I have chosen a career in healthcare because I love people and being able to make a difference. In an industry of horror stories and high turnover, I have stood the test of time. I keep going back for more because I truly love patient care and I am honored to be entrusted with caring for "somebodies someone". I believe people will forget what you say, but they will never forget how you made them feel. Whether it be sitting in silence while holding someone's hand, or critically thinking through an emergency, patients will know they can count on me. Academic success did not come as naturally to me as others. As a student who was previously stunted by my ADHD, attempting my hand in Nursing school at the age of 32, with one year old, was a daunting task to even fathom, let alone actually undertake. What was different now, as opposed to the younger version of myself was that I had a clear vision, certainty and confidence of what I was wanting to achieve. To not only do this, but do it to the very best of my ability. That I was going to be a nurse that saved lives with my quick thinking and attention to detail. I found I was able to turn my hyperactivity in to a hyper-focus. At the core of this was the fact that it was imperative to provide my future patients with the very best care I can provide. That is what they, and their family deserves in their moments of great vulnerability and need. A smart, compassionate Nurse that would be completely dedicated to their care. For twelve years, I loved my career as an Exercise Physiologist, but was disheartened to find out the care that I was qualified to provide my patients was limited. I was not satisfied not being able to do more for those that I was caring for in Cardiac Rehabilitation. Things which I felt like I was more than capable of doing, and doing well. So, when faced with the decision of "do this for the rest of my life" or "grow", the answer for me was simple. Now with a toddler, my foot remains on the gas pedal. I have achieved academic excellence with my 4.0 GPA and was elected President of my cohort. In my free time you can find my hosting study groups for my classmates, working part-time at Northside Hospital and PRN at Emory St. Joesphs Hospital, guest speaking about Exercising with Heart Disease at community events and shadowing whenever possible at various Nursing homes. My career goals are to take my foundation of Cardiac Care and transfer this to the care to patients in a Cardiovascular ICU. I am currently in the process of interviewing for my Nurse Residency. My current goal is to obtain an ICU residency at one of the hospitals in which I am currently employed. I believe the qualities that I possess that will make me a great ICU nurse is my attention to detail, my ability to explain complex medical information in laymen terms, a strong foundation in pharmacology, experience in handling medical emergency, love of teaching and my strong desire to do good for not just the patient, but their family as well. Thank you for your consideration.

I have chosen a career in healthcare because I love people and being able to make a difference. In an industry of horror stories and high turnover, I have stood the test of time. I keep going back for more because I truly love patient care and I am honored to be entrusted with caring for "somebodies someone". I believe people will forget what you say, but they will never forget how you made them feel. Whether it be sitting in silence while holding someone's hand, or critically thinking through an emergency, patients will know they can count on me. Academic success did not come as naturally to me as others. As a student who was previously stunted by my ADHD, attempting my hand in Nursing school at the age of 32, with one year old, was a daunting task to even fathom, let alone actually undertake. What was different now, as opposed to the younger version of myself was that I had a clear vision, certainty and confidence of what I was wanting to achieve. To not only do this, but do it to the very best of my ability. That I was going to be a nurse that saved lives with my quick thinking and attention to detail. I found I was able to turn my hyperactivity in to a hyper-focus. At the core of this was the fact that it was imperative to provide my future patients with the very best care I can provide. That is what they, and their family deserves in their moments of great vulnerability and need. A smart, compassionate Nurse that would be completely dedicated to their care. For twelve years, I loved my career as an Exercise Physiologist, but was disheartened to find out the care that I was qualified to provide my patients was limited. I was not satisfied not being able to do more for those that I was caring for in Cardiac Rehabilitation. Things which I felt like I was more than capable of doing, and doing well. So, when faced with the decision of "do this for the rest of my life" or "grow", the answer for me was simple. Now with a toddler, my foot remains on the gas pedal. I have achieved academic excellence with my 4.0 GPA and was elected President of my cohort. In my free time you can find my hosting study groups for my classmates, working part-time at Northside Hospital and PRN at Emory St. Joesphs Hospital, guest speaking about Exercising with Heart Disease at community events and shadowing whenever possible at various Nursing homes. My career goals are to take my foundation of Cardiac Care and transfer this to the care to patients in a Cardiovascular ICU. I am currently in the process of interviewing for my Nurse Residency. My current goal is to obtain an ICU residency at one of the hospitals in which I am currently employed. I believe the qualities that I possess that will make me a great ICU nurse is my attention to detail, my ability to explain complex medical information in laymen terms, a strong foundation in pharmacology, experience in handling medical emergency, love of teaching and my strong desire to do good for not just the patient, but their family as well. Thank you for your consideration.

I have chosen a career in healthcare because I love people and being able to make a difference. In an industry of horror stories and high turnover, I have stood the test of time. I keep going back for more because I truly love patient care and I am honored to be entrusted with caring for "somebodies someone". I believe people will forget what you say, but they will never forget how you made them feel. Whether it be sitting in silence while holding someone's hand, or critically thinking through an emergency, patients will know they can count on me. Academic success did not come as naturally to me as others. As a student who was previously stunted by my ADHD, attempting my hand in Nursing school at the age of 32, with one year old, was a daunting task to even fathom, let alone actually undertake. What was different now, as opposed to the younger version of myself was that I had a clear vision, certainty and confidence of what I was wanting to achieve. To not only do this, but do it to the very best of my ability. That I was going to be a nurse that saved lives with my quick thinking and attention to detail. I found I was able to turn my hyperactivity in to a hyper-focus. At the core of this was the fact that it was imperative to provide my future patients with the very best care I can provide. That is what they, and their family deserves in their moments of great vulnerability and need. A smart, compassionate Nurse that would be completely dedicated to their care. For twelve years, I loved my career as an Exercise Physiologist, but was disheartened to find out the care that I was qualified to provide my patients was limited. I was not satisfied not being able to do more for those that I was caring for in Cardiac Rehabilitation. Things which I felt like I was more than capable of doing, and doing well. So, when faced with the decision of "do this for the rest of my life" or "grow", the answer for me was simple. Now with a toddler, my foot remains on the gas pedal. I have achieved academic excellence with my 4.0 GPA and was elected President of my cohort. In my free time you can find my hosting study groups for my classmates, working part-time at Northside Hospital and PRN at Emory St. Joesphs Hospital, guest speaking about Exercising with Heart Disease at community events and shadowing whenever possible at various Nursing homes. My career goals are to take my foundation of Cardiac Care and transfer this to the care to patients in a Cardiovascular ICU. I am currently in the process of interviewing for my Nurse Residency. My current goal is to obtain an ICU residency at one of the hospitals in which I am currently employed. I believe the qualities that I possess that will make me a great ICU nurse is my attention to detail, my ability to explain complex medical information in laymen terms, a strong foundation in pharmacology, experience in handling medical emergency, love of teaching and my strong desire to do good for not just the patient, but their family as well. Thank you for your consideration.

I have chosen a career in healthcare because I love people and being able to make a difference. In an industry of horror stories and high turnover, I have stood the test of time. I keep going back for more because I truly love patient care and I am honored to be entrusted with caring for "somebodies someone". I believe people will forget what you say, but they will never forget how you made them feel. Whether it be sitting in silence while holding someone's hand, or critically thinking through an emergency, patients will know they can count on me. Academic success did not come as naturally to me as others. As a student who was previously stunted by my ADHD, attempting my hand in Nursing school at the age of 32, with one year old, was a daunting task to even fathom, let alone actually undertake. What was different now, as opposed to the younger version of myself was that I had a clear vision, certainty and confidence of what I was wanting to achieve. To not only do this, but do it to the very best of my ability. That I was going to be a nurse that saved lives with my quick thinking and attention to detail. I found I was able to turn my hyperactivity in to a hyper-focus. At the core of this was the fact that it was imperative to provide my future patients with the very best care I can provide. That is what they, and their family deserves in their moments of great vulnerability and need. A smart, compassionate Nurse that would be completely dedicated to their care. For twelve years, I loved my career as an Exercise Physiologist, but was disheartened to find out the care that I was qualified to provide my patients was limited. I was not satisfied not being able to do more for those that I was caring for in Cardiac Rehabilitation. Things which I felt like I was more than capable of doing, and doing well. So, when faced with the decision of "do this for the rest of my life" or "grow", the answer for me was simple. Now with a toddler, my foot remains on the gas pedal. I have achieved academic excellence with my 4.0 GPA and was elected President of my cohort. In my free time you can find my hosting study groups for my classmates, working part-time at Northside Hospital and PRN at Emory St. Joesphs Hospital, guest speaking about Exercising with Heart Disease at community events and shadowing whenever possible at various Nursing homes. My career goals are to take my foundation of Cardiac Care and transfer this to the care to patients in a Cardiovascular ICU. I am currently in the process of interviewing for my Nurse Residency. My current goal is to obtain an ICU residency at one of the hospitals in which I am currently employed. I believe the qualities that I possess that will make me a great ICU nurse is my attention to detail, my ability to explain complex medical information in laymen terms, a strong foundation in pharmacology, experience in handling medical emergency, love of teaching and my strong desire to do good for not just the patient, but their family as well. Thank you for your consideration.

I have chosen a career in healthcare because I love people and being able to make a difference. In an industry of horror stories and high turnover, I have stood the test of time. I keep going back for more because I truly love patient care and I am honored to be entrusted with caring for "somebodies someone". I believe people will forget what you say, but they will never forget how you made them feel. Whether it be sitting in silence while holding someone's hand, or critically thinking through an emergency, patients will know they can count on me. Academic success did not come as naturally to me as others. As a student who was previously stunted by my ADHD, attempting my hand in Nursing school at the age of 32, with one year old, was a daunting task to even fathom, let alone actually undertake. What was different now, as opposed to the younger version of myself was that I had a clear vision, certainty and confidence of what I was wanting to achieve. To not only do this, but do it to the very best of my ability. That I was going to be a nurse that saved lives with my quick thinking and attention to detail. I found I was able to turn my hyperactivity in to a hyper-focus. At the core of this was the fact that it was imperative to provide my future patients with the very best care I can provide. That is what they, and their family deserves in their moments of great vulnerability and need. A smart, compassionate Nurse that would be completely dedicated to their care. For twelve years, I loved my career as an Exercise Physiologist, but was disheartened to find out the care that I was qualified to provide my patients was limited. I was not satisfied not being able to do more for those that I was caring for in Cardiac Rehabilitation. Things which I felt like I was more than capable of doing, and doing well. So, when faced with the decision of "do this for the rest of my life" or "grow", the answer for me was simple. Now with a toddler, my foot remains on the gas pedal. I have achieved academic excellence with my 4.0 GPA and was elected President of my cohort. In my free time you can find my hosting study groups for my classmates, working part-time at Northside Hospital and PRN at Emory St. Joesphs Hospital, guest speaking about Exercising with Heart Disease at community events and shadowing whenever possible at various Nursing homes. My career goals are to take my foundation of Cardiac Care and transfer this to the care to patients in a Cardiovascular ICU. I am currently in the process of interviewing for my Nurse Residency. My current goal is to obtain an ICU residency at one of the hospitals in which I am currently employed. I believe the qualities that I possess that will make me a great ICU nurse is my attention to detail, my ability to explain complex medical information in laymen terms, a strong foundation in pharmacology, experience in handling medical emergency, love of teaching and my strong desire to do good for not just the patient, but their family as well. Thank you for your consideration.

I have chosen a career in healthcare because I love being able to make a difference. In an industry of horror stories and high turnover, I have stood the test of time. I keep going back for more because I truly love patient care and I am honored to be entrusted with caring for "somebodies someone". I believe people will forget what you say, but they will never forget how you made them feel. Whether it be sitting in silence while holding someone's hand, or critically thinking through an emergency, patients will know they can count on me. Academic success did not come as naturally to me as others. As a student who was previously stunted by my ADHD, attempting my hand in Nursing school at the age of 32, with one year old, was a daunting task to even fathom, let alone actually undertake. The difference now, was I had a clear vision, certainty and confidence of what I was wanting to achieve. To not only do this but do it to the very best of my ability. That I was going to be a nurse that saved lives with my quick thinking and attention to detail. I found I was able to turn my hyperactivity in to a hyper-focus. At the core of this was the fact that it was imperative to provide my future patients with the very best care I can provide. That is what they, and their family deserves in their moments of great vulnerability and need. A smart, compassionate Nurse that would be completely dedicated to their care. For twelve years, I loved my career as an Exercise Physiologist, but was disheartened to find out the care that I was qualified to provide my patients was limited. I was not satisfied not being able to do more for those that I was caring for in Cardiac Rehabilitation. So, when faced with the decision of "do this for the rest of my life" or "grow", the answer for me was simple. Now with a toddler, my foot remains on the gas pedal. I have achieved academic excellence with my 4.0 GPA and was elected President of my cohort. In my free time you can find my hosting study groups for my classmates, working part-time at Northside Hospital and PRN at Emory St. Joesphs Hospital, guest speaking at community events and shadowing whenever possible at various Nursing homes. My career goals are to take my foundation of Cardiology and transfer this to the care to patients in a Cardiovascular ICU. My current goal is to obtain an ICU residency at one of the hospitals in which I am currently employed. I believe the qualities that I possess that will make me a great ICU nurse is my attention to detail, my ability to explain complex medical information in laymen terms, a strong foundation in pharmacology, experience in handling medical emergency, love of teaching and my strong desire to do good for the patient and their family.

I have chosen a career in healthcare because I love people and being able to make a difference. In an industry of horror stories and high turnover, I have stood the test of time. I keep going back for more because I truly love patient care and I am honored to be entrusted with caring for "somebodies someone". I believe people will forget what you say, but they will never forget how you made them feel. Whether it be sitting in silence while holding someone's hand, or critically thinking through an emergency, patients will know they can count on me. Academic success did not come as naturally to me as others. As a student who was previously stunted by my ADHD, attempting my hand in Nursing school at the age of 32, with one year old, was a daunting task to even fathom, let alone actually undertake. What was different now, as opposed to the younger version of myself was that I had a clear vision, certainty and confidence of what I was wanting to achieve. To not only do this, but do it to the very best of my ability. That I was going to be a nurse that saved lives with my quick thinking and attention to detail. I found I was able to turn my hyperactivity in to a hyper-focus. At the core of this was the fact that it was imperative to provide my future patients with the very best care I can provide. That is what they, and their family deserves in their moments of great vulnerability and need. A smart, compassionate Nurse that would be completely dedicated to their care. For twelve years, I loved my career as an Exercise Physiologist, but was disheartened to find out the care that I was qualified to provide my patients was limited. I was not satisfied not being able to do more for those that I was caring for in Cardiac Rehabilitation. Things which I felt like I was more than capable of doing, and doing well. So, when faced with the decision of "do this for the rest of my life" or "grow", the answer for me was simple. Now with a toddler, my foot remains on the gas pedal. I have achieved academic excellence with my 4.0 GPA and was elected President of my cohort. In my free time you can find my hosting study groups for my classmates, working part-time at Northside Hospital and PRN at Emory St. Joesphs Hospital, guest speaking about Exercising with Heart Disease at community events and shadowing whenever possible at various Nursing homes. My career goals are to take my foundation of Cardiac Care and transfer this to the care to patients in a Cardiovascular ICU. I am currently in the process of interviewing for my Nurse Residency. My current goal is to obtain an ICU residency at one of the hospitals in which I am currently employed. I believe the qualities that I possess that will make me a great ICU nurse is my attention to detail, my ability to explain complex medical information in laymen terms, a strong foundation in pharmacology, experience in handling medical emergency, love of teaching and my strong desire to do good for not just the patient, but their family as well. Thank you for your consideration.

