This essay will explain why I want to become a nurse. The specialization that currently interests me is nursing. I want to go into the medical field because I believe it is a great way for me to give back to my community and help those who are injured or in need. Say no to plagiarism. Get a tailor-made essay on “Why violent video games should not be banned”? Get an original essay Why do I want to be a nurse? Studying medicine became an interest of mine thanks to some television shows I watched. Watching TV shows like Grey's Anatomy and The Night Shift taught me that there are many things medicine can do. I learned that medicine can bring help, health, happiness and help families stay together. I looked at several different schools where I could pursue a degree in nursing. Ithaca College, William Patterson, The College of New Jersey, University of Connecticut, and Rutgers University. The school I chose to pursue this major at is the University of Connecticut, which will be called UConn. UConn, the main campus also known as Storrs, is located in Mansfield, Connecticut; which is located about three hours from where I currently live. Connecticut is a very rural area with lots of cows and chickens, and although I have always wanted to attend a college/university located in a city or suburb, I think I would be okay studying in Connecticut. UConn is a four-year university with over 110 majors offered and pursued by many of their students and, most importantly, it has a very strong nursing program. For me, Uconn would be out of state and tuition would start at around $35,000, but I'm more than willing to make the trip and pay to be a student at such a great school. In order to be accepted into Uconn, I must meet a few requirements. I need a high school diploma, a GPA of at least 3.67, and an SAT score between the 25th and 75th percentile. In order for me to graduate from Uconn, I must have the following credits: 38 general education credits, the general education credits I must obtain are 6 credits in arts and humanities, 6 credits in social sciences , 6 -7 credits in Science & Technology, and 6 credits in Diversity & Multiculturalism. I will also be required to have a total of 79 credits in nursing courses. I was planning on going to Uconn to study nursing in hopes of becoming an RN. A registered nurse is a nurse who has received an associate's degree in nursing or a diploma in nursing. What this degree means is that I will be able to assess and record patients' symptoms, assist doctors with examinations or surgeries, treat people's injuries, teach teach people how to care for themselves, review lab work, and prepare patients for surgery. My overall goal is to receive a DNP or Doctor of Nursing Practice degree. From my research, I learned that Uconn offers a similar program where I can study medicine and earn a dual degree. The program offered by Uconn is called the Special Program in Medicine. This program will take approximately eight years to complete, but you will walk away with a BA/BS and an MD. To participate in this program, you must meet the following requirements: a high school diploma and a GPA of at least 3.5, an SAT score of at least 1350, and two letter./.