, where I watched patients go through the double doors for a variety of ailments. From a young age, this drove me to develop a strong interest in the field of medicine. I knew that I wanted to pursue a career in the future that would allow me to take care of those in need.

Through my courses in the natural sciences as well as social studies, I have continued to develop my knowledge in the field and prepare for my future education.

Listening to my mother talk about her patients and their families at Jackson Pediatrics Center has taught me the value of empathy and communication.

Frequently, they simply want someone to listen; I do my best to give them a judgment-free space where they can share their stories.

Whether it’s an emotional or physical issue they’re facing, patients appreciate working with flexible and considerate people like myself who understand how important it is for them feel comfortable talking about their struggles or concerns without fear of judgement or criticism from others around them. I want to be that kind of nurse in the future.

Additionally, being able to help young people overcome their challenges and navigate their way back towards recovery is something that excites me about pursuing this career path.”

“I first thought of nursing and a career in health when I started a part-time job at a local dental practice. My job was secretarial but almost immediately I was spending some time interacting with patients and became interested in working in the healthcare industry.

I have a particular interest in pain management and the non-traditional methods of holistic care to support patients, such as hypnosis which was used successfully at the practice to help patients with phobias and extreme anxiety prepare for treatment.

This experience helped inspire me to apply for nursing school with the goal of becoming an RN someday because it showed me how rewarding it could be helping people access healthcare.

Since then I have volunteered at our local drop-in health clinic at the community centre; there is no feeling comparable when they offer you their sincere thank yous! Furthermore, these experiences have taught me the value of community support when trying to encourage members of minority communities to access healthcare.

If they know someone who has had a positive experience at the clinic they are much more likely to attend. Going forward, I would like to focus on pain management in the community because I think there is huge scope for development in this field.”

What should be included in a nursing personal statement?

When writing your nursing personal statement, make sure to include:

What format should be used for a nursing personal statement?

The outline of the format should include:

Note – the nursing school may provide more specific guidance. Use the above if they do not include formatting advice.

What topics can be discussed in a nursing personal statement?

Topics that can be discussed in a nursing personal statement include:

How do I write a great nursing personal statement?

What is the difference between a nursing program and a nursing school?

The difference between a nursing program and a nursing school is Nursing programs are the courses that individuals take to earn their nursing degree. Nursing schools are institutions that offer these programs and provide education and training for students.

Nursing schools typically require applicants to submit a personal statement as part of the application process.

Additionally, nursing schools often have a broader focus than just providing education in the field of nursing, such as offering classes in related subjects like biology or chemistry.

How do I find admission requirements for nursing school?

Research the different nursing schools you are interested in, and find their website. All the information you need about admissions should be on the university website

Once you have decided that nursing is for you, you can also schedule an appointment (in-person or online) with an admissions counsellor for each nursing school you are considering to get a better understanding of their personal statement requirements and other criteria they look for in applicants.

What are the different types of nursing careers?

There are many types of nursing careers, including:

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Nursing is a career that is often underestimated. People think that it is time-consuming, hard, and is less rewarding than a regular 9 to 5 career. But when I am thinking that I can help others and make their lives better, I can’t come up with a better career. Becoming a nurse will help me to care about others and support them.

Nursing is not for everyone. A nurse should be a dedicated and reliable person who is able to build a trusting relationship with a patient. I possess these qualities, have empathy, and know that I can help patients and their families during the most difficult days of their lives.

The role of nurses is constantly changing, and today they are more involved in patients’ lives than they were before. This means that nurses have more responsibilities and need to devote all their time and energy to the profession. I am ready for such challenges.

At school, I participate in numerous extracurricular activities, which not only help me to gain new knowledge and proficiencies but also to develop such skills as communication, being a part of the group, and making fast decisions. 

Two times a week, I help students who have learning problems. We do homework together while I explain complex topics and hear them out. Very often, such children feel a lack of support, and apart from getting new skills, they need someone to talk to.

This activity is extremely rewarding, and when I see how much happier these students become after our meetings, I want to do more and more for them. And when their grades improve, I am usually the first they text or call to share the achievement. 

During the weekends, I volunteer for the Feed and Heal project. It is a charity organization that prepares meals for elderly people who live alone and don’t have anyone to help. After cleaning the tables, we play board games, perform, and invent other activities to entertain the people who come to us. 

For the last two years, I have been working as a waitress at a local restaurant. This job has helped me improve interpersonal skills, communicate with unfamiliar people without shyness, and find solutions quickly. I think that these skills are transferable and are extremely important for nurses. 

Last year, I also volunteered at the Day Care Center where I have learned more about the occupation, talked to other nurses, and gained a few valuable insights. Now I have a better understanding of what it is to work at a hospital, and my motivation and confidence have never been so strong.

But I am not planning to stop and, after obtaining an adult nursing degree, want to get one in helping children. I feel that nursing is my calling and can’t imagine myself in another occupation. My parents are very excited about my  nursing personal statement  because I am the first in the family to get higher education. I hope that I won’t let them down and will become a valuable community member.

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Writing a Personal Statement for Mature Student Nursing

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Nursing is one of the most challenging and rewarding professions out there. And for those looking to embark on this journey later in life, writing a  mature student nursing personal statement  is crucial. 

When creating a powerful application that will boost your chances of getting accepted, you should pay particular attention to the personal statement. This article will show why you need a personal statement and give tips for writing an excellent one. 

What Is a Nursing Personal Statement?

A nursing personal statement is a piece of writing that conveys to the admission officers your identity and qualifications. This statement usually includes information about your interests and motivations to study nursing. It is an autobiography that communicates your expertise and skill. Additionally, it allows you to explain why you are a good fit for their nursing school in particular and the field of nursing.

Since nurses must be able to communicate verbally and in writing with their coworkers, patients, and the larger medical community, writing skills are crucial. One of the few opportunities the admissions’ committee has to assess your communication abilities is through your nursing personal statement.

Your personal statement should contain truthful information about you and why you want to be a nurse. It should be candid, well-crafted, and written with a sophisticated tone. 

Tips for Writing An Excellent Mature Student Nursing Statement

When writing a nursing statement as a mature student, it’s essential to be clear, concise, and honest. Here are some pointers for making a great first impression:

1. Be specific

Be specific about why you’re interested in nursing and what makes you passionate about the field. 

2. Proofread your statement

Make sure your statement is well-written and error-free. 

3. Show your experience

Discuss any experience (paid or volunteer) that you have in health care or related fields. 

4. Lay emphasis on educational achievements

Highlight your academic achievements and discuss how they’ve prepared you for a career in nursing. 

5. Answer the Question ‘Why Now?’

Justify your decision to seek a nursing degree at this time in your life. Also, explain why you chose to study nursing instead of another field of medicine. 

6. Maintain a flow

Being articulate, motivated, and professional will set you apart from other applicants – make sure these qualities shine through your statement!

7. Tailor your statement to fit the school

A nursing personal statement should be tailored to address a specific nursing school. Find out what your chosen nursing school is looking for in mature student applications. Vary your examples and make them relevant. Keep the following in mind when tailoring your statement: 

Mature Student Nursing Personal Statement Example

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As a mother of four and working full time, I have plenty of experience dealing with people from all walks of life. This has given me the ability to be compassionate and understanding when needed, qualities that will make me an excellent nurse.

Nursing combines science with caregiving, two significant things to me. My interest in nursing began as a way to understand my health issues better, but it soon blossomed into a career ambition. I am excited for the chance to continue my education and become a nurse who can make a difference in people’s lives. 

Over the years, my ambition to become a nurse, namely one who cares for elderly patients, has grown. I’ve always felt that helping the weakest people give me the most fulfillment. But I needed to figure out what line of work would allow me to do that while simultaneously utilizing my skills. 

After graduating from high school, I held a variety of occupations. As a result of one of them, I improved my communication skills and also took part in patient care. It was as a customer service representative for an insurance company.

I always connected with many of the individuals who phoned us from the nursing facility we represented. Therefore, accepting a job as a care assistant felt natural since it was great for connecting actively with people. Through that employment, I realized how fulfilling such work could be and how it gave my life meaning, both personal and professional.

I attended to the needs of several patients who were near death. That experience helped me understand the emotional demands of nursing. It also gave me a profound sense of satisfaction from knowing that I had improved their quality of life in their final days. 

Second, as an in-home healthcare assistant, I had the opportunity to learn about various conditions and see nurses at work. For instance, I’ve lately been working with a tetraplegia patient with emotional and cognitive issues, occasionally resulting in problematic behavior. He can now live because we have built a mutually trusted relationship with him via tolerance and honest communication.

I have been learning many nursing skills, such as taking blood pressure and noting symptoms. And also the administrative procedures of nursing, such as keeping accurate notes, relaying information, and similar things. This is in addition to learning to establish trust and interact with even the most challenging patients.