I have chosen a career in healthcare because I love people and being able to make a difference. In an industry of horror stories and high turnover, I have stood the test of time. I keep going back for more because I truly love patient care and I am honored to be entrusted with caring for "somebodies someone". I believe people will forget what you say, but they will never forget how you made them feel. Whether it be sitting in silence while holding someone's hand, or critically thinking through an emergency, patients will know they can count on me. Academic success did not come as naturally to me as others. As a student who was previously stunted by my ADHD, attempting my hand in Nursing school at the age of 32, with one year old, was a daunting task to even fathom, let alone actually undertake. What was different now, as opposed to the younger version of myself was that I had a clear vision, certainty and confidence of what I was wanting to achieve. To not only do this, but do it to the very best of my ability. That I was going to be a nurse that saved lives with my quick thinking and attention to detail. I found I was able to turn my hyperactivity in to a hyper-focus. At the core of this was the fact that it was imperative to provide my future patients with the very best care I can provide. That is what they, and their family deserves in their moments of great vulnerability and need. A smart, compassionate Nurse that would be completely dedicated to their care. For twelve years, I loved my career as an Exercise Physiologist, but was disheartened to find out the care that I was qualified to provide my patients was limited. I was not satisfied not being able to do more for those that I was caring for in Cardiac Rehabilitation. Things which I felt like I was more than capable of doing, and doing well. So, when faced with the decision of "do this for the rest of my life" or "grow", the answer for me was simple. Now with a toddler, my foot remains on the gas pedal. I have achieved academic excellence with my 4.0 GPA and was elected President of my cohort. In my free time you can find my hosting study groups for my classmates, working part-time at Northside Hospital and PRN at Emory St. Joesphs Hospital, guest speaking about Exercising with Heart Disease at community events and shadowing whenever possible at various Nursing homes. My career goals are to take my foundation of Cardiac Care and transfer this to the care to patients in a Cardiovascular ICU. I am currently in the process of interviewing for my Nurse Residency. My current goal is to obtain an ICU residency at one of the hospitals in which I am currently employed. I believe the qualities that I possess that will make me a great ICU nurse is my attention to detail, my ability to explain complex medical information in laymen terms, a strong foundation in pharmacology, experience in handling medical emergency, love of teaching and my strong desire to do good for not just the patient, but their family as well. Thank you for your consideration.

I have chosen a career in healthcare because I love people and being able to make a difference. In an industry of horror stories and high turnover, I have stood the test of time. I keep going back for more because I truly love patient care and I am honored to be entrusted with caring for "somebodies someone". I believe people will forget what you say, but they will never forget how you made them feel. Whether it be sitting in silence while holding someone's hand, or critically thinking through an emergency, patients will know they can count on me. Academic success did not come as naturally to me as others. As a student who was previously stunted by my ADHD, attempting my hand in Nursing school at the age of 32, with one year old, was a daunting task to even fathom, let alone actually undertake. What was different now, as opposed to the younger version of myself was that I had a clear vision, certainty and confidence of what I was wanting to achieve. To not only do this, but do it to the very best of my ability. That I was going to be a nurse that saved lives with my quick thinking and attention to detail. I found I was able to turn my hyperactivity in to a hyper-focus. At the core of this was the fact that it was imperative to provide my future patients with the very best care I can provide. That is what they, and their family deserves in their moments of great vulnerability and need. A smart, compassionate Nurse that would be completely dedicated to their care. For twelve years, I loved my career as an Exercise Physiologist, but was disheartened to find out the care that I was qualified to provide my patients was limited. I was not satisfied not being able to do more for those that I was caring for in Cardiac Rehabilitation. Things which I felt like I was more than capable of doing, and doing well. So, when faced with the decision of "do this for the rest of my life" or "grow", the answer for me was simple. Now with a toddler, my foot remains on the gas pedal. I have achieved academic excellence with my 4.0 GPA and was elected President of my cohort. In my free time you can find my hosting study groups for my classmates, working part-time at Northside Hospital and PRN at Emory St. Joesphs Hospital, guest speaking about Exercising with Heart Disease at community events and shadowing whenever possible at various Nursing homes. My career goals are to take my foundation of Cardiac Care and transfer this to the care to patients in a Cardiovascular ICU. I am currently in the process of interviewing for my Nurse Residency. My current goal is to obtain an ICU residency at one of the hospitals in which I am currently employed. I believe the qualities that I possess that will make me a great ICU nurse is my attention to detail, my ability to explain complex medical information in laymen terms, a strong foundation in pharmacology, experience in handling medical emergency, love of teaching and my strong desire to do good for not just the patient, but their family as well. Thank you for your consideration.

I have chosen a career in healthcare because I love people and being able to make a difference. In an industry of horror stories and high turnover, I have stood the test of time. I keep going back for more because I truly love patient care and I am honored to be entrusted with caring for "somebodies someone". I believe people will forget what you say, but they will never forget how you made them feel. Whether it be sitting in silence while holding someone's hand, or critically thinking through an emergency, patients will know they can count on me. Academic success did not come as naturally to me as others. As a student who was previously stunted by my ADHD, attempting my hand in Nursing school at the age of 32, with one year old, was a daunting task to even fathom, let alone actually undertake. What was different now, as opposed to the younger version of myself was that I had a clear vision, certainty and confidence of what I was wanting to achieve. To not only do this, but do it to the very best of my ability. That I was going to be a nurse that saved lives with my quick thinking and attention to detail. I found I was able to turn my hyperactivity in to a hyper-focus. At the core of this was the fact that it was imperative to provide my future patients with the very best care I can provide. That is what they, and their family deserves in their moments of great vulnerability and need. A smart, compassionate Nurse that would be completely dedicated to their care. For twelve years, I loved my career as an Exercise Physiologist, but was disheartened to find out the care that I was qualified to provide my patients was limited. I was not satisfied not being able to do more for those that I was caring for in Cardiac Rehabilitation. Things which I felt like I was more than capable of doing, and doing well. So, when faced with the decision of "do this for the rest of my life" or "grow", the answer for me was simple. Now with a toddler, my foot remains on the gas pedal. I have achieved academic excellence with my 4.0 GPA and was elected President of my cohort. In my free time you can find my hosting study groups for my classmates, working part-time at Northside Hospital and PRN at Emory St. Joesphs Hospital, guest speaking about Exercising with Heart Disease at community events and shadowing whenever possible at various Nursing homes. My career goals are to take my foundation of Cardiac Care and transfer this to the care to patients in a Cardiovascular ICU. I am currently in the process of interviewing for my Nurse Residency. My current goal is to obtain an ICU residency at one of the hospitals in which I am currently employed. I believe the qualities that I possess that will make me a great ICU nurse is my attention to detail, my ability to explain complex medical information in laymen terms, a strong foundation in pharmacology, experience in handling medical emergency, love of teaching and my strong desire to do good for not just the patient, but their family as well. Thank you for your consideration.

I have chosen a career in healthcare because I love people and being able to make a difference. In an industry of horror stories and high turnover, I have stood the test of time. I keep going back for more because I truly love patient care and I am honored to be entrusted with caring for "somebodies someone". I believe people will forget what you say, but they will never forget how you made them feel. Whether it be sitting in silence while holding someone's hand, or critically thinking through an emergency, patients will know they can count on me. Academic success did not come as naturally to me as others. As a student who was previously stunted by my ADHD, attempting my hand in Nursing school at the age of 32, with one year old, was a daunting task to even fathom, let alone actually undertake. What was different now, as opposed to the younger version of myself was that I had a clear vision, certainty and confidence of what I was wanting to achieve. To not only do this, but do it to the very best of my ability. That I was going to be a nurse that saved lives with my quick thinking and attention to detail. I found I was able to turn my hyperactivity in to a hyper-focus. At the core of this was the fact that it was imperative to provide my future patients with the very best care I can provide. That is what they, and their family deserves in their moments of great vulnerability and need. A smart, compassionate Nurse that would be completely dedicated to their care. For twelve years, I loved my career as an Exercise Physiologist, but was disheartened to find out the care that I was qualified to provide my patients was limited. I was not satisfied not being able to do more for those that I was caring for in Cardiac Rehabilitation. Things which I felt like I was more than capable of doing, and doing well. So, when faced with the decision of "do this for the rest of my life" or "grow", the answer for me was simple. Now with a toddler, my foot remains on the gas pedal. I have achieved academic excellence with my 4.0 GPA and was elected President of my cohort. In my free time you can find my hosting study groups for my classmates, working part-time at Northside Hospital and PRN at Emory St. Joesphs Hospital, guest speaking about Exercising with Heart Disease at community events and shadowing whenever possible at various Nursing homes. My career goals are to take my foundation of Cardiac Care and transfer this to the care to patients in a Cardiovascular ICU. I am currently in the process of interviewing for my Nurse Residency. My current goal is to obtain an ICU residency at one of the hospitals in which I am currently employed. I believe the qualities that I possess that will make me a great ICU nurse is my attention to detail, my ability to explain complex medical information in laymen terms, a strong foundation in pharmacology, experience in handling medical emergency, love of teaching and my strong desire to do good for not just the patient, but their family as well. Thank you for your consideration.

I have chosen a career in healthcare because I love people and being able to make a difference. In an industry of horror stories and high turnover, I have stood the test of time. I keep going back for more because I truly love patient care and I am honored to be entrusted with caring for "somebodies someone". I believe people will forget what you say, but they will never forget how you made them feel. Whether it be sitting in silence while holding someone's hand, or critically thinking through an emergency, patients will know they can count on me. Academic success did not come as naturally to me as others. As a student who was previously stunted by my ADHD, attempting my hand in Nursing school at the age of 32, with one year old, was a daunting task to even fathom, let alone actually undertake. What was different now, as opposed to the younger version of myself was that I had a clear vision, certainty and confidence of what I was wanting to achieve. To not only do this, but do it to the very best of my ability. That I was going to be a nurse that saved lives with my quick thinking and attention to detail. I found I was able to turn my hyperactivity in to a hyper-focus. At the core of this was the fact that it was imperative to provide my future patients with the very best care I can provide. That is what they, and their family deserves in their moments of great vulnerability and need. A smart, compassionate Nurse that would be completely dedicated to their care. For twelve years, I loved my career as an Exercise Physiologist, but was disheartened to find out the care that I was qualified to provide my patients was limited. I was not satisfied not being able to do more for those that I was caring for in Cardiac Rehabilitation. Things which I felt like I was more than capable of doing, and doing well. So, when faced with the decision of "do this for the rest of my life" or "grow", the answer for me was simple. Now with a toddler, my foot remains on the gas pedal. I have achieved academic excellence with my 4.0 GPA and was elected President of my cohort. In my free time you can find my hosting study groups for my classmates, working part-time at Northside Hospital and PRN at Emory St. Joesphs Hospital, guest speaking about Exercising with Heart Disease at community events and shadowing whenever possible at various Nursing homes. My career goals are to take my foundation of Cardiac Care and transfer this to the care to patients in a Cardiovascular ICU. I am currently in the process of interviewing for my Nurse Residency. My current goal is to obtain an ICU residency at one of the hospitals in which I am currently employed. I believe the qualities that I possess that will make me a great ICU nurse is my attention to detail, my ability to explain complex medical information in laymen terms, a strong foundation in pharmacology, experience in handling medical emergency, love of teaching and my strong desire to do good for not just the patient, but their family as well. Thank you for your consideration.

I have chosen a career in healthcare because I love people and being able to make a difference. In an industry of horror stories and high turnover, I have stood the test of time. I keep going back for more because I truly love patient care and I am honored to be entrusted with caring for "somebodies someone". I believe people will forget what you say, but they will never forget how you made them feel. Whether it be sitting in silence while holding someone's hand, or critically thinking through an emergency, patients will know they can count on me. Academic success did not come as naturally to me as others. As a student who was previously stunted by my ADHD, attempting my hand in Nursing school at the age of 32, with one year old, was a daunting task to even fathom, let alone actually undertake. What was different now, as opposed to the younger version of myself was that I had a clear vision, certainty and confidence of what I was wanting to achieve. To not only do this, but do it to the very best of my ability. That I was going to be a nurse that saved lives with my quick thinking and attention to detail. I found I was able to turn my hyperactivity in to a hyper-focus. At the core of this was the fact that it was imperative to provide my future patients with the very best care I can provide. That is what they, and their family deserves in their moments of great vulnerability and need. A smart, compassionate Nurse that would be completely dedicated to their care. For twelve years, I loved my career as an Exercise Physiologist, but was disheartened to find out the care that I was qualified to provide my patients was limited. I was not satisfied not being able to do more for those that I was caring for in Cardiac Rehabilitation. Things which I felt like I was more than capable of doing, and doing well. So, when faced with the decision of "do this for the rest of my life" or "grow", the answer for me was simple. Now with a toddler, my foot remains on the gas pedal. I have achieved academic excellence with my 4.0 GPA and was elected President of my cohort. In my free time you can find my hosting study groups for my classmates, working part-time at Northside Hospital and PRN at Emory St. Joesphs Hospital, guest speaking about Exercising with Heart Disease at community events and shadowing whenever possible at various Nursing homes. My career goals are to take my foundation of Cardiac Care and transfer this to the care to patients in a Cardiovascular ICU. I am currently in the process of interviewing for my Nurse Residency. My current goal is to obtain an ICU residency at one of the hospitals in which I am currently employed. I believe the qualities that I possess that will make me a great ICU nurse is my attention to detail, my ability to explain complex medical information in laymen terms, a strong foundation in pharmacology, experience in handling medical emergency, love of teaching and my strong desire to do good for not just the patient, but their family as well. Thank you for your consideration.

I have chosen a career in healthcare because I love people and being able to make a difference. In an industry of horror stories and high turnover, I have stood the test of time. I keep going back for more because I truly love patient care and I am honored to be entrusted with caring for "somebodies someone". I believe people will forget what you say, but they will never forget how you made them feel. Whether it be sitting in silence while holding someone's hand, or critically thinking through an emergency, patients will know they can count on me. Academic success did not come as naturally to me as others. As a student who was previously stunted by my ADHD, attempting my hand in Nursing school at the age of 32, with one year old, was a daunting task to even fathom, let alone actually undertake. What was different now, as opposed to the younger version of myself was that I had a clear vision, certainty and confidence of what I was wanting to achieve. To not only do this, but do it to the very best of my ability. That I was going to be a nurse that saved lives with my quick thinking and attention to detail. I found I was able to turn my hyperactivity in to a hyper-focus. At the core of this was the fact that it was imperative to provide my future patients with the very best care I can provide. That is what they, and their family deserves in their moments of great vulnerability and need. A smart, compassionate Nurse that would be completely dedicated to their care. For twelve years, I loved my career as an Exercise Physiologist, but was disheartened to find out the care that I was qualified to provide my patients was limited. I was not satisfied not being able to do more for those that I was caring for in Cardiac Rehabilitation. Things which I felt like I was more than capable of doing, and doing well. So, when faced with the decision of "do this for the rest of my life" or "grow", the answer for me was simple. Now with a toddler, my foot remains on the gas pedal. I have achieved academic excellence with my 4.0 GPA and was elected President of my cohort. In my free time you can find my hosting study groups for my classmates, working part-time at Northside Hospital and PRN at Emory St. Joesphs Hospital, guest speaking about Exercising with Heart Disease at community events and shadowing whenever possible at various Nursing homes. My career goals are to take my foundation of Cardiac Care and transfer this to the care to patients in a Cardiovascular ICU. I am currently in the process of interviewing for my Nurse Residency. My current goal is to obtain an ICU residency at one of the hospitals in which I am currently employed. I believe the qualities that I possess that will make me a great ICU nurse is my attention to detail, my ability to explain complex medical information in laymen terms, a strong foundation in pharmacology, experience in handling medical emergency, love of teaching and my strong desire to do good for not just the patient, but their family as well. Thank you for your consideration.

