Graduating from high school, I already knew what I wanted to pursue for my future. I wanted to study at a Christian college and gain a bachelor's degree in a nursing program, but when I chose nursing, it wasn't because of a dream that I had, but for a good demanding job so I would never be in want of work, and I thought that was all it would ever be. However, in the summer after I graduated, my mom got sick with her worst case of diverticulitis. She could barely move, eat nothing without pain, and got little sleep. Hearing and seeing her struggle tore at my heart, knowing that my mom was in so much pain. However, I couldn't just sit back and watch. So, during these weeks, I took care to make sure my mom was getting the rest she needed, ate food that didn't cause her pain, and stood by to listen and provide her with her every need. As she slowly got better, I realized that becoming a nurse wouldn't just be for me anymore, but for the mothers, fathers, children, and siblings in this world who are going through tough times, as my mom had. Because of the trial I went through with my mom, instead of carelessly wanting to take up this career for selfish desires, I grew a new aspiration to bring peace of mind and to reduce people's anxiety when going through the pains of seeing a loved one in a critical condition. I want to make a difference, though, not in the world but in individual lives that need hope and healing. As I made this decision, I got accepted to a Christian college in California, The Master's University. This fall, I'm going to major in pre-nursing and get the education I need to work toward becoming an RN nurse. As I gain the knowledge I need to pursue this career, I also plan to learn how to utilize the word of God in my major to gain the compassion and love for others that I will need in my role at work and in my life. When I obtain my RN license, I plan to help those in my community who need treatment, and I want to be an emotional support to them through that time. I started with nothing in mind but to help myself, but I soon learned that nursing has a vital role in our community. Many families have loved ones who endure severe conditions and need someone to share their fears and worries with, and I want to be the one they can share with. After my own experience, I developed a deep desire to be there for others in the healthcare field, and this scholarship would enable me to accomplish my desires.

Graduating from high school, I already knew what I wanted to pursue for my future. I wanted to study at a Christian college and gain a bachelor's degree in a nursing program, but when I chose nursing, it wasn't because of a dream that I had, but for a good demanding job so I would never be in want of work, and I thought that was all it would ever be. However, in the summer after I graduated, my mom got sick with her worst case of diverticulitis. She could barely move, eat nothing without pain, and got little sleep. Hearing and seeing her struggle tore at my heart that my mom was in so much pain. However, I couldn't just sit back and watch. So, during these weeks, I took care to make sure my mom was getting the rest she needed, ate food that didn't cause her pain, and stood by to listen and provide her with her every need. As she slowly got better, I realized that becoming a nurse wouldn't just be for me anymore but for the mothers, fathers, children, and siblings in this world who are going through tough times as my own mom had. Because of the trial I went through with my mom, instead of carelessly wanting to take up this career for selfish desires, I grew a new aspiration to bring peace of mind and to reduce people's anxiety when going through the pains of seeing a loved one in a critical condition. I want to make a difference, though, not in the world but in individual lives who need hope and healing. As I made this decision, I got accepted to a Christian college in California, The Master's University. This fall, I'm going to major in pre-nursing and get the education I need to work toward becoming an RN nurse. As I gain the knowledge I need to pursue this career, I also plan to learn to utilize the word of God in my major to gain the compassion and love for others that I will need in my role in work and my life. When I obtain my RN license, I plan to help those in my community who need treatment, and I want to be an emotional support to them through that time. I started with nothing in mind but to help myself, but I soon learned that nursing has a vital role in our community. Many families have loved ones who endure severe conditions and need someone to share their fears and worries with, and I want to be the one they can share with. After my own experience, I developed a deep desire to be there for others in the healthcare field, and this scholarship would enable me to accomplish my desires.