Nursing Professional statement. How does your background relate to your decision to apply to a graduate specialty program at DUSON(DOCTOR in NURSING PRACTICE). Describe observations or work experiences you have had with advanced practice nurses in this specialty and how those experiences have influenced your decision.

How does your background relate to your decision to apply to a graduate specialty program at DUSON(DOCTOR in NURSING PRACTICE). Describe observations or work experiences you have had with advanced practice nurses in this specialty and how those experiences have influenced your decision.
My job experience below
I have been a Registered nurse for 10 years at EASTERN CONNECTICUT HEALTH NETWORK, working Intensive Care Unit and the behavior health units as well as the emergency room. I met so many patients, i have touched so many lives.Currently working as an Advanced Nurse Practitioner with Community Health Resources outpatient faciluty helping patients with mental difficulty

2.Please provide a balanced assessment of your personal characteristics including strengths, weaknesses, and areas you are working to improve. Describe how these characteristics influence your interactions with others, including your interpersonal style, leadership, and membership qualities. Describe how your personal characteristics will influence your practice and success in your chosen specialty.
My strenghts below
I have outstanding leadership qualities and interpersonal skills, which help me to coordinate well with my colleagues.

I do not quit easily until the work is done in a proper manner; it’s my major weakness.

I am a highly motivated, energetic and compassionate person, who wants to dedicate his/her whole life to nursing. I am a great communicator and love helping people. My previous credits and experience of 4 years taught me the importance of patients’ care and developed a sense of responsibility.

3.Describe any significant life experiences that have contributed to your development, such as honors, activities, and accomplishments that make you a unique applicant. Be sure to include cross-cultural experiences, travel, hobbies, etc. that might influence your contributions to advanced nursing practice.
My answer below, expand on it
My brother has severe depression with psychotic features and struggles and continue to struggles. My brother is currently in Ghana Africa. I grew up in a very disfunctional home to a father who was physically and sexually abuse. I grew up in abject poverty but rose and said i need to make a difference in my life and my community as a whole. I fought to travel to the US. I started as a CNA doing home care, today as provider APRN i make a difference and i want to expand on it. I want to be a professor and also open a clinic in Ghana to bring more awareness to mental health and decrease the biases.