Throughout the spring semester, I have taken courses that have deepened my understanding of the need for us as humans to be more aware of our implicit biases. Between sociology and controversial topics in education, I have learned that humans are naturally judgmental and have a tendency to stereotype those we interact with. Although it is often not intentional, being a future healthcare provider will challenge my instinct to judge people upon first impression. In this nursing course, we have also discussed the reality that nurses do not get to choose who they treat, therefore, we must treat everyone with the same level of respect. Regardless of a person’s situation, it is our responsibility as nurses to provide equality in treatment and support of those seeking our care. I truly believe having become more aware of the predisposition to stereotype individuals has made me more conscious of it, which will only contribute to me being a better, more kind nurse.
Short Skills & Experiences
I am eternally grateful to have been blessed with the opportunity to practice as a Licensed Nursing Assistant at 17 years old before even graduating high school. Being able to establish myself in the field of medicine prior to beginning my postsecondary education, I have been introduced to the lifestyle I aspire to live for the duration of my professional career. Working in a long term care skilled nursing facility has offered me an outlet for developing the foundation I will continue to build from for my foreseeable future in nursing.
As a former athlete, exercise has always been a priority of mine. Although I no longer play sports, I will forever pursue my health for a multitude of reasons. Strength training is a daily habit of mine that ensures that I am capable of dedication, hard work and commitment. Far beyond the physicality of exercise, I am a mental health advocate and believe in the benefits of moving my body as an escape from reality. I am level headed, responsible, and passionate about everything I do. The skills I exemplify through my fitness journey shine light for the path I am entering in nursing.
Image of Nursing
Cropped shot of a nurse holding a senior woman’s hands in a retirement home
Nursing is not for the weak. It is impossible to limit a nurse’s qualities to one of greater importance than the others. When describing nurses, many often suggest their compassion and kindness as admirable contributions to the success of the profession, yet resilience, grit, and gratitude make for exceptional nurses. This photo shows the willingness for nurses to put their hearts and souls into the patients they care for. Nursing shouldn’t be one’s entire world, however the profession is indicative of a lifestyle of selflessness. While nurses are made of ordinary people, the commitment they make to spending their lives prioritizing others constitutes to the kind of humans nurses are. The nurses I have had the pleasure of both being treated by and working under have shown me the amount of dedication it takes to be successful in nursing. Being confident enough in oneself to spend your own life pursuing that of others is respectable.
About Me – Greetings & Salutations!
Hey there! My name is Madison Crane and I am from Lancaster, New Hampshire! I am a Nursing Major who has dreamed of pursuing a career in pediatric travel nursing since I was a child. I currently work as a Licensed Nursing Assistant in a local nursing facility in my hometown when school is not in session. I take my studies very seriously, but when I’m not being an academic, you may find me watching a sports game, at the beach or spending time with family and friends! I am looking forward to what my undergraduate years shall entail. I am a go-getter, never feel satisfied, and always crave more, which is why the ever-changing world of healthcare is so appealing to me. I will be constructing this ePortfolio over my time here at UNE using WordPress.
“The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched — they must be felt with the heart.” -Helen Keller
As a future nurse, I want nothing more than to promote compassion, empathy, and kindness in this world. Life is short, tragedy is unexpected, and love is plentiful. I live every single day to the fullest and encourage others to as well.
Growing up in a small town has taught me both the beauty of simplicity and developed my curiosity for the vast world that exists outside of Northern New Hampshire. As a fiercely independent, competitive, motivated young woman, being secluded from reality does not align with my aspirations. From bass fishing to snowmobiling to watching sports, my hometown is a part of my identity I will never let go of, but I’d be lying to say I haven’t spent the last eighteen years waiting for studying, stethoscopes, and scrub-wearing. Bring it on, UNE Nursing! Roll Clouds!
Why Nursing?
Chances are quite high that we’ve all encountered children who say they have absolutely no idea how they want to spend the rest of their lives. It’s a rarity for one to proclaim the opposite, but I proudly make up a portion of that population. As an ill child, I spent a lot of time with pediatric nurses who comforted me in my most vulnerable state. My earliest memories are not necessarily clear, but the sense of security my nurses provided me with has driven me to pursue a career of my own in the same field. I look forward to the next chapter of my life more than I can express.
