Academic Statement of Nursing Goals

Receiving an acceptance into the NDMU nursing program would be the fulfillment of a lifelong dream. Unfortunately, I am very well aware that I do not currently meet the academic standards of the program. I write this not to question those standards, because I am very well aware of how demanding nursing programs are, particularly one with the reputation of NDMU, but as an explanation. Unfortunately, I entered college with poor preparation for the academic demands I faced. This was not simply in terms of knowledge, but also study skills. Excited by all the possibilities of college, I lacked a sense of focus and also took on too many extracurricular activities, as well as part-time work to support my education. The result was poor performance in my classes and even having to drop out of several of them.

Realizing I needed to refocus myself on my goal of becoming a nurse, I have since dropped all other activities, including part-time work, to focus completely on my studies. My priority is on my long-term future career aspiration of nursing and I am committed to transforming myself academically. I hope NDMU will give me the opportunity to complete this transformation within its nursing program. My longstanding interest in NDMU is grounded in its history, values, and the support it offers to nursing students to realize their dreams. This is such an exciting time to become a nurse, and NDMU’s resources, its faculty, and above all the positive experiences current and former NDMU students have spoken about when describing the program make me so eager to be part of the community.

My family is a wonderful support structure and is another reason I am convinced I now have the emotional and intellectual resources to succeed in a nursing program and meet all the program benchmarks. There is such a need for nurses, and I am committed to fulfilling that need. I know my academic journey has not been a smooth one, but if I am fortunate enough to be accepted by NDMU, I genuinely and confidently believe that I can now meet its expectations and become a credit to the nursing profession.