Being an adult nurse is incredibly hard and requires more personal commitment than many other careers. This is evidenced by my experiences and the talks I have had with other professionals in the field over the years. Part of what appeals to me is that. The majority of the best things in life demand a lot of dedication and effort. I’m willing to accept this challenge. Also, my experience has honed my communication abilities, attention to detail, empathy, and work ethic. This has helped me prepare for nursing school and work.

Now that I have identified the right career option, I am ready to begin my higher education and pursue a career as a nurse. Before deciding which schools to apply to, I took the time to research a number of them. This is because it is crucial that I attend a university that values patient-centered care and have a top-notch curriculum and practicum opportunities.

On concluding my research, I decided to pursue my nursing degree with your school. Your sophisticated labs and learning facilities will give me the practical experience I need to become a great nurse. Thank you for your time, I hope my application is considered.

Final thoughts

In nursing care and research, mature students often have years of experience and high academic credentials. A  mature student nursing personal statement  should emphasize a personal demonstration of understanding, skill, and practice and a commitment to nursing. 

It should also include how you would apply personal experiences to the profession and its values. Use  Hey INK  to generate the perfect personal statement, just like the one in this guide!

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How to Write a Nursing School Personal Statement: What to Include, Examples, and Mistakes to Avoid

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So, you have decided to go to nursing school, or advance your nursing career by furthering your education. Now is the time to become familiar with the application process, get your transcripts and letters of recommendation in order and compose the, in some cases dreaded personal statement. Writing a personal statement is a common part of the application process when working to advance your education. However, the term "Personal Statement" is a bit of a misnomer. The universities and colleges asking for this essay are not looking for your life story. Instead, they want you to demonstrate what makes you uniquely qualified as a candidate for their program. In this post you will find the information necessary to make you stand out among hundreds of other applicants, create a personal statement tailored to your personal goals as well as to your potential institutions, and find out what common mistakes are made and how to avoid them.

Although some institutions will give you a specific prompt to discuss when applying to the program, many will request a general personal statement (aka a statement of purpose). There are some commonalities among all of these essays for which you will find appropriate advice here, to different degrees, depending on the program application requirements. Each of these essays should be written for the specific program you are applying to, so be wary of differences not only in essay type or topic but also appropriate formatting and length. Above all, be aware that you are writing to present yourself as a professional capable of caring for the lives of others; following their provided guidelines and avoiding familiar language (such as contractions and common word abbreviations) will allow you to present yourself in the best possible light.

General guidelines

The personal statement.

Although you want to refrain from telling the story of your life, you still want to make it personal. Be sure to illustrate with specific and unique examples why you are cut out for this career and the specific program you are applying to. There are many things that can be included in this category, not all of them will be right for each applicant to discuss or appropriate for the prompts that each individual provides. However, this list should give you an idea of what the evaluators are looking for in a strong candidate:

Educational background

Volunteer work

Work experience

Personal motivation

Relevant acquired skills

Unique traits that make you stand out

Embrace the fact that you may not be conventional.

The right fit

As with any educational program, fit is important when looking into pursuing a nursing degree. Demonstrating that you have researched the program, and illustrating in your essay why it is the place for you, will set you apart from other applicants. Additionally, if your long term goal is to be an ER nurse, for example, and you are applying to a program known for a different type of nursing, application reviewers will see this in a negative light.

Essay topics

In some cases, colleges and universities will give you a specific prompt for this essay or ask for a series of short essays addressing particular questions. In these cases, be sure to answer their questions thoroughly and be aware of formatting guidelines and word count limitations. Equally important, be sure to demonstrate ways in which you are a good fit for not only the program, but also the nursing profession. This is a position that is both incredibly personal and physically demanding, but also a situation where you need to be cool under fire and fastidious with your work. Use any opportunity you can to demonstrate that you possess these characteristics in a way that makes you a highly competitive candidate and a potential star in your chosen field.

If you have applied for continued education in the past and have written this kind of essay before, you may have noticed that applying to nursing programs is a bit unique. Particularly, there is a more empathic slant to writing these essays. As personal statements go, writing one for a nursing program is much more 'personal' than preparing one for academic study. To put this all in context, below are some sample essay prompts used by nursing schools in the past. Following this, some advice from successful career nurses will lend an additional perspective from professionals directly working in the field you aspire to join.

Sample prompts

The Vanderbilt University website currently gives the following information regarding the personal statement portion of the application process:

Your Statement of Purpose should reflect your understanding of the role of the advanced practice nurse and your interest in a particular patient population. Before writing your statement of purpose, please carefully review information about the specialty on our web site so that you clearly indicate to the faculty that your career goals are a fit with the specialty. If you are applying to a dual specialty, be sure to address the scope of practice in each specialty area. Students are offered admission to their selected specialty; it is not possible to enter the program undecided about your specialty area. Vanderbilt University

As you can see, this program focuses on your understanding of what it takes to work in the nursing field and puts a particular emphasis on the patient population you want to work with and the reason behind this decision. They also focus on familiarity with the program, as discussed above. These are points that likely generalize to numerous programs and to personal statements for this field in general.

Yale University has the following requirements, according to a website which generates advice specific to nursing personal statements. This site offers the following advice, which echoes the focal points found here, and may offer further information as you pursue your continued education and refine your personal statement. As you can see, Yale differs in its requirements and constrains the length of the personal statement considerably.

Yale University nursing requires you to write a 250-word essay with free choice of your subject. In writing your essay, it is important that this provides you the advantage to stay ahead of your competition. You should be able to include intellectual development, skills, interests, potential contribution to the progress of National University nursing and among many others. It is important to note that Yale University school of nursing utilizes strict admission process so you should be able to comply with top-notch standards. Do not compromise your admission simply by sending out a poorly written personal statement. To improve your chances in Yale University school of nursing, your essay should be able to reflect your dedication, excellence, commitment, and genuine interest to belong to Yale. In your Yale University nursing personal statement, you should also be able to highlight components of your background from academic to personal that will provide the admissions committee an overview of who you are and what you can deliver. To guarantee your admission in National University Nursing, you should be able to provide your readers with information that is unique and interesting that is not shown in any part of your application. Yale University

The essay requested in this case is considerably short, however, it allows you to write about the topic of your choice. This gives you the opportunity to present yourself as a unique candidate. In this personal statement, it is still important to choose a topic that allows you to address all of their listed points of concern to the best of your ability within the constraints of the allotted space. This excerpt also stresses the focus on compliance to high standards necessary to successfully complete the nursing program. Although this is a very short essay, it is emphasized how important it is to ensure that this work is well composed. Writing a rushed essay will be obvious to those reviewing applications and reflects poorly on your ability to perform at a high level, both academically and as a potential future nurse. Additionally, it is re-emphasized in this piece that it is important to understand the program to which you are applying. As they state, it is important to demonstrate a "genuine interest in belonging to Yale"; this is true of all program applications. Always focus a portion of your essay on demonstrating why this particular program is right for you and what unique skills you bring to the table that other applicants do not. Finally, always remember not to simply reiterate information that already has been included elsewhere in your application; be sure to tell the committee something new and interesting that gives you a competitive edge.

This differs from Fairfield University's DNP program , which requires that the applicant:

As you can see, depending on the institution and level of degree program that you are interested in, the requirements for application can vary greatly. In the case of the Doctor of Nursing Program offered at this university, the personal statement is more focused on the background of the applicant directly relating to their previous experience in their nursing careers. There is also a focus on the ability to think critically about the field, its shortcomings, and how they can be amended. This institution also has an interest in your long-term career development and plans for up to the next 10 years. Remember that reflecting on this in your personal statement allows you to demonstrate your potential to raise the reputation of the university in the long term, a topic that they have a demonstrated interest in learning about you as an applicant. Planning your long term career goals will also assist you in deciding which programs are the best fit for you and will allow you to gain the appropriate background to reach these goals over your career.

Planning your long term career goals will also assist you in deciding which programs are the best fit for you.

What degree program is right for you?

It is important to know that there are a variety of nursing degrees that can be applied for, even within a single university. Each of these offers a different career path, and potential for further education or future job promotion. Before you decide which program you want to attend, you should research the many options available within the nursing field. An example of the options that should be considered can be found at the University of Rochester website :

This may not be a comprehensive list, but it gives you an idea of the level of diversity available to you. Become familiar with the programs at each institution you apply to and ensure that they will give you the appropriate foundation to achieve your long-term goals, both in your career and in potentially continuing your education further.

What do nurses say?

