Professional Goals Statement. This takes the form of an academic essay that answers: Why I Want to Do What an Masters in Psychiatric Mental Health.

Include your understanding of the role and scope of practice, why you want to pursue this degree and this new role, why this degree is important to your future plans and nursing practice, and why you will be successful in this rigorous online program (I completed and online Bachelors program in 9 months with Cum Laude Honors). Your statement should  describe reasons for seeking the master’s degree in the identified specialty and demonstrating clarity of professional goals.