Profile Essay physical attribute enables nurses

Being able to see a person beyond a diagnosis, a role (such as a patient, friend, parent, or supervisor), or a physical attribute enables nurses to see each patient as an individual with unique experiences, hopes, fears, and needs.
Assignment Prompt
1.) For the profile essay:
• you will closely examine a person whom you personally know, such as a patient, family member, educator, co-worker, or friend
• you will focus on a short period of time, such as a single day, several months, or even a significant moment that takes place over an hour
2.) IMPORTANT:
• the goal of the profile essay is to show readers who this person is. For example, the profile may highlight a patient’s strength that carried him through his battle with cancer, a parent’s dedication to always putting his children’s needs above his own, or a friend’s always positive attitude despite the challenges that she faces.
• the essay is not about you
• the focus should be on the individual who is profiled
3.) Your essay must do the following:
• Create a vivid depiction of the individual
• Focus on a short period of time that highlights the trait(s) that you wish to focus on
• Incorporate strong vivid descriptions and examples, including dialogue
• Show instead of tell
4.) Your essay must include the following:
• An introduction with a hook and strong thesis statement
• Developed body paragraphs with strong topic sentences and concluding sentences
• A word count of 1,000 words, at a minimum (excludes cover page)