Zindzi Brewster
Prof. Kiltz
Since I was in High School I began to think about my next step in college. Originally medicine was my main focus since I loved and excelled in science courses. I particularly loved the human body and earth related sciences. I was first introduced to New York City College of Technology by my high school teacher Mr. Nelson in my junior year and immediately started taking classes in the fancy labs on the 4th floor Pearl building. In my young mind I was very enthralled by the luxurious environment that rivaled what we were used to at Tilden High. In my senior year I knew that City Tech would have been the college for me. I already knew the building inside out and felt comfortable with their administrative systems.
I would come by the Nursing office P505 and talk to Ms. Jackie the administrative assistant and talk to the various professors. I never talked about what it took to get into the program but I discussed what it took to be a nurse. In speaking to the professors, I decided that I preferred Nursing as opposed to going for Biology major or a pre- med track. I worked hard in my classes and took the various entry exams and submitted paperwork on time. I remember the day I received my letter I was in my house and ran through the halls in joy. However that joy was short lived as I soon realized that getting into City Tech’s program was easier than staying in.
It is my belief that City Tech produces some of the best nurses. We call each other “Techies” at my work place. City Tech has transformed me from a student to being a registered nurse at the associate and baccalaureate level. My philosophy of nursing has been greatly shaped by the professors I have had the pleasure in interacting with. Through the years I have learned that one cannot just adhere to just one philosophy of nursing. Hospitals, schools and corporations seem to do a better job at having at following a particular model. At City Tech the practice of nursing is based on Watson’s Human Caring Theory; which is an integral part of all human interactions. Caring embodies the nurse’s commitment to health by attempting to foster harmony in the physical, emotional, sociocultural and spiritual environment of persons. Persons move toward the fullest realization of their health potential through gratification of human needs. These beliefs are explicated by the faculty in the Program’s philosophy, the system of guiding principles and concepts underlying the program of study.
City Tech takes regular people and turns them into critical thinkers. City Tech also cultivates an intense desire to learn and innovate. I was grateful that I went to City Tech and the students and teachers I have met are considered strong building blocks that have built the foundation of my career.
