My UPOU Admission Essay for the Master of Arts in Nursing Program
The most popular college degree in the Philippines today is nursing. According to one article, there around 400,000 licensed nurses who are not gainfully employed and there is an estimated 80,000 board-passers joining the ranks each year. Many of them even end up paying for a job in a desperate attempt to obtain the necessary work experience.
The fact above is very alarming. Thus, it also increases the competition among Filipino Nurses here and abroad. It makes me think, “What is my edge among any other nurses?” then, that is when I thought of enrolling myself in a Master’s program. I know subjecting myself to a post-graduate study can be very demanding but I believe, with my strong motivation and dedication, I can claim my degree without me realizing that it is already done. I envision myself as a successful nurse with this degree as a tool in hand on dealing and promoting my patients’ well being.
As a fresh graduate of Bachelor of Science in Nursing, I feel that I need to expound my knowledge, skills and attitude with regards to this profession. With my status now, I must admit that I have yet to discover the wonders of this profession. This degree will be an aid in boosting my confidence in walking the path through my chosen field. In addition, it will also mold me into a well-rounded, mature person who can face any challenge this profession has to offer.
Most people think that a master’s degree is for “old” people but I believe that starting young will enable you to achieve more than you could have ever imagine yourself to attain. With my age, I know some will doubt my maturity as this program will progress but I believe I possess a firm adaptation and coping skills that will help me as this program goes in the long run. I have the energy and most especially, my unwavering faith in God that reigns above all.
I have come to choose UP Open University because the classes are offered via distance education. With that, I can earn my degree and at the same time gain experience in relation to my profession. I can certainly appreciate the things that will transpire because I can directly apply it in the real life setting. I strongly believe that this post graduate program in this institution will enable me to increase my competence in a major field in nursing, enhance my understanding about different nursing theories, principles, methodologies and its application, develop my critical thinking on certain nursing issues, and most especially, establish my own contribution in our health care delivery system through this career advancement.
Finishing this program will be my best achievement so far because this will serve as my transition from a novice to an expert nurse. After getting this degree, I plan to teach college-nursing students probably in lecture or in clinical set-up as my means in helping our country produce quality nurses.
I would be very pleased to join the distinguished class enrolling at University of the Philippines, Open University in the academic year 2010. Overall, I feel that UPOU can help me achieve my goals by preparing me to fulfill my obligation to myself, to society, and to the nursing profession.
Dianne Kristin G. Peña, R.N
April 25th, 2010 at 6:44 pm
[...] Graduate Admission Essay #2 by Dianna Kristin G. Peña, RN, who applied for admission to the Master of Arts in Nursing program of the UP Open University (Application Status: For Evaluation) [...]
May 24th, 2010 at 12:05 pm
hi again, i visitd the UPOU website, and one of their requirmnts is to have at least a year of staff nurse experience., so how did you manage to get in? tnx
May 27th, 2010 at 11:54 am
@justin- I just submitted all my requirements and then they will evaluate your status. As of now, since I still dont have the required length of experience i am classified as a NON-DEGREE student. I will only get the degree if I have finished 50% of the total number of units and have a GWA of 2.0.
June 8th, 2010 at 4:41 pm
hi dianne,
i am ace. alumnus of FEU-IN Class 2007. i was pleased to see your website and glad to know that you qualified for UPOU. congratulations.
i am also enrolled at UPOU. i am on my second year already with MCN as major. just study your modules and work on your assignments and you will pass.
mejo mahirap talaga but it’s nice there at UP. see you around at UP.
June 8th, 2010 at 4:44 pm
actually in our batch, there are only 2 FEU graduates. one is jedd megino, Adult health major and member of Class 2008. attend the tutorials because it’s the only time that you meet our professors.
and, do not miss your exams. removals are difficult i should say.
kaya mo yan! tamaraw nurse eh!
June 21st, 2010 at 1:58 pm
@ace- Thank you for your advice. I think I have seen 3 tamaraws in our batch now at UPOU. We are a big group and I think we dont have any tutorials??? Anyway, Good Luck and God Bless! :]
June 21st, 2010 at 2:01 pm
@ace- Hi! Thank you so much! I now wonder as to how to get a 2.0 GWA… I am still considered a non-degree student, and I need to maintain that grade to be entitled for the degree… I plan to get AHN as my major. Congratulations and Good Luck too!
July 15th, 2010 at 4:24 pm
hi dianne,
i am gail, a nurse from bacolod. thanks God i was able to google about distance learning and i found your website. would that be possible even i work here in bacolod or do i need to stay in manila? will the requirements be passed personally.