Avoid every self-centered answer because they make you appear selfish. Most essays are 400-500 words long. I have an honest answer, but I| |believe it may sound cliche that I “want to help people” and make me highlight how undecisive I have been in my professional goals. Why I Want to Be a Nurse: Example A If you are one of those people who reply with, "I want to help people. by CNAinNeb |Feb 06, 2008 11:18 AM – This is a question on my application for nursing school, and I am sure for many others. An RN can choose to work with the elderly or children or people in critical condition. You get to help others in many different ways. Sounds like you don't need advice on writing your essay. Avoid giving answers that show you are in it for personal gains. Give them visionary answers why you wish to be a nurse not answers that show you want to be a nurse for what the profession will offer you. If you can convince us you can convince anyone. Tell us why you want to be a nurse? Often I get the question "Why do you want to be a nurse?" You need to come up with a better answer. Sounds like you need career advice. Basically, your job is to serve others. If you don't know why you want to be a nurse, then maybe you are getting into the wrong field. I want to be a Registered Nurse (RN) rather than any other healthcare profession because I feel like as an RN there are just so many options for what you can do. Take this opportunity to practice ... to fine-tune your answer ... don't be afraid as we are all learning. And sometimes, when I have 40 assignments and five chapters to read in one day I also question my decision to become a nurse. Ensure that the essay is within the given number of words, font and spacing. ", you are in trouble. If you’ve had low GPA, or you dropped out from your first nursing school, give a story that proves you did so to help someone e.g. aging or sick parents; Adhere to the guidelines. 4. Why do you want to be a nurse? Here are 10 reasons why I'm choosing to stick it out and become a nurse: 1.