My wish is to pursue a DNP and PhD in nursing to continue my interest in nursing research and use the knowledge to improve evidence based practices around the nation for patients in need of health care. Since the beginning of my freshman year, I have been actively involved in conducting research through an undergraduate research program called ReBUILDetroit at the University of Detroit Mercy. This program is funded by the NIH to offer underrepresented students an opportunity to conduct biomedical research in their field of interest with intentions to pursue a PhD. Using my scientific and leadership knowledge, I want to change the world. As a compassionate nurse scientist, my research will create powerful influences in our society and change the perception of nursing in the medical field and improving the …show more content…
In my first research experience, I conducted a mix-methods research focusing on how nurses are perceived as scientists and researchers by different cultural groups. The increasing diversity in the health care field requires healthcare providers to understand various cultural groups and their opinions regarding their health care providers. Conducting this specific research has enhanced my knowledge in initiating patient education to patient care. It has also increased my communication skills when I worked with patients from different cultural groups. Another reason to why I wanted to conduct this research study is during my Health Disparities course, I learned about the history of mistreatments African Americans had lived through. As a nursing student it is disturbing to hear how people were neglected, due to their race and ethnics. Therefore, I want to contribute my research to improve health care for all patients. Patient satisfaction is made as one of the highest priorities. Regardless of one’s race, everyone deserves the best quality of care with respect to their identity and