Why??

Through much thought and prayer I have decided to turn in a application to St. Mark's for a scholarship...if my application gets accepted I will have to sign a two year contract with them after I graduate..this was my response to the question...why should St. Mark's consider me for this scholarship..?

To Whom It May Concern:
I have patiently waited for two long years to be accepted into the nursing program at Salt Lake Community College. Being exposed in the short amount of time that I have been in the program to the nursing field, I now know more than ever that the wait was worth it. I spent nine Saturdays at St. Mark’s with my Medical-Surgical clinical and fell in love with the hospital. I enjoyed the atmosphere and the staff very much. I found the charting system to come to me easily and compared to other facilities, simple. I felt as though the hospital was very organized and clean.
One of the hurdles that I thought would be difficult to me would to be able to build report with the patients. As I stepped onto the floor and introduced myself to my first patient, I felt very comfortable. I amazed myself on how easy it was to build an instant relationship with someone I had met a few seconds prior. As I walked out of the room, I stopped to reflect of my own experiences as a patient and how I felt towards my nurses. I then and there made a promise to myself to make myself completely available and devoted to all patients whom I would come in contact with.
As I raise my little family and try to be the best mother and wife I can be, I think of the career choice that I have made to better our lives. I am pleased with myself that I have been able to prioritize school and my personal life thus far. I would be pleased to be considered for this scholarship opportunity and for the comfort of knowing that I would have a future with St. Mark’s and the financial burden to be waved from my adoring husband.
As my semesters continue and tests come and go, it is apparent to me that the when it comes down to it the patient is number one. I have no doubt in my mind and have proven to myself that my number one priority is the patient, their care, their safety, and most importantly their happiness. I would appreciate the opportunity to prove to St. Marks’ Hospital that I can and will put the patient first.
Thank you for your time-

Annette Barton