I initially chose nursing because I had a deep interest in midwifery and
thought that pursuing an RN degree would be the first step in becoming
a midwife. Since then however, that interest has broadened and now
includes serving multiple populations, particularly the disadvantaged and
vulnerable. After graduation, I would like to obtain a general medical staff
nurse position, and I plan on pursuing an advanced degree within nursing,
as either a certified nurse midwife or family nurse practitioner. Eventually,
I may go on to get doctoral training as well.

The Honors project encouraged me to think critically about conducting
nursing research. As a result, I've developed strong convictions on the
matter, and I am all the more excited about sharing this view and using
it to shape further my professional goals.

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I chose to go into nursing because I saw the profound impact nurses had
on the hospitalized children with which I volunteered. I see nursing as a
great opportunity to make a difference in the lives of others. I admire
the character of nursing and enjoy the intellectual challenge this career
provides. After graduation, I am planning to work in the Pediatric
Intensive Care Unit, and in the future I plan to get my master's degree
to be a pediatric nurse practitioner or an acute care nurse practitioner.

My pursuit of Honors has allowed me the flexibility to have an in-depth
exploration of a nursing topic that was interesting to me. Through my
project, I have learned a great deal about my interests and how research
works in nursing.

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I chose to go into nursing because I wanted to do something related to health as well as something that really mattered. I knew nursing was a great career that allowed for professional and personal development that really required someone to be intelligent and to be able to use critical thinking. After graduation, I will start my position as a clinical nurse at UNC Hospitals in the Newborn Critical Care Center. I intend to return to school to get my master's in nursing, hopefully within the next three years. I want to teach nursing classes so I can give back to nursing what it has given me. I would also like to pursue a career as nurse practitioner.

Pursuing Honors has provided a lot of benefits for me, one being personal accomplishment. This is my second degree, and I feel I was given a second chance to do something really great in a field that I love. I will use this knowledge to better the care for my patients.

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I chose to go into nursing because I was inspired by the relationships I have seen formed between nurses and their patients. Nursing matches a challenging, intellectual work environment with an opportunity to touch other lives through care. After graduation, I will be working as an RN in the medical intensive care unit at UNC Hospitals. My long term career goals include obtaining a master's in nursing and my acute care nurse practitioner license.

Participating in the Honors program has allowed me to expand my knowledge of the nursing research world, which will be beneficial in my future career and educational endeavors. Working on this project has challenged me in new ways and pushed me to reach more ambitious personal goals.

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Nursing is one of the greatest honors of my life. It is a gift to touch others' lives and offer reassurance in moments of great stress for patients and their families. After graduation, I will be working as an adult oncology nurse at Duke University Medical Center. My long-term career goal is to become a pediatric nurse practitioner.

Pursuing Honors has given me the opportunity to sharpen my research skills, improve my writing skills, and create a network of professionals as great resources for the future. And most importantly, Honors has given me the opportunity to present an intervention that will help children and their families should they be faced with a natural disaster.

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Nursing gives you the amazing opportunity to impact positively all aspects of a person’s life. In addition, nursing requires critical thinking and analysis of a variety of situations. After graduation, I will be working in the Emergency Department at Wesley Long Community Hospital in Greensboro, NC. I plan to further my education in the future, and I have considered several career opportunities including pediatric nurse practitioner, pediatric forensics, nursing administration and nursing education.

The Honors program has greatly impacted my professional development as a nurse. The focus of my study combines my interests of pediatrics and public health education which will be beneficial in whatever direction my career takes.

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I chose nursing because I knew I wanted to be a health professional and work with patients and other disciplines to provide holistic patient care. Nursing is unique in the health professions because it uses a core set of skills and values and then applies them to many different areas. Nursing provided me with the opportunity to work collaboratively with patients and other health care providers to develop my strengths in the biological sciences and advance as a practitioner. After graduation I will be working for Cape Fear Valley Health System in Fayetteville, NC. I am planning on pursuing a MSN as a family nurse practitioner at Duke University. I also hope to teach nursing and may pursue a PhD in the future.

Honors provided me with an opportunity to combine creativity, intellectual pursuit and a passion for nursing. The enhanced comprehension of nursing and nursing leadership that I have acquired as a result of my thesis will enable me to advance my own practice as a nurse and as leader.

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