Discussions with successful nurses who have completed this process have revealed that, unlike personal statements for academic programs, this essay has a more personal bent. Revealing your altruism and desire to help people, as well as your motivation toward expanding your knowledge and personal growth are appropriate in these essays. You should also highlight how your increased knowledge and growth will allow you to help your patients and become a more effective practitioner. Emphasizing these things while telling an anecdotal story about volunteer work, an aid job, or other experiences will allow you the ability to express these things while demonstrating your unique skills and understanding of the field. Another point often made by individuals who have been successful in furthering their education, and therefore in writing these letters, is that it is sometimes appropriate to discuss your background disadvantages; perhaps you did not achieve top grades because you also had to work full time, for example. Communicating this to reviewers demonstrates that you can persevere in times of hardship and remained committed to your education.

Recapitulation of key points:

These techniques will allow you to compose a more competitive personal statement for any program you choose. A well-researched and written essay will give you an edge during the application process. Make yourself stand out from the rather large crowd of applicants with a compelling introductory statement and remember to be your (professional) self. This will help to ensure that you get accepted into a program that is a good fit for you, your education, and your career goals. Apply to multiple programs at a variety of levels of competitiveness, you will not get admitted into every program you apply to, but hopefully you will get into the right one.

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7 Tips to Write an Effective Nursing School Essay

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When applying for accelerated nursing programs , some of the best advice we can give you is to know how to optimize your ABSN application so you can increase your chances of getting accepted. While the application process requires you to consider prerequisites, GPA, and other general admissions requirements , there are also several factors to consider that go beyond hard data.

Writing an excellent nursing school essay is just one of those factors. Many accelerated nursing programs require a nursing school essay that outlines why you’d like to be nurse and why you are a good candidate for the nursing program. The essay shows who you are as an individual, providing a more well-rounded perspective of your career goals and your passion for nursing. This will help the admissions committee see whether you are a good fit for their program.

Learning how to craft an effective nursing school essay can yield great results when applying for nursing school. Follow these seven steps when writing your essay to help you get ahead.

1. Plan Your Nursing School Essay

Writing a good nursing school essay is important to getting your application considered and accepted. To do this effectively, you should spend a good deal of time planning your accelerated nursing school essay. Highlight the items you want to include in your essay, summarize your personal story, and incorporate your qualifications.

Start your essay with an attention-grabbing first topic statement to draw the reader in. You want to let the reader get an idea of who you are and what nursing means to you. So, plan out your main reasons for choosing nursing, and elaborate from there. Create an outline to work from, as this will help you stay focused and cohesive in your writing.

2. Make Yourself Stand Out

Effective nursing school essays express your personality while convincing the reader you are the right candidate for the program. A great way to do this is by sharing a story about yourself. You could also discuss an experience you had that led you to the decision to apply for nursing school or launched your desire to be a nurse.

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You want to use your essay as a tool for showing why you should go to their school rather than simply telling why you want to go there. Use personal examples to make your essay more candid and intriguing. Share your motivation for wanting to attend that program and what inspires you.

3. Share Your Dreams

Getting into a good accelerated nursing school and earning your degree is essential in making your dreams of becoming a successful nurse come true. Your personal statement should include the long-term goals you have for your career in nursing. If your goal is to help children, or if you wish to advance your degree to become a specialty nurse, express this.

Admissions committees are interested in hearing about your long-term goals; goals illustrate that potential students are determined, which can lead to a better performance in school. Be as specific as you can with your goals.

4. Show that You Care about People

As a nurse, your job will consist of caring for people around the clock in a positive and friendly way while efficiently taking care of their healthcare needs. It takes a certain type of selfless person to become a nurse, and you want to show you that you are that kind of person. Give examples of times when you went above and beyond to care for a loved one or a stranger. Let the committee know that you are passionate about caring for others. Empathy in nursing is a great quality to have.

5. Explain Your Qualifications

Your academic and work qualifications are recorded for review on your transcripts, test scores, and resume. However, those qualifications are only listed and don’t go into detail, which means the admissions committee may not understand what you took out of those experiences.

The ABSN admissions requirements at Northeastern include a non-nursing bachelor’s degree or at least 62 non-nursing college credits, plus a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0. You’ll also need to complete a number of prerequisite courses , including:

Use the essay as an opportunity to go into more detail about your education and how you’ve set yourself up academically to succeed in nursing school. You can also show how your participation in volunteer opportunities or internships taught you lessons that you can apply to your education at the nursing school. If you are looking for ways to beef up your resume and nursing application with experience, look into these volunteer opportunities in health care.

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6. Tell the Admissions Committee Why You Want to Go to Their School

For some applicants, simply getting into a good nursing school is the most important factor. For others, going to a specific nursing school, such as Northeastern University Bouvé College of Health Science , is very important to them. Whatever your reason for applying to that specific nursing school is, you want to include those reasons in your essay.

For example, if you’re aiming to attend Northeastern, you could talk about how the hybrid online learning model appeals to you, or you could talk about how earning a degree in as few as 16 months will help you start your new career sooner. You could share about how attending a school with such a quality reputation will set you up for your future career. Share stories about your mother who was a graduate of the program or a friend who suggested you go there.

Telling the admissions committee why you chose their school will help them understand your motivation and make it easier when deciding whether to accept you as a student.

7. Have a Friend Edit Your Essay

Editing your nursing school essay before submitting it is vital to ensuring you submit the best essay possible. After all, even the best writers make mistakes and miss things when writing. By having another person review your essay, they’ll pick up on mistakes and point out areas of confusion. Choose an editor who will be honest and provide good feedback, such as a family member, friend, or even a past teacher.

When having a second pair of eyes look over your work, be sure to receive their feedback openly. After all, you want to hear an objective opinion about your writing, as this will help you make it better.

Ready to Begin Your Nursing School Journey at Northeastern?

By following these application tips for how to write an exceptional nursing school essay, you’ll increase your chances of getting into the nursing school of your dreams.

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With this in mind, your personal statement should demonstrate a clear understanding of what the role involves, the challenges you’ll face, and the kind of skills, qualities, and values required.

We've asked admissions tutors to share their top dos and don'ts for nursing personal statements, and asked a careers adviser to create an example of how to write about your work experience – here's what they told us.  

Nursing personal statement basics – what to include

To structure it, try to write clearly and reflectively about:

Some universities will score your personal statement against their specific selection criteria. Make sure you take a look at individual university websites, as these criteria may be listed for you to refer to. Look for nursing courses in our search tool .

Writing about relevant experience

Try to build up as much experience or observation as you can. Ideally this should be in a care environment, such as a hospital, clinic, GP practice, school, residential care or the voluntary sector. Any other experience of working with people is helpful too.

Back up these experiences by carrying out some relevant background reading or research –  Health Careers is a good starting point . Just talking to nurses about their work will also be valuable.  Nurse Ewout talks about his route into nursing . If possible, get to some university open days , as they’re great for picking up new insights and asking questions.

Then, when you write about all this in your statement, try to explain and reflect on:

The latter could include the responsibility and commitment you’ve shown through:  

Tip:  Don’t waste space in your statement explaining what a nurse does – they know that! But if you’ve found out for yourself how nurses manage, prescribe, evaluate or critically review evidence when making decisions, do reflect on that.  

Focus on the field of nursing you're interested in

Most nursing admissions tutors expect you to apply for one specific field only, such as adult or child.

They'll expect you to choose between nursing and midwifery courses rather than apply to both at the same time. However, one university told us that you wouldn’t automatically be rejected if you are genuinely interested in the crossover between two different fields (same for nursing and midwifery), so do check first. Some universities also offer dual-field courses but you'll need to demonstrate a realistic understanding of the field(s) you’ve chosen.

For example, if you’re applying specifically for mental health nursing, you might want to reflect on your ability to understand other people’s perspectives or to advocate on their behalf. Or if you feel it’s appropriate to reflect on your own experience of mental health then, as one admissions tutor told us, the key is to explain how this has motivated you to become a nurse yourself.

For child nursing, you might wish to demonstrate your awareness of the diverse range of children you will nurse and the kind of challenges you expect to face. Similarly, for adult or learning disability, you could reflect on what you’ve learned from your interactions with elderly people, or how you’ve supported someone with a learning disability yourself.

The key words are ‘demonstrate’ and ‘reflect’. It’s not enough just to say you understand something – you need to show what it was that led to your understanding. Then, as Moira Davies, nursing admissions tutor at University of South Wales, advises, ‘highlight the skills you have that are transferable to the field of nursing you have chosen’.

If you’re interested in learning more about midwifery, read our guide .

Accuracy is vital

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For all degree courses that involve training within an NHS setting, there is likely to be some emphasis on values based selection, and how applicants' own values and behaviours align with the seven core values of the NHS Constitution . Familiarise yourself with this while writing your personal statement.

For more personal statement advice and examples, check out all our personal statement advice including how to write a personal statement and how to start yours .

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Nursing Personal Statement: Your Voice in Writing

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Are you an aspirant who wants to go to nursing school; a nurse applicant who wants to advance nursing career by enrolling to a higher level of education, training and specialization; nurses on completion of performance evaluation and credentialing updates; or applying for a job, promotion, or scholarship grants?

