Advancing my nursing career has always been a personal and professional goal throughout the years. I have been working as a registered nurse for twelve years in various areas of health care including the acute care setting, chronic outpatient dialysis clinics, and now currently an outpatient cardiopulmonary rehab. I have learned and experienced many different aspects of nursing including clinical expertise, leadership development, and collaboration techniques. I decided to pursue my master’s degree in nursing earlier this spring as I felt it was time to broaden my nursing career through expanding my nursing education. I feel I have born characteristics of a leader that have been enhanced through my nursing experience and various roles I’ve held in the nursing profession. I would like to obtain my master’s degree in nursing to aid in opportunities of leadership through director and/or supervisory roles in the nursing field.