A field filled with dirt has the potential to blossom into a unique and valuable garden with the proper nourishment and care. Failure to provide the necessities could interfere with a potentially appealing creation. My earlier years are comparable to that field filled with dirt. A natural beginning to a possible bright future followed by a lack of investment. My foundation was compromised with soil that penetrated my thoughts, feelings, and beliefs. I was forced to find alternative forms of nourishment through my contaminated environment. My development relied on limited resources for growth and advancement. As a result, I did not progress with the proper tools that promoted education, exposure to universal concepts and principles, or the confidence to pursue challenging experiences. I grew up in a single-parent household that did not promote education. This was not because it was not important, but because my mother often focused on providing the necessities of life. Her main priority was to provide a safe and loving household. Although my household promoted love and respect, the community that we were raised in produced much violence and detrimental experiences around us. I allowed my background to define what was within my reach. This caused me to strive in a careful and limited manner. I did not believe that I possessed the necessary qualities to create a lifestyle that was aligned with gardens of finer properties. My interest in nursing is due to the accumulation of my experiences throughout my career. The vast exposure to different professions ignited an interest in the processes that interfere with proper functioning. I have become very interested in the medical component of treatment, which led to the pursuit of nursing. I have had the great pleasure of obtaining employment through a psychiatric hospital exposing me to a wide range of populations and professions. The ability to work with a variety of professions broadened my outlook on patient care. My role as a social worker allows me to work alongside medical professionals that have informed my skillset. The structure of the multidisciplinary team encouraged professional exchange that has exposed me to an advanced understanding of treatment planning. In addition to my acquired clinical skill set, I have developed a compassionate approach to managing the cases of vulnerable populations. Many of the patients that I care for have lost their voices to the overwhelming forces of mental illnesses and substance abuse. I make a conscious effort to promote resilience and self-efficacy. They too may come from a contaminated environment that stunted their ability to live fulfilling lives. I allow this principle to guide my practice and develop my approach to treatment. I now choose to channel my hardships into motivation to help others in need. I have been accepted to Villanova's accelerated BSN program. The pandemic struck at an unexpected time for most resulting in a variety of challenges. We all strive to pick up the pieces that were shattered during the pandemic. This has heightened my interest in health care. I currently have an MSW from Temple University. I plan to combine my social work experiences with newly discovered nursing knowledge to help serve people in need. I am grateful for the opportunity to care for people during vulnerable times. What distinguishes me is that I do not possess one passion. I have a multitude of professional interests that align with people in need. My pursuit of nursing will be a gateway to changes with historical healthcare disparities, and current healthcare dilemmas, and guide the future innovators of the world.

A field filled with dirt has the potential to blossom into a unique and valuable garden with the proper nourishment and care. Failure to provide the necessities could interfere with a potentially appealing creation. My earlier years are comparable to that field filled with dirt. A natural beginning to a possible bright future followed by a lack of investment. My foundation was compromised with soil that penetrated my thoughts, feelings, and beliefs. I was forced to find alternative forms of nourishment through my contaminated environment. My development relied on limited resources for growth and advancement. As a result, I did not progress with the proper tools that promoted education, exposure to universal concepts and principles, or the confidence to pursue challenging experiences. I grew up in a single-parent household that did not promote education. This was not because it was not important, but because my mother often focused on providing the necessities of life. Her main priority was to provide a safe and loving household. Although my household promoted love and respect, the community that we were raised in produced much violence and detrimental experiences around us. I allowed my background to define what was within my reach. This caused me to strive in a careful and limited manner. I did not believe that I possessed the necessary qualities to create a lifestyle that was aligned with gardens of finer properties. My interest in nursing is due to the accumulation of my experiences throughout my career. The vast exposure to different professions ignited an interest in the processes that interfere with proper functioning. I have become very interested in the medical component of treatment, which led to the pursuit of nursing. I have had the great pleasure of obtaining employment through a psychiatric hospital exposing me to a wide range of populations and professions. The ability to work with a variety of professions broadened my outlook on patient care. My role as a social worker allows me to work alongside medical professionals that have informed my skillset. The structure of the multidisciplinary team encouraged professional exchange that has exposed me to an advanced understanding of treatment planning. In addition to my acquired clinical skill set, I have developed a compassionate approach to managing the cases of vulnerable populations. Many of the patients that I care for have lost their voices to the overwhelming forces of mental illnesses and substance abuse. I make a conscious effort to promote resilience and self-efficacy. They too may come from a contaminated environment that stunted their ability to live fulfilling lives. I allow this principle to guide my practice and develop my approach to treatment. I now choose to channel my hardships into motivation to help others in need. I have been accepted to Drexel University’s accelerated BSN program. The pandemic struck at an unexpected time for most resulting in a variety of challenges. We all strive to pick up the pieces that were shattered during the pandemic. This has heightened my interest in health care. I currently have an MSW from Temple University. I plan to combine my social work experiences with newly discovered nursing knowledge to help serve people in need. I am grateful for the opportunity to care for people during vulnerable times. What distinguishes me is that I do not possess one passion. I have a multitude of professional interests that align with people in need. My pursuit of nursing will be a gateway to changes with historical healthcare disparities, and current healthcare dilemmas, and guide the future innovators of the world.