I have chosen a career in healthcare because I love people and being able to make a difference. In an industry of horror stories and high turnover, I have stood the test of time. I keep going back for more because I truly love patient care and I am honored to be entrusted with caring for "somebodies someone". I believe people will forget what you say, but they will never forget how you made them feel. Whether it be sitting in silence while holding someone's hand, or critically thinking through an emergency, patients will know they can count on me. Academic success did not come as naturally to me as others. As a student who was previously stunted by my ADHD, attempting my hand in Nursing school at the age of 32, with one year old, was a daunting task to even fathom, let alone actually undertake. What was different now, as opposed to the younger version of myself was that I had a clear vision, certainty and confidence of what I was wanting to achieve. To not only do this, but do it to the very best of my ability. That I was going to be a nurse that saved lives with my quick thinking and attention to detail. I found I was able to turn my hyperactivity in to a hyper-focus. At the core of this was the fact that it was imperative to provide my future patients with the very best care I can provide. That is what they, and their family deserves in their moments of great vulnerability and need. A smart, compassionate Nurse that would be completely dedicated to their care. For twelve years, I loved my career as an Exercise Physiologist, but was disheartened to find out the care that I was qualified to provide my patients was limited. I was not satisfied not being able to do more for those that I was caring for in Cardiac Rehabilitation. Things which I felt like I was more than capable of doing, and doing well. So, when faced with the decision of "do this for the rest of my life" or "grow", the answer for me was simple. Now with a toddler, my foot remains on the gas pedal. I have achieved academic excellence with my 4.0 GPA and was elected President of my cohort. In my free time you can find my hosting study groups for my classmates, working part-time at Northside Hospital and PRN at Emory St. Joesphs Hospital, guest speaking about Exercising with Heart Disease at community events and shadowing whenever possible at various Nursing homes. My career goals are to take my foundation of Cardiac Care and transfer this to the care to patients in a Cardiovascular ICU. I am currently in the process of interviewing for my Nurse Residency. My current goal is to obtain an ICU residency at one of the hospitals in which I am currently employed. I believe the qualities that I possess that will make me a great ICU nurse is my attention to detail, my ability to explain complex medical information in laymen terms, a strong foundation in pharmacology, experience in handling medical emergency, love of teaching and my strong desire to do good for not just the patient, but their family as well. Thank you for your consideration.

At the age of thirty-three I was told I had peaked in my professional career as an Exercise Physiologist. I was left with a decision, to accept that I would never move up the professional ladder or go back to school. I had a lot to take into account. Having a one-year-old, I would need to reduce my employment to part time and the fact that I have always struggled to keep up in school- learning did not come as naturally to me with the diagnosis of ADHD. I still chose my future and decided to return to school. Today, at the age if thirty-five, I can say that this decision has been one of my greatest accomplishments. Despite my fear, what I have no problem in doing is betting on myself. I am stubborn to the core and when I set my mind to something, there is no stopping me. What has made a difficult decision easy, is my burning belief that I am destined to make a difference in those I will care for as a nurse. What has inspired me the most to influence my community, is first and foremost the patients that I have cared for in my career. The most rewarding thing that I have experienced throughout my career in Cardiology is when my patients tell me that I have made a difference in their lives, and that they won’t forget how I changed their lives for the better. Truly the most touching comment I have received is when my patients say they trust me entirely in their care. I believe it's my purpose to help those in need. To be a positive figure in difficult moments for others. I believe I can save lives with my quick thinking, and determination to provide quality care. It is my hope after graduation to be employed in a Cardiovascular ICU. A department that I believe I will thrive in because of my high attention to detail, and longstanding history of caring for cardiac patients. During my breaks from school, I have volunteered in Canton Nursing Homes, Emory CVICU and CCU to be as well rounded as possible, entering my career as a Nurse after graduation. Additionally, I have made time to appear as a guest speaker for Northside Hospital and Mended Hearts to educate my community on Exercising with Heart Disease. In deciding to become a nurse, I have made many sacrifices. As a full-time student, I had to cut my working hours to part-time. Financial strain was inevitable while still paying for things such as daycare, health insurance and mortgage. Despite the challenges of returning to school, I was determined to make the most of the time and education, achieving a 4.0 GPA in each semester of a notoriously difficult Nursing degree and being entrusted with the honor of being elected President of my cohort. I am excited to use these leaderships skills in my professional career to ensure the best quality of care for the people of my community in the very near future.

At the age of thirty-three I was told I had peaked in my professional career as an Exercise Physiologist. I was left with a decision, to accept that I would never move up the professional ladder or go back to school. I had a lot to take into account. Having a one-year-old, I would need to reduce my employment to part time and the fact that I have always struggled to keep up in school- learning did not come as naturally to me with the diagnosis of ADHD. I still chose my future and decided to return to school. Today, at the age if thirty-five, I can say that this decision has been one of my greatest accomplishments. Despite my fear, what I have no problem in doing is betting on myself. I am stubborn to the core and when I set my mind to something, there is no stopping me. What has made a difficult decision easy, is my burning belief that I am destined to make a difference in those I will care for as a nurse. What has inspired me the most to influence my community, is first and foremost the patients that I have cared for in my career. The most rewarding thing that I have experienced throughout my career in Cardiology is when my patients tell me that I have made a difference in their lives, and that they won’t forget how I changed their lives for the better. Truly the most touching comment I have received is when my patients say they trust me entirely in their care. I believe it's my purpose to help those in need. To be a positive figure in difficult moments for others. I believe I can save lives with my quick thinking, and determination to provide quality care. It is my hope after graduation to be employed in a Cardiovascular ICU. A department that I believe I will thrive in because of my high attention to detail, and longstanding history of caring for cardiac patients. During my breaks from school, I have volunteered in Canton Nursing Homes, Emory CVICU and CCU to be as well rounded as possible, entering my career as a Nurse after graduation. Additionally, I have made time to appear as a guest speaker for Northside Hospital and Mended Hearts to educate my community on Exercising with Heart Disease. In deciding to become a nurse, I have made many sacrifices. As a full-time student, I had to cut my working hours to part-time. Financial strain was inevitable while still paying for things such as daycare, health insurance and mortgage. Despite the challenges of returning to school, I was determined to make the most of the time and education, achieving a 4.0 GPA in each semester of a notoriously difficult Nursing degree and being entrusted with the honor of being elected President of my cohort. I am excited to use these leaderships skills in my professional career to ensure the best quality of care for the people of my community in the very near future.

At the age of thirty-three I was told I had peaked in my professional career as an Exercise Physiologist. I was left with a decision, to accept that I would never move up the professional ladder or go back to school. I had a lot to take into account. Having a one-year-old, I would need to reduce my employment to part time and the fact that I have always struggled to keep up in school- learning did not come as naturally to me with the diagnosis of ADHD. I still chose my future and decided to return to school. Today, at the age if thirty-five, I can say that this decision has been one of my greatest accomplishments. Despite my fear, what I have no problem in doing is betting on myself. I am stubborn to the core and when I set my mind to something, there is no stopping me. What has made a difficult decision easy, is my burning belief that I am destined to make a difference in those I will care for as a nurse. What has inspired me the most to influence my community, is first and foremost the patients that I have cared for in my career. The most rewarding thing that I have experienced throughout my career in Cardiology is when my patients tell me that I have made a difference in their lives, and that they won’t forget how I changed their lives for the better. Truly the most touching comment I have received is when my patients say they trust me entirely in their care. I believe it's my purpose to help those in need. To be a positive figure in difficult moments for others. I believe I can save lives with my quick thinking, and determination to provide quality care. It is my hope after graduation to be employed in a Cardiovascular ICU. A department that I believe I will thrive in because of my high attention to detail, and longstanding history of caring for cardiac patients. During my breaks from school, I have volunteered in Canton Nursing Homes, Emory CVICU and CCU to be as well rounded as possible, entering my career as a Nurse after graduation. Additionally, I have made time to appear as a guest speaker for Northside Hospital and Mended Hearts to educate my community on Exercising with Heart Disease. In deciding to become a nurse, I have made many sacrifices. As a full-time student, I had to cut my working hours to part-time. Financial strain was inevitable while still paying for things such as daycare, health insurance and mortgage. Despite the challenges of returning to school, I was determined to make the most of the time and education, achieving a 4.0 GPA in each semester of a notoriously difficult Nursing degree and being entrusted with the honor of being elected President of my cohort. I am excited to use these leaderships skills in my professional career to ensure the best quality of care for the people of my community in the very near future.

At the age of thirty-three I was told I had peaked in my professional career as an Exercise Physiologist. I was left with a decision, to accept that I would never move up the professional ladder or go back to school. I had a lot to take into account. Having a one-year-old, I would need to reduce my employment to part time and the fact that I have always struggled to keep up in school- learning did not come as naturally to me with the diagnosis of ADHD. I still chose my future and decided to return to school. Today, at the age if thirty-five, I can say that this decision has been one of my greatest accomplishments. Despite my fear, what I have no problem in doing is betting on myself. I am stubborn to the core and when I set my mind to something, there is no stopping me. What has made a difficult decision easy, is my burning belief that I am destined to make a difference in those I will care for as a nurse. What has inspired me the most to influence my community, is first and foremost the patients that I have cared for in my career. The most rewarding thing that I have experienced throughout my career in Cardiology is when my patients tell me that I have made a difference in their lives, and that they won’t forget how I changed their lives for the better. Truly the most touching comment I have received is when my patients say they trust me entirely in their care. I believe it's my purpose to help those in need. To be a positive figure in difficult moments for others. I believe I can save lives with my quick thinking, and determination to provide quality care. It is my hope after graduation to be employed in a Cardiovascular ICU. A department that I believe I will thrive in because of my high attention to detail, and longstanding history of caring for cardiac patients. During my breaks from school, I have volunteered in Canton Nursing Homes, Emory CVICU and CCU to be as well rounded as possible, entering my career as a Nurse after graduation. Additionally, I have made time to appear as a guest speaker for Northside Hospital and Mended Hearts to educate my community on Exercising with Heart Disease. In deciding to become a nurse, I have made many sacrifices. As a full-time student, I had to cut my working hours to part-time. Financial strain was inevitable while still paying for things such as daycare, health insurance and mortgage. Despite the challenges of returning to school, I was determined to make the most of the time and education, achieving a 4.0 GPA in each semester of a notoriously difficult Nursing degree and being entrusted with the honor of being elected President of my cohort. I am excited to use these leaderships skills in my professional career to ensure the best quality of care for the people of my community in the very near future.

At the age of thirty-three I was told I had peaked in my professional career as an Exercise Physiologist. I was left with a decision, to accept that I would never move up the professional ladder, or go back to school. I had a lot to take into account. Having a one-year-old, I would need to reduce my employment to part time and the fact that I have always struggled to keep up in school- learning did not come as naturally to be with the diagnosis of ADHD. I still chose my future and decided to return to school. Today at the age if thirty-five, I can say that this one decision has been one of my greatest accomplishments. Despite my fear, what I have no problem in doing is betting on myself. I am stubborn to the core and when I set my mind to something, there is no stopping me. What has made a difficult decision easy, is my burning belief that I am destined to make a difference in those I will care for as a nurse. What has inspired me the most to influence my community, is first and foremost the patients that I have cared for in my career. The most rewarding thing that I have experienced throughout my career in Cardiology is when my patients tell me that I have made a difference in their lives, and that they won’t forget how I changed their lives for the better. Truly the most touching comment I have received is when my patients say they trust me entirely in their care. I believe it's my purpose to help those in need. To be a positive figure in difficult moments for others. I believe I can save lives with my quick thinking, and determination to provide quality care. It is my hope after graduation to be employed in a Cardiovascular ICU. A department that I believe I will thrive in because of my high attention to detail, and longstanding history of caring for cardiac patients. During my breaks from school, I have volunteered in Canton Nursing Homes, Emory CVICU and CCU to be as well rounded as possible, entering my career as a Nurse after graduation. Additionally, I have made time to appear as a guest speaker for Northside Hospital and Mended Hearts to educate my community on Exercising with Heart Disease. In deciding to become a nurse, I have made many sacrifices. As a full-time student, I had to cut my working hours to part-time. Financial strain was inevitable while still paying for things such as daycare, health insurance and mortgage. Despite the challenges of returning to school, I was determined to make the most of the time and education, achieving a 4.0 GPA in each semester of a notoriously difficult Nursing degree and being entrusted with the honor of being elected President of my cohort. I am excited to use these leaderships skills in my professional career to ensure the best quality of care for the people of my community in the very near future.

It might have taken thirty-five years to decide on my true calling, but better late than never. What has made a difficult decision easy, is my burning belief that I am destined to make a difference in those I will care for as a nurse. My greatest achievement was taking this leap of faith and making the decision to start. Throughout my twelve years in healthcare so far, I have helped to create care plans for over 800 patients and clients in my field. It came to my attention that I had reached my scope of practice as an Exercise Physiologist in Cardiac Rehabilitation, and while I feel I excelled in my role, I was not happy not being able to do more. Now, with the support of many who believe in me, I am ready to grow, enhance my skill set, and care for my patients further. Additionally, I hope this to be inspiring to my daughter as she gets older. That, “If mommy can do it, then so can I.” What has inspired me the most to influence my community, is first and foremost the patients that I have cared for in my career. The most rewarding thing that I have experienced throughout my career in Cardiology is when my patients tell me that I have made a difference in their lives, and that they won’t forget how I changed their lives for the better. Truly the most touching comment I have received is when my patients say they trust me entirely in their care. I believe it's my purpose to help those in need. To be a positive figure in difficult moments for others. I believe I can save lives with my quick thinking, and determination to provide quality care. It is my hope after graduation to be employed in a Cardiovascular ICU. A department that I believe I will thrive in because of my high attention to detail, and longstanding history of caring for cardiac patients. During my breaks from school, I have volunteered in Canton Nursing Homes, Emory CVICU and CCU to be as well rounded as possible, entering my career as a Nurse after graduation. Additionally I have made time to appear as a guest speaker for Northside Hospital and Mended Hearts to educate my community on Exercising with Heart Disease. In deciding to become a nurse, I have made many sacrifices. As a full-time student, I had to cut my working hours to part-time. Financial strain was inevitable while still paying for things such as daycare, health insurance and mortgage. Despite the challenges of returning to school, I was determined to make the most of the time and education, achieving a 4.0 GPA in each semester of a notoriously difficult Nursing degree and being entrusted with the honor of being elected President of my cohort. I am excited to use these leaderships skills in my professional career to ensure the best quality of care for the people of my community in the very near future.

It might have taken thirty-five years to decide on my true calling, but better late than never. What has made a difficult decision easy, is my burning belief that I am destined to make a difference in those I will care for as a nurse. My greatest achievement is taking the leap of faith in making this decision to start. Throughout my twelve years in healthcare so far, I have helped to create care plans for over 800 patients and clients in my field. It came to my attention that I had reached my scope of practice as an Exercise Physiologist in Cardiac Rehabilitation, and while I feel I excelled in my role, I was not happy not being able to do more. Now, with the support of many who believe in me, I am ready to grow, enhance my skill set, and care for my patients further. Additionally, I hope this to be inspiring to my daughter as she gets older. That, “If mommy can do it, then so can I.” What has inspired me the most to influence my community, is first and foremost the patients that I have cared for in my career. The most rewarding thing that I have experienced throughout my career in Cardiology is when my patients tell me that I have made a difference in their lives, and that they won’t forget how I changed their lives for the better. Truly the most touching comment I have received is when my patients say they trust me entirely in their care. I believe it's my purpose to help those in need. To be a positive figure in difficult moments for others. I believe I can save lives with my quick thinking, and determination to provide quality care. It is my hope after graduation to be employed in a Cardiovascular ICU. A department that I believe I will thrive in because of my high attention to detail, and longstanding history of caring for cardiac patients. During my breaks from school, I have volunteered in Canton Nursing Homes, Emory CVICU and CCU to be as well rounded as possible, entering my career as a Nurse after graduation. Additionally I have made time to appear as a guest speaker for Northside Hospital and Mended Hearts to educate my community on Exercising with Heart Disease. In deciding to become a nurse, I have made many sacrifices. As a full-time student, I had to cut my working hours to part-time. Financial strain was inevitable while still paying for things such as daycare, health insurance and mortgage. Despite the challenges of returning to school, I was determined to make the most of the time and education, achieving a 4.0 GPA in each semester of a notoriously difficult Nursing degree and being entrusted with the honor of being elected President of my cohort. I am excited to use these leaderships skills in my professional career to ensure the best quality of care for the people of my community in the very near future.

