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Danielle McCray

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I am an aspiring nurse with an expected graduation date of December 2023. I have over 10 years of healthcare experience and a genuine motivation to serve in underprivileged communities. My enthusiasm for serving areas of greatest need is displayed not only through my volunteer healthcare work with low-income populations but also in my work as a crisis counselor for those experiencing mental health difficulties. My career goals include establishing myself as a competent nurse and building my skills in order to safely treat patients. Long-term, I want to enter the growing field of nurse anesthetists and work in a high acuity environment where I am challenged daily and have the opportunity to help patients successfully through surgery. Any scholarship funds would help alleviate the financial pressures of my nursing school expenses and it will also help me achieve a balance between my roles as a student, mother, and wife by eliminating the need to maintain employment during my nursing program.

Education

Bowie State University

Bachelor's degree program
2002 - 2023
  • Majors:
    • Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
    • Biology, General

Miscellaneous

  • Desired degree level:

    Bachelor's degree program

  • Graduate schools of interest:

  • Transfer schools of interest:

  • Majors of interest:

    • Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
  • Not planning to go to medical school
  • Career

    • Dream career field:

      Hospital & Health Care

    • Dream career goals:

      Nurse Anesthetists

    • Medical Assistant

      Washington ENT
      2011 – 20143 years
    • Ophthalmic Technician/Scribe

      Retina Group of Washington
      2014 – Present11 years

    Sports

    Artistic Gymnastics

    Club
    Present

    Research

    • Ophthalmic and Optometric Support Services and Allied Professions

      Retina Group of Washington — Visual Acuity Examiner
      2016 – 2020
    • Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other

      Bowie State University — Student research
      2013 – 2013
    • Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other

      Bowie State University — Student research
      2013 – 2013

    Arts

    • Davison Fine Arts- Royal Academy of Dance

      Dance
      1995 – 2001
    • Davidson Fine Arts symphony orchestra

      Music
      1995 – 2001

    Public services

    • Volunteering

      Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. — Member
      2005 – Present
    • Volunteering

      Crisis Text Line — Crisis counselor
      2020 – Present
    • Volunteering

      Neighborhood Health — Breast Health Volunteer
      2022 – Present

    Future Interests

    Advocacy

    Volunteering

    Philanthropy