MSN Master's Nursing FNP Flight Nurse

Flight nurse ready for action, equipped with medical essentials, standing confidently by the rescue helicopter.

I am a woman with Canadian and British heritage currently residing in California. As a child from a military family, I lived in England, Germany, and Canada during my youth. I am fluent in English and French, and I am learning Spanish and German.

At the age of fifteen, while cycling with two younger children, one was hit by a car. I acted instinctively by sending the other child to a nearby house to call 911, keeping the injured child still, and comforting him until EMS arrived. The situation ended positively. I was praised for my calmness, presence of mind, and maturity, which inspired me to consider a career in nursing. I have always regarded nursing as a career choice I am privileged to pursue.

Most of my experience is in emergency nursing. I spent seven years working in Emergency Departments and the last seven years as a helicopter Flight Nurse. My current role requires significant autonomy, as I often make critical decisions without immediate access to physicians. I have developed skills in rapid assessment and time management. My work demands high motivation and confidence, which I find very fulfilling. Recently, I attended to an agitated older woman speaking Arabic. I smiled and said, “Alaykumar salaam” (Peace be upon you), which calmed her immediately. I have found that a smile and a gentle hand squeeze are often the first steps to recovery.

In my role as a Flight Nurse, I have become acutely aware of the severe lack of access to essential healthcare services for many people. I frequently fly to impoverished, rural areas where the emergency department is the only primary healthcare available. I am eager to assist people of all ages in making informed decisions about their primary healthcare, such as effective tooth brushing, healthy eating, and regular exercise. I am also deeply interested in the study and practice of holistic nursing.

I envision my future as a Family Nurse Practitioner working in the 'fast track' area of an emergency department. I am particularly interested in researching the impact of diverse cultures on holistic nursing care. I am passionate about the values expressed in the program’s mission statement, “…founded on the principle of serious and sustained discourse among people of different faiths, cultures, and beliefs promotes intellectual, ethical and spiritual understanding,” which encapsulates nursing ideals for me. Although my current role has not exposed me to many distinct cultures, I have lived in various countries across Europe and North America and traveled to several in the Middle East. I relate well to those with different cultural backgrounds and look forward to doing so in the program.

My undergraduate nursing grades were not ‘stellar,’ but as I matured, I became a much more motivated student, as evidenced by the four additional certifications I have earned: CCRN (Critical Care Registered Nurse), CFRN (Certified Flight Registered Nurse), CEN (Certified Emergency Nurse), and recently, CPEN (Certified Pediatric Emergency Nurse).

My goal is to become the most effective and knowledgeable nursing professional specializing in family nursing. I see the master's program as the perfect opportunity to achieve my objectives. I understand that this prestigious program will attract many qualified applicants. However, I genuinely believe I can add value to my class and the academic community through my experience, motivation, love of learning, and, most importantly, my passion for nursing.

Thank you for considering my application for the Master's Degree FNP program

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MSN Master's Nursing FNP Flight Nurse