It might have taken thirty-five years to decide on my true calling, but better late than never. What has made a difficult decision easy, is my burning belief that I am destined to make a difference in those I will care for as a nurse. My greatest achievement has been taking this leap of faith to make the decision of start. Throughout my twelve years in healthcare so far, I have helped to create care plans for over 800 patients and clients in my field. It came to my attention that I had reached my scope of practice as an Exercise Physiologist in Cardiac Rehabilitation, and while I feel I excelled in my role, I was not happy not being able to do more. Now, with the support of many who believe in me, I am ready to grow, enhance my skill set, and care for my patients further. Additionally, I hope this to be inspiring to my daughter as she gets older. That, “If mommy can do it, then so can I.” What has inspired me the most to influence my community, is first and foremost the patients that I have cared for in my career. The most rewarding thing that I have experienced throughout my career in Cardiology is when my patients tell me that I have made a difference in their lives, and that they won’t forget how I changed their lives for the better. Truly the most touching comment I have received is when my patients say they trust me entirely in their care. I believe it's my purpose to help those in need. To be a positive figure in difficult moments for others. I believe I can save lives with my quick thinking, and determination to provide quality care. It is my hope after graduation to be employed in a Cardiovascular ICU. A department that I believe I will thrive in because of my high attention to detail, and longstanding history of caring for cardiac patients. During my breaks from school, I have volunteered in Canton Nursing Homes, Emory CVICU and CCU to be as well rounded as possible, entering my career as a Nurse after graduation. Additionally I have made time to appear as a guest speaker for Northside Hospital and Mended Hearts to educate my community on Exercising with Heart Disease. In deciding to become a nurse, I have made many sacrifices. As a full-time student, I had to cut my working hours to part-time. Financial strain was inevitable while still paying for things such as daycare, health insurance and mortgage. Despite the challenges of returning to school, I was determined to make the most of the time and education, achieving a 4.0 GPA in each semester of a notoriously difficult Nursing degree and being entrusted with the honor of being elected President of my cohort. I am excited to use these leaderships skills in my professional career to ensure the best quality of care for the people of my community in the very near future.

It might have taken thirty-five years to decide on my true calling, but better late than never. What has made a difficult decision easy, is my burning belief that I am destined to make a difference in those I will care for as a nurse. My greatest achievement has been taking this leap of faith in making the decision to start. Throughout my twelve years in healthcare so far, I have helped to create care plans for over 800 patients and clients in my field. It came to my attention that I had reached my scope of practice as an Exercise Physiologist in Cardiac Rehabilitation, and while I feel I excelled in my role, I was not happy not being able to do more. Now, with the support of many who believe in me, I am ready to grow, enhance my skill set, and care for my patients further. Additionally, I hope this to be inspiring to my daughter as she gets older. That, “If mommy can do it, then so can I.” What has inspired me the most to influence my community, is first and foremost the patients that I have cared for in my career. The most rewarding thing that I have experienced throughout my career in Cardiology is when my patients tell me that I have made a difference in their lives, and that they won’t forget how I changed their lives for the better. Truly the most touching comment I have received is when my patients say they trust me entirely in their care. I believe it's my purpose to help those in need. To be a positive figure in difficult moments for others. I believe I can save lives with my quick thinking, and determination to provide quality care. It is my hope after graduation to be employed in a Cardiovascular ICU. A department that I believe I will thrive in because of my high attention to detail, and longstanding history of caring for cardiac patients. During my breaks from school, I have volunteered in Canton Nursing Homes, Emory CVICU and CCU to be as well rounded as possible, entering my career as a Nurse after graduation. Additionally I have made time to appear as a guest speaker for Northside Hospital and Mended Hearts to educate my community on Exercising with Heart Disease. In deciding to become a nurse, I have made many sacrifices. As a full-time student, I had to cut my working hours to part-time. Financial strain was inevitable while still paying for things such as daycare, health insurance and mortgage. Despite the challenges of returning to school, I was determined to make the most of the time and education, achieving a 4.0 GPA in each semester of a notoriously difficult Nursing degree and being entrusted with the honor of being elected President of my cohort. I am excited to use these leaderships skills in my professional career to ensure the best quality of care for the people of my community in the very near future.

It might have taken thirty-five years to decide on my true calling, but better late than never. What has made a difficult decision easy, is my burning belief that I am destined to make a difference in those I will care for as a nurse. My greatest achievement has been taking this leap of faith to make the decision to start. Throughout my twelve years in healthcare so far, I have helped to create care plans for over 800 patients and clients in my field. It came to my attention that I had reached my scope of practice as an Exercise Physiologist in Cardiac Rehabilitation, and while I feel I excelled in my role, I was not happy not being able to do more. Now, with the support of many who believe in me, I am ready to grow, enhance my skill set, and care for my patients further. Additionally, I hope this to be inspiring to my daughter as she gets older. That, “If mommy can do it, then so can I.” What has inspired me the most to influence my community, is first and foremost the patients that I have cared for in my career. The most rewarding thing that I have experienced throughout my career in Cardiology is when my patients tell me that I have made a difference in their lives, and that they won’t forget how I changed their lives for the better. Truly the most touching comment I have received is when my patients say they trust me entirely in their care. I believe it's my purpose to help those in need. To be a positive figure in difficult moments for others. I believe I can save lives with my quick thinking, and determination to provide quality care. It is my hope after graduation to be employed in a Cardiovascular ICU. A department that I believe I will thrive in because of my high attention to detail, and longstanding history of caring for cardiac patients. During my breaks from school, I have volunteered in Canton Nursing Homes, Emory CVICU and CCU to be as well rounded as possible, entering my career as a Nurse after graduation. Additionally I have made time to appear as a guest speaker for Northside Hospital and Mended Hearts to educate my community on Exercising with Heart Disease. In deciding to become a nurse, I have made many sacrifices. As a full-time student, I had to cut my working hours to part-time. Financial strain was inevitable while still paying for things such as daycare, health insurance and mortgage. Despite the challenges of returning to school, I was determined to make the most of the time and education, achieving a 4.0 GPA in each semester of a notoriously difficult Nursing degree and being entrusted with the honor of being elected President of my cohort. I am excited to use these leaderships skills in my professional career to ensure the best quality of care for the people of my community in the very near future.

It might have taken thirty-five years to decide on my true calling, but better late than never. What has made a difficult decision easy, is my burning belief that I am destined to make a difference in those I will care for as a nurse. My greatest achievement has been taking this leap of faith in making this decision to start. Throughout my twelve years in healthcare so far, I have helped to create care plans for over 800 patients and clients in my field. It came to my attention that I had reached my scope of practice as an Exercise Physiologist in Cardiac Rehabilitation, and while I feel I excelled in my role, I was not happy not being able to do more. Now, with the support of many who believe in me, I am ready to grow, enhance my skill set, and care for my patients further. Additionally, I hope this to be inspiring to my daughter as she gets older. That, “If mommy can do it, then so can I.” What has inspired me the most to influence my community, is first and foremost the patients that I have cared for in my career. The most rewarding thing that I have experienced throughout my career in Cardiology is when my patients tell me that I have made a difference in their lives, and that they won’t forget how I changed their lives for the better. Truly the most touching comment I have received is when my patients say they trust me entirely in their care. I believe it's my purpose to help those in need. To be a positive figure in difficult moments for others. I believe I can save lives with my quick thinking, and determination to provide quality care. It is my hope after graduation to be employed in a Cardiovascular ICU. A department that I believe I will thrive in because of my high attention to detail, and longstanding history of caring for cardiac patients. During my breaks from school, I have volunteered in Canton Nursing Homes, Emory CVICU and CCU to be as well rounded as possible, entering my career as a Nurse after graduation. Additionally I have made time to appear as a guest speaker for Northside Hospital and Mended Hearts to educate my community on Exercising with Heart Disease. In deciding to become a nurse, I have made many sacrifices. As a full-time student, I had to cut my working hours to part-time. Financial strain was inevitable while still paying for things such as daycare, health insurance and mortgage. Despite the challenges of returning to school, I was determined to make the most of the time and education, achieving a 4.0 GPA in each semester of a notoriously difficult Nursing degree and being entrusted with the honor of being elected President of my cohort. I am excited to use these leaderships skills in my professional career to ensure the best quality of care for the people of my community in the very near future.

It might have taken thirty-five years to decide on my true calling, but better late than never. What has made a difficult decision easy, is my burning belief that I am destined to make a difference in those I will care for as a nurse. My greatest achievement has been taking a leap of faith and making this decision. Throughout my twelve years in healthcare so far, I have helped to create care plans for over 800 patients and clients in my field. It came to my attention that I had reached my scope of practice as an Exercise Physiologist in Cardiac Rehabilitation, and while I feel I excelled in my role, I was not happy not being able to do more. Now, with the support of many who believe in me, I am ready to grow, enhance my skill set, and care for my patients further. Additionally, I hope this to be inspiring to my daughter as she gets older. That, “If mommy can do it, then so can I.” What has inspired me the most to influence my community, is first and foremost the patients that I have cared for in my career. The most rewarding thing that I have experienced throughout my career in Cardiology is when my patients tell me that I have made a difference in their lives, and that they won’t forget how I changed their lives for the better. Truly the most touching comment I have received is when my patients say they trust me entirely in their care. I believe it's my purpose to help those in need. To be a positive figure in difficult moments for others. I believe I can save lives with my quick thinking, and determination to provide quality care. It is my hope after graduation to be employed in a Cardiovascular ICU. A department that I believe I will thrive in because of my high attention to detail, and longstanding history of caring for cardiac patients. During my breaks from school, I have volunteered in Canton Nursing Homes, Emory CVICU and CCU to be as well rounded as possible, entering my career as a Nurse after graduation. Additionally I have made time to appear as a guest speaker for Northside Hospital and Mended Hearts to educate my community on Exercising with Heart Disease. In deciding to become a nurse, I have made many sacrifices. As a full-time student, I had to cut my working hours to part-time. Financial strain was inevitable while still paying for things such as daycare, health insurance and mortgage. Despite the challenges of returning to school, I was determined to make the most of the time and education, achieving a 4.0 GPA in each semester of a notoriously difficult Nursing degree and being entrusted with the honor of being elected President of my cohort. I am excited to use these leaderships skills in my professional career to ensure the best quality of care for the people of my community in the very near future.

It might have taken thirty-five years to decide on my true calling, but better late than never. What has made a difficult decision easy, is my burning belief that I am destined to make a difference in those I will care for as a nurse. My greatest achievement was taking this leap of faith to start. Throughout my twelve years in healthcare so far, I have helped to create care plans for over 800 patients and clients in my field. It came to my attention that I had reached my scope of practice as an Exercise Physiologist in Cardiac Rehabilitation, and while I feel I excelled in my role, I was not happy not being able to do more. Now, with the support of many who believe in me, I am ready to grow, enhance my skill set, and care for my patients further. Additionally, I hope this to be inspiring to my daughter as she gets older. That, “If mommy can do it, then so can I.” What has inspired me the most to influence my community, is first and foremost the patients that I have cared for in my career. The most rewarding thing that I have experienced throughout my career in Cardiology is when my patients tell me that I have made a difference in their lives, and that they won’t forget how I changed their lives for the better. Truly the most touching comment I have received is when my patients say they trust me entirely in their care. I believe it's my purpose to help those in need. To be a positive figure in difficult moments for others. I believe I can save lives with my quick thinking, and determination to provide quality care. It is my hope after graduation to be employed in a Cardiovascular ICU. A department that I believe I will thrive in because of my high attention to detail, and longstanding history of caring for cardiac patients. During my breaks from school, I have volunteered in Canton Nursing Homes, Emory CVICU and CCU to be as well rounded as possible, entering my career as a Nurse after graduation. Additionally I have made time to appear as a guest speaker for Northside Hospital and Mended Hearts to educate my community on Exercising with Heart Disease. In deciding to become a nurse, I have made many sacrifices. As a full-time student, I had to cut my working hours to part-time. Financial strain was inevitable while still paying for things such as daycare, health insurance and mortgage. Despite the challenges of returning to school, I was determined to make the most of the time and education, achieving a 4.0 GPA in each semester of a notoriously difficult Nursing degree and being entrusted with the honor of being elected President of my cohort. I am excited to use these leaderships skills in my professional career to ensure the best quality of care for the people of my community in the very near future.

It might have taken thirty-five years to decide on my true calling, but better late than never. What has made a difficult decision easy, is my burning belief that I am destined to make a difference in those I will care for as a nurse. My greatest achievement has been taking this leap of faith to begin. Throughout my twelve years in healthcare so far, I have helped to create care plans for over 800 patients and clients in my field. It came to my attention that I had reached my scope of practice as an Exercise Physiologist in Cardiac Rehabilitation, and while I feel I excelled in my role, I was not happy not being able to do more. Now, with the support of many who believe in me, I am ready to grow, enhance my skill set, and care for my patients further. Additionally, I hope this to be inspiring to my daughter as she gets older. That, “If mommy can do it, then so can I.” What has inspired me the most to influence my community, is first and foremost the patients that I have cared for in my career. The most rewarding thing that I have experienced throughout my career in Cardiology is when my patients tell me that I have made a difference in their lives, and that they won’t forget how I changed their lives for the better. Truly the most touching comment I have received is when my patients say they trust me entirely in their care. I believe it's my purpose to help those in need. To be a positive figure in difficult moments for others. I believe I can save lives with my quick thinking, and determination to provide quality care. It is my hope after graduation to be employed in a Cardiovascular ICU. A department that I believe I will thrive in because of my high attention to detail, and longstanding history of caring for cardiac patients. During my breaks from school, I have volunteered in Canton Nursing Homes, Emory CVICU and CCU to be as well rounded as possible, entering my career as a Nurse after graduation. Additionally I have made time to appear as a guest speaker for Northside Hospital and Mended Hearts to educate my community on Exercising with Heart Disease. In deciding to become a nurse, I have made many sacrifices. As a full-time student, I had to cut my working hours to part-time. Financial strain was inevitable while still paying for things such as daycare, health insurance and mortgage. Despite the challenges of returning to school, I was determined to make the most of the time and education, achieving a 4.0 GPA in each semester of a notoriously difficult Nursing degree and being entrusted with the honor of being elected President of my cohort. I am excited to use these leaderships skills in my professional career to ensure the best quality of care for the people of my community in the very near future.

It might have taken thirty-five years to decide on my true calling, but better late than never. What has made a difficult decision easy, is my burning belief that I am destined to make a difference in those I will care for as a nurse. My greatest achievement has been taking the leap of faith to make this decision. Throughout my twelve years in healthcare so far, I have helped to create care plans for over 800 patients and clients in my field. It came to my attention that I had reached my scope of practice as an Exercise Physiologist in Cardiac Rehabilitation, and while I feel I excelled in my role, I was not happy not being able to do more. Now, with the support of many who believe in me, I am ready to grow, enhance my skill set, and care for my patients further. Additionally, I hope this to be inspiring to my daughter as she gets older. That, “If mommy can do it, then so can I.” What has inspired me the most to influence my community, is first and foremost the patients that I have cared for in my career. The most rewarding thing that I have experienced throughout my career in Cardiology is when my patients tell me that I have made a difference in their lives, and that they won’t forget how I changed their lives for the better. Truly the most touching comment I have received is when my patients say they trust me entirely in their care. I believe it's my purpose to help those in need. To be a positive figure in difficult moments for others. I believe I can save lives with my quick thinking, and determination to provide quality care. It is my hope after graduation to be employed in a Cardiovascular ICU. A department that I believe I will thrive in because of my high attention to detail, and longstanding history of caring for cardiac patients. During my breaks from school, I have volunteered in Canton Nursing Homes, Emory CVICU and CCU to be as well rounded as possible, entering my career as a Nurse after graduation. Additionally I have made time to appear as a guest speaker for Northside Hospital and Mended Hearts to educate my community on Exercising with Heart Disease. In deciding to become a nurse, I have made many sacrifices. As a full-time student, I had to cut my working hours to part-time. Financial strain was inevitable while still paying for things such as daycare, health insurance and mortgage. Despite the challenges of returning to school, I was determined to make the most of the time and education, achieving a 4.0 GPA in each semester of a notoriously difficult Nursing degree and being entrusted with the honor of being elected President of my cohort. I am excited to use these leaderships skills in my professional career to ensure the best quality of care for the people of my community in the very near future..

