Since I began my studies, I have felt deep in my mind an interest in doing things, knowing things, starting things, to learn things. The thing is, my friends called me a nerd, because I sat in the library for the 4 years I was at college for long hours after class. They told me I was missing something, the pleasures of university life and partying; but later in my professional life, I realized that the time I spent studying was worth the experience because it helped me in my professional and personal life. During my work days, during the times I helped save those lives in the emergency room, I realized that it was worth being called a nerd; for the fact that I can contribute a small amount to the society I live in and am able to hold my head high. Looking at the other side of my life in regards to standard of living, there is always a financial aspect to consider. the life of every person. I am married now and have a larger family to support and as inflation increases I too must keep up with my economic contributions. So, in order to fulfill my knowledge aspirations, I decided to work while studying to become a nurse practitioner.Why? Nurse Practitioner, after reviewing medical cases during my short RN career over the past three years, I felt I could do much more as a nurse. I can give an example of a day in my professional life. A patient was brought to the emergency room with a health problem and after completing the first round of tests; the doctor made a diagnosis that I strongly felt in my mind was not going in the right direction. I had expressed my concerns but could not substantiate them, due to lack of in-depth knowledge as well as lack of authority against the maker...... middle of paper ......ers; in a healthcare team, it is the ability to increase workplace performance. As a nurse practitioner, I will evoke a sense of morale and hope in the patient and in my work team, as I have done in the past. With the increased knowledge I will have under my belt, I will make the best suggestions to my patients. If given this opportunity, I will be a small part of a huge community of nurse practitioners. To conclude, my personal belief is that education is a never-ending process and by acquiring more and more knowledge, I am able to justify my position in society. My understanding is that the future of medical care lies in how you treat your patients and how you understand the patient's history. Customer service is the backbone of every industry and I believe that I, as a nurse practitioner, can help contribute to this industry..