I am a brain tumor survivor and a patient of St. Jude. It was in this place of hope that I would find my calling. St. Jude is a special place to me as well as many other children and their families. The treatment to cure disease is remarkable, but it is the treatment of the person that makes this hospital and staff exceptional. Childhood illness affects more than just the body, and the staff at St. Jude recognizes that. Through my experience here, I have realized that I want to make a difference in the lives of children and families. After my experience at St. Jude, I feel that I have been called to nursing, and want to pursue a career as a pediatric neurology nurse practitioner. In the current COVID-19 health crisis, there have been many drastic changes in health care facilities, such as limited exposure to human interaction. During this time, many hospitals only allow one visitor at a time, and can usually only be immediate family members. This change can take a huge toll on the patient as well as their friends and family. Patients during this pandemic have had to receive devastating, life changing news alone, because their family members were not allowed to be with them. Patients have also had to go through different medical treatments and procedures where they need the comfort of friends and family members. Feeling alone during these times can make an already difficult time even more stressful. As a nurse, in a time of a pandemic or not, I strive to be present and attentive for these patients who are alone and do not have access to friends or family members. I believe it is important to be a nurse that is compassionate and competent when caring for their patients. I believe that being a nurse is not just taking care of the patient’s medical needs, but also being a friend during their difficult times. I feel I should be chosen for this scholarship because I am actively seeking roles and experiences that will develop the character and leadership skills needed for the kind of nurse I aspire to be. My leadership style is that of a servant leader, and I believe this is a characteristic that sets me apart from others, and that I would like to continue as I pursue a career in nursing. I feel that helping with humility and leading with integrity are important aspects in my personal, academic, and future career life. I also believe that my time management skills and strategic thinking help me achieve the goals set. When an anticipated result is not achieved, I believe having a growth mindset and perseverance are very important. Setbacks are inevitable, but how they are handled affects personal growth as well as the growth of those you are leading and serving. Although my brain tumor has caused many challenges in my life, it was not placed to cause suffering but to serve a greater purpose. Proverbs 19:21 says, “Many are the plans in a person’s heart, but it is the Lord’s purpose that prevails”. I may have not planned on going through this experience, but God gave me this as an opportunity to aid those who may be going through a similar experience as well as share with others how He has helped me through this difficult time in my life. Everyone goes through difficult times in their life, but I believe that these times of struggle happen with a greater purpose, a purpose that will bring joy, happiness, and direction to your life.

I am a brain tumor survivor and a patient of St. Jude. It was in this place of hope that I would find my calling. St. Jude is a special place to me as well as many other children and their families. The treatment to cure disease is remarkable, but it is the treatment of the person that makes this hospital and staff exceptional. Childhood illness affects more than just the body, and the staff at St. Jude recognizes that. Through my experience here, I have realized that I want to make a difference in the lives of children and families. After my experience at St. Jude, I feel that I have been called to nursing, and want to pursue a career as a pediatric neurology nurse practitioner. In the current COVID-19 health crisis, there have been many drastic changes in health care facilities, such as limited exposure to human interaction. During this time, many hospitals only allow one visitor at a time, and can usually only be immediate family members. This change can take a huge toll on the patient as well as their friends and family. Patients during this pandemic have had to receive devastating, life changing news alone, because their family members were not allowed to be with them. Patients have also had to go through different medical treatments and procedures where they need the comfort of friends and family members. Feeling alone during these times can make an already difficult time even more stressful. As a nurse, in a time of a pandemic or not, I strive to be present and attentive for these patients who are alone and do not have access to friends or family members. I believe it is important to be a nurse that is compassionate and competent when caring for their patients. I believe that being a nurse is not just taking care of the patient’s medical needs, but also being a friend during their difficult times. I feel I should be chosen for this scholarship because I am actively seeking roles and experiences that will develop the character and leadership skills needed for the kind of nurse I aspire to be. My leadership style is that of a servant leader, and I believe this is a characteristic that sets me apart from others, and that I would like to continue as I pursue a career in nursing. I feel that helping with humility and leading with integrity are important aspects in my personal, academic, and future career life. I also believe that my time management skills and strategic thinking help me achieve the goals set. When an anticipated result is not achieved, I believe having a growth mindset and perseverance are very important. Setbacks are inevitable, but how they are handled affects personal growth as well as the growth of those you are leading and serving. Although my brain tumor has caused many challenges in my life, it was not placed to cause suffering but to serve a greater purpose. Proverbs 19:21 says, “Many are the plans in a person’s heart, but it is the Lord’s purpose that prevails”. I may have not planned on going through this experience, but God gave me this as an opportunity to aid those who may be going through a similar experience as well as share with others how He has helped me through this difficult time in my life. Everyone goes through difficult times in their life, but I believe that these times of struggle happen with a greater purpose, a purpose that will bring joy, happiness, and direction to your life.