A field filled with dirt has the potential to blossom into a unique and valuable garden with the proper nourishment and care. Failure to provide the necessities could interfere with a potentially appealing creation. My earlier years are comparable to that field filled with dirt. A natural beginning to a possible bright future followed by a lack of investment. My foundation was compromised with soil that penetrated my thoughts, feelings, and beliefs. I was forced to find alternative forms of nourishment through my contaminated environment. My development relied on limited resources for growth and advancement. As a result, I did not progress with the proper tools that promoted education, exposure to universal concepts and principles, or the confidence to pursue challenging experiences. I grew up in a single-parent household that did not promote education. This was not because it was not important, but because my mother often focused on providing the necessities of life. Her main priority was to provide a safe and loving household. Although my household promoted love and respect, the community that we were raised in produced much violence and detrimental experiences around us. I allowed my background to define what was within my reach. This caused me to strive in a careful and limited manner. I did not believe that I possessed the necessary qualities to create a lifestyle that was aligned with gardens of finer properties. This mindset forced me into narrow boundaries that did not allow me to express my intrinsic value. Despite my lack of confidence, I decided to strive towards developing a more positive life. My pursuit of success began with an educational experience that created opportunities that were unfamiliar to my current life. Despite proper preparation, I remained willing and eager to take on the challenge. My limited exposure to people of different geographical, cultural, and personal experiences contributed to my distorted views. This raised many questions and confusion. As I continued my journey of progression, I was introduced to people that gave me insight into the world around me. It was then that I was able to understand the true value of effort and outcome. I choose to channel my hardships into creating brighter futures for the generations to follow. I created a local youth empowerment group called Girlz Link, along with two of my peers to help young females become more future-oriented. My motivation for starting this group was to prevent young females from being influenced by the environment they were forced into and instead provide some of the missing tools that many of the urban children were missing. This was achieved through college tours, visits to cultural events, vocabulary building, conflict resolution exercises, and many other necessary elements. I hold this close to my heart because I know firsthand how poor neighborhoods and limited resources can derail you from a trajectory of success. I maintain contact with many of the participants of Girlz Link. The hardest part of being a change agent is not all will be impacted. I have learned to accept this reality simply because many of the females learned the importance of community support. They have accepted roles that bred change and if that continues to grow with each person, there will be a massive change in my community. My overall interest in life is to help combat historical disparities, offer support to those with healthcare dilemmas, and continue to support the future innovators of the world. I want to be a symbol of true transformation. I intend to transition into a nursing career while upholding my commitment to youth empowerment.

A field filled with dirt has the potential to blossom into a unique and valuable garden with the proper nourishment and care. Failure to provide the necessities could interfere with a potentially appealing creation. My earlier years are comparable to that field filled with dirt. A natural beginning to a possible bright future followed by a lack of investment. My foundation was compromised with soil that penetrated my thoughts, feelings, and beliefs. I was forced to find alternative forms of nourishment through my contaminated environment. My development relied on limited resources for growth and advancement. As a result, I did not progress with the proper tools that promoted education, exposure to universal concepts and principles, or the confidence to pursue challenging experiences. I grew up in a single-parent household that did not promote education. This was not because it was not important, but because my mother often focused on providing the necessities of life. Her main priority was to provide a safe and loving household. Although my household promoted love and respect, the community that we were raised in produced much violence and detrimental experiences around us. I allowed my background to define what was within my reach. This caused me to strive in a careful and limited manner. I did not believe that I possessed the necessary qualities to create a lifestyle that was aligned with gardens of finer properties. This mindset forced me into narrow boundaries that did not allow me to express my intrinsic value. Despite my lack of confidence, I decided to strive towards developing a more positive life. My pursuit of success began with an educational experience that created opportunities that were unfamiliar to my current life. Despite proper preparation, I remained willing and eager to take on the challenge. My limited exposure to people of different geographical, cultural, and personal experiences contributed to my distorted views. This raised many questions and confusion. As I continued my journey of progression, I was introduced to people that gave me insight into the world around me. It was then that I was able to understand the true value of effort and outcome. I choose to channel my hardships into creating brighter futures for the generations to follow. I created a local youth empowerment group called Girlz Link, along with two of my peers to help young females become more future-oriented. My motivation for starting this group was to prevent young females from being influenced by the environment they were forced into and instead provide some of the missing tools that many of the urban children were missing. This was achieved through college tours, visits to cultural events, vocabulary building, conflict resolution exercises, and many other necessary elements. I hold this close to my heart because I know firsthand how poor neighborhoods and limited resources can derail you from a trajectory of success. I maintain contact with many of the participants of Girlz Link. The hardest part of being a change agent is not all will be impacted. I have learned to accept this reality simply because many of the females learned the importance of community support. They have accepted roles that bred change and if that continues to grow with each person, there will be a massive change in my community. My overall interest in life is to help combat historical disparities, offer support to those with healthcare dilemmas, and continue to support the future innovators of the world. I want to be a symbol of true transformation. I intend to transition into a nursing career while upholding my commitment to youth empowerment.

