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Foundations Nursing-R1 W1 ON Foundations Nursing-R1 W11) Hello Mercy,I enjoy
volunteering for a local homeless shelter. Many of these men and women suffer from mental
illness.I have always planned on providing a program to reach out to those who cannot
afford mental health services.In my community, there is a local program that provides free
medical care for those who do not have insurance or cannot afford high deductibles.I have
spoken to the physician and a couple of the board members about allowing me to expand
their abilities beyond just the physical aspects of care, but to provide mental health
services.I have re-assured these professionals, I will volunteer my services as an
experienced mental health nurse of 14 years and expand my services once I receive my
licensure as a mental health nurse practitioner.As a student of the School of Nursing (SON), I
can use the scholar-practitioner model to expand my critical thinking skills and improve
implementation of evidence practices, while specializing in psychiatric mental health nurse
practitioner program.These aspects of SON will allow me as a student and a professional to
transform society.This is not just Walden University’s mission, but this is my personal
mission as well (Walden University, 2012). Foundations Nursing-R1 W1Walden University.
(2012a). Master of science in nursing. Retrieved from http://The Grace Clinic is only open
twice a month, so I likely will only volunteer on those days on a routine basis.I plan to
continue working with an in-patient facility to broaden my skills and have a strong team
with other psychiatric nurse practitioners and psychiatrist.I will continue to volunteer with
our local homeless shelter.My family and I were homeless in 2003 because of a house
fire.Life can turn on a dime.I do not what I would have done without friends.A friend took
care of my three children so they would not have to stay in a homeless shelter.My husband
and I had to live in a small room without a bed for a month.All we had was the clothes on
our backs. People in the community came together and helped us get back on our feet. I will
never forget this time in my life.I learned things on this earth is not what is important, but
the love of your family and friends is everything! Foundations Nursing-R1
W1Warmly,RonyaReferencesWalden University. (2011). Student publications: Vision,
mission and goals. Retrievedfrom http://catalog.waldenu.edu/Walden University College of
Health Sciences. (2012). About the School. Retrievedfrom
http://www.waldenu.edu/colleges-schools/school-of-nursing/about.2) Ronda,In your
discussion reply, you definitely convey your passion for psychiatric nursing. Although I may
not have your drive for the mental health section of nursing, I take pride in volunteering.
Whether it be at a hospital, local community drives, or being the room parent at my son’s

2. school. Mental health problems in homeless and low income communities have always been
undertreated due to lack of resources and qualified practitioners willing to serve those
populations. We need volunteers like yourself, working throughout these communities to
lend their time and talents regardless of compensation. It seems that your plan as a
psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner is set; you just need a little help from Walden
University to get you over the first hump. A growing number of nurse practitioner programs
have become actively engaged in encouraging their students to participate in some form of
volunteer services for underserved populations (Danielsen, 2010). By already volunteering
your services in your local community, you are a step ahead of any mandated volunteer
work by Walden University, and your work is to be commended.ReferencesDanielsen, R.
(2010). Medical Volunteering: A Call to Action. Clinician Reviews, 20, 20-21. Retrieved
from http://www.mdedge.com/clinicianreviews/article/720…Foundations Nursing-R1 W1