I am a brain tumor survivor and a patient of St. Jude. It was in this place of hope that I would find my calling. St. Jude is a special place to me as well as many other children and their families. The treatment to cure disease is remarkable, but it is the treatment of the person that makes this hospital and staff exceptional. Childhood illness affects more than just the body, and the staff at St. Jude recognizes that. Through my experience here, I have realized that I want to make a difference in the lives of children and families. After my experience at St. Jude, I feel that I have been called to nursing, and want to pursue a career as a pediatric neurology nurse practitioner. In the current COVID-19 health crisis, there have been many drastic changes in health care facilities, such as limited exposure to human interaction. During this time, many hospitals only allow one visitor at a time, and can usually only be immediate family members. This change can take a huge toll on the patient as well as their friends and family. Patients during this pandemic have had to receive devastating, life changing news alone, because their family members were not allowed to be with them. Patients have also had to go through different medical treatments and procedures where they need the comfort of friends and family members. Feeling alone during these times can make an already difficult time even more stressful. As a nurse, in a time of a pandemic or not, I strive to be present and attentive for these patients who are alone and do not have access to friends or family members. I believe it is important to be a nurse that is compassionate and competent when caring for their patients. I believe that being a nurse is not just taking care of the patient’s medical needs, but also being a friend during their difficult times. I feel I should be chosen for this scholarship because I am actively seeking roles and experiences that will develop the character and leadership skills needed for the kind of nurse I aspire to be. My leadership style is that of a servant leader, and I believe this is a characteristic that sets me apart from others, and that I would like to continue as I pursue a career in nursing. I feel that helping with humility and leading with integrity are important aspects in my personal, academic, and future career life. I also believe that my time management skills and strategic thinking help me achieve the goals set. When an anticipated result is not achieved, I believe having a growth mindset and perseverance are very important. Setbacks are inevitable, but how they are handled affects personal growth as well as the growth of those you are leading and serving. Although my brain tumor has caused many challenges in my life, it was not placed to cause suffering but to serve a greater purpose. Proverbs 19:21 says, “Many are the plans in a person’s heart, but it is the Lord’s purpose that prevails”. I may have not planned on going through this experience, but God gave me this as an opportunity to aid those who may be going through a similar experience as well as share with others how He has helped me through this difficult time in my life. Everyone goes through difficult times in their life, but I believe that these times of struggle happen with a greater purpose, a purpose that will bring joy, happiness, and direction to your life.