A field filled with dirt has the potential to blossom into a unique and valuable garden with the proper nourishment and care. Failure to provide the necessities could interfere with a potentially appealing creation. My earlier years are comparable to that field filled with dirt. A natural beginning to a possible bright future followed by a lack of investment. My foundation was compromised with soil that penetrated my thoughts, feelings, and beliefs. I was forced to find alternative forms of nourishment through my contaminated environment. My development relied on limited resources for growth and advancement. As a result, I did not progress with the proper tools that promoted education, exposure to universal concepts and principles, or the confidence to pursue challenging experiences. I grew up in a single-parent household that did not promote education. This was not because it was not important, but because my mother often focused on providing the necessities of life. Her main priority was to provide a safe and loving household. Although my household promoted love and respect, the community that we were raised in produced much violence and detrimental experiences around us. I allowed my background to define what was within my reach. This caused me to strive in a careful and limited manner. I did not believe that I possessed the necessary qualities to create a lifestyle that was aligned with gardens of finer properties. This mindset forced me into narrow boundaries that did not allow me to express my intrinsic value. Despite my lack of confidence, I decided to strive towards developing a more positive life. My pursuit of success began with an educational experience that created opportunities that were unfamiliar to my current life. Despite proper preparation, I remained willing and eager to take on the challenge. My limited exposure to people of different geographical, cultural, and personal experiences contributed to my distorted views. This raised many questions and confusion. As I continued my journey of progression, I was introduced to people that gave me insight into the world around me. It was then that I was able to understand the true value of effort and outcome. I choose to channel my hardships into creating brighter futures for the generations to follow. I created a local youth empowerment group called Girlz Link, along with two of my peers to help young females become more future-oriented. My motivation for starting this group was to prevent young females from being influenced by the environment they were forced into and instead provide some of the missing tools that many of the urban children were missing. This was achieved through college tours, visits to cultural events, vocabulary building, conflict resolution exercises, and many other necessary elements. I hold this close to my heart because I know firsthand how poor neighborhoods and limited resources can derail you from a trajectory of success. I maintain contact with many of the participants of Girlz Link. The hardest part of being a change agent is not all will be impacted. I have learned to accept this reality simply because many of the females learned the importance of community support. They have accepted roles that bred change and if that continues to grow with each person, there will be a massive change in my community. My overall interest in life is to help combat historical disparities, offer support to those with healthcare dilemmas, and continue to support the future innovators of the world. I want to be a symbol of true transformation. I intend to transition into a nursing career while upholding my commitment to youth empowerment.

A field filled with dirt has the potential to blossom into a unique and valuable garden with the proper nourishment and care. Failure to provide the necessities could interfere with a potentially appealing creation. My earlier years are comparable to that field filled with dirt. A natural beginning to a possible bright future followed by a lack of investment. My foundation was compromised with soil that penetrated my thoughts, feelings, and beliefs. I was forced to find alternative forms of nourishment through my contaminated environment. My development relied on limited resources for growth and advancement. As a result, I did not progress with the proper tools that promoted education, exposure to universal concepts and principles, or the confidence to pursue challenging experiences. I grew up in a single-parent household that did not promote education. This was not because it was not important, but because my mother often focused on providing the necessities of life. Her main priority was to provide a safe and loving household. Although my household promoted love and respect, the community that we were raised in produced much violence and detrimental experiences around us. I allowed my background to define what was within my reach. This caused me to strive in a careful and limited manner. I did not believe that I possessed the necessary qualities to create a lifestyle that was aligned with gardens of finer properties. This mindset forced me into narrow boundaries that did not allow me to express my intrinsic value. Despite my lack of confidence, I decided to strive towards developing a more positive life. My pursuit of success began with an educational experience that created opportunities that were unfamiliar to my current life. Despite proper preparation, I remained willing and eager to take on the challenge. My limited exposure to people of different geographical, cultural, and personal experiences contributed to my distorted views. This raised many questions and confusion. As I continued my journey of progression, I was introduced to people that gave me insight into the world around me. It was then that I was able to understand the true value of effort and outcome. I choose to channel my hardships into creating brighter futures for the generations to follow. I created a local youth empowerment group called Girlz Link, along with two of my peers to help young females become more future-oriented. My motivation for starting this group was to prevent young females from being influenced by the environment they were forced into and instead provide some of the missing tools that many of the urban children were missing. This was achieved through college tours, visits to cultural events, vocabulary building, conflict resolution exercises, and many other necessary elements. I hold this close to my heart because I know firsthand how poor neighborhoods and limited resources can derail you from a trajectory of success. I maintain contact with many of the participants of Girlz Link. The hardest part of being a change agent is not all will be impacted. I have learned to accept this reality simply because many of the females learned the importance of community support. They have accepted roles that bred change and if that continues to grow with each person, there will be a massive change in my community. My overall interest in life is to help combat historical disparities, offer support to those with healthcare dilemmas, and continue to support the future innovators of the world. I want to be a symbol of true transformation. I intend to transition into a nursing career while upholding my commitment to youth empowerment.