It might have taken thirty-five years to decide on my true calling, but better late than never. What has made a difficult decision easy, is my burning belief that I am destined to make a difference in those I will care for as a nurse. My greatest achievement is taking the leap of faith to make this dream a reality. Throughout my twelve years in healthcare so far, I have helped to create care plans for over 800 patients and clients in my field. It came to my attention that I had reached my scope of practice as an Exercise Physiologist in Cardiac Rehabilitation, and while I feel I excelled in my role, I was not happy not being able to do more. Now, with the support of many who believe in me, I am ready to grow, enhance my skill set, and care for my patients further. Additionally, I hope this to be inspiring to my daughter as she gets older. That, “If mommy can do it, then so can I.” What has inspired me the most to influence my community, is first and foremost the patients that I have cared for in my career. The most rewarding thing that I have experienced throughout my career in Cardiology is when my patients tell me that I have made a difference in their lives, and that they won’t forget how I changed their lives for the better. Truly the most touching comment I have received is when my patients say they trust me entirely in their care. I believe it's my purpose to help those in need. To be a positive figure in difficult moments for others. I believe I can save lives with my quick thinking, and determination to provide quality care. It is my hope after graduation to be employed in a Cardiovascular ICU. A department that I believe I will thrive in because of my high attention to detail, and longstanding history of caring for cardiac patients. During my breaks from school, I have volunteered in Canton Nursing Homes, Emory CVICU and CCU to be as well rounded as possible, entering my career as a Nurse after graduation. Additionally I have made time to appear as a guest speaker for Northside Hospital and Mended Hearts to educate my community on Exercising with Heart Disease. In deciding to become a nurse, I have made many sacrifices. As a full-time student, I had to cut my working hours to part-time. Financial strain was inevitable while still paying for things such as daycare, health insurance and mortgage. Despite the challenges of returning to school, I was determined to make the most of the time and education, achieving a 4.0 GPA in each semester of a notoriously difficult Nursing degree and being entrusted with the honor of being elected President of my cohort. I am excited to use these leaderships skills in my professional career to ensure the best quality of care for the people of my community in the very near future.

It might have taken thirty-five years to decide on my true calling, but better late than never. What has made a difficult decision easy, is my burning belief that I am destined to make a difference in those I will care for as a nurse. My greatest achievement is taking the leap of faith to make my dream a reality. Throughout my twelve years in healthcare so far, I have helped to create care plans for over 800 patients and clients in my field. It came to my attention that I had reached my scope of practice as an Exercise Physiologist in Cardiac Rehabilitation, and while I feel I excelled in my role, I was not happy not being able to do more. Now, with the support of many who believe in me, I am ready to grow, enhance my skill set, and care for my patients further. Additionally, I hope this to be inspiring to my daughter as she gets older. That, “If mommy can do it, then so can I.” What has inspired me the most to influence my community, is first and foremost the patients that I have cared for in my career. The most rewarding thing that I have experienced throughout my career in Cardiology is when my patients tell me that I have made a difference in their lives, and that they won’t forget how I changed their lives for the better. Truly the most touching comment I have received is when my patients say they trust me entirely in their care. I believe it's my purpose to help those in need. To be a positive figure in difficult moments for others. I believe I can save lives with my quick thinking, and determination to provide quality care. It is my hope after graduation to be employed in a Cardiovascular ICU. A department that I believe I will thrive in because of my high attention to detail, and longstanding history of caring for cardiac patients. During my breaks from school, I have volunteered in Canton Nursing Homes, Emory CVICU and CCU to be as well rounded as possible, entering my career as a Nurse after graduation. Additionally I have made time to appear as a guest speaker for Northside Hospital and Mended Hearts to educate my community on Exercising with Heart Disease. In deciding to become a nurse, I have made many sacrifices. As a full-time student, I had to cut my working hours to part-time. Financial strain was inevitable while still paying for things such as daycare, health insurance and mortgage. Despite the challenges of returning to school, I was determined to make the most of the time and education, achieving a 4.0 GPA in each semester of a notoriously difficult Nursing degree and being entrusted with the honor of being elected President of my cohort. I am excited to use these leaderships skills in my professional career to ensure the best quality of care for the people of my community in the very near future.

It might have taken thirty-five years to decide on my true calling, but better late than never. What has made a difficult decision easy, is my burning belief that I am destined to make a difference in those I will care for as a nurse. My greatest achievement is taking this leap of faith to start. Throughout my twelve years in healthcare so far, I have helped to create care plans for over 800 patients and clients in my field. It came to my attention that I had reached my scope of practice as an Exercise Physiologist in Cardiac Rehabilitation, and while I feel I excelled in my role, I was not happy not being able to do more. Now, with the support of many who believe in me, I am ready to grow, enhance my skill set, and care for my patients further. Additionally, I hope this to be inspiring to my daughter as she gets older. That, “If mommy can do it, then so can I.” What has inspired me the most to influence my community, is first and foremost the patients that I have cared for in my career. The most rewarding thing that I have experienced throughout my career in Cardiology is when my patients tell me that I have made a difference in their lives, and that they won’t forget how I changed their lives for the better. Truly the most touching comment I have received is when my patients say they trust me entirely in their care. I believe it's my purpose to help those in need. To be a positive figure in difficult moments for others. I believe I can save lives with my quick thinking, and determination to provide quality care. It is my hope after graduation to be employed in a Cardiovascular ICU. A department that I believe I will thrive in because of my high attention to detail, and longstanding history of caring for cardiac patients. During my breaks from school, I have volunteered in Canton Nursing Homes, Emory CVICU and CCU to be as well rounded as possible, entering my career as a Nurse after graduation. Additionally I have made time to appear as a guest speaker for Northside Hospital and Mended Hearts to educate my community on Exercising with Heart Disease. In deciding to become a nurse, I have made many sacrifices. As a full-time student, I had to cut my working hours to part-time. Financial strain was inevitable while still paying for things such as daycare, health insurance and mortgage. Despite the challenges of returning to school, I was determined to make the most of the time and education, achieving a 4.0 GPA in each semester of a notoriously difficult Nursing degree and being entrusted with the honor of being elected President of my cohort. I am excited to use these leaderships skills in my professional career to ensure the best quality of care for the people of my community in the very near future.

It might have taken thirty-five years to decide on my true calling, but better late than never. What has made a difficult decision easy, is my burning belief that I am destined to make a difference in those I will care for as a nurse. Throughout my twelve years in healthcare so far, I have helped to create care plans for over 800 patients and clients in my field. It came to my attention that I had reached my scope of practice as an Exercise Physiologist in Cardiac Rehabilitation, and while I feel I excelled in my role, I was not happy not being able to do more. Now, with the support of many who believe in me, I am ready to grow, enhance my skill set, and care for my patients further. Additionally, I hope this to be inspiring to my daughter as she gets older. That, “If mommy can do it, then so can I.” What has inspired me the most to influence my community, is first and foremost the patients that I have cared for in my career. The most rewarding thing that I have experienced throughout my career in Cardiology is when my patients tell me that I have made a difference in their lives, and that they won’t forget how I changed their lives for the better. Truly the most touching comment I have received is when my patients say they trust me entirely in their care. I believe it's my purpose to help those in need. To be a positive figure in difficult moments for others. I believe I can save lives with my quick thinking, and determination to provide quality care. It is my hope after graduation to be employed in a Cardiovascular ICU. A department that I believe I will thrive in because of my high attention to detail, and longstanding history of caring for cardiac patients. During my breaks from school, I have volunteered in Canton Nursing Homes, Emory CVICU and CCU to be as well rounded as possible, entering my career as a Nurse after graduation. Additionally I have made time to appear as a guest speaker for Northside Hospital and Mended Hearts to educate my community on Exercising with Heart Disease. In deciding to become a nurse, I have made many sacrifices. As a full-time student, I had to cut my working hours to part-time. Financial strain was inevitable while still paying for things such as daycare, health insurance and mortgage. Despite the challenges of returning to school, I was determined to make the most of the time and education, achieving a 4.0 GPA in each semester of a notoriously difficult Nursing degree and being entrusted with the honor of being elected President of my cohort. I am excited to use these leaderships skills in my professional career to ensure the best quality of care for the people of my community in the very near future.

It might have taken thirty-five years to decide on my true calling, but better late than never. What has made a difficult decision easy, is my burning belief that I am destined to make a difference in those I will care for as a nurse. Throughout my twelve years in healthcare so far, I have helped to create care plans for over 800 patients and clients in my field. It came to my attention that I had reached my scope of practice as an Exercise Physiologist in Cardiac Rehabilitation, and while I feel I excelled in my role, I was not happy not being able to do more. Now, with the support of many who believe in me, I am ready to grow, enhance my skill set, and care for my patients further. Additionally, I hope this to be inspiring to my daughter as she gets older. That, “If mommy can do it, then so can I.” What has inspired me the most to influence my community, is first and foremost the patients that I have cared for in my career. The most rewarding thing that I have experienced throughout my career in Cardiology is when my patients tell me that I have made a difference in their lives, and that they won’t forget how I changed their lives for the better. Truly the most touching comment I have received is when my patients say they trust me entirely in their care. I believe it's my purpose to help those in need. To be a positive figure in difficult moments for others. I believe I can save lives with my quick thinking, and determination to provide quality care. It is my hope after graduation to be employed in a Cardiovascular ICU. A department that I believe I will thrive in because of my high attention to detail, and longstanding history of caring for cardiac patients. During my breaks from school, I have volunteered in Canton Nursing Homes, Emory CVICU and CCU to be as well rounded as possible, entering my career as a Nurse after graduation. Additionally I have made time to appear as a guest speaker for Northside Hospital and Mended Hearts to educate my community on Exercising with Heart Disease. In deciding to become a nurse, I have made many sacrifices. As a full-time student, I had to cut my working hours to part-time. Financial strain was inevitable while still paying for things such as daycare, health insurance and mortgage. Despite the challenges of returning to school, I was determined to make the most of the time and education, achieving a 4.0 GPA in each semester of a notoriously difficult Nursing degree and being entrusted with the honor of being elected President of my cohort. I am excited to use these leaderships skills in my professional career to ensure the best quality of care for the people of my community in the very near future.

It might have taken thirty-five years to decide on my true calling, but better late than never. What has made a difficult decision easy, is my burning belief that I am destined to make a difference in those I will care for as a nurse. Throughout my twelve years in healthcare so far, I have helped to create care plans for over 800 patients and clients in my field. It came to my attention that I had reached my scope of practice as an Exercise Physiologist in Cardiac Rehabilitation, and while I feel I excelled in my role, I was not happy not being able to do more. Now, with the support of many who believe in me, I am ready to grow, enhance my skill set, and care for my patients further. Additionally, I hope this to be inspiring to my daughter as she gets older. That, “If mommy can do it, then so can I.” What has inspired me the most to influence my community, is first and foremost the patients that I have cared for in my career. The most rewarding thing that I have experienced throughout my career in Cardiology is when my patients tell me that I have made a difference in their lives, and that they won’t forget how I changed their lives for the better. Truly the most touching comment I have received is when my patients say they trust me entirely in their care. I believe it's my purpose to help those in need. To be a positive figure in difficult moments for others. I believe I can save lives with my quick thinking, and determination to provide quality care. It is my hope after graduation to be employed in a Cardiovascular ICU. A department that I believe I will thrive in because of my high attention to detail, and longstanding history of caring for cardiac patients. During my breaks from school, I have volunteered in Canton Nursing Homes, Emory CVICU and CCU to be as well rounded as possible, entering my career as a Nurse after graduation. Additionally I have made time to appear as a guest speaker for Northside Hospital and Mended Hearts to educate my community on Exercising with Heart Disease. In deciding to become a nurse, I have made many sacrifices. As a full-time student, I had to cut my working hours to part-time. Financial strain was inevitable while still paying for things such as daycare, health insurance and mortgage. Despite the challenges of returning to school, I was determined to make the most of the time and education, achieving a 4.0 GPA in each semester of a notoriously difficult Nursing degree and being entrusted with the honor of being elected President of my cohort. I am excited to use these leaderships skills in my professional career to ensure the best quality of care for the people of my community in the very near future.

It might have taken thirty-five years to decide on my true calling, but better late than never. What has made a difficult decision easy, is my burning belief that I am destined to make a difference in those I will care for as a nurse. Throughout my twelve years in healthcare so far, I have helped to create care plans for over 800 patients and clients in my field. It came to my attention that I had reached my scope of practice as an Exercise Physiologist in Cardiac Rehabilitation, and while I feel I excelled in my role, I was not happy not being able to do more. Now, with the support of many who believe in me, I am ready to grow, enhance my skill set, and care for my patients further. Additionally, I hope this to be inspiring to my daughter as she gets older. That, “If mommy can do it, then so can I.” What has inspired me the most to influence my community, is first and foremost the patients that I have cared for in my career. The most rewarding thing that I have experienced throughout my career in Cardiology is when my patients tell me that I have made a difference in their lives, and that they won’t forget how I changed their lives for the better. Truly the most touching comment I have received is when my patients say they trust me entirely in their care. I believe it's my purpose to help those in need. To be a positive figure in difficult moments for others. I believe I can save lives with my quick thinking, and determination to provide quality care. It is my hope after graduation to be employed in a Cardiovascular ICU. A department that I believe I will thrive in because of my high attention to detail, and longstanding history of caring for cardiac patients. During my breaks from school, I have volunteered in Canton Nursing Homes, Emory CVICU and CCU to be as well rounded as possible, entering my career as a Nurse after graduation. Additionally I have made time to appear as a guest speaker for Northside Hospital and Mended Hearts to educate my community on Exercising with Heart Disease. In deciding to become a nurse, I have made many sacrifices. As a full-time student, I had to cut my working hours to part-time. Financial strain was inevitable while still paying for things such as daycare, health insurance and mortgage. Despite the challenges of returning to school, I was determined to make the most of the time and education, achieving a 4.0 GPA in each semester of a notoriously difficult Nursing degree and being entrusted with the honor of being elected President of my cohort. I am excited to use these leaderships skills in my professional career to ensure the best quality of care for the people of my community in the very near future.

It might have taken thirty-five years to decide on my true calling, but better late than never. What has made a difficult decision easy, is my burning belief that I am destined to make a difference in those I will care for as a nurse. Throughout my twelve years in healthcare so far, I have helped to create care plans for over 800 patients and clients in my field. It came to my attention that I had reached my scope of practice as an Exercise Physiologist in Cardiac Rehabilitation, and while I feel I excelled in my role, I was not happy not being able to do more. Now, with the support of many who believe in me, I am ready to grow, enhance my skill set, and care for my patients further. Additionally, I hope this to be inspiring to my daughter as she gets older. That, “If mommy can do it, then so can I.” What has inspired me the most to influence my community, is first and foremost the patients that I have cared for in my career. The most rewarding thing that I have experienced throughout my career in Cardiology is when my patients tell me that I have made a difference in their lives, and that they won’t forget how I changed their lives for the better. Truly the most touching comment I have received is when my patients say they trust me entirely in their care. I believe it's my purpose to help those in need. To be a positive figure in difficult moments for others. I believe I can save lives with my quick thinking, and determination to provide quality care. It is my hope after graduation to be employed in a Cardiovascular ICU. A department that I believe I will thrive in because of my high attention to detail, and longstanding history of caring for cardiac patients. During my breaks from school, I have volunteered in Canton Nursing Homes, Emory CVICU and CCU to be as well rounded as possible, entering my career as a Nurse after graduation. Additionally I have made time to appear as a guest speaker for Northside Hospital and Mended Hearts to educate my community on Exercising with Heart Disease. In deciding to become a nurse, I have made many sacrifices. As a full-time student, I had to cut my working hours to part-time. Financial strain was inevitable while still paying for things such as daycare, health insurance and mortgage. Despite the challenges of returning to school, I was determined to make the most of the time and education, achieving a 4.0 GPA in each semester of a notoriously difficult Nursing degree and being entrusted with the honor of being elected President of my cohort. I am excited to use these leaderships skills in my professional career to ensure the best quality of care for the people of my community.

