Here's my narrative! I hope to apply soon so let me know what you think!

[hrj]

        I cannot recall taking a second to blink. My mind was racing with questions and inquiries. Like a sponge, I could not help but absorb the whirlwind of meticulously rehearsed movement around me. The relentless glare of bright florescent lights began to give me a headache and the blood pooling in my legs from standing made a pulse in my feet detectable, though, barely noticeable. Still, my eyes were glued to the precision of each cut. I felt a sense of accomplishment despite my lack of participation. The physician’s assistant took her cue to position the patella; thus, began suturing tissue back in place. It was then that I finally had a second to glance at the clock. Five hours had passed.

A handful of distinct moments in my life have led me down the path of pursuing a career as a physician’s assistant, and this first time in the operating room reassured me, I am exactly where I need to be. My initial exposure to medicine started at the age of twelve when taking my grandmothers blood pressure became a part of my morning chores. Because she lived across the hall from me, the doctor’s office, hospital room, and rehabilitation facility became a part of my lifestyle. The positive impact of healthcare providers on my family introduced me to a world I would soon long to be apart of.

        Being exposed to the medical field at a young age only magnified my curiosity. I felt a proclivity to enroll myself in science courses upon entering college and yearned to explore the realities of the medical profession first-hand; thus, I began shadowing at a family practice where I was paired with a physician’s assistant. It was the first time I was introduced to the profession. Her confidence in diagnosing, treating, and educating patients was inspiring, and having a doctor to confide in while making those decisions made the profession even more appealing. She had time to personally connect with her patients and in return, they respected and complied with her recommendations. My desire to excel in school came long before entering college, but after discovering this profession, I felt a sense of certainty that the arduous effort toward my rigorous science course load served a tangible purpose.

        After spending four years as a full time student immersed in several campus leadership roles and filling my free time with volunteer work, I made the decision to enter the medical field. Taking time away from my education this past year to gain patient contact experience as a nursing assistant on a medical surgical floor was a difficult decision to make, but one I will never regret. I have had the opportunity to care for patients recovering from mandibular fractures to cosmetic procedures, from hip replacements to limb amputations, and from colon resections to bilateral mastectomies. The personal connections I have made with patients will forever be sketched in my memory and witnessing those individuals at each step of recovery, has been truly incredible. It is the ninety-nine year old demented woman I spent consoling prior to having a hip replacement, or the twenty-two year old anticipating an appendectomy and returning with a colostomy bag that sparks my drive to improve a patient’s quality of life. I have learned that each unique case requires healthcare providers to think critically and meticulously, that the most valuable information comes directly from the patient’s mouth, and that this career is life learning.

        From witnessing patients being admitted to the hospital in excruciating pain, to being rolled into the operating room, then rehabilitated back to optimum health has inspired me to work in surgery upon completion of PA school. Although some cases end in despair, the miraculous recuperation of that one sick, hopeless individual makes the PA’s relentless effort so rewarding. It is without a doubt that the quickest five hours of my life standing in my first operating room was a pivotal part of my career. This instrumental experience has served as yet another reminder; the path to becoming a physician’s assistant is the only path that’s right for me.

[Alanna200]

The opening paragraph is interesting However, fluorescent is spelled incorrectly. Also, I believe you should use the term Physician Assistant instead of Physician's Assistant. It's kind of a big deal, I'm told :) Overall, I rather enjoyed your statement. I'm sure more people will have better feedback. Good luck!

[hrj]

Thank you! Oops I didn't realize..thanks for the heads up! 

[JohnnyM2]

I only review narratives for Physician Assistants. If you want to be a physician's assistant you are in the wrong place, grasshopper.

 

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