A field filled with dirt has the potential to blossom into a unique and valuable garden with the proper nourishment and care. Failure to provide the necessities could interfere with a potentially appealing creation. My earlier years are comparable to that field filled with dirt. A natural beginning to a possible bright future followed by a lack of investment. My foundation was compromised with soil that penetrated my thoughts, feelings, and beliefs. I was forced to find alternative forms of nourishment through my contaminated environment. My development relied on limited resources for growth and advancement. As a result, I did not progress with the proper tools that promoted education, exposure to universal concepts and principles, or the confidence to pursue challenging experiences. I grew up in a single-parent household that did not promote education. This was not because it was not important, but because my mother often focused on providing the necessities of life. Her main priority was to provide a safe and loving household. Although my household promoted love and respect, the community that we were raised in produced much violence and detrimental experiences around us. I allowed my background to define what was within my reach. This caused me to strive in a careful and limited manner. I did not believe that I possessed the necessary qualities to create a lifestyle that was aligned with gardens of finer properties. This mindset forced me into narrow boundaries that did not allow me to express my intrinsic value. Despite my lack of confidence, I decided to strive towards developing a more positive life. My pursuit of success began with an educational experience that created opportunities that were unfamiliar to my current life. Despite proper preparation, I remained willing and eager to take on the challenge. My limited exposure to people of different geographical, cultural, and personal experiences contributed to my distorted views. This raised many questions and confusion. As I continued my journey of progression, I was introduced to people that gave me insight into the world around me. It was then that I was able to understand the true value of effort and outcome. I choose to channel my hardships into creating brighter futures for the generations to follow. I created a local youth empowerment group called Girlz Link, along with two of my peers to help young females become more future-oriented. My motivation for starting this group was to prevent young females from being influenced by the environment they were forced into and instead provide some of the missing tools that many of the urban children were missing. This was achieved through college tours, visits to cultural events, vocabulary building, conflict resolution exercises, and many other necessary elements. I hold this close to my heart because I know firsthand how poor neighborhoods and limited resources can derail you from a trajectory of success. I maintain contact with many of the participants of Girlz Link. The hardest part of being a change agent is not all will be impacted. I have learned to accept this reality simply because many of the females learned the importance of community support. They have accepted roles that bred change and if that continues to grow with each person, there will be a massive change in my community. My overall interest in life is to help combat historical disparities, offer support to those with healthcare dilemmas, and continue to support the future innovators of the world. I want to be a symbol of true transformation. I intend to transition into a nursing career while upholding my commitment to youth empowerment.

A field filled with dirt has the potential to blossom into a unique and valuable garden with the proper nourishment and care. Failure to provide the necessities could interfere with a potentially appealing creation. My earlier years are comparable to that field filled with dirt. A natural beginning to a possible bright future followed by a lack of investment. My foundation was compromised with soil that penetrated my thoughts, feelings, and beliefs. I was forced to find alternative forms of nourishment through my contaminated environment. My development relied on limited resources for growth and advancement. As a result, I did not progress with the proper tools that promoted education, exposure to universal concepts and principles, or the confidence to pursue challenging experiences. I grew up in a single-parent household that did not promote education. This was not because it was not important, but because my mother often focused on providing the necessities of life. Her main priority was to provide a safe and loving household. Although my household promoted love and respect, the community that we were raised in produced much violence and detrimental experiences around us. I allowed my background to define what was within my reach. This caused me to strive in a careful and limited manner. I did not believe that I possessed the necessary qualities to create a lifestyle that was aligned with gardens of finer properties. This mindset forced me into narrow boundaries that did not allow me to express my intrinsic value. Despite my lack of confidence, I decided to strive towards developing a more positive life. My pursuit of success began with an educational experience that created opportunities that were unfamiliar to my current life. Despite proper preparation, I remained willing and eager to take on the challenge. My limited exposure to people of different geographical, cultural, and personal experiences contributed to my distorted views. This raised many questions and confusion. As I continued my journey of progression, I was introduced to people that gave me insight into the world around me. It was then that I was able to understand the true value of effort and outcome. I choose to channel my hardships into creating brighter futures for the generations to follow. I created a local youth empowerment group called Girlz Link, along with two of my peers to help young females become more future-oriented. My motivation for starting this group was to prevent young females from being influenced by the environment they were forced into and instead provide some of the missing tools that many of the urban children were missing. This was achieved through college tours, visits to cultural events, vocabulary building, conflict resolution exercises, and many other necessary elements. I hold this close to my heart because I know firsthand how poor neighborhoods and limited resources can derail you from a trajectory of success. I maintain contact with many of the participants of Girlz Link. The hardest part of being a change agent is not all will be impacted. I have learned to accept this reality simply because many of the females learned the importance of community support. They have accepted roles that bred change and if that continues to grow with each person, there will be a massive change in my community. My overall interest in life is to help combat historical disparities, offer support to those with healthcare dilemmas, and continue to support the future innovators of the world. I want to be a symbol of true transformation. I intend to transition into a nursing career while upholding my commitment to youth empowerment.