Writing a nursing personal statement is a usual requirement of the application process of colleges, universities and human resources department of the hospitals, organization, and health institutions. You may think it is just a simple essay and easy, but it is not. The nursing personal statement is not an essay composition of narrative threads of your life and work adventures vis-a-vis journal of your working experience and professional credentials. Ideally, it is a presentation in writing of how you uniquely qualified and be speak that you are an excellent candidate tailored fit to your adamant personal/professional goals and unparalleled potentials. Your aim in writing a nursing personal statement is to stand out prodigiously among other applicants. 

General Guidelines in Writing Nursing Personal Statement

The Nursing Personal Statement must be formal yet personal without involving the writing into a somewhat storytelling style. The essay should be written depending on the specific program or post you are applying to or varies according to the type of questions and required answers. Above all, your writing must represent yourself as a professional who is capable and qualified. 

The guidelines will give you an idea on the important points and attributes that a strong candidate should endue which evaluators are looking for to determine if you are a great fit for the program or post (Carpenter, 2020). 

Tips in Writing Nursing Personal Statement (Essay topics)

In the case of writing short essays for particular questions, here are the following tips that will help you to write a persuasive essay for Nursing Personal Statement (Carpenter, 2020; Personal Statement Writing Services.Net, 2020):

Common Errors in Writing Nursing Personal Statement

The aim is to steer clear of these three mistakes that might jeopardize your successful application. Ordinary nursing personal statement, unable to explain your interest in the field and miss out to elaborate career plan and goals are the three common errors you should avoid in writing nursing personal statement (EssayEdge.com, 2020). 

The Opening lines

One of the difficulties encountered in all forms of writing, not only in the nursing personal statement — is how to start. It is more difficult to begin if you do not have any background and knowledge about the topic or focus of your write-ups. 

The killer opening should not have to be overkill. Bullock (2020) reiterated that overkill starts is a dangerous move because it will lead the applicant to overthink and going overboard, giving a fancy-pants impression. 

Make a remarkable impression by giving unique opening lines. Unique lines are reflections of your uniqueness. It is the representation of you in a holistic manner. In short, the opening is the overview of yourself and how you tailored-fit for the program/post. Begin by a brief introduction of yourself and your purpose (what are you applying for?). Discuss your enthusiasm for the subject and explain your genuine interest.

If you wish to include a quote in your opening lines, always remember that nursing personal statement is your voice. Meaning, you are going to begin with your own quote and not the quotes lifted from famous lines or famous person. The quote must be a representation of yourself, speaks about yourself, and your deep aspirations. Make sure it must be relevant to the program/post/job description you are applying for and be ready to explain how your quote links to you and your purpose of interest with the application.

The Body Paragraph

The body paragraph is the main part of a nursing personal statement where you highlights your credentials, skills, and goals. The purpose of this section is to present the substance in assertions to your introduction. This is the deliberation of your credentials and proofs, showing that you are a good prospect and a qualified candidate. In the presentation of this part, you can start with your focus in the field. This also includes proofs and shreds of evidence that you fit perfectly for the program/post. You may also discuss your transitions and how you dealt and manage well the changes and challenges experienced from both personal and professional undertakings. The brief and comprehensive deliberation of your qualifications may consist of one or two paragraphs. 

The Ending Lines

Ending line is not as easy as saying goodbye. A brief recapitulation of the entire essay and a strong conclusion gives the prompt for ending lines. Ending lines of your statement should be interconnected back with the opening part of your statement. Bullock (2020), suggested the “necklace approach” to connect the beginning paragraph with the final thought emphasizing vital reinforcements. Highlight your plans, career goals and your possible contributions to the organization and nursing profession that may entice and persuade the evaluator why they should approve or accept your application. For every goodbye, there are promises intertwined. These are the promises of your involvement and 100% commitment. 

In writing a nursing personal statement, take all the chances in favour of you and all the opportunities to keep you on top of your game. Personal and intellectual development, assets and skills, interests and your potential contributions can give you the competitive edge over your competitors. Moreover, it reflects of your commitment, dedication, devotion, excellence, passion and genuine interest will bring you to race. Ability to work under pressure surrounded by constraints and as yet adhere to high standards can get you successfully in. 

Turn the tide on your side, do not compromise your chances by submitting a rushed poorly written output, you should always be in top-shaped with top-notch standards. A well-researched and well-composed output is a reflection of your ability on how to manage effectively on high-level standards during difficult and stressful circumstances. 

Writing a nursing personal statement is not an overnight skill or an item which can come ready-made. There may be a standardized template, but an  Obra  needs intricacy and refinement from practice and training. You need to earn all the details and information you are going to write in your essay as expertise does not happen for a day; it takes years of hard work. 

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Nursing school personal statement.

The nursing school personal statement is a critical component of any nursing program application. It is the one area of the application where you can express yourself in your own words and truly express why you are the ideal candidate for the program. A high quality personal statement will help you stand out from other applicants and showcase your unique qualifications and experiences.

The nursing school personal statement serves as a way to show the admissions committee why you are the ideal candidate for the program. It should provide a clear picture of who you are and why you are the ideal candidate for the program. The personal statement should provide insight into your academic and professional goals, as well as your commitment to the nursing profession. It should also demonstrate your ability to think critically and creatively, and provide evidence of your willingness to take on challenging tasks.

The personal statement should be tailored to the program you are applying to and should reflect your specific qualifications and experiences. It should provide an honest and accurate portrayal of yourself and should be free of grammatical and spelling errors. It is important to remember that the admissions committee will be reading your essay and will be looking for evidence that you are a promising candidate for their program.

Finally, it is important to remember that the nursing school personal statement will be one of the most important factors in determining whether you are accepted or rejected. As such, it is important to take the time to craft a personal statement that is thoughtful, well written, and reflects your best attributes. With a well-crafted and high quality personal statement, you can demonstrate to the admissions committee that you are the ideal candidate for the program.

How important is the personal statement for admission to nursing school?

As important as it is to show your accomplishments and experience in your application, it’s just as important to show how your personality and strengths will make you an excellent nurse. Your essay should demonstrate how you are compassionate and empathetic, and how you are always willing to help others. It should also demonstrate your strong work ethic and your commitment to excellence.

What format should a personal statement take?

This format should be a combination of the story you want to tell and the writing style you want to adopt. It should not be a dry and lifeless list of facts. Your personal statement should be engaging, entertaining and informative. Choose a writing style that best describes you.

What topics should I include in my personal statement?

When writing your personal statement, always keep in mind that it’s your chance to shine. You have a unique story to tell, so make sure you’re putting your best foot forward. It’s a great chance to show off your personality and highlight the qualities that make you stand out. Be confident and authentic in your writing, and don’t be afraid to be yourself.

How can I make my personal statement stand out?

If you’re applying for a position in higher education, you may need to write your personal statement in a way that highlights your experience working with students. For example, if you’re applying to be a professor, highlight your experience mentoring undergraduate students as a teaching assistant. It’s important that your personal statement is customized to the position you’re applying for, and that you highlight your experience working with students.

How much should I write in my personal statement?

The prompt for personal statements is usually an open-ended one, so you should write as much as you feel comfortable with. The admissions officers don’t want a page-long excerpt from your autobiography, but they also don’t want a single sentence about yourself. Just write as much as you can about yourself and what you hope to achieve in the future to give them a clear idea of your personality.

What techniques should I use to structure my personal statement?

The first thing that comes to mind is to follow the instructions provided. If you are asked for a specific length, don’t go over the maximum limit. In addition to that, it may be a good idea to read through some other personal statements to get an idea of what is expected. That way, you will know what techniques to use and how to effectively structure your personal statement.

How can I ensure my personal statement is error-free?

Students should not be so engrossed in writing their personal statements that they forget to run it through a grammar checker. Errors often put a bad first impression and can result in a candidate being overlooked despite having stellar credentials. It is, therefore, important to run your personal statement through a grammar checker and ensure that it is error-free.

Is it important to show my passion for nursing in my personal statement?

The personal statement is your opportunity to show a recruiter who you are as an individual, and what makes you stand out from the other candidates. To display your passion for nursing, take the time to speak about your experiences and what drew you to the profession. Show them how your experiences have shaped your commitment to the field and what you hope to achieve as a nurse.

The best personal statements are those that stand out from the crowd. So don’t be afraid to be yourself and to let your personality shine through.

How can I convey my strengths and abilities in my personal statement?

The personal statement is your chance to highlight how your skills and abilities set you apart from the rest. You should focus on your strengths, and not your weaknesses, as admissions officers are looking for the best candidates for their programs. Do not be shy about promoting yourself, as this is your chance to really show off your talents, skills, and abilities.

What should I avoid when writing my personal statement?