Throughout my twelve years in healthcare so far, I have helped to create care plans for over 800 patients and clients in my field. It came to my attention that I had reached my scope of practice as an Exercise Physiologist, and while I feel I excelled in my role, I was not happy not being able to do more. Now, with the support of many who believe in me, I am ready to grow, enhance my skill set, and care for my patients further. Additionally, I hope this to be inspiring to my daughter as she gets older. That, “If mommy can do it, then so can I.” What has inspired me the most to influence my community, is first and foremost the patients that I have cared for in my career. The most rewarding thing that I have experienced throughout my career in Cardiology is when my patients tell me that I have made a difference in their lives, and that they won’t forget how I changed their lives for the better. Truly the most touching comment I have received is when my patients say they trust me entirely in their care. I believe it's my purpose to help those in need. To be a positive figure in difficult moments for others. I believe I can save lives with my quick thinking, and determination to provide quality care. It is my hope after graduation to be employed in a Cardiovascular ICU. A department that I believe I will thrive in because of my high attention to detail, and longstanding history of caring for cardiac patients. During my breaks from school, I have volunteered in Canton Nursing Homes, Emory CVICU and CCU to be as well rounded as possible, entering my career as a Nurse after graduation. Additionally I have made time to appear as a guest speaker for Northside Hospital and Mended Hearts to educate my community on Exercising with Heart Disease. Despite the challenges of returning to school, I was determined to make the most of the time and education, achieving a 4.0 GPA in each semester of a notoriously difficult Nursing degree. I was entrusted with the honor of being names President of my Cohort. In this role I have taken on the responsibility of ensuring my classmates success by regularly hosting tutoring sessions. This leadership role has felt very natural and I am excited to use these skills of decisions making, organization and effective communication in my professional career as well.

In the world of post-Covid, it has regrettably occurred that the tremendous burden that hospital staff has had to incur. Particularly in the field of nursing, we see staffing levels down to crisis level low. This burden’s impact is being shared hospital wide and has affected the quality of patient care with nurse–patient ratios at levels unseen. It is for this reason and others that I have elected to return to school to achieve my nursing degree. A 2011 graduate of Georgia Southern University, I enjoyed a rewarding career as Exercise Physiologist in Cardiac Rehabilitation at Northside Hospital. I am also happily married, and we have been rewarded with a baby girl who turned three in October. Going back to school after ten years has not come without challenges. It is thanks to my family, that when I have struggled, I have had the strength to keep going. I am now choosing to go to nursing school in my thirties, because of the positive impact I believe I will make on my community’s overall health and wellness. Throughout my twelve years in healthcare so far, I have helped to create care plans for over 800 patients and clients in my field. It came to my attention that I had reached my scope of practice, and while I feel I excelled as an Exercise Physiologist, I was not happy not being able to do more. Now, with the support of many who believe in me, I am ready to grow, enhance my skill set, and care for my patients further. Additionally, I hope this to be inspiring to my daughter as she gets older. That, “If mommy can do it, then so can I.” What has inspired me the most to influence my community, is first and foremost the patients that I have cared for in my career. The most rewarding thing that I have experienced throughout my career in Cardiology is when my patients tell me that I have made a difference in their lives, and that they won’t forget how I changed their lives for the better. Truly the most touching comment I have received is when my patients say they trust me entirely in their care. I believe it's my purpose to help those in need. To be a positive figure in difficult moments for others. I believe I can save lives with my quick thinking, and determination to provide quality care. It is my hope after graduation to be employed in a Cardiovascular ICU. A department that I believe I will thrive in because of my high attention to detail, and longstanding history of caring for cardiac patients. During my breaks from school, I have volunteered in Canton Nursing Homes, Emory CVICU and CCU to be as well rounded as possible, entering my career as a Nurse after graduation. The purpose of my letter to you today is to inquire whether I could impose scholarship funds to assist in the balance of my education. In deciding to return, I have made many sacrifices. As a full-time student, I had to cut my working hours to part-time. Financial strain was inevitable while still paying for things such as my three-year-old daughter to go to daycare, our family’s health insurance and mortgage. Despite the challenges of returning to school, I was determined to make the most of the time and education, achieving a 4.0 GPA in each semester of a notoriously difficult Nursing degree. It goes without saying that I would be eternally grateful for this as I bear down on my academics over the next year.

For eleven years I have enjoyed a rewarding career as an Exercise Physiologist in Cardiac Rehabilitation at Northside Hospital. I have helped to create care plans for over 800 patients and clients in the field of Exercise Physiology. It came to my attention that I had reached my scope of practice, and while I feel I excelled in my role, I was not happy not being able to do more. Now, with the support of many who believe in, I am ready to grow, enhance skill sets and care for my patients further as a nurse. Additionally, I hope for this to be inspiring to my daughter as she gets older. That, “If mommy can do it, then so can I.” I am an “untraditional student”. One of the unique things about myself is that I decided to return to school at the age of thirty-four with a two-year-old. I feel like I should be a recipient for your scholarship due to my drive to achieve. In spite of the notorious difficultly that the Nursing major entails, I have sustained a 4.0 GPA since returning to school. A truly daunting task, but one which I truly see as necessary to achieve my full potential in the working world. My mission is to mend broken hearts, and it is a task I intend to take on whole heartedly. I believe once that I have obtained my nursing degree, I can take my caring of patients to the next level. I believe it is my purpose to help those in need. To be a positive figure in difficult moments for others. I believe I can save lives with my quick thinking, and determination to provide quality care. It is my hope, once completing Nursing school I find a job in a Cardiovascular ICU. It is a department that I believe I will thrive in because of my high attention to detail, and longstanding history of caring for cardiac patients. During my breaks from school, I have made time to volunteer in a Canton Nursing home as well as shadow at an Emory CVICU and CCU in order to be as well rounded as possible entering into my career as a Nurse after graduation. I believe I am an ideal candidate for this scholarship because of the passion I put into everything I do. I have ambition, drive and determination to turn my dreams into a reality. I care deeply, believe in the enjoyment of life and strive for excellence as a professional, mother, and friend. Thank you for your consideration. It would be a true honor be chosen.

For eleven years I have enjoyed a rewarding career as an Exercise Physiologist in Cardiac Rehabilitation at Northside Hospital. I have helped to create care plans for over 800 patients and clients in the field of Exercise Physiology. It came to my attention that I had reached my scope of practice, and while I feel I excelled in my role, I was not happy not being able to do more. Now, with the support of many who believe in, I am ready to grow, enhance skill sets and care for my patients further as a nurse. Additionally, I hope for this to be inspiring to my daughter as she gets older. That, “If mommy can do it, then so can I.” I am an “untraditional student”. One of the unique things about myself is that I decided to return to school at the age of thirty-four with a two-year-old. I feel like I should be a recipient for your scholarship due to my drive to achieve. In spite of the notorious difficultly that the Nursing major entails, I have sustained a 4.0 GPA since returning to school. A truly daunting task, but one which I truly see as necessary to achieve my full potential in the working world. My mission is to mend broken hearts, and it is a task I intend to take on whole heartedly. I believe once that I have obtained my nursing degree, I can take my caring of patients to the next level. I believe it is my purpose to help those in need. To be a positive figure in difficult moments for others. I believe I can save lives with my quick thinking, and determination to provide quality care. It is my hope, once completing Nursing school I find a job in a Cardiovascular ICU. It is a department that I believe I will thrive in because of my high attention to detail, and longstanding history of caring for cardiac patients. During my breaks from school, I have made time to volunteer in a Canton Nursing home as well as shadow at an Emory CVICU and CCU in order to be as well rounded as possible entering into my career as a Nurse after graduation. I believe I am an ideal candidate for this scholarship because of the passion I put into everything I do. I have ambition, drive and determination to turn my dreams into a reality. I care deeply, believe in the enjoyment of life and strive for excellence as a professional, mother, and friend. Thank you for your consideration. It would be a true honor be chosen.

For eleven years I have enjoyed a rewarding career as an Exercise Physiologist in Cardiac Rehabilitation at Northside Hospital. I have helped to create care plans for over 800 patients and clients in the field of Exercise Physiology. It came to my attention that I had reached my scope of practice, and while I feel I excelled in my role, I was not happy not being able to do more. Now, with the support of many who believe in, I am ready to grow, enhance skill sets and care for my patients further as a nurse. Additionally, I hope for this to be inspiring to my daughter as she gets older. That, “If mommy can do it, then so can I.” My Phoebe's include the women in my family who also pursued careers in medicine. My late Grandmother, Lucy. Who was a nurse in the specialty of neurosurgery. As well as my sister, Ashley- a nurse practitioner specializing in palliative care. They specifically guided me and have cheered me on during my own journey in medicine. I am an “untraditional student”. One of the unique things about myself is that I decided to return to school at the age of thirty-four with a two-year-old. I feel like I should be a recipient for your scholarship due to my drive to achieve. In spite of the notorious difficultly that the Nursing major entails, I have sustained a 4.0 GPA since returning to school. A truly daunting task, but one which I truly see as necessary to achieve my full potential in the working world. My mission is to mend broken hearts, and it is a task I intend to take on whole heartedly. I believe once that I have obtained my nursing degree, I can take my caring of patients to the next level. I believe it is my purpose to help those in need. To be a positive figure in difficult moments for others. I believe I can save lives with my quick thinking, and determination to provide quality care. It is my hope, once completing Nursing school I find a job in a Cardiovascular ICU. It is a department that I believe I will thrive in because of my high attention to detail, and longstanding history of caring for cardiac patients. During my breaks from school, I have made time to volunteer in a Canton Nursing home as well as shadow at an Emory CVICU and CCU in order to be as well rounded as possible entering into my career as a Nurse after graduation. I believe I am an ideal candidate for this scholarship because of the passion I put into everything I do. I have ambition, drive and determination to turn my dreams into a reality. I care deeply, believe in the enjoyment of life and strive for excellence as a professional, mother, and friend. Thank you for your consideration. It would be a true honor be chosen.

For eleven years I have enjoyed a rewarding career as an Exercise Physiologist in Cardiac Rehabilitation at Northside Hospital. I have helped to create care plans for over 800 patients and clients in the field of Exercise Physiology. It came to my attention that I had reached my scope of practice, and while I feel I excelled in my role, I was not happy not being able to do more. Now, with the support of many who believe in, I am ready to grow, enhance skill sets and care for my patients further as a nurse. Additionally, I hope for this to be inspiring to my daughter as she gets older. That, “If mommy can do it, then so can I.” I am an “untraditional student”. One of the unique things about myself is that I decided to return to school at the age of thirty-four with a two-year-old. I feel like I should be a recipient for your scholarship due to my drive to achieve. In spite of the notorious difficultly that the Nursing major entails, I have sustained a 4.0 GPA since returning to school. A truly daunting task, but one which I truly see as necessary to achieve my full potential in the working world. My mission is to mend broken hearts, and it is a task I intend to take on whole heartedly. I believe once that I have obtained my nursing degree, I can take my caring of patients to the next level. I believe it is my purpose to help those in need. To be a positive figure in difficult moments for others. I believe I can save lives with my quick thinking, and determination to provide quality care. It is my hope, once completing Nursing school I find a job in a Cardiovascular ICU. It is a department that I believe I will thrive in because of my high attention to detail, and longstanding history of caring for cardiac patients. During my breaks from school, I have made time to volunteer in a Canton Nursing home as well as shadow at an Emory CVICU and CCU in order to be as well rounded as possible entering into my career as a Nurse after graduation. I believe I am an ideal candidate for this scholarship because of the passion I put into everything I do. I have ambition, drive and determination to turn my dreams into a reality. I care deeply, believe in the enjoyment of life and strive for excellence as a professional, mother, and friend. Thank you for your consideration. It would be a true honor be chosen.

For eleven years I have enjoyed a rewarding career as an Exercise Physiologist in Cardiac Rehabilitation at Northside Hospital. I have helped to create care plans for over 800 patients and clients in the field of Exercise Physiology. It came to my attention that I had reached my scope of practice, and while I feel I excelled in my role, I was not happy not being able to do more. Now, with the support of many who believe in, I am ready to grow, enhance skill sets and care for my patients further as a nurse. Additionally, I hope for this to be inspiring to my daughter as she gets older. That, “If mommy can do it, then so can I.” I am an “untraditional student”. One of the unique things about myself is that I decided to return to school at the age of thirty-four with a two-year-old. I feel like I should be a recipient for your scholarship due to my drive to achieve. In spite of the notorious difficultly that the Nursing major entails, I have sustained a 4.0 GPA since returning to school. A truly daunting task, but one which I truly see as necessary to achieve my full potential in the working world. My mission is to mend broken hearts, and it is a task I intend to take on whole heartedly. I believe once that I have obtained my nursing degree, I can take my caring of patients to the next level. I believe it is my purpose to help those in need. To be a positive figure in difficult moments for others. I believe I can save lives with my quick thinking, and determination to provide quality care. It is my hope, once completing Nursing school I find a job in a Cardiovascular ICU. It is a department that I believe I will thrive in because of my high attention to detail, and longstanding history of caring for cardiac patients. During my breaks from school, I have made time to volunteer in a Canton Nursing home as well as shadow at an Emory CVICU and CCU in order to be as well rounded as possible entering into my career as a Nurse after graduation. I believe I am an ideal candidate for this scholarship because of the passion I put into everything I do. I have ambition, drive and determination to turn my dreams into a reality. I care deeply, believe in the enjoyment of life and strive for excellence as a professional, mother, and friend. Thank you for your consideration. It would be a true honor be chosen.

For eleven years I have enjoyed a rewarding career as an Exercise Physiologist in Cardiac Rehabilitation at Northside Hospital. I have helped to create care plans for over 800 patients and clients in the field of Exercise Physiology. It came to my attention that I had reached my scope of practice, and while I feel I excelled in my role, I was not happy not being able to do more. Now, with the support of many who believe in, I am ready to grow, enhance skill sets and care for my patients further as a nurse. Additionally, I hope for this to be inspiring to my daughter as she gets older. That, “If mommy can do it, then so can I.” I am an “untraditional student”. One of the unique things about myself is that I decided to return to school at the age of thirty-four with a two-year-old. I feel like I should be a recipient for your scholarship due to my drive to achieve. In spite of the notorious difficultly that the Nursing major entails, I have sustained a 4.0 GPA since returning to school. A truly daunting task, but one which I truly see as necessary to achieve my full potential in the working world. My mission is to mend broken hearts, and it is a task I intend to take on whole heartedly. I believe once that I have obtained my nursing degree, I can take my caring of patients to the next level. I believe it is my purpose to help those in need. To be a positive figure in difficult moments for others. I believe I can save lives with my quick thinking, and determination to provide quality care. It is my hope, once completing Nursing school I find a job in a Cardiovascular ICU. It is a department that I believe I will thrive in because of my high attention to detail, and longstanding history of caring for cardiac patients. During my breaks from school, I have made time to volunteer in a Canton Nursing home as well as shadow at an Emory CVICU and CCU in order to be as well rounded as possible entering into my career as a Nurse after graduation. I believe I am an ideal candidate for this scholarship because of the passion I put into everything I do. I have ambition, drive and determination to turn my dreams into a reality. I care deeply, believe in the enjoyment of life and strive for excellence as a professional, mother, and friend. Thank you for your consideration. It would be a true honor be chosen.