A field filled with dirt has the potential to blossom into a unique and valuable garden with the proper nourishment and care. Failure to provide the necessities could interfere with a potentially appealing creation. My earlier years are comparable to that field filled with dirt. A natural beginning to a possible bright future followed by a lack of investment. My foundation was compromised with soil that penetrated my thoughts, feelings, and beliefs. I was forced to find alternative forms of nourishment through my contaminated environment. My development relied on limited resources for growth and advancement. As a result, I did not progress with the proper tools that promoted education, exposure to universal concepts and principles, or the confidence to pursue challenging experiences. I grew up in a single-parent household that did not promote education. This was not because it was not important, but because my mother often focused on providing the necessities of life. Her main priority was to provide a safe and loving household. Although my household promoted love and respect, the community that we were raised in produced much violence and detrimental experiences around us. I allowed my background to define what was within my reach. This caused me to strive in a careful and limited manner. I did not believe that I possessed the necessary qualities to create a lifestyle that was aligned with gardens of finer properties. This mindset forced me into narrow boundaries that did not allow me to express my intrinsic value. Despite my lack of confidence, I decided to strive towards developing a more positive life. My pursuit of success began with an educational experience that created opportunities that were unfamiliar to my current life. Despite proper preparation, I remained willing and eager to take on the challenge. My limited exposure to people of different geographical, cultural, and personal experiences contributed to my distorted views. This raised many questions and confusion. As I continued my journey of progression, I was introduced to people that gave me insight into the world around me. It was then that I was able to understand the true value of effort and outcome. I choose to channel my hardships into creating brighter futures for the generations to follow. I created a local youth empowerment group called Girlz Link, along with two of my peers to help young females become more future-oriented. My motivation for starting this group was to prevent young females from being influenced by the environment they were forced into and instead provide some of the missing tools that many of the urban children were missing. This was achieved through college tours, visits to cultural events, vocabulary building, conflict resolution exercises, and many other necessary elements. I hold this close to my heart because I know firsthand how poor neighborhoods and limited resources can derail you from a trajectory of success. I maintain contact with many of the participants of Girlz Link. The hardest part of being a change agent is not all will be impacted. I have learned to accept this reality simply because many of the females learned the importance of community support. They have accepted roles that bred change and if that continues to grow with each person, there will be a massive change in my community. My overall interest in life is to help combat historical disparities, offer support to those with healthcare dilemmas, and continue to support the future innovators of the world. I want to be a symbol of true transformation. My intention is to transition into a nursing career while upholding my commitment to youth empowerment.

A field filled with dirt has the potential to blossom into a unique and valuable garden with the proper nourishment and care. Failure to provide the necessities could interfere with a potentially appealing creation. My earlier years are comparable to that field filled with dirt. A natural beginning to a possible bright future followed by a lack of investment. My foundation was compromised with soil that penetrated my thoughts, feelings, and beliefs. I was forced to find alternative forms of nourishment through my contaminated environment. My development relied on limited resources for growth and advancement. As a result, I did not progress with the proper tools that promoted education. I grew up in a single-parent household that did not promote education. My mother often focused on providing the necessities of life. Her main priority was to provide a safe and loving household. Although my household promoted love and respect, the community that we were raised in produced much violence and detrimental experiences around us. I now choose to channel my hardships into motivating others in need. My interest in nursing is due to the accumulation of my experiences throughout my career. The vast exposure to different professions ignited an interest in the processes that interfere with proper functioning. I have had the great pleasure of obtaining employment through a psychiatric hospital exposing me to a wide range of populations and professions. The ability to work with a variety of professions broadened my outlook on patient care. My role as a social worker allows me to work alongside medical professionals that have informed my skillset. The structure of the multidisciplinary team encouraged professional exchange that has exposed me to an advanced understanding of treatment planning. In addition to my acquired clinical skill set, I have developed a compassionate approach to managing the cases of vulnerable populations. Many of the patients that I care for have lost their voices to the overwhelming forces of mental illnesses and substance abuse. I make a conscious effort to promote resilience and self-efficacy. They too may come from a contaminated environment that stunted their ability to live fulfilling lives. I allow this principle to guide my practice and develop my approach to treatment. The pandemic struck at an unexpected time for most resulting in a variety of challenges. We all strive to pick up the pieces that were shattered during the pandemic. This has heightened my interest in health care. I plan to combine my social work experiences with newly discovered nursing knowledge to help serve people in need. I am grateful for the opportunity to care for people during vulnerable times. What distinguishes me is that I do not possess one passion. I have a multitude of professional interests that align with people in need. My pursuit of nursing will be a gateway to changes with historical healthcare disparities, and current healthcare dilemmas, and guide the future innovators of the world. I created a local youth empowerment group called Girlz Link, along with two of my peers to help young females become more future-oriented. My motivation for starting this group was to prevent young females from being influenced by the environment they were forced into and instead provide some of the missing tools that many of the urban children were missing. This was achieved through college tours, visits to cultural events, vocabulary building, conflict resolution exercises, and many other necessary elements. I hold this close to my heart because I know firsthand how poor neighborhoods and limited resources can derail you from a trajectory of success.