I’d advise students to avoid being too generic with their personal statements because they’re a great opportunity to show a unique perspective that really sets you apart from other applicants. If your statement sounds too similar to someone else’s, it can make your application less compelling to a school—and it’s not a good sign if you’re not able to stand out even on a personal statement. So instead of just saying you love a school or you want to make an impact, use examples you’ve done in the past that demonstrate your passion for these ideas.

How can I make sure my personal statement is engaging to read?

The most important thing to remember about a personal statement is that it is personal. Your goal is to communicate who you are and why you want to pursue a particular degree program. The first step is to figure out what you want to say. Once you have some ideas, start writing. Don’t worry about grammar or sentence structure. Just get your thoughts on paper and start organizing them. Once you have a draft, start revising. Go through your document and ask yourself what you want the reader to know after reading each paragraph. Then, make sure that you communicate that information clearly.

How can I make sure my personal statement represents me best?

The best personal statement should be about who you are as a person, not just a piece of paper. Your personality and passions should shine through on paper. Be honest about your experiences and who you are as a person. It is important to mention your accomplishments, but be sure to keep the focus on who you are and what you want to do with your life.

In conclusion, the personal statement is an important part of the application process to nursing school. It should be well-structured and should include topics such as why you are interested in nursing, what qualities make you a good fit for a nursing program, and what experiences or skills have prepared you for a career in nursing. To make your statement stand out, you should use techniques like storytelling, focus on the positive, and show your passion for the profession. Make sure to proofread your statement for errors and present yourself in a positive light. Finally, ensure that your statement is engaging and reflective of who you are as a person and a prospective nurse.

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How to Write the Nursing School Personal Statement: Steps, Tips, And Samples

Introduction.

A nursing career allows individuals to help patients in a nurturing environment, and to find their existential fulfillment. As a result, many learners decide to pursue a career in the field, and you are one of these individuals!

Eager to receive an acceptance letter? You know that you’ll need to submit the application material in a timely fashion, and part of that process involves crafting a stellar personal statement for nursing school.

According to a  report by CNN , many applicants are rejected from nursing schools, unfortunately. Even when you feel that you have solid writing skills, you must hone these talents and gear them specifically toward that nursing school personal statement.

After all, you are looking to boost your chances of acceptance. Following a process and learning key pointers about this essay will help you to succeed.

Preparatory Work

Don’t simply sit down at the computer and start clicking away on the keyboard. Crafting a compelling personal statement for your target nursing school involves a significant amount of preparatory work. As seasoned writers know, the art of writing is a process.

Step 1: Research the Schools

Each school is going to have its unique requirements, and you want to know what those requirements are. Researching different programs serves multiple purposes. For example, you can start to rank the programs in order of your preference. Secondly, you get to determine what schools are reach schools and which institutions are your safety schools.

This process will also help you to get a sense of how competitive your personal statement should be. The best According to a ranking of  2020 Best Colleges for Nursing in America , the University of Pennsylvania, John Hopkins University, and Duke University are listed as the top three.

If you’re applying to one of those institutions, you should go through your personal statement with a fine-tooth comb!

Step 2: Write Freely

At some point in your educational career, you’ve likely been asked to write freely about a topic. As you start seeing the prompts from different nursing programs, feel free to type your ideas, preferably, in a word-processing program on your computer.

You could challenge yourself to address one or more of the following prompts:

Check out more  nursing school personal statement questions .

While the schools to which you are applying might not ask the exact questions, you have at least started to get your creativity flowing in terms of what you might write.

Step 3: Talk to an Admissions Counselor

As you’re narrowing down your choice of nursing schools, consider scheduling an appointment with an admissions counselor. Aim to schedule an on-campus appointment if possible as this gives you a real feel of the school environment. Where it is impossible to get one, as with the current Covid-19 pandemic, consider a virtual or telephone appointment.

An admissions counselor will provide you with guidance that is specific to their nursing school’s acceptable personal statement. In other words, different schools have varying expectations. While the admissions counselor may not answer all your questions, you still have a chance to receive valuable insight.

Step 4: Review Genre Conventions

Whether you applying at the undergraduate level or graduate level, you are already familiar with certain genre conventions. What you must recognize is that a personal statement can be quite different from other academic pieces that you have done. Penn State offers some great pointers on  elements that characterize a personal statement .

For example, you might think that a personal statement needs to follow a five-paragraph format with a thesis statement as the last sentence of the introduction. While some personal statements take on this format, others employ a more reflective structure.

Step 5: Thoroughly Check Requirements

You want to make sure you know exactly how many nursing school personal statements you have to write for your application and what the requirements are for each one. Take an example from medical school. When students apply to medical school, they typically have to write one larger essay followed by several shorter ones.

Knowing the expectations of the specific programs to which you are applying can help you budget your time appropriately. Pay close attention to deadlines as well. Submitting an application after the posted deadline is a sure way to seriously lower your odds of getting admitted.

The Writing Process

Once you have completed the research phase and gathered preliminary information, you may think that you’re ready to craft the final version of your essay. However, writing is an intricate process. Allowing yourself adequate time to go through this process will heighten your chances of drafting a captivating essay.

Step 1: Print or Write down the Prompt

You must adhere to the prompt. Period. Keep in mind how crucial it is to follow protocols in the field of nursing. If you cannot follow the guidelines for a nursing school personal statement, the admissions committee may doubt your abilities in the field.

Printing out the prompt or jotting it down is quite useful because you can visually assess if you have checked off all of the requirements. Pay attention to how the prompt is worded. Further, note any length requirements; you may have to write at least a certain number of words or ensure that your essay does not exceed a specified number of characters.

When essays have character limits, make sure to find out if the character limit includes or excludes spaces. As you go through the writing process, you can check off each requirement on the prompt.

Step 2: Use a Brainstorming Strategy

I am confident you have great brainstorming techniques up your sleeves. If not, The Writing Center at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill offers some very handy  brainstorming techniques  that you could use.

Try to resist the urge to skip right ahead to the full first draft. Brainstorming allows you to get your ideas out. For example, you might look at the prompt and make a list of whatever ideas comes to your mind. You don’t need to worry about organizing them or fully developing the content yet. You could also craft a formal outline as you brainstorm ideas. See which strategy works best for you.

Some writers like to use the actual writing out of sentences as a brainstorming technique. With this approach, you could just write or type whatever ideas come to mind. Setting a timer for this activity is useful. Then, you can go back in to shape your ideas.

Step 3: Craft the First Draft

Writing can be intimidating. You might feel as though you are totally committing to whatever words you put on paper. But the drafting process helps to overcome this anxiety. Sitting down to write the first draft means that you know you will make changes. As a result, you do not feel as pressured.

For some, writing is an enjoyable process; for others, just the thought alone is enough stress and a nuisance. If you fall into the latter group, budget your time. You could allocate an hour each day for a week to put together the first draft. This strategy works even when you love writing.

Step 4: Start with What You Know

Many writers become so concerned with the first sentence of their introduction that they end up losing valuable ideas for the rest of the essay. For example, imagine that you have four main ideas that you would like to explore in your nursing school personal statement. Your natural inclination might be to write about the experience that happened earliest chronologically before you tackle the others.

Consider the fact that you might feel more comfortable writing about the second or third chronological experience instead. Start with those paragraphs. You can then build the essay around them. Getting started is often the most difficult part of a writing project, so starting with what you know can help to inspire the rest of the piece.

Step 5: Prioritize Higher-Order Issues

In writing, topics such as organization, addressing the prompt, and developing ideas are often considered more important than issues like grammar and spelling. Of course, you want to present polished grammar and proper sentence structure in your nursing personal statement, but these issues are less important in your first draft.

When you are creating your first draft, pay attention to the content. Work to get the paragraphs into reasonable order, and aim to develop your ideas as much as you can. You will worry about the grammar, sentence structure, and proofreading issues when you go to revise.

Step 6: Put the Essay Aside

As mentioned earlier, planning your time is vital when it comes to the writing process. Therefore, as unorthodox as it may sound, you need to disconnect yourself from the work for quite some time before reviewing. Putting your work away for at least a day is a smart move. By doing so, you have the proper amount of time to really assess the changes that you want to make.

It’s tempting to immediately go into your paper to revise after writing the first draft, and this urge is particularly strong when the deadline is soon. You might miss important information though. Waiting allows you to recall more important details that you want to be included in the essay. Taking a break from your personal statement allows you that necessary mental space to potentially come up with fresh ideas.

Removing yourself from the project for some time also helps with editing. When you are first writing, you may include some unnecessary details about events related to nursing or your reasons for becoming a nurse. These details may be important to you, but they might not be important for your essay. Putting your work aside for some time will help you gain that perspective.

Besides, picking up on proofreading and editing errors is difficult when you have just written the paper. Your mind is likely to read the work as though it is correct because you just wrote it and you know what the text is supposed to say.

