VA Nursing School Essay Questions/Personal Statements

1. In no more than 650 words, tell us why you want to transfer and what you hope to achieve. 2. What will be your responsibility to others as a Jesuit-educated, BSN professional registered nurse? (no more than 200 words) 3. Describe how your past life experiences pertain to the USF mission and the ICARE philosophy of the Veterans administration. (MAXIMUM 700 WORDS) a. Link to ICARE philosophy : https://www.va.gov/icare/#:~:text=These%20Core%20Values%20ar e%3A%20Integrity,others%20that%20%E2%80%9CI%20CARE.% E2%80%9D b. Link to USF Mission: https://www.usfca.edu/who-we-are/reinventing-education/our-missi on-and-values#:~:text=Mission%20Statement,-Since%201855%2C %20the&text=We%20are%20committed%20to%20educating,%2C %20creative%20expression%2C%20and%20service. 4. In your own words, what healthcare issue do you feel creates barriers around access to care for veterans. (MAXIMUM 700 WORDS) 5. Reflecting on your personality, values, and experiences, what will you contribute to this veteran-centered nursing program? (MAXIMUM 700 WORDS) 6. Nursing is a discipline that continues to build off your prior math and science courses. Tell us how your prior math and science courses will help support your learning in the nursing program. (MAXIMUM 700 WORDS)