A field filled with dirt has the potential to blossom into a unique and valuable garden with the proper nourishment and care. Failure to provide the necessities could interfere with a potentially appealing creation. My earlier years are comparable to that field filled with dirt. A natural beginning to a possible bright future followed by a lack of investment. My foundation was compromised with soil that penetrated my thoughts, feelings, and beliefs. I was forced to find alternative forms of nourishment through my contaminated environment. My development relied on limited resources for growth and advancement. As a result, I did not progress with the proper tools that promoted education, exposure to universal concepts and principles, or the confidence to pursue challenging experiences. I grew up in a single-parent household that did not promote education. This was not because it was not important, but because my mother often focused on providing the necessities of life. Her main priority was to provide a safe and loving household. Although my household promoted love and respect, the community that we were raised in produced much violence and detrimental experiences around us. I allowed my background to define what was within my reach. This caused me to strive in a careful and limited manner. I did not believe that I possessed the necessary qualities to create a lifestyle that was aligned with gardens of finer properties. My interest in nursing is due to the accumulation of my experiences throughout my career. The vast exposure to different professions ignited an interest in the processes that interfere with proper functioning. I have become very interested in the medical component of treatment, which led to the pursuit of nursing. I have had the great pleasure of obtaining employment through a psychiatric hospital exposing me to a wide range of populations and professions. The ability to work with a variety of professions broadened my outlook on patient care. My role as a social worker allows me to work alongside medical professionals that have informed my skillset. The structure of the multidisciplinary team encouraged professional exchange that has exposed me to an advanced understanding of treatment planning. In addition to my acquired clinical skill set, I have developed a compassionate approach to managing the cases of vulnerable populations. Many of the patients that I care for have lost their voices to the overwhelming forces of mental illnesses and substance abuse. I make a conscious effort to promote resilience and self-efficacy. They too may come from a contaminated environment that stunted their ability to live fulfilling lives. I allow this principle to guide my practice and develop my approach to treatment. I now choose to channel my hardships into motivation to help others in need. The pandemic struck at an unexpected time for most resulting in a variety of challenges. We all strive to pick up the pieces that were shattered during the pandemic. This has heightened my interest in health care. I currently have an MSW from Temple University. I plan to combine my social work experiences with newly discovered nursing knowledge to help serve people in need. I am grateful for the opportunity to care for people during vulnerable times. What distinguishes me is that I do not possess one passion. I have a multitude of professional interests that align with people in need. My pursuit of nursing will be a gateway to changes with historical healthcare disparities, and current healthcare dilemmas, and guide the future innovators of the world.

A field filled with dirt has the potential to blossom into a unique and valuable garden with the proper nourishment and care. Failure to provide the necessities could interfere with a potentially appealing creation. My earlier years are comparable to that field filled with dirt. A natural beginning to a possible bright future followed by a lack of investment. My foundation was compromised with soil that penetrated my thoughts, feelings, and beliefs. I was forced to find alternative forms of nourishment through my contaminated environment. My development relied on limited resources for growth and advancement. As a result, I did not progress with the proper tools that promoted education, exposure to universal concepts and principles, or the confidence to pursue challenging experiences. I grew up in a single-parent household that did not promote education. This was not because it was not important, but because my mother often focused on providing the necessities of life. Her main priority was to provide a safe and loving household. Although my household promoted love and respect, the community that we were raised in produced much violence and detrimental experiences around us. I allowed my background to define what was within my reach. This caused me to strive in a careful and limited manner. I did not believe that I possessed the necessary qualities to create a lifestyle that was aligned with gardens of finer properties. My interest in nursing is due to the accumulation of my experiences throughout my career. The vast exposure to different professions ignited an interest in the processes that interfere with proper functioning. I have become very interested in the medical component of treatment, which led to the pursuit of nursing. I have had the great pleasure of obtaining employment through a psychiatric hospital exposing me to a wide range of populations and professions. The ability to work with a variety of professions broadened my outlook on patient care. My role as a social worker allows me to work alongside medical professionals that have informed my skillset. The structure of the multidisciplinary team encouraged professional exchange that has exposed me to an advanced understanding of treatment planning. In addition to my acquired clinical skill set, I have developed a compassionate approach to managing the cases of vulnerable populations. Many of the patients that I care for have lost their voices to the overwhelming forces of mental illnesses and substance abuse. I make a conscious effort to promote resilience and self-efficacy. They too may come from a contaminated environment that stunted their ability to live fulfilling lives. I allow this principle to guide my practice and develop my approach to treatment. I now choose to channel my hardships into motivation to help others in need. The pandemic struck at an unexpected time for most resulting in a variety of challenges. We all strive to pick up the pieces that were shattered during the pandemic. This has heightened my interest in health care. I currently have an MSW from Temple University. I plan to combine my social work experiences with newly discovered nursing knowledge to help serve people in need. I am grateful for the opportunity to care for people during vulnerable times. What distinguishes me is that I do not possess one passion. I have a multitude of professional interests that align with people in need. My pursuit of nursing will be a gateway to changes with historical healthcare disparities, and current healthcare dilemmas, and guide the future innovators of the world.