When you come back to read the text later, you are likely to catch these mistakes. For some, printing out the essay and editing it by hand seems to work great. Make sure to read the text out loud to catch errors. In other words, you may hear issues more readily than you see them.

Step 7: Visit a Writing Center

If available to you, a writing center is extremely valuable. Ben Rafoth in  Writing Spaces: Readings on Writing  explains  why writing centers are so valuable.  The main idea here is that you get the chance to review the work with a tutor. Having the insight of a professional or a peer on your work is crucial.

Writing centers function in a variety of ways. Some tutors may require students to read their papers aloud while others might make markings on the student’s paper. If you are already a student at a college, you likely have access to a writing center right on campus.

If you do not, ask a few people to read over and review your essay ( me shamelessly plugging in our services page here 🤦). Sharing your work with others might feel frightening, but keep in mind that an outside reader can offer you important insights.

Step 8: Revise and Revise Some More

One round of revisions is typically not enough for an important piece of writing. You want to make sure that your personal statement for your target nursing school is as polished as it gets. Now you will have to decide how many times is enough revision.

But as a rule of thumb, aim for at least 3 rounds of revisions. As you go through each essay each round, you will likely notice grammar and sentence-level issues that need fixing. At some point, however, you will feel confident with your paper. Then, you are ready to submit the document.

Topics and Approaches to Consider

In addition to allowing your writing to develop over time, you also need to make sure you are selecting appropriate content. But remember, you must always strive to address the specific prompt from your target nursing program. Consider the following clever tips to make your writing shine:

Tip 1: Start with an Anecdote

You want to grab the attention of your readers at the beginning of your nursing school personal statement. Beginning with an authentic anecdote is one way to do so. For example, you might bring in a specific experience that encouraged you to want to become a nurse or a situation that had a profound influence on your life.

Remember the importance of authenticity when taking this approach. You might feel like you need to manipulate the experience to make it sound more dramatic than it was. However, bear in mind that a commitment to honesty is imperative to your nursing goals.

As a word of caution, the admissions team has quite possibly read numerous nursing personal statements in the past, which means they can sniff out your inauthenticity from a mile away! You do not want that, now do you?

Tip 2: Talk about Yourself

Many students fall into the trap of talking about other people more than they discuss themselves. You might have a profound story about how a medical situation with one of your grandparents inspired you to become a nurse, or you might want to share details about an internship that you had with a particular nurse.

What you do not want to do is end up writing more about your grandparent or the nurse with whom you worked than you do about yourself.

While these individuals may very well have played a crucial role in your decision to pursue a nursing career, they are not the ones applying to a nursing school. You are essentially trying to sell yourself to the admissions committee. Talk about how these experiences shaped you and what you learned from the situations. Keep the focus on yourself.

Tip 3: Discuss the Target School

Chances are that you are applying to multiple nursing programs. If you are thinking of applying to only one program, casting your net wider is definitely wiser. After all, you don’t know for certain that you will gain admittance into your program of choice. When you apply to different schools, you should tailor the personal statement to each institution.

It’s quite possible that each school will ask you a similar question or that the prompts will resemble each other. While you might be compelled to do a one-size-fits-all personal statement for each of the nursing schools, that would be a sure recipe to get a rejection letter. The writing will sound as though it has been repurposed.

The admissions committee wants to see why you are a good fit for that specific school, not simply nursing schools in general. Now, of course, you can potentially use the same base. For example, you might want to share the same volunteer experiences or internship experiences with each school. However, you should have a section that is thoughtfully tailored to the individual school.

Incorporate specific details about the school that show why you want to go there. You could highlight particular classes that interest you or discuss a few of your role models who are that school’s alumni- basically, anything that, without a doubt, demonstrates that your essay is intended for the specific school.

Take a look at the following excerpt from an actual personal statement. While it is not for a nursing application, it should elaborate on the point.

“RIT is an excellent choice for me because it has successfully carved out a reputation for itself as a leading technology university. The availability of top-notch facilities, like the Simone Center for Student Innovation and RIT Venture creations Incubator, continue to set the university apart from its peers. As a result, the university sports a vibrant entrepreneurial culture that is leveraged on technology to inspire learners to identify problems that require innovative solutions. Importantly, I believe the MS TIME program will enable me to experience entrepreneurship in a reimagined way, like never before.”

Tip 4: Know What to Avoid

You already know that you should avoid manipulating personal stories and writing generic essays. You should also avoid begging for admission into the school. Further, avoid integrating clichés into your writing. Instead, look for personal ways to convey your ideas instead of simply regurgitating.

Avoid plagiarism as it can affect you professionally. Running your work through a  plagiarism checker  will weed out accidental plagiarism. When you read samples, you absolutely must not copy them.

Nursing School Personal Statement Examples

How about we examine (and comment on) some excerpts from samples of personal statements- to give you a general idea and hopefully get you started. Ready? Let’s go!

“Nursing is a very versatile field and the subjects I am currently studying have many links with adult nursing. Studying psychology has made me aware that the mental health of a patient is just as important as their physical well-being. I have learnt that the brain and the body are never in harmony, which can explain why we are such a diverse species in the way we act, or the beliefs we hold…”

– Read the rest  here

Commentary : The student does a splendid job of connecting his educational experience to the nursing field. He might want to watch for absolutes, such as the word “never.” But as long as you can back up your assertion, you are free to say what’s on your mind. The student should, however, break down this wall of text into two separate paragraphs, for readability purposes.

“After a series of illnesses and injuries during my early childhood, I was introduced to the role and care of Nurses. It was from here I became fascinated and realised this could be a satisfying future outlet for my empathetic self. I feel that nurses are truly inspirational professionals. They provide an inestimable service to society whilst working in a highly demanding and very challenging career, assisting individuals and their families through difficult times when they are at their most vulnerable. I feel I am ready to embark on this career and start to fulfill this ambition of mine to become a children’s nurse.

I believe nursing is a career in which I will excel because of my compassion for those who are at their most vulnerable. My ability to empathise with individuals would provide a positive nurse and patient relationship, putting the child and family at ease, allowing the family to approach me for support and guidance and therefore meet specific needs of the child and their family. Self-confidence is something I consider to be highly important within a nursing career. Having self-belief when working under pressure and in stressful situations is crucial when ensuring high quality care is delivered. Nursing can be a stressful career where traumatic situations are common…”

Commentary : This is an excellent example of how to start a personal statement for nursing school, and transition effortlessly from the introductory paragraph to the next. The student here clearly connects her experiences as a child to her desire to be a children’s nurse. And just from reading this sample, you feel she is well qualified for admission!

“I want to be a nurse to do something worthwhile with my career, I don’t want to waste my days working behind a computer, I want to be a nurse to utilise all of the best parts of my character…”

– Read the rest  here

Commentary : What’s useful here is that the student speaks with confidence. He seems to have a pretty clear direction from the start. However, the writing does contain comma splices, which is a grammar mistake. While the word “something” is vague, it wouldn’t be if the student elaborated on the same paragraph or the next one.

Also, the student here could better consider the audience. In this case, the audience might consist of admission committee members who work on a computer all day, and they might feel a little offended from reading the first line. Even if their personal feelings aren’t supposed to come into play when assessing the essay, the readers are likely not going into the rest of the essay brimming with enthusiasm.

In addition, the student should consider improving the opening line by focusing more on his specific goals and by eliminating information that could potentially alienate the audience.

“My motivation towards nursing did not emanate from anywhere. I relate it to the experiences that I have had since I was young. As I reflect on my life back, I remember that I grew in a family where my father and mother were nurses in the nearby hospital. I witnessed the care and love they extended to the infirm, some of who came to the hospital in dire conditions. As we lived in the staff quarters, I got a chance to sneak to my father’s office and saw how he handled the patients of different ages. I was encouraged to see him listen and take the history of every patient, something that enabled him to make an accurate treatment decision. since then, I wanted to extend the good works that I witnessed with my immediate parents…”

Commentary : This student does not have very advanced writing skills, which is why you can see her commit some grammar mistakes. For example, she ought to write “sneak into” instead of “sneak to”. However, she does a great job demonstrating how her past has led her to want to pursue a career in nursing. Do not be afraid to tell such a story on your nursing school personal statement. Just don’t dwell too much on it. And ensure the story is legit.

Writing a personal statement might seem like an overwhelming endeavor. After all, you do have to take several steps before you are ready to submit a polished essay and hopefully get accepted into your program of choice.

Keep in mind that your efforts will be worth it. Obviously, other aspects of your application come into play- Factors such as your GPA, recommendation letter, etc.

However, it is on your nursing school personal statement that you have the chance to really  craft your story how you deem fit  and showcase yourself in the best possible light. By putting the necessary time and effort into it, you could find yourself studying to become a nurse when the next semester begins.