For eleven years I have enjoyed a rewarding career as an Exercise Physiologist in Cardiac Rehabilitation at Northside Hospital. I have helped to create care plans for over 800 patients and clients in the field of Exercise Physiology. It came to my attention that I had reached my scope of practice, and while I feel I excelled in my role, I was not happy not being able to do more. Now, with the support of many who believe in, I am ready to grow, enhance skill sets and care for my patients further as a nurse. Additionally, I hope for this to be inspiring to my daughter as she gets older. That, “If mommy can do it, then so can I.” I am an “untraditional student”. One of the unique things about myself is that I decided to return to school at the age of thirty-four with a two-year-old. I feel like I should be a recipient for your scholarship due to my drive to achieve. In spite of the notorious difficultly that the Nursing major entails, I have sustained a 4.0 GPA since returning to school. A truly daunting task, but one which I truly see as necessary to achieve my full potential in the working world. My mission is to mend broken hearts, and it is a task I intend to take on whole heartedly. I believe once that I have obtained my nursing degree, I can take my caring of patients to the next level. I believe it is my purpose to help those in need. To be a positive figure in difficult moments for others. I believe I can save lives with my quick thinking, and determination to provide quality care. It is my hope, once completing Nursing school I find a job in a Cardiovascular ICU. It is a department that I believe I will thrive in because of my high attention to detail, and longstanding history of caring for cardiac patients. During my breaks from school, I have made time to volunteer in a Canton Nursing home as well as shadow at an Emory CVICU and CCU in order to be as well rounded as possible entering into my career as a Nurse after graduation. I believe I am an ideal candidate for this scholarship because of the passion I put into everything I do. I have ambition, drive and determination to turn my dreams into a reality. I care deeply, believe in the enjoyment of life and strive for excellence as a professional, mother, and friend. Thank you for your consideration. It would be a true honor be chosen.

For eleven years I have enjoyed a rewarding career as an Exercise Physiologist in Cardiac Rehabilitation at Northside Hospital. I have helped to create care plans for over 800 patients and clients in the field of Exercise Physiology. It came to my attention that I had reached my scope of practice, and while I feel I excelled in my role, I was not happy not being able to do more. Now, with the support of many who believe in, I am ready to grow, enhance skill sets and care for my patients further as a nurse. Additionally, I hope for this to be inspiring to my daughter as she gets older. That, “If mommy can do it, then so can I.” I am an “untraditional student”. One of the unique things about myself is that I decided to return to school at the age of thirty-four with a two-year-old. I feel like I should be a recipient for your scholarship due to my drive to achieve. In spite of the notorious difficultly that the Nursing major entails, I have sustained a 4.0 GPA since returning to school. A truly daunting task, but one which I truly see as necessary to achieve my full potential in the working world. My mission is to mend broken hearts, and it is a task I intend to take on whole heartedly. I believe once that I have obtained my nursing degree, I can take my caring of patients to the next level. I believe it is my purpose to help those in need. To be a positive figure in difficult moments for others. I believe I can save lives with my quick thinking, and determination to provide quality care. It is my hope, once completing Nursing school I find a job in a Cardiovascular ICU. It is a department that I believe I will thrive in because of my high attention to detail, and longstanding history of caring for cardiac patients. During my breaks from school, I have made time to volunteer in a Canton Nursing home as well as shadow at an Emory CVICU and CCU in order to be as well rounded as possible entering into my career as a Nurse after graduation. I believe I am an ideal candidate for this scholarship because of the passion I put into everything I do. I have ambition, drive and determination to turn my dreams into a reality. I care deeply, believe in the enjoyment of life and strive for excellence as a professional, mother, and friend. Thank you for your consideration. It would be a true honor be chosen.

For eleven years I have enjoyed a rewarding career as an Exercise Physiologist in Cardiac Rehabilitation at Northside Hospital. I have helped to create care plans for over 800 patients and clients in the field of Exercise Physiology. It came to my attention that I had reached my scope of practice, and while I feel I excelled in my role, I was not happy not being able to do more. Now, with the support of many who believe in, I am ready to grow, enhance skill sets and care for my patients further as a nurse. Additionally, I hope for this to be inspiring to my daughter as she gets older. That, “If mommy can do it, then so can I.” I am an “untraditional student”. One of the unique things about myself is that I decided to return to school at the age of thirty-four with a two-year-old. I feel like I should be a recipient for your scholarship due to my drive to achieve. In spite of the notorious difficultly that the Nursing major entails, I have sustained a 4.0 GPA since returning to school. A truly daunting task, but one which I truly see as necessary to achieve my full potential in the working world. My mission is to mend broken hearts, and it is a task I intend to take on whole heartedly. I believe once that I have obtained my nursing degree, I can take my caring of patients to the next level. I believe it is my purpose to help those in need. To be a positive figure in difficult moments for others. I believe I can save lives with my quick thinking, and determination to provide quality care. It is my hope, once completing Nursing school I find a job in a Cardiovascular ICU. It is a department that I believe I will thrive in because of my high attention to detail, and longstanding history of caring for cardiac patients. During my breaks from school, I have made time to volunteer in a Canton Nursing home as well as shadow at an Emory CVICU and CCU in order to be as well rounded as possible entering into my career as a Nurse after graduation. I believe I am an ideal candidate for this scholarship because of the passion I put into everything I do. I have ambition, drive and determination to turn my dreams into a reality. I care deeply, believe in the enjoyment of life and strive for excellence as a professional, mother, and friend. Thank you for your consideration. It would be a true honor be chosen.

For eleven years I have enjoyed a rewarding career as an Exercise Physiologist in Cardiac Rehabilitation at Northside Hospital. I have helped to create care plans for over 800 patients and clients in the field of Exercise Physiology. It came to my attention that I had reached my scope of practice, and while I feel I excelled in my role, I was not happy not being able to do more. Now, with the support of many who believe in, I am ready to grow, enhance skill sets and care for my patients further as a nurse. Additionally, I hope for this to be inspiring to my daughter as she gets older. That, “If mommy can do it, then so can I.” I am an “untraditional student”. One of the unique things about myself is that I decided to return to school at the age of thirty-four with a two-year-old. I feel like I should be a recipient for your scholarship due to my drive to achieve. In spite of the notorious difficultly that the Nursing major entails, I have sustained a 4.0 GPA since returning to school. A truly daunting task, but one which I truly see as necessary to achieve my full potential in the working world. My mission is to mend broken hearts, and it is a task I intend to take on whole heartedly. I believe once that I have obtained my nursing degree, I can take my caring of patients to the next level. I believe it is my purpose to help those in need. To be a positive figure in difficult moments for others. I believe I can save lives with my quick thinking, and determination to provide quality care. It is my hope, once completing Nursing school I find a job in a Cardiovascular ICU. It is a department that I believe I will thrive in because of my high attention to detail, and longstanding history of caring for cardiac patients. During my breaks from school, I have made time to volunteer in a Canton Nursing home as well as shadow at an Emory CVICU and CCU in order to be as well rounded as possible entering into my career as a Nurse after graduation. I believe I am an ideal candidate for this scholarship because of the passion I put into everything I do. I have ambition, drive and determination to turn my dreams into a reality. I care deeply, believe in the enjoyment of life and strive for excellence as a professional, mother, and friend. Thank you for your consideration. It would be a true honor be chosen.

For eleven years I have enjoyed a rewarding career as an Exercise Physiologist in Cardiac Rehabilitation at Northside Hospital. I have helped to create care plans for over 800 patients and clients in the field of Exercise Physiology. It came to my attention that I had reached my scope of practice, and while I feel I excelled in my role, I was not happy not being able to do more. Now, with the support of many who believe in, I am ready to grow, enhance skill sets and care for my patients further as a nurse. Additionally, I hope for this to be inspiring to my daughter as she gets older. That, “If mommy can do it, then so can I.” I am an “untraditional student”. One of the unique things about myself is that I decided to return to school at the age of thirty-four with a two-year-old. I feel like I should be a recipient for your scholarship due to my drive to achieve. In spite of the notorious difficultly that the Nursing major entails, I have sustained a 4.0 GPA since returning to school. A truly daunting task, but one which I truly see as necessary to achieve my full potential in the working world. My mission is to mend broken hearts, and it is a task I intend to take on whole heartedly. I believe once that I have obtained my nursing degree, I can take my caring of patients to the next level. I believe it is my purpose to help those in need. To be a positive figure in difficult moments for others. I believe I can save lives with my quick thinking, and determination to provide quality care. It is my hope, once completing Nursing school I find a job in a Cardiovascular ICU. It is a department that I believe I will thrive in because of my high attention to detail, and longstanding history of caring for cardiac patients. During my breaks from school, I have made time to volunteer in a Canton Nursing home as well as shadow at an Emory CVICU and CCU in order to be as well rounded as possible entering into my career as a Nurse after graduation. I believe I am an ideal candidate for this scholarship because of the passion I put into everything I do. I have ambition, drive and determination to turn my dreams into a reality. I care deeply, believe in the enjoyment of life and strive for excellence as a professional, mother, and friend. Thank you for your consideration. It would be a true honor be chosen.

For eleven years I have enjoyed a rewarding career as an Exercise Physiologist in Cardiac Rehabilitation at Northside Hospital. I have helped to create care plans for over 800 patients and clients in the field of Exercise Physiology. It came to my attention that I had reached my scope of practice, and while I feel I excelled in my role, I was not happy not being able to do more. Now, with the support of many who believe in, I am ready to grow, enhance skill sets and care for my patients further as a nurse. Additionally, I hope for this to be inspiring to my daughter as she gets older. That, “If mommy can do it, then so can I.” I am an “untraditional student”. One of the unique things about myself is that I decided to return to school at the age of thirty-four with a two-year-old. I feel like I should be a recipient for your scholarship due to my drive to achieve. In spite of the notorious difficultly that the Nursing major entails, I have sustained a 4.0 GPA since returning to school. A truly daunting task, but one which I truly see as necessary to achieve my full potential in the working world. My mission is to mend broken hearts, and it is a task I intend to take on whole heartedly. I believe once that I have obtained my nursing degree, I can take my caring of patients to the next level. I believe it is my purpose to help those in need. To be a positive figure in difficult moments for others. I believe I can save lives with my quick thinking, and determination to provide quality care. It is my hope, once completing Nursing school I find a job in a Cardiovascular ICU. It is a department that I believe I will thrive in because of my high attention to detail, and longstanding history of caring for cardiac patients. During my breaks from school, I have made time to volunteer in a Canton Nursing home as well as shadow at an Emory CVICU and CCU in order to be as well rounded as possible entering into my career as a Nurse after graduation. I believe I am an ideal candidate for this scholarship because of the passion I put into everything I do. I have ambition, drive and determination to turn my dreams into a reality. I care deeply, believe in the enjoyment of life and strive for excellence as a professional, mother, and friend. Thank you for your consideration. It would be a true honor be chosen.

I am an “untraditional student”. One of the unique things about myself is deciding to return to school at the age of thirty-four with a two-year-old. I feel like I should be a recipient for your scholarship due to my drive to achieve. In spite of the difficultly that the Nursing major entails, I have remained a 4.0 student since returning to school. A truly daunting task, but one which I truly see as necessary to achieve my full potential in the working world. My mission is to mend broken hearts. For eleven years I have enjoyed a rewarding career as an Exercise Physiologist in Cardiac Rehabilitation at Northside Hospital. I have helped to create care plans for over 800 patients and clients in the field of Exercise Physiology. It came to my attention that I had reached my scope of practice, and while I feel I excelled as an Exercise Physiologist, I was not happy not being able to do more. Now, with the support of many who believe in, I am ready to grow, enhance skill sets, care for my patients further as a nurse. Additionally, I hope for this to be inspiring to my daughter as she gets older. That, “If mommy can do it, then so can I.” I believe once that I have obtained my nursing degree, I can take my caring of patients to the next level. I believe it is my purpose to help those in need. To be a positive figure in difficult moments for others. I believe I can save lives with my quick thinking, and determination to provide quality care. It is my hope, once completing Nursing school I find a job in a Cardiovascular ICU. It is a department that I believe I will thrive in because of my high attention to detail, and longstanding history of caring for cardiac patients. During my breaks from school I have made time to volunteer in a Canton Nursing home as well as shadow at an Emory CVICU in order to be as well rounded as possible entering into my career as a Nurse after graduation. I believe I am an ideal candidate for this scholarship because of the passion I put in to everything I do. I have ambition, drive and determination to turn my dreams into a reality. I care deeply, believe in the enjoyment of life and strive for excellence as a professional, mother, and friend. Thank you for your consideration. It would be a true honor be chosen.

I am an “untraditional student”. One of the unique things about myself is deciding to return to school at the age of thirty-four with a two-year-old. I feel like I should be a recipient for your scholarship due to my drive to achieve. In spite of the difficultly that the Nursing major entails, I have remained a 4.0 student since returning to school. A truly daunting task, but one which I truly see as necessary to achieve my full potential in the working world. My mission is to mend broken hearts. For eleven years I have enjoyed a rewarding career as an Exercise Physiologist in Cardiac Rehabilitation at Northside Hospital. I have helped to create care plans for over 800 patients and clients in the field of Exercise Physiology. It came to my attention that I had reached my scope of practice, and while I feel I excelled as an Exercise Physiologist, I was not happy not being able to do more. Now, with the support of many who believe in, I am ready to grow, enhance skill sets, care for my patients further as a nurse. Additionally, I hope for this to be inspiring to my daughter as she gets older. That, “If mommy can do it, then so can I.” I believe once that I have obtained my nursing degree, I can take my caring of patients to the next level. I believe it is my purpose to help those in need. To be a positive figure in difficult moments for others. I believe I can save lives with my quick thinking, and determination to provide quality care. It is my hope, once completing Nursing school I find a job in a Cardiovascular ICU. It is a department that I believe I will thrive in because of my high attention to detail, and longstanding history of caring for cardiac patients. During my breaks from school I have made time to volunteer in a Canton Nursing home as well as shadow at an Emory CVICU in order to be as well rounded as possible entering into my career as a Nurse after graduation. I believe I am an ideal candidate for this scholarship because of the passion I put in to everything I do. I have ambition, drive and determination to turn my dreams into a reality. I care deeply, believe in the enjoyment of life and strive for excellence as a professional, mother, and friend. Thank you for your consideration. It would be a true honor be chosen.

I am an “untraditional student”. One of the unique things about myself is deciding to return to school at the age of thirty-four with a two-year-old. I feel like I should be a recipient for your scholarship due to my drive to achieve. In spite of the difficultly that the Nursing major entails, I have remained a 4.0 students since returning to school. A truly daunting task, but one which I truly see as necessary to achieve my full potential in the working world. My mission is to mend broken hearts. For eleven years I have enjoyed a rewarding career as an Exercise Physiologist in Cardiac Rehabilitation at Northside Hospital. I have helped to create care plans for over 800 patients and clients in the field of Exercise Physiology. It came to my attention that I had reached my scope of practice, and while I feel I excelled as an Exercise Physiologist, I was not happy not being able to do more. Now, with the support of many who believe in, I am ready to grow, enhance skill sets, care for my patients further as a nurse. Additionally, I hope for this to be inspiring to my daughter as she gets older. That, “If mommy can do it, then so can I.” I believe once that I have obtained my nursing degree, I can take my caring of patients to the next level. I believe it is my purpose to help those in need. To be a positive figure in difficult moments for others. I believe I can save lives with my quick thinking, and determination to provide quality care. It is my hope, once completing Nursing school I find a job in a Cardiovascular ICU. It is a department that I believe I will thrive in because of my high attention to detail, and longstanding history of caring for cardiac patients. During my breaks from school I have made time to volunteer in a Canton Nursing home as well as shadow at an Emory CVICU in order to be as well rounded as possible entering into my career as a Nurse after graduation. I believe I am an ideal candidate for this scholarship because of the passion I put in to everything I do. I have ambition, drive and determination to turn my dreams into a reality. I care deeply, believe in the enjoyment of life and strive for excellence as a professional, mother, and friend. Thank you for your consideration. It would be a true honor be chosen.