A field filled with dirt has the potential to blossom into a unique and valuable garden with the proper nourishment and care. Failure to provide the necessities could interfere with a potentially appealing creation. My earlier years are comparable to that field filled with dirt. A natural beginning to a possible bright future followed by a lack of investment. My foundation was compromised with soil that penetrated my thoughts, feelings, and beliefs. I was forced to find alternative forms of nourishment through my contaminated environment. My development relied on limited resources for growth and advancement. As a result, I did not progress with the proper tools that promoted education, exposure to universal concepts and principles, or the confidence to pursue challenging experiences. I grew up in a single-parent household that did not promote education. This was not because it was not important, but because my mother often focused on providing the necessities of life. Her main priority was to provide a safe and loving household. Although my household promoted love and respect, the community that we were raised in produced much violence and detrimental experiences around us. I allowed my background to define what was within my reach. This caused me to strive in a careful and limited manner. I did not believe that I possessed the necessary qualities to create a lifestyle that was aligned with gardens of finer properties. This mindset forced me into narrow boundaries that did not allow me to express my intrinsic value. Despite my lack of confidence, I decided to strive towards developing a more positive life. My pursuit of success began with an educational experience that created opportunities that were unfamiliar to my current life. Despite proper preparation, I remained willing and eager to take on the challenge. My limited exposure to people of different geographical, cultural, and personal experiences contributed to my distorted views. This raised many questions and confusion. As I continued my journey of progression, I was introduced to people that gave me insight into the world around me. It was then that I was able to understand the true value of effort and outcome. I choose to channel my hardships into creating brighter futures for the generations to follow. I created a local youth empowerment group called Girlz Link, along with two of my peers to help young females become more future-oriented. My motivation for starting this group was to prevent young females from being influenced by the environment they were forced into and instead provide some of the missing tools that many of the urban children were missing. This was achieved through college tours, visits to cultural events, vocabulary building, conflict resolution exercises, and many other necessary elements. I hold this close to my heart because I know firsthand how poor neighborhoods and limited resources can derail you from a trajectory of success. I maintain contact with many of the participants of Girlz Link. The hardest part of being a change agent is not all will be impacted. I have learned to accept this reality simply because many of the females learned the importance of community support. They have accepted roles that bred change and if that continues to grow with each person, there will be a massive change in my community. My overall interest in life is to help combat historical disparities, offer support to those with healthcare dilemmas, and continue to support the future innovators of the world. I want to be a symbol of true transformation. I intend to transition into a nursing career while upholding my commitment to youth empowerment.

A field filled with dirt has the potential to blossom into a unique and valuable garden with the proper nourishment and care. Failure to provide the necessities could interfere with a potentially appealing creation. My earlier years are comparable to that field filled with dirt. A natural beginning to a possible bright future followed by a lack of investment. My foundation was compromised with soil that penetrated my thoughts, feelings, and beliefs. I was forced to find alternative forms of nourishment through my contaminated environment. My development relied on limited resources for growth and advancement. As a result, I did not progress with the proper tools that promoted education, exposure to universal concepts and principles, or the confidence to pursue challenging experiences. I grew up in a single-parent household that did not promote education. This was not because it was not important, but because my mother often focused on providing the necessities of life. Her main priority was to provide a safe and loving household. Although my household promoted love and respect, the community that we were raised in produced much violence and detrimental experiences around us. I allowed my background to define what was within my reach. This caused me to strive in a careful and limited manner. I did not believe that I possessed the necessary qualities to create a lifestyle that was aligned with gardens of finer properties. This mindset forced me into narrow boundaries that did not allow me to express my intrinsic value. Despite my lack of confidence, I decided to strive towards developing a more positive life. My pursuit of success began with an educational experience that created opportunities that were unfamiliar to my current life. Despite proper preparation, I remained willing and eager to take on the challenge. My limited exposure to people of different geographical, cultural, and personal experiences contributed to my distorted views. This raised many questions and confusion. As I continued my journey of progression, I was introduced to people that gave me insight into the world around me. It was then that I was able to understand the true value of effort and outcome. I choose to channel my hardships into creating brighter futures for the generations to follow. I created a local youth empowerment group called Girlz Link, along with two of my peers to help young females become more future-oriented. My motivation for starting this group was to prevent young females from being influenced by the environment they were forced into and instead provide some of the missing tools that many of the urban children were missing. This was achieved through college tours, visits to cultural events, vocabulary building, conflict resolution exercises, and many other necessary elements. I hold this close to my heart because I know firsthand how poor neighborhoods and limited resources can derail you from a trajectory of success. I maintain contact with many of the participants of Girlz Link. The hardest part of being a change agent is not all will be impacted. I have learned to accept this reality simply because many of the females learned the importance of community support. They have accepted roles that bred change and if that continues to grow with each person, there will be a massive change in my community. My overall interest in life is to help combat historical disparities, offer support to those with healthcare dilemmas, and continue to support the future innovators of the world. I want to be a symbol of true transformation. I intend to transition into a nursing career while upholding my commitment to youth empowerment.