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As a nurse, you will need to manage multiple workstreams, including both administrative tasks and patient care, as well as organize proper treatment steps and potentially other members of the healthcare team. Therefore, a well-developed nursing personal statement that is logical and polished reflects that you have the right mindset for the profession. Follow these nursing school essay tips to help you develop a passionate and professional nursing school personal statement.

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Making a Connection with Your Personal Statement

If you do not know how to write a personal statement for nursing school, look through several simple steps to improve your application essay.

1. Formulate a basic timeline but realize that it’s not carved in stone

While creating a general timeline for brainstorming, writing, reviewing, and proofreading your nursing personal statement only takes a few minutes, many applicants procrastinate on this essential step because it feels like adding yet another set of chores to an already full schedule. Because of this, start early and build some flexibility into the schedule that you create. Plan to have every step completed reasonably in advance of your deadlines to avoid last-minute panic.

2. Repurpose open-ended statements for ones that are specific

Although most nursing schools have an open-ended prompt that allows the applicant great freedom in designing the nursing personal statement, you won’t necessarily need to start from scratch in creating your nursing statement for the schools that have specific prompts. There are probably quite a few aspects of the prompt that you can address by repurposing parts or even whole paragraphs from your open-ended nursing school personal statement. Reading prompts thoroughly and having a plan can save you significant time and effort in the personal statement writing process.

3. Space fills up faster than you might think

Staring at the blank screen, it feels like you’ll never get anywhere near the word count or character count maximum. Then, you start writing. Surprisingly, you begin thinking of all these great ideas to include in your statement. Next thing you know, you’re 35% over the limit and have no clue what or where to cut. Everything is too important!

Don’t be that nursing school applicant.

Instead, write a rough outline so that you’ll not only have a topic for each paragraph but also a general idea of how long each paragraph needs to be. If a good idea pops in your head as you’re writing your nursing school personal statement, you can weigh it against the outline to see if and where it might have a place. Taking this route will save you from the double work of having to significantly trim your nursing statement.

4. Don’t write stories about playing nurse as a kid

Every year, I have to break the bad news to numerous applicants that starting their nursing statement with a story about ‘always’ wanting to be a nurse or playing nurse as a kid is a surefire way to lose the interest of the nursing school admissions officers. I’m sorry. Genuinely sorry. It doesn’t belong. You have to take it out.

5. Always be specific

Nurses get things done for patients. For this reason, don’t expect nursing school admissions officers to be persuaded by general statements. You need to show and not just tell. When writing about your personal qualities and skills, be sure to provide concrete examples. Also, your best examples may not necessarily come from any healthcare experiences you might have had. Feel free to draw on any experience as long as you make a clear connection between your experience and the qualities you need to excel as a nurse.

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6. Ultimately, write about the care

At its heart, nursing is about being dedicated to providing care to patients. From the first word of your nursing personal statement to the last, let the admissions officers see that you understand what nursing is really about and why you belong in the profession. You can also learn more about the typical mistakes in the nursing school personal statement example. With this info, it will be easier to write a perfect personal statement for admission.

Personal statement writing always requires students to show their motivation and dedication, no matter what program they’re applying to. However, writing a winning nursing personal statement is a much more difficult task. This occupation requires one to have an exceptional mindset, and it should be reflected in your paper. Ask our college application review service to proofread your personal statement and ensure it will be accepted by the admissions board.

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There are many things that can stop you from getting a seat in the college you desire. But you have to make sure that you do not leave any stone unturned and work your ways of getting what you want. The nursing colleges are the places which need a little more than skills. Apart from skills, you should have things like quick decisive capabilities, knowledge of the subject, temperament etc. All these things have to be told to the admission authority so that they know all about your skills when you apply to the college. Hence nurse practitioner personal statements are becoming quite popular each day. You will get all kinds of help from us when it comes to the personal statement.

A personal statement is very important since you have to tell the reader how good you are and the way you present yourself in words to the reader is critical. You have to use the best format and the best method that best suits your profile and only then can you be sure that the reader will be considering you above all else.

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Nursing is undoubted, one of the most flourishing professions not only in the United States but all over the globe for being a respectable, noble and highly paid career path. So, it doesn’t seem strange that the majority of youngsters are crazy to get admission in the nursing courses. However, only those candidates win this tough competition, which becomes successful in presenting themselves as the right pers on for the nursing career. The only way to express the ambitions, skills, and background in an excellent manner in front of the selection committee is writing an awesome and catchy personal statement.

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There are many careers out there that are so much as what they are in the classroom as what they are in the real world. However, I believe that Nursing is so much more different. My parents are both working in the medical field. My father is a neurologist, and my mother is a nurse. Sometimes, they would let me tag along with their work and those times were what I really loved the most: seeing the overflowing emotions from the faces of their patients, the utter sadness upon the death of a loved one or the delightedness when my mother tells them that they can go out in no time. It was in those times that I also realized that nursing is not just a profession; it is a commitment, a duty, a heartfelt service of love and care towards your fellowmen. As much as I have been tagging along with my parents’ jobs, I have been vaguely exposed to the clinical field. I have seen the kind of care and love and understanding that nurses should give their patients, which is the very reason why I am so excited to take up the degree of Nursing in college.  Together with all these is the excitement to take up the said degree in your college. I have heard many good reviews about your college, especially in the field of nursing. This is the very reason why I chose your formidable school to hone my capabilities to become not just a successful nurse, but a nurse who exudes confidence in treating her patients, armed with the right amount of love, care, and knowledge.

I believe that I possess the determination and capabilities to enroll in your college. I hope that you give me the great honor of enrolling in your college as a nursing student. With your excellent student formation, I can and I will become a nurse that this world needs.

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Writing your personal statement will take time, effort and several revisions before you can submit it, so don’t leave it right up until the deadline to start work on it.

Putting together a high quality nursing personal statement can be difficult, but we’ve broken it down into manageable sections below to give you some ideas of how to get started., start with who you are.

Your personal statement is your chance to talk directly to the course admissions officer about who you are, what motivates you, and why you should be chosen for a place in the branch of nursing you’ve applied for.

Be specific about how your work has affected your decision to apply and why you feel suited to progressing your career in nursing.

If you've worked in healthcare previously, you can definitely give details of your experiences to back up your reasons for applying.

Be specific about how your work has affected your decision to apply and why you feel suited to progressing your career in nursing .

Give practical examples of your interactions with nurses, and how they may have influenced your decision to apply.

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Relevant experience and skills

Everyone has skills and experience that can be applied in a nursing environment, even if they weren’t acquired in a healthcare setting.

Here are some examples of skills and qualities that can be applied in nursing:

1. Communication - it is a vital skill that every nurse must possess. The ability to convey information in a concise and clear manner with both colleagues, patients and their family.

You could use examples from previous work to demonstrate this; maybe a difficult situation with a customer while working in a retail job that you managed to diffuse and resolve.

2. Organisation - another essential skill is to maintain an organised routine in a very busy environment, and often under pressure. Think of another situation where you worked under pressure in a logical fashion.

Here you could maybe talk about your time management of juggling a-levels with a part-time job, or your access to nursing course with a family.

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3. Advocacy - this is the active support of those in your care. It’s a specific point in the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) code and you should address how you will be an advocate for your patients when you become a nurse in your personal statement.

Everyone has skills and experience that can be applied in a nursing environment, even if they weren’t acquired in a healthcare setting

Your ambitions and career goals in nursing

The competition for nursing course places in every branch at every university is fierce, and consequently they want to ensure the places go to candidates who genuinely want to become a nurse, and are motivated to pursue their career in nursing.

Even if you don’t have a specific nursing role you would like to attain in your career, you should go into some detail about what sort of environment you could see yourself working in.

Most nurses I met had an idea of where they wanted to work when they started their training, and ended up going into a completely different area for their first nursing job

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Things to watch out for

Check any documentation from the university to see if there is a word limit set for a personal statement.

You don’t want to risk your application not being considered because your personal statement is too long.

If you’re applying through UCAS, they set their own character limit, so make sure you stick to it.

Send your application in before the deadline; the earlier the better. This means you need to start work on your personal statement as soon as you decide to apply.

Some courses will close applications before the given deadline if they’ve filled all their places, so you don’t want to miss out because you procrastinated.

It’s by far the most time consuming part of the application process, and it will undoubtedly require revisions prior to submission.

Don’t feel you have to write in a ‘forced’ way. It’s easy to feel insecure if you don’t feel you can write well, but it’s worse if you feel you have to write in an unfamiliar way just to sound more academic.

It’s important it comes from you and your experiences, and if you can get the reader interested in you as a person from the very beginning, you’ll be in with a better chance of getting an interview.

A personal statement should be just that - personal.

Any employer, or university in particular, could check your statement using specialist plagiarism software that detects whether or not you’ve directly lifted text from someone else.

If they discover you have copied someone else’s work, you could be rejected by that university or employer for this or any future place.

