How to write an impressive  SOP for Nursing in Australia-Tips & structure

Name: Shivanya Thakur

Course and Institute Applying for: Bachelor of Nursing at XYZ University, Australia

Introduction

Having been considered as angels among humans, I was always mesmerized by the work done by the nursing professionals. Their selfless and caring attitude is considered to be the best humanitarian approach in the world. Being the daughter of a nurse, I always admired my mother’s passion and dedication for the field and having been influenced by her work ethics and tactics, I decided to follow the path of my mother and join the field of nursing. I am sure this course will provide me with the opportunity to work and serve the needy and help to heal their ailments.

Academic Background

Being an academically bright student from childhood, I always believed in giving  a hundred percent in studies, and this has helped me to perform well in my academics. After the successful completion of 10^th standard from ABC School, Noida, scoring 95% from the CBSE, I continued in the same School for my Senior Secondary Education and scored 93%. My lessons in Biology drew me closer to the field of medicine and health care profession. When I learnt about human physiology and anatomy, I got interested to learn more about the same. Meanwhile my mother also helped me to gain a comprehensive understanding and discussed various diseases and the methodology to cure the same with me. My interest and passion for the field of health care, anatomy and physiology of human beings motivated me to choose Nursing as my profession.

Why am I doing the Bachelors in Nursing?

As discussed above, my passion and interest for the field of nursing is my primary motivation to pursue a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing. I always had an interest to learn about the human body and loved to serve and support those in pain and in need. Since my mother is a nursing professional, I was exposed to various challenges and positive sides of this profession. Studying this course will help me to get to know more about the Physiology and Anatomy of the human body and serve the people who are suffering.

What research have I done to select Australia as the destination for my Bachelors?

After deciding my career path, the next challenge I faced was to select a destination for my course. Since the courses in my country are highly theoretical with less emphasis on practicality, I decided to go abroad to pursue my bachelor’s degree in Nursing. Also graduating from a global university will provide me the opportunity to gain global perspectives on Nursing. So I searched online about various popular study destinations like the USA, Australia, the UK, Canada, etc. On comparing each country on the basis of cost of living, quality of education, global accreditations of the universities, etc, I felt that Australia is more affordable and offers better value for investment. The academic offerings in Australia are more innovative, dynamic, and industry-oriented. Being an aspiring Nursing candidate who is looking to get exposed to the challenges of the medical and health care field, I felt Australia is a perfect choice for me.

Why am I not pursuing the Bachelors in India?

As discussed above, the highly theoretical nature of the Indian education system motivated me to choose a study destination outside of my home country. Since a course like Nursing requires a combination of both theoretical and practical knowledge, I came to the decision to fly abroad. Also, graduating from foreign universities will provide me the opportunity to get international exposure and global perspectives. Graduating from a top study destination would help me to gain pragmatic knowledge and domain skills which will help me to perform well in my career.

What made me choose XYZ University for my Bachelors?

After choosing Australia as my study destination, then the next task in front of me was to find a suitable university that matched my academic aspirations. So I explored a number of Australian university websites and I chose XYZ University because it is well inclined with what I expect from a university education. During the research, I visited the official websites of numerous universities, explored various university review-aggregator websites, spoke with different educational consultants and got indulged in discussions with various online academic groups at diverse forums to get a clear idea about the performance of Australian universities providing Nursing programs. XYZ University is globally known for its study programs and placement assistance. Being one of the top universities in Australia, XYZ University is popular for its industry oriented study programs and practical based courses. Also the university is ranked __ in ____World University Rankings 2023. The study program is highly advanced and provides a wide range of certifications, which will enable me to work with various health care units.

Future Plans and Family Information

Born and brought up in Kerala, I hail from a nuclear family consisting of my father, mother and sister. My father is a Professor of Physics at _______ College, ______ (place) and mother works as a Staff Nurse at _______ hospital. My sister is a high school student.

My father has an annual income of INR _________ and my mother’s income is INR _________. I have attached the details of our income for your assessment along with the statement here. My parents also have a fixed deposit worth INR ___________ in National Bank and we also possess assets worth INR ________ crores. All the details pertaining to these have been presented here for your consideration and confidence.

After the successful completion of my Bachelors in Nursing, I wish to come back to India and contribute towards the health sector of my country. Since the health sector of my country is in the developing phase, the knowledge gained from my overseas education would help me to serve the health sector better. After gaining sufficient work experience, I also plan to take a master’s degree in Nursing and gain advanced knowledge in the same.

My obligations under the student visa

I understand that I need to respect and abide by the following guidelines during the course of my program in Australia, and I would like to state here that I would always do that as required by me.

I understand that:

 I must maintain 80% attendance

 I should inform the university about any changes in my address or contact details

 I must have a valid and active health insurance

 Unless 6 months are completed in XYZ University, I am not allowed to change the university

 Minimum 50% grade must be scored in all subjects throughout the program

Final Appeal

I am positive that you will make a decision in favour of my application to pursue the Bachelors in Australia. I assure you that I will always conduct myself respectfully and try to live up to the expectations of the country and the university.

I thank you very much for the opportunity and the time.

Shivanya Thakur