A field filled with dirt has the potential to blossom into a unique and valuable garden with the proper nourishment and care. Failure to provide the necessities could interfere with a potentially appealing creation. My earlier years are comparable to that field filled with dirt. A natural beginning to a possible bright future followed by a lack of investment. My foundation was compromised with soil that penetrated my thoughts, feelings, and beliefs. I was forced to find alternative forms of nourishment through my contaminated environment. My development relied on limited resources for growth and advancement. As a result, I did not progress with the proper tools that promoted education, exposure to universal concepts and principles, or the confidence to pursue challenging experiences. I grew up in a single-parent household that did not promote education. This was not because it was not important, but because my mother often focused on providing the necessities of life. Her main priority was to provide a safe and loving household. Although my household promoted love and respect, the community that we were raised in produced much violence and detrimental experiences around us. I allowed my background to define what was within my reach. This caused me to strive in a careful and limited manner. I did not believe that I possessed the necessary qualities to create a lifestyle that was aligned with gardens of finer properties. This mindset forced me into narrow boundaries that did not allow me to express my intrinsic value. Despite my lack of confidence, I decided to strive towards developing a more positive life. My pursuit of success began with an educational experience that created opportunities that were unfamiliar to my current life. Despite proper preparation, I remained willing and eager to take on the challenge. My limited exposure to people of different geographical, cultural, and personal experiences contributed to my distorted views. This raised many questions and confusion. As I continued my journey of progression, I was introduced to people that gave me insight into the world around me. It was then that I was able to understand the true value of effort and outcome. I choose to channel my hardships into creating brighter futures for the generations to follow. I created a local youth empowerment group called Girlz Link, along with two of my peers to help young females become more future-oriented. My motivation for starting this group was to prevent young females from being influenced by the environment they were forced into and instead provide some of the missing tools that many of the urban children were missing. This was achieved through college tours, visits to cultural events, vocabulary building, conflict resolution exercises, and many other necessary elements. I hold this close to my heart because I know firsthand how poor neighborhoods and limited resources can derail you from a trajectory of success. I maintain contact with many of the participants of Girlz Link. The hardest part of being a change agent is not all will be impacted. I have learned to accept this reality simply because many of the females learned the importance of community support. They have accepted roles that bred change and that if that continues to grow with each person, there will be a massive change in my community. My overall interest in life is to help combat historical disparities, offer support to those with healthcare dilemmas, and continue to support the future innovators of the world. I want to be a symbol of true transformation. My intention is to transition into a nursing career while upholding my commitment to youth empowerment.

A field filled with dirt has the potential to blossom into a unique and valuable garden with the proper nourishment and care. Failure to provide the necessities could interfere with a potentially appealing creation. My earlier years are comparable to that field filled with dirt. A natural beginning to a possible bright future followed by a lack of investment. My foundation was compromised with soil that penetrated my thoughts, feelings, and beliefs. I was forced to find alternative forms of nourishment through my contaminated environment. My development relied on limited resources for growth and advancement. As a result, I did not progress with the proper tools that promoted education, exposure to universal concepts and principles, or the confidence to pursue challenging experiences. I grew up in a single-parent household that did not promote education. This was not because it was not important, but because my mother often focused on providing the necessities of life. Her main priority was to provide a safe and loving household. Although my household promoted love and respect, the community that we were raised in produced much violence and detrimental experiences around us. I allowed my background to define what was within my reach. This caused me to strive in a careful and limited manner. I did not believe that I possessed the necessary qualities to create a lifestyle that was aligned with gardens of finer properties. This mindset forced me into narrow boundaries that did not allow me to express my intrinsic value. Despite my lack of confidence, I decided to strive towards developing a more positive life. My pursuit of success began with an educational experience that created opportunities that were unfamiliar to my current life. Despite proper preparation, I remained willing and eager to take on the challenge. Due to my lack of guidance, my standards were low and achievements of any sort gave me a sense of advancement. My limited exposure to people of different geographical, cultural, and personal experiences contributed to my distorted views. This raised many questions and confusion. As I continued my journey of progression, I was introduced to people that gave me insight into the world around me. It was then that I was able to understand the true value of effort and outcome. As I continued to explore career options, I decided to pursue a career in social work. I attended Temple University MSW program. My academic performance was driven by a heightened level of confidence. It was then that I began to see the transformation of my life. Every piece of knowledge that I had acquired cultivated my garden, which was beginning to produce a more illuminating existence. My interest in nursing is due to the accumulation of my experiences throughout my career. My professional experiences allowed me to develop a compassionate approach to managing the cases of vulnerable populations. Many of the patients that I care for have lost their voices to the overwhelming forces of mental illnesses and substance abuse. I make a conscious effort to promote resilience and self-efficacy. They too may come from a contaminated environment that stunted their ability to live fulfilling lives. I allow this principle to guide my practice. I chose to pursue a degree in nursing because illness often strikes at the most unexpected time resulting in an indescribable form of vulnerability. I aim to use all the things that I have learned and will learn to help people battle their medical dilemmas with dignity and optimal care.