Working in a nursing home as a Certified Nurse Assistant inspired me to pursue a degree in nursing and make a potential impact in caregiving through research. When people ask me what I enjoyed about working as a CNA, I tell them about a memorable resident who was a pilot and a dancer. I tell them that I vividly remember closing the door, turning up the music in his room, and seeing the smile on his face as I walked near him to introduce myself before providing care. He called me the "short one" since "Fatima" was too difficult for him to pronounce. I remember him tapping his feet to the music playing on the TV and closing his eyes. I grabbed his arms and swayed them to the beat. I was also dancing with him; his smile was widening. Connecting personally and creating special memories for the residents beyond the routine tasks assured me of my dream of becoming a nurse. The opportunity to enhance someone's quality of life, to be a companion in their journey, and to bring a smile to their face is a privilege beyond any job description. Becoming a CNA, gaining hands-on experience, and working with my residents further strengthened my desire to pursue nursing wholeheartedly. This reinforced my understanding that everyone deserves compassionate care and companionship, regardless of their condition. I've learned that the honor of being a nurse lies in making a positive difference in the lives of those we care for, turning simple interactions into cherishable memories that last a lifetime. During my time as a CNA, I noticed a lack of emotional support given to residents by the healthcare staff. Determined to make a change, I engaged with the residents, sparking meaningful conversations and implementing new initiatives with the nursing team. My mission is to inspire fellow caregivers to recognize the transformative power of simple acts of kindness and genuine human connection in the lives of those they care for. I talked to the nurses about my observations, and we all agreed to implement change. The nursing staff and I slowly began engaging in meaningful conversations with older adults; we multitasked even throughout the busiest hours. As a future nurse, I emphasize the importance of emotional support in all healthcare settings, recognizing its transformative power. This specific experience made me interested in pursuing research. Dr. Roque, an Assistant Professor at Penn State, is now mentoring me. The research I am trying to study is to evaluate how caregiver burnout affects the emotional support provided to the individual that caregivers are caring for. Through my engagement in this research project, my primary purpose is to contribute to understanding caregiving burnout and identify factors influencing emotional availability and coping behaviors among caregivers. The potential impact of this research is significant, as it could shed light on the challenges caregivers face, ultimately aiming to improve support systems and interventions. As I work toward becoming a nurse, I plan to emphasize the importance of emotional support for older adults and patients in all healthcare settings. When patients or older adults are in fragile conditions, their caregivers or nurses may be their only source of human connection and comfort during their time of need. By advocating for emotional support, I plan to foster healthcare environments where patients feel physically looked after and acknowledged as whole people with distinctive lives and stories. I've learned that the honor of being a nurse lies in making a positive difference in the lives of those we care for, turning simple interactions into cherishable memories that last a lifetime.