I am a brain tumor survivor and a patient of St. Jude. It was in this place of hope that I would find my calling. St. Jude is a special place to me as well as many other children and their families. The treatment to cure disease is remarkable, but it is the treatment of the person that makes this hospital and staff exceptional. Childhood illness affects more than just the body, and the staff at St. Jude recognizes that. Through my experience here, I have realized that I want to make a difference in the lives of children and families. After my experience at St. Jude, I feel that I have been called to nursing, and want to pursue a career as a pediatric neurology nurse practitioner. In the current COVID-19 health crisis, there have been many drastic changes in health care facilities, such as limited exposure to human interaction. During this time, many hospitals only allow one visitor at a time, and can usually only be immediate family members. This change can take a huge toll on the patient as well as their friends and family. Patients during this pandemic have had to receive devastating, life changing news alone, because their family members were not allowed to be with them. Patients have also had to go through different medical treatments and procedures where they need the comfort of friends and family members. Feeling alone during these times can make an already difficult time even more stressful. As a nurse, in a time of a pandemic or not, I strive to be present and attentive for these patients who are alone and do not have access to friends or family members. I believe it is important to be a nurse that is compassionate and competent when caring for their patients. I believe that being a nurse is not just taking care of the patient’s medical needs, but also being a friend during their difficult times. I feel I should be chosen for this scholarship because I am actively seeking roles and experiences that will develop the character and leadership skills needed for the kind of nurse I aspire to be. My leadership style is that of a servant leader, and I believe this is a characteristic that sets me apart from others, and that I would like to continue as I pursue a career in nursing. I feel that helping with humility and leading with integrity are important aspects in my personal, academic, and future career life. I also believe that my time management skills and strategic thinking help me achieve the goals set. When an anticipated result is not achieved, I believe having a growth mindset and perseverance are very important. Setbacks are inevitable, but how they are handled affects personal growth as well as the growth of those you are leading and serving. Although my brain tumor has caused many challenges in my life, it was not placed to cause suffering but to serve a greater purpose. Proverbs 19:21 says, “Many are the plans in a person’s heart, but it is the Lord’s purpose that prevails”. I may have not planned on going through this experience, but God gave me this as an opportunity to aid those who may be going through a similar experience as well as share with others how He has helped me through this difficult time in my life. Everyone goes through difficult times in their life, but I believe that these times of struggle happen with a greater purpose, a purpose that will bring joy, happiness, and direction to your life.

I am a brain tumor survivor and a patient of St. Jude. It was in this place of hope that I would find my calling. St. Jude is a special place to me as well as many other children and their families. The treatment to cure disease is remarkable, but it is the treatment of the person that makes this hospital and staff exceptional. Childhood illness affects more than just the body, and the staff at St. Jude recognizes that. Through my experience here, I have realized that I want to make a difference in the lives of children and families. After my experience at St. Jude, I feel that I have been called to nursing, and want to pursue a career as a pediatric neurology nurse practitioner. In the current COVID-19 health crisis, there have been many drastic changes in health care facilities, such as limited exposure to human interaction. During this time, many hospitals only allow one visitor at a time, and can usually only be immediate family members. This change can take a huge toll on the patient as well as their friends and family. Patients during this pandemic have had to receive devastating, life changing news alone, because their family members were not allowed to be with them. Patients have also had to go through different medical treatments and procedures where they need the comfort of friends and family members. Feeling alone during these times can make an already difficult time even more stressful. As a nurse, in a time of a pandemic or not, I strive to be present and attentive for these patients who are alone and do not have access to friends or family members. I believe it is important to be a nurse that is compassionate and competent when caring for their patients. I believe that being a nurse is not just taking care of the patient’s medical needs, but also being a friend during their difficult times. I feel I should be chosen for this scholarship because I am actively seeking roles and experiences that will develop the character and leadership skills needed for the kind of nurse I aspire to be. My leadership style is that of a servant leader, and I believe this is a characteristic that sets me apart from others, and that I would like to continue as I pursue a career in nursing. I feel that helping with humility and leading with integrity are important aspects in my personal, academic, and future career life. I also believe that my time management skills and strategic thinking help me achieve the goals set. When an anticipated result is not achieved, I believe having a growth mindset and perseverance are very important. Setbacks are inevitable, but how they are handled affects personal growth as well as the growth of those you are leading and serving. Although my brain tumor has caused many challenges in my life, it was not placed to cause suffering but to serve a greater purpose. Proverbs 19:21 says, “Many are the plans in a person’s heart, but it is the Lord’s purpose that prevails”. I may have not planned on going through this experience, but God gave me this as an opportunity to aid those who may be going through a similar experience as well as share with others how He has helped me through this difficult time in my life. Everyone goes through difficult times in their life, but I believe that these times of struggle happen with a greater purpose, a purpose that will bring joy, happiness, and direction to your life.

