 Re: Personal Statement Examples
I have chosen to apply for this course because I have always wanted to become a midwife. My wish for a career had been put to the side as I raised my family. I have had very different experiences during my 5 pregnancies and births. Most were good. I was also a birthing partner for my sister-in-law. Watching the birth of my nephew was an incredible experience.
I believe that women deserve care which meets their individual needs and is 'woman centred.' I want to make a difference to the women and families that I work with to ensure they can enjoy the antenatal, and postnatal experience to the full. I want to meet the challenge of responding to and managing changing situations, be able to tailor care to individual needs and see the variety of people we care for as a pleasurable aspect of the job.
I live in a diverse community and have previously worked as a full time volunteer with Sure Start. In my role as a member of the Parents' Forum, I was able to influence Sure Start service provision and help to organise and set up activities such as gala days. I was also part of the programme's Management Board, where I was able to express the views of the Forum and vote on issues around finance and policy which directly affected the local community. I worked closely with the Community Midwives to promote health and the importance of breast feeding. This included a one year in-depth training course to become a Breast Feeding Supporter and a member of the Breast Feeding Network (BFN). As such, I regularly attended a variety of groups to act as a role-model and provide information around breast feeding. In my role as a volunteer, I learned about the importance of building trusting relationships
and effective communication.
Previous employment has always involved working with people. After 2 years as a full time volunteer, I worked part time as a home care assistant, for 3 years, were I preferred to work with the clients who had the more challenging personal needs.
I intend to study hard to become a midwife and once qualified, work towards becoming a community midwife and home births. I want to build caring and trusting relationships with my clients and ensure I can be there for them throughout. I appreciate that my local hospital is at capacity and I would therefore be willing to relocate for the right position. I am presently enjoying an Access course which includes human physiology, social policy and social issues in health. I'm sure this will give me a sound foundation to progress to a degree in midwifery.
The road to becoming a midwife is one I have always wanted to travel and to date I have always put my family first. This is my time. I will strive to make the difference that was so sadly lacking during my first-born. I am very fortunate that I have the support and backing of friends and family.
I am looking forward to going to University. As a mature student and a mother, I am sure that I have the skills, experience and ability to contribute effectively to a midwifery team if given the opportunity. I feel I have a lot to offer in terms of reliability, motivation, organisation and common sense. I am applying for this course because its my dream to embark on a career in midwifery. |