Michigan Home Girl, DNP Nurse Anesthesia

A dedicated DNP Nurse Anesthetist from Michigan attentively monitors a patient's vital signs during a hospital procedure.

Born and raised in ____, Michigan, I still live here because I am a ‘homegirl.’ Michigan DNA is very much part of my identity, and for years now, I have watched with horror the decline of our flagship city, Detroit. Thus, I am incredibly proud that the University of ____ is one of the most exemplary Nurse Anesthesia programs in the country, with people seeking to move to Detroit to have the profound privilege of attending your program. I see ____ as an oasis in the middle of a storm, a source of hope for the underserved who often find themselves locked out in the cold without access to medical care. Thus, ____ is my first choice among Programs in Nurse Anesthesia.

Staying fit is also a big part of my positive identity development. For some time now, I have been volunteering at a fitness camp as a personal trainer, helping others achieve their goal of a healthy lifestyle. I have worked as a nurse for the past ten years and have eight years of experience in emergency and acute care settings. I served in a 32-bed ER that sees 50,000 patients a year. Since July 2016, I have worked in our critical care environment in a busy 30-bed unit, mostly floating between our neuro-intensive care NICU and cardiovascular care CICU units.

In a high-tech operating room, a team of skilled medical professionals, including a DNP nurse anesthetist, closely monitors vital signs and neurological scans during a critical procedure.

Most of my patients are recovering from open-heart surgery. Floating between all three units – General ICU, Cardio, and Neuro has dramatically enhanced the scope of my critical care experience, providing me with an advanced understanding of many acute health challenges. One of the CRNAs I have shadowed at my hospital graduated from ____ and had nothing but glowing praise for your program every time the subject came up. One of the cardiothoracic surgeons I support regularly also lauds your Nurse Anesthesia Program. I want to help people in my home state. Thus, for me, ____ is the ideal choice so that I learn about specific challenges and opportunities of service here in Michigan as a state-wide community. This is especially relevant as state resources become increasingly crucial without federal support for health care. I want to learn about the healthcare challenges our residents face in the part of our state in greatest need: Detroit.

A futuristic medical lab featuring advanced heart simulators surrounded by healthcare professionals, highlighting innovations in nurse anesthesia.

I have always dreamed of becoming a CRNA and even authored a paper on the profession as a senior in high school; 16 years later, I still have the dream. My inspiration closest to home was my aunt, who rose through the ranks as a nurse to the position of Director of a nursing facility. I focus on providing the best holistic care possible for the patient. I am also attracted to the autonomy of being an advanced practice nurse.

My mother died at 36, she died. It was ruled as unexpected cardiac death. I also seek to make her proud. I have now closely observed CRNAs in various emergency and intensive care settings. I admire three things in particular: their compassion, vigilance, and how they so naturally and nobly serve as an advocate for the patient. I am a detail-oriented perfectionist – I see Nurse Anesthesia as my natural calling. I enjoy caring for one patient at a time.

Thank you for considering my application to Nurse Anesthesia at ____.