So, the message is, make it personal to you.

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Nursing, I believe, is a versatile career, which can bestow deserving aspirants with a gratifying experience. The profession calls for much more than mastering one’s core skills. Empathy, the willingness to care for others and the mentality to make a difference in others’ lives define my professional outlook as I brace up for a nursing career. While studying psychology during my Intermediates, I became aware of the psychological association that healthcare professionals need to establish with patients. During my internship at AIIMS, I earned a gratifying experience, assisting patients and families when they were going through difficult times and vulnerabilities. I believe that my dedicated and trustable nature along with the readiness to care for the people around me makes me suitable for this career.

My psychological approach to nursing involves a profound understanding of how the minds and bodies of patients work. My academic background in psychology has significantly helped me realize that our body and brain never work in a harmony. This makes humans a diverse species. Understanding the behavior of humans call for situational and individual explanations. For me, it is imperative to establish a positive association with the patients. In the nursing profession, ethical considerations also need to be prioritized. This aspect, too, constitutes a significant section in psychology, which I am already acquainted with. I am willing to pursue a program which encompasses mental health as well. My dexterity with mathematics significantly enhanced my mental capacity to deal with fractions, numbers and the broader use of mathematics. Evidently, this makes me suitable for the nursing profession. Besides, I feel the necessity to know about the biological processes in humans and explain the importance of respective treatments to patients.

During my graduation, I got the opportunity to intern at AIIMS. Besides, I gained first-hand experience as an occupational therapist after integrating myself into the industry. It was a great experience for me to work alongside established healthcare practitioners. Eventually, this intensified my interest in the nursing profession. For the last couple of years, I have worked with people from different age groups and mentalities. In the process, I have witnessed the positive impact that nurses cast on patients. On completing my graduation, my initial intention was to work with children. However, I realized that working with adults would be a more gratifying experience for me. While working as a healthcare assistant, I discovered that I was able to reassure the family members of patients, who were mostly confused and scared. In the process, my passion to establish myself as a nurse grew more acute. Here I stand today, with two years of experience in the healthcare domain, ready to embrace a program that appeals the most to me. At times, my job appears to be exhausting; but this is where I find the ultimate job satisfaction. Working as a nurse would enable me to work empathetically, as I channel my soft skills toward my profession.

All these years, I have aspired to be a part of an industry that involves challenges. Besides, I would be able to learn throughout my career. The nursing profession would be ideal for me, as it would enable me to stretch my limits continually, as I embrace a progressive career. During my leisure hours, I cultivate my interest in photography and painting. My innate fascination with creativity motivates me to indulge in these activities. As long as my profession is concerned, a little creativity in building rapport and establishing psychological affinity with the patients would complement my efforts.

Ten years from today, I visualize myself working as a practicing nurse in a reputed hospital. My commitment is to establish myself as a nursing consultant. This would enable me to enhance the qualitative aspects of teaching within the profession. I am also aware of the preparation, planning and time management involved in this pursuit, and my dissertation on maintaining respect and dignity while caring for elderly patients resonates with this ideology. I look forward to working as an accomplished nurse, interacting with people and focusing on my core competencies. This course would eventually help me realize my professional goals. True indeed, it would be a pleasure for me to leverage the spirits of patients and their close ones!

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Go through these nursing school personal statement examples pdf before starting to write your document. From these nursing program personal statement examples, you will learn how to start your write-up, proceed to explain major points, conclude, format and many more.

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How to write a personal statement for nursing school like a pro 5 tips from experts.

Here are five proven tips from professional personal statement writers on how to write a personal statement for nursing like a pro.

Finalize your nursing school:

You shouldn’t write a personal statement for nursing without finalizing the school. You need to customize your write-up according to the school and its values and align your profile specifications to those.

Schedule a time to complete:

You could be either applying to a single institute or many. In either case, you must have a timeline to complete your personal statement project. This will make it easier for you to file the application on time. 

Practice and plan:

If you haven’t been writing anything for long, brush up your writing skills and make rough statements. Compare the output with personal statement for nursing school examples.

Be familiar with multiple approaches:

You can either start by narrating your personal story or focusing on a particular nursing experience. Familiarize yourself with different approaches and choose one that you feel more comfortable with. 

Incorporate specific examples:

Include specific examples. For instance, instead of saying ‘I am compassionate,’ write an example of how you showed compassion to a sick person in the street. Selectors are more likely to connect to such examples.

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Seek a second opinion on your completed personal statement.

Most often, you wouldn’t realize the mistakes in your writing until someone points them out to you. There is always room for improvement. Hence, it is good to seek a second opinion on your nursing personal statement. 

You can consider the following people for a second opinion. 

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Your nursing personal statement should tell the universities you are applying to all about your strengths and where you see yourself in the future as a nurse.

It should give nursing admissions tutors a good picture of who you are and why you would make a valuable candidate for their course.

If you are applying for a job as a nurse , it's possible you’ll need to provide a nursing personal statement for this, too.

To show that you’ve met the minimum requirements for promotion, you may need to write a band 6 or 7 nursing personal statement.

This piece of writing tells an employer all about your hands-on patient contact experience and why you are a good fit for the job.

Most people become a nurse by applying to study for a degree at university.

However, there are alternative routes available, such as Nursing Degree Apprenticeships , and starting out as an Associate Nurse .

You will also need to hold the correct entry requirements to secure a place on a degree course, and will also be expected to have some level of work experience.

Take a look at our blog post for more in-depth information on how to become a nurse .

If you're applying for a nursing degree to set youself on a nursing career path, we always recommend starting your personal statement by brainstorming ideas. Your notes should cover the following:

as well as anything else you can think of.

Take a look through our nursing personal statement examples above to give yourself an idea of what a successful nursing statement looks like.

Once you have put together an initial draft, it's a good idea to ask for feedback from family, friends and tutors. They will be able to look at your statement objectively and suggest ways it could be improved.

Incorporate their comments, and ask for further feedback. Don't worry if you have to do this three or four times - it's important you get your statement as perfect as possible before sending it off on your UCAS form.

Your nursing personal statement should be structured with a clear beginning, middle and end, with the opening telling an anecdote or explaining why you are passionate about nursing.

The middle should generally focus on your work experience and current/past academic studies, and how these have helped you to develop skills that are useful and relevant to a career in nursing.

For example, you might talk about how your experience working in a care home helped you build and offer empathy to elderly people.

You should then write a memorable conclusion that mentions your plans for the future, and how you hope your nursing degree will help you achieve these.

For more help and advice on what to write in your nursing personal statement, please see:

How do I write an introduction to my nursing personal statement?

Like with any type of personal statement for university, we recommend you open with a paragraph on what you enjoy most about nursing, and why you want to study it at university. Again, an anecdote that inspired you to learn more about nursing will work well here, as long as you have a relevant story to tell.

For example, this applicant chose to talk about how their mother's illness inspired them to go into nursing:

"There has been many occasions during my life that I have spent hours sitting at a hospital bedside.

My mother battled a long term illness and as I sat with her trying to keep her spirits up, the Nurses who cared for her always drew my admiration. I feel there are a handful of truly inspirational professions and Nursing is without doubt one of them.

Along with doctors and other medical staff, nurses provide an invaluable service to society and to be part of that group has long been an ambition of mine."

Another applicant chose to talk about how their experience with mental health services as a teenager made them want to help others and make a difference in the world as an adult:

"I have wanted to work in Mental Health since I was 15 years old. When in crisis, I received a level of care which changed my life and I aspire to do the same for others. I also received care that was detrimental at times so I want to be a part of making a difference. I have seen a wide range of nursing approaches and I have learnt so much from my colleagues since working within the NHS, I now know what kind of nurse I want to be when I complete my training."

However you choose to open your nursing personal statement, make sure it's engaging and explains why you want to pursue nursing at degree level. You can see more examples of introductions over at our nursing personal statements section.

How do I write a conclusion for my nursing personal statement?

Try to round off your nursing personal statement with something memorable. This often includes talking about your extracurricular activities, hobbies and/or your ambitions for the future. For example:

" I am confident in my ability to communicate with people from any cultural background and an example of this would be during my time volunteering in a dog sanctuary in Paraguay. This was difficult due to the language barrier, and a virus outbreak between the dogs. I had to organize my time efficiently, an important skill for a nurse, communicate with vets and host families, in often very distressing times.

I acted effectively, thinking on my feet, all whilst remaining calm and treating the animals with compassion. This was a very challenging time for me but it was also very rewarding. I feel a career as a nurse, whilst challenging at times would also be very rewarding, educational, and encourage personal growth."

This applicant demonstrates that as well as communicating what you do currently, or have done in the past, it's also a good idea to try to include how these experiences have helped to shape you as a person, and how they make you a better candidate for a nursing course.

For more inspiration on how to write your conclusion, please see our nursing personal statement examples section.

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