I am a brain tumor survivor and a patient of St. Jude. It was in this place of hope that I would find my calling. St. Jude is a special place to me as well as many other children and their families. The treatment to cure disease is remarkable, but it is the treatment of the person that makes this hospital and staff exceptional. Childhood illness affects more than just the body, and the staff at St. Jude recognizes that. Through my experience here, I have realized that I want to make a difference in the lives of children and families. After my experience at St. Jude, I feel that I have been called to nursing, and want to pursue a career as a pediatric neurology nurse practitioner. In the current COVID-19 health crisis, there have been many drastic changes in health care facilities, such as limited exposure to human interaction. During this time, many hospitals only allow one visitor at a time, and can usually only be immediate family members. This change can take a huge toll on the patient as well as their friends and family. Patients during this pandemic have had to receive devastating, life changing news alone, because their family members were not allowed to be with them. Patients have also had to go through different medical treatments and procedures where they need the comfort of friends and family members. Feeling alone during these times can make an already difficult time even more stressful. As a nurse, in a time of a pandemic or not, I strive to be present and attentive for these patients who are alone and do not have access to friends or family members. I believe it is important to be a nurse that is compassionate and competent when caring for their patients. I believe that being a nurse is not just taking care of the patient’s medical needs, but also being a friend during their difficult times. I feel I should be chosen for this scholarship because I am actively seeking roles and experiences that will develop the character and leadership skills needed for the kind of nurse I aspire to be. My leadership style is that of a servant leader, and I believe this is a characteristic that sets me apart from others, and that I would like to continue as I pursue a career in nursing. I feel that helping with humility and leading with integrity are important aspects in my personal, academic, and future career life. I also believe that my time management skills and strategic thinking help me achieve the goals set. When an anticipated result is not achieved, I believe having a growth mindset and perseverance are very important. Setbacks are inevitable, but how they are handled affects personal growth as well as the growth of those you are leading and serving. Although my brain tumor has caused many challenges in my life, it was not placed to cause suffering but to serve a greater purpose. Proverbs 19:21 says, “Many are the plans in a person’s heart, but it is the Lord’s purpose that prevails”. I may have not planned on going through this experience, but God gave me this as an opportunity to aid those who may be going through a similar experience as well as share with others how He has helped me through this difficult time in my life. Everyone goes through difficult times in their life, but I believe that these times of struggle happen with a greater purpose, a purpose that will bring joy, happiness, and direction to your life.

I am a brain tumor survivor and a patient of St. Jude. It was in this place of hope that I would find my calling. St. Jude is a special place to me as well as many other children and their families. The treatment to cure disease is remarkable, but it is the treatment of the person that makes this hospital and staff exceptional. Childhood illness affects more than just the body, and the staff at St. Jude recognizes that. Through my experience here, I have realized that I want to make a difference in the lives of children and families. After my experience at St. Jude, I feel that I have been called to nursing, and want to pursue a career as a pediatric neurology nurse practitioner. In the current COVID-19 health crisis, there have been many drastic changes in health care facilities, such as limited exposure to human interaction. During this time, many hospitals only allow one visitor at a time, and can usually only be immediate family members. This change can take a huge toll on the patient as well as their friends and family. Patients during this pandemic have had to receive devastating, life changing news alone, because their family members were not allowed to be with them. Patients have also had to go through different medical treatments and procedures where they need the comfort of friends and family members. Feeling alone during these times can make an already difficult time even more stressful. As a nurse, in a time of a pandemic or not, I strive to be present and attentive for these patients who are alone and do not have access to friends or family members. I believe it is important to be a nurse that is compassionate and competent when caring for their patients. I believe that being a nurse is not just taking care of the patient’s medical needs, but also being a friend during their difficult times. I feel I should be chosen for this scholarship because I am actively seeking roles and experiences that will develop the character and leadership skills needed for the kind of nurse I aspire to be. My leadership style is that of a servant leader, and I believe this is a characteristic that sets me apart from others, and that I would like to continue as I pursue a career in nursing. I feel that helping with humility and leading with integrity are important aspects in my personal, academic, and future career life. I also believe that my time management skills and strategic thinking help me achieve the goals set. When an anticipated result is not achieved, I believe having a growth mindset and perseverance are very important. Setbacks are inevitable, but how they are handled affects personal growth as well as the growth of those you are leading and serving. Although my brain tumor has caused many challenges in my life, it was not placed to cause suffering but to serve a greater purpose. Proverbs 19:21 says, “Many are the plans in a person’s heart, but it is the Lord’s purpose that prevails”. I may have not planned on going through this experience, but God gave me this as an opportunity to aid those who may be going through a similar experience as well as share with others how He has helped me through this difficult time in my life. Everyone goes through difficult times in their life, but I believe that these times of struggle happen with a greater purpose, a purpose that will bring joy, happiness, and direction to your life.