Application Essay: Mental Health Nursing Program, Bedford College

This personal statement details the author's journey toward a career in mental health nursing. The author expresses a strong passion for the field, developed through experience as a healthcare assistant and coursework at Bedford College. The essay highlights the author's understanding of mental health disorders, including ADHD, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia, and emphasizes the importance of patience and understanding in patient care. The author also discusses the significance of the mind in relation to physical health and the challenges adults face, such as financial and family issues that contribute to mental health problems. The author expresses a desire to improve knowledge and skills in palliative care and multisectoral approach to mental health. References to relevant literature and personal strengths are included, alongside a commitment to achieving qualifications and contributing to the field. The author is seeking admission to further training to equip with adequate skills and is confident about having good rapport with clients.

MY PERSONAL STATEMENT
Going for further education is a crucial key in getting closer to your dreams and completing
degree is the way to assure a successful career in the society .This is what I have come to
believe.
After working for many years in a field that did not interest me I came to believe that interest is
built from passion for something. I am passionate in pursuing a degree in mental health nursing
and to know more about adult nursing in your esteemed institution .My interest developed
after getting an opportunity to work as Health care assistant for Brookdale in Bedford .This has
really reinforced and solidify my interest in a Nursing career.
Moreover have made some progress in the same field as I just finished my Nursing course at
Bedford college .I also have level 2 functional skills in Mathematics and English which helps me
to get a better understanding of this course .I have also acquired knowledge and skills on care
of patients with different disease conditions, how the body functions physiologically and how to
intervene whenever there is a problem with any system .My focus now is on mental health
especially in adults.
According to (Townsend, M.C. and Morgan, 2017) it is shown that the human body has the
external anatomy and functioning physiology but there is an internal cognitive mind. The mind
does control thought, socialization and reason. The focal shift to understand the mind has taken
the initiative of many and this is where my passion is driven towards.
In addition to the basis of the human make up, the personality and identity counts. Everybody
does stand with a specific personality composition and thought processes. On most occasions,
these specifics are imperfect hence the emergence of personality disorders, depressive

conditions and psychiatric ailments (Stuart, G.W., 2014. Principles and Practice of Psychiatric
Nursing-E-Book. ).
Attention Deficit Hypersensitivity Disorder (ADHD), Bipolar disorder and Schizophrenia are
some of the known and understood disorders. The diagnostic and management process of
these conditions take patience and understanding which do stand as my personal strengths. A
nursing care plan coupled with a deep insight on mental health would really promote my
dexterity and service in this field that I do have passion in.
Adults are faced by many challenges especially financial and family issues that end up triggering
major depression disorders .Sir Isaac Newton, a known physicist had a depressive disorder
courtesy of work pressure and more of this happens to the general population. My focus is to
develop knowledge and skills in order to help reduce occurrence of these conditions and I am
confident that further training in this field will equip me with the adequate skills to project and
manage these conditions .I believe your institution can offer the best as I have seen from my
research.
As indicated in (Maslach, C. and Leiter, M.P., 2016. Understanding World Psychiatry, 15(2),
pp.103-111) health conditions have taken the rising trend in the ever dynamic social
environment .Given a chance in your institution I would like to improve my knowledge and skills
further on this condition .I have already acquired some skills after working in a mental health
hospital and combining with knowledge I have acquired from my studies .I would also like to
know more about palliative care of these patients to help reduce suffering of the patient and
the relatives.

The approach to the management of mental health does take a multisectoral approach. Nursing
in this field takes a deal of experience and dedication to get a desirable outcome. My
motivation has always been understanding the human mind and manipulation of thought to
psychosis. A myriad of opportunities stand in this draft and takes an open and teachable mind
that I believe I stand.
All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy, it is said. The input to curb mental ailments are
sometimes so open and only take both physical and mental exercise. On my free time I go to
the gym and play a guitar to work these aspects .I also teach music to a group of young people
in my community and I am confident that I can have a very good rapport with my clients too. I
am very confident with my social IQ and love spending time with my family members and
friends .I am very enthusiastic about this coming year .It is this very spirit that gives me the way
through challenges and the motivation, devotion and determination to achieve my desired
career.
This would open a gateway of opportunities for me and I know I could achieve the qualifications
I want to proceed in my ambition of Nursing .I am really looking forward for your positive
response.
References
Townsend, M.C. and Morgan, K.I., 2017. Psychiatric mental health nursing: Concepts of care in
evidence-based practice. FA Davis.

Hunter, L., Weber, T., Shattell, M. and Harris, B.A., 2015. Nursing students’ attitudes about
psychiatric mental health nursing. Issues in mental health nursing, 36(1), pp.29-34.
Cowen, P.S. and Moorhead, S., 2014. Current Issues In Nursing-E-Book. Elsevier Health
Sciences.
Stuart, G.W., 2014. Principles and Practice of Psychiatric Nursing-E-Book. Elsevier Health
Sciences.
Segal, D.L., Qualls, S.H. and Smyer, M.A., 2018. Aging and mental health. John Wiley & Sons.
Maslach, C. and Leiter, M.P., 2016. Understanding the burnout experience: recent research and
its implications for psychiatry. World Psychiatry, 15(2), pp.103-111.