I chose nursing as my profession because I have a desire to help and care for people that are in need. I believe that nurses have a responsibility to provide safe, holistic patient-centered care. My personal beliefs and values as an individual is to be kind, caring, honest and fair. I believe that my beliefs and values lines up with the core values of Nursing. The core values of nursing focuses on caring for the patients needs, safety, and empowerment. My mission as a nurse is to use my personal beliefs, values and knowledge to provide care that is safe and effective to my patients while also making a difference in their lives.