I love asking for favors...
Can you review my essay for grad school acceptance... the usual spelling,punctuation thing.
There were no specifics- just "Why do you want to come here?"

I'll leave specifics out.

I graduated from "A State University" with an ADN in 1987. Since that time,I have seen some fascinating examples of patient-centered care.As I look forward,I can think of no better place to expand my knowledge base than ASU.

My career has focused on the care of acutely-ill people from many walks of life. As the Assistant Head Nurse of the MICU at P-, I have seen firsthand the stress experienced by people from all walks of life when suffering an acute illness or injury. As the supervisor at K- Hospital,I have seen the effects chronic illness has on an individual and their family.As the staff nurse of the surgical-telemetry floor at B-,I have seen the effects of sudden and chronic illnesses on people of all age groups and socio-economic levels as they attempt to adapt.

My volunteer experience with the National Coalition for The Homeless and The National Coalition for Homeless Veterans has helped me see the unique needs of the homeless that exist unseen among us.It has given me insight into specific medical needs of homeless children,teenagers and mothers as they attempt to live normal lives in very unnatural circumstances. I have seen needs existing that required adaptation of the usual standards of practice to fit the special circumstances.

My personal experience as a patient has given me insight into the true concept of "Holistic Nursing". Through my series of hospitalizations,I have been able to relate to my own patients with empathy that one has to experience to understand.

These experiences have molded my desire to help those less fortunate- the uninsured,the homeless and the hopeless. I hope that with my ability as a nurse practitioner,I can expand healthcare availability to areas with limited funding and resources. My goal is to establish a free-standing preventative care and chronic care clinic for the indigent in my area. I hope to work within the framework established with a like-minded family practitioner to expand desperately needed healthcare to the majority of Texans who exist with limited resources. As Central Texas has limited public transportation,I would like to expand these clinics to serve different towns on a weekly basis.

A- State University offers an excellent Graduate Program in Nursing. I am excited at the prospect of being able to care for my current patient population while attending undergraduate and graduate school. The high standards that ASU held when I attended school in the 1980's have followed me through my career. I have great hopes that the future education will leave me equally prepared as I advance into the next level of my nursing life. Thank you for considering me for acceptance to your ADN-MSN bridge program.