I am an “untraditional student”. One of the unique things about myself is deciding to return to school at the age of thirty-four with a two-year-old. I feel like I should be a recipient for your scholarship due to my drive to achieve. In spite of the difficultly that the Nursing major entails, I have remained a 4.0 students since returning to school. A truly daunting task, but one which I truly see as necessary to achieve my full potential in the working world. My mission is to mend broken hearts. For eleven years I have enjoyed a rewarding career as an Exercise Physiologist in Cardiac Rehabilitation at Northside Hospital. I have helped to create care plans for over 800 patients and clients in the field of Exercise Physiology. It came to my attention that I had reached my scope of practice, and while I feel I excelled as an Exercise Physiologist, I was not happy not being able to do more. Now, with the support of many who believe in, I am ready to grow, enhance skill sets, care for my patients further as a nurse. Additionally, I hope for this to be inspiring to my daughter as she gets older. That, “If mommy can do it, then so can I.” I believe once that I have obtained my nursing degree, I can take my caring of patients to the next level. I believe it is my purpose to help those in need. To be a positive figure in difficult moments for others. I believe I can save lives with my quick thinking, and determination to provide quality care. It is my hope, once completing Nursing school I find a job in a Cardiovascular ICU. It is a department that I believe I will thrive in because of my high attention to detail, and longstanding history of caring for cardiac patients. During my breaks from school I have made time to volunteer in a Canton Nursing home as well as shadow at an Emory CVICU in order to be as well rounded as possible entering into my career as a Nurse after graduation. I believe I am an ideal candidate for this scholarship because of the passion I put in to everything I do. I have ambition, drive and determination to turn my dreams into a reality. I care deeply, believe in the enjoyment of life and strive for excellence as a professional, mother, and friend. Thank you for your consideration. It would be a true honor be chosen.

One of the unique things about myself is deciding to return to school at the age of thirty-four with a two-year-old. I feel like I should be a recipient for your scholarship due to my drive to achieve. In spite of the difficultly that the Nursing major entails, I have remained a 4.0 students since returning to school. A truly daunting task, but one which I truly see as necessary to achieve my full potential in the working world. My mission is to mend broken hearts. For eleven years I have enjoyed a rewarding career as an Exercise Physiologist in Cardiac Rehabilitation at Northside Hospital. I have helped to create care plans for over 800 patients and clients my field. It came to my attention that I had reached my scope of practice, and while I feel I excelled as an Exercise Physiologist, I was not happy not being able to do more. Now, with the support of many who believe in, I am ready to grow, enhance skill sets, care for my patients further as a nurse. Additionally, I hope for this to be inspiring to my daughter as she gets older. That, “If mommy can do it, then so can I.” I believe once that I have obtained my nursing degree, I can take my caring of patients to the next level. I believe it is my purpose to help those in need. To be a positive figure in difficult moments for others. I believe I can save lives with my quick thinking, and determination to provide quality care. It is my hope, once completing Nursing school I find a job in a Cardiovascular ICU. It is a department that I believe I will thrive in because of my high attention to detail, and longstanding history of caring for cardiac patients. During my breaks from school I have made time to volunteer in a Canton Nursing home as well as shadow at an Emory CVICU in order to be as well rounded as possible entering into my career as a Nurse after graduation. I believe I am an ideal candidate for this scholarship because of the passion I put in to everything I do. I have ambition, drive and determination to turn my dreams into a reality. I care deeply, believe in the enjoyment of life and strive for excellence as a professional, mother, and friend.

I am an “untraditional student”. One of the unique things about myself is deciding to return to school at the age of thirty-four with a two-year-old. I feel like I should be a recipient for your scholarship due to my drive to achieve. In spite of the difficultly that the Nursing major entails, I have remained a 4.0 students since returning to school. A truly daunting task, but one which I truly see as necessary to achieve my full potential in the working world. My mission is to mend broken hearts. For eleven years I have enjoyed a rewarding career as an Exercise Physiologist in Cardiac Rehabilitation at Northside Hospital. I have helped to create care plans for over 800 patients and clients in the field of Exercise Physiology. It came to my attention that I had reached my scope of practice, and while I feel I excelled as an Exercise Physiologist, I was not happy not being able to do more. Now, with the support of many who believe in, I am ready to grow, enhance skill sets, care for my patients further as a nurse. Additionally, I hope for this to be inspiring to my daughter as she gets older. That, “If mommy can do it, then so can I.” I believe once that I have obtained my nursing degree, I can take my caring of patients to the next level. I believe it is my purpose to help those in need. To be a positive figure in difficult moments for others. I believe I can save lives with my quick thinking, and determination to provide quality care. It is my hope, once completing Nursing school I find a job in a Cardiovascular ICU. It is a department that I believe I will thrive in because of my high attention to detail, and longstanding history of caring for cardiac patients. During my breaks from school I have made time to volunteer in a Canton Nursing home as well as shadow at an Emory CVICU in order to be as well rounded as possible entering into my career as a Nurse after graduation. I believe I am an ideal candidate for this scholarship because of the passion I put in to everything I do. I have ambition, drive and determination to turn my dreams into a reality. I care deeply, believe in the enjoyment of life and strive for excellence as a professional, mother, and friend. Thank you for your consideration. It would be a true honor be chosen in remembrance of Hilliard L. “Tack” Gibbs Jr.

Recovery is the promise of new life. Depression has made appearances throughout my life. In 2013 I was diagnosed with PTSD after being attacked in an Atlanta bathroom. My attacker was released from jail for sexual battery within hours, and my rock bottom came shortly after I was attacked. Becoming black-out drunk was the only way to feel safe anymore and deal with the fact that "life's not fair". A night after drinking and mangling my car into a tree, resulted in getting arrested in front of my father and mother. In my darkest of days, the one relentless and sometimes annoying factor that kept me going were those that loved me. They knew, when I didn't, my life was not over nor defined by the choice of another. In sobriety, I have found wellness. I believe the night of my accident saved me from myself. In this current day, I am so glad that I was never successful at fully convincing myself that life was not worth living. With an almost three-year-old, I have returned to school to achieve what I feel is my purpose. To become a nurse. I believe it is my purpose to help those in need. To be a positive figure in difficult moments for others. I believed I can save lives with my quick thinking, and determination to provide quality care. It is my hope, once completing Nursing school to work in Cardiovascular ICU. To literally mend broken hearts. Thank you for your consideration.

I am an “untraditional student”. One of the unique things about myself is deciding to return to school at the age of thirty-four with a two-year-old. I feel like I should be a recipient for your scholarship due to my drive to achieve. In spite of the difficultly that the Nursing major entails, I have remained a 4.0 students since returning to school. A truly daunting task, but one which I truly see as necessary to achieve my full potential in the working world. My mission is to mend broken hearts. For eleven years I have enjoyed a rewarding career as an Exercise Physiologist in Cardiac Rehabilitation at Northside Hospital. I have helped to create care plans for over 800 patients and clients in the field of Exercise Physiology. It came to my attention that I had reached my scope of practice, and while I feel I excelled as an Exercise Physiologist, I was not happy not being able to do more. Now, with the support of many who believe in, I am ready to grow, enhance skill sets, care for my patients further as a nurse. Additionally, I hope for this to be inspiring to my daughter as she gets older. That, “If mommy can do it, then so can I.” I believe once that I have obtained my nursing degree, I can take my caring of patients to the next level. I believe it is my purpose to help those in need. To be a positive figure in difficult moments for others. I believe I can save lives with my quick thinking, and determination to provide quality care. It is my hope, once completing Nursing school I find a job in a Cardiovascular ICU. It is a department that I believe I will thrive in because of my high attention to detail, and longstanding history of caring for cardiac patients. During my breaks from school I have made time to volunteer in a Canton Nursing home as well as shadow at an Emory CVICU in order to be as well rounded as possible entering into my career as a Nurse after graduation. I believe I am an ideal candidate for this scholarship because of the passion I put in to everything I do. I have ambition, drive and determination to turn my dreams into a reality. I care deeply, believe in the enjoyment of life and strive for excellence as a professional, mother, and friend. Thank you for your consideration. It would be a true honor be chosen

I am an “untraditional student”. One of the unique things about myself is deciding to return to school at the age of thirty-four with a two-year-old. I feel like I should be a recipient for your scholarship due to my drive to achieve. In spite of the difficultly that the Nursing major entails, I have remained a 4.0 students since returning to school. A truly daunting task, but one which I truly see as necessary to achieve my full potential in the working world. My mission is to mend broken hearts. For eleven years I have enjoyed a rewarding career as an Exercise Physiologist in Cardiac Rehabilitation at Northside Hospital. I have helped to create care plans for over 800 patients and clients in the field of Exercise Physiology. It came to my attention that I had reached my scope of practice, and while I feel I excelled as an Exercise Physiologist, I was not happy not being able to do more. Now, with the support of many who believe in, I am ready to grow, enhance skill sets, care for my patients further as a nurse. Additionally, I hope for this to be inspiring to my daughter as she gets older. That, “If mommy can do it, then so can I.” I believe once that I have obtained my nursing degree, I can take my caring of patients to the next level. I believe it is my purpose to help those in need. To be a positive figure in difficult moments for others. I believe I can save lives with my quick thinking, and determination to provide quality care. It is my hope, once completing Nursing school I find a job in a Cardiovascular ICU. It is a department that I believe I will thrive in because of my high attention to detail, and longstanding history of caring for cardiac patients. During my breaks from school I have made time to volunteer in a Canton Nursing home as well as shadow at an Emory CVICU in order to be as well rounded as possible entering into my career as a Nurse after graduation. I believe I am an ideal candidate for this scholarship because of the passion I put in to everything I do. I have ambition, drive and determination to turn my dreams into a reality. I care deeply, believe in the enjoyment of life and strive for excellence as a professional, mother, and friend. Thank you for your consideration. It would be a true honor be chosen

I am an “untraditional student”. One of the unique things about myself is deciding to return to school at the age of thirty-four with a two-year-old. I feel like I should be a recipient for your scholarship due to my drive to achieve. In spite of the difficultly that the Nursing major entails, I have remained a 4.0 students since returning to school. A truly daunting task, but one which I truly see as necessary to achieve my full potential in the working world. My mission is to mend broken hearts. For eleven years I have enjoyed a rewarding career as an Exercise Physiologist in Cardiac Rehabilitation at Northside Hospital. I have helped to create care plans for over 800 patients and clients in the field of Exercise Physiology. It came to my attention that I had reached my scope of practice, and while I feel I excelled as an Exercise Physiologist, I was not happy not being able to do more. Now, with the support of many who believe in, I am ready to grow, enhance skill sets, care for my patients further as a nurse. Additionally, I hope for this to be inspiring to my daughter as she gets older. That, “If mommy can do it, then so can I.” I believe once that I have obtained my nursing degree, I can take my caring of patients to the next level. I believe it is my purpose to help those in need. To be a positive figure in difficult moments for others. I believe I can save lives with my quick thinking, and determination to provide quality care. It is my hope, once completing Nursing school I find a job in a Cardiovascular ICU. It is a department that I believe I will thrive in because of my high attention to detail, and longstanding history of caring for cardiac patients. During my breaks from school I have made time to volunteer in a Canton Nursing home as well as shadow at an Emory CVICU in order to be as well rounded as possible entering into my career as a Nurse after graduation. I believe I am an ideal candidate for this scholarship because of the passion I put in to everything I do. I have ambition, drive and determination to turn my dreams into a reality. I care deeply, believe in the enjoyment of life and strive for excellence as a professional, mother, and friend. Thank you for your consideration. It would be a true honor be chosen in remembrance of Jimmy Jonathan Watts.

I am an “untraditional student”. One of the unique things about myself is deciding to return to school at the age of thirty-four with a two-year-old. I feel like I should be a recipient for your scholarship due to my drive to achieve. In spite of the difficultly that the Nursing major entails, I have remained a 4.0 students since returning to school. A truly daunting task, but one which I truly see as necessary to achieve my full potential in the working world. My mission is to mend broken hearts. For eleven years I have enjoyed a rewarding career as an Exercise Physiologist in Cardiac Rehabilitation at Northside Hospital. I have helped to create care plans for over 800 patients and clients in the field of Exercise Physiology. It came to my attention that I had reached my scope of practice, and while I feel I excelled as an Exercise Physiologist, I was not happy not being able to do more. Now, with the support of many who believe in, I am ready to grow, enhance skill sets, care for my patients further as a nurse. Additionally, I hope for this to be inspiring to my daughter as she gets older. That, “If mommy can do it, then so can I.” I believe once that I have obtained my nursing degree, I can take my caring of patients to the next level. I believe it is my purpose to help those in need. To be a positive figure in difficult moments for others. I believe I can save lives with my quick thinking, and determination to provide quality care. It is my hope, once completing Nursing school I find a job in a Cardiovascular ICU. It is a department that I believe I will thrive in because of my high attention to detail, and longstanding history of caring for cardiac patients. During my breaks from school I have made time to volunteer in a Canton Nursing home as well as shadow at an Emory CVICU in order to be as well rounded as possible entering into my career as a Nurse after graduation. I believe I am an ideal candidate for this scholarship because of the passion I put in to everything I do. I have ambition, drive and determination to turn my dreams into a reality. I care deeply, believe in the enjoyment of life and strive for excellence as a professional, mother, and friend. Thank you for your consideration. It would be a true honor be chosen.

Leadership to me is that ability to take charge. It is needed for infinate reasons. In the workplace, in the home, in any scenario where planning is necessary. A leadership style can be the reason for success or the cause of downfall. I plan to use my leadership skills as I set out to become a nurse. I am an “untraditional student”. One of the unique things about myself is deciding to return to school at the age of thirty-four with a two-year-old. I feel like I should be a recipient for your scholarship due to my drive to achieve. In spite of the difficultly that the Nursing major entails, I have remained a 4.0 students since returning to school. A truly daunting task, but one which I truly see as necessary to achieve my full potential in the working world. My mission is to mend broken hearts. For eleven years I have enjoyed a rewarding career as an Exercise Physiologist in Cardiac Rehabilitation at Northside Hospital. I have helped to create care plans for over 800 patients and clients in the field of Exercise Physiology. It came to my attention that I had reached my scope of practice, and while I feel I excelled as an Exercise Physiologist, I was not happy not being able to do more. Now, with the support of many who believe in, I am ready to grow, enhance skill sets, care for my patients further as a nurse. Additionally, I hope for this to be inspiring to my daughter as she gets older. That, “If mommy can do it, then so can I.” I believe once that I have obtained my nursing degree, I can take my caring of patients to the next level. I believe it is my purpose to help those in need. To be a positive figure in difficult moments for others. I believe I can save lives with my quick thinking, and determination to provide quality care. It is my hope, once completing Nursing school I find a job in a Cardiovascular ICU. It is a department that I believe I will thrive in because of my high attention to detail, and longstanding history of caring for cardiac patients. During my breaks from school I have made time to volunteer in a Canton Nursing home as well as shadow at an Emory CVICU in order to be as well rounded as possible entering into my career as a Nurse after graduation. I believe I am an ideal candidate for this scholarship because of the passion I put in to everything I do. I have ambition, drive and determination to turn my dreams into a reality. I care deeply, believe in the enjoyment of life and strive for excellence as a professional, mother, and friend Thank you for your consideration. It would be a true honor be chosen.

I am an “untraditional student”. One of the unique things about myself is deciding to return to school at the age of thirty-four with a two-year-old. I feel like I should be a recipient for your scholarship due to my drive to achieve. In spite of the difficultly that the Nursing major entails, I have remained a 4.0 students since returning to school. A truly daunting task, but one which I truly see as necessary to achieve my full potential in the working world. My mission is to mend broken hearts. For eleven years I have enjoyed a rewarding career as an Exercise Physiologist in Cardiac Rehabilitation at Northside Hospital. I have helped to create care plans for over 800 patients and clients in the field of Exercise Physiology. It came to my attention that I had reached my scope of practice, and while I feel I excelled as an Exercise Physiologist, I was not happy not being able to do more. Now, with the support of many who believe in, I am ready to grow, enhance skill sets, care for my patients further as a nurse. Additionally, I hope for this to be inspiring to my daughter as she gets older. That, “If mommy can do it, then so can I.” I believe once that I have obtained my nursing degree, I can take my caring of patients to the next level. I believe it is my purpose to help those in need. To be a positive figure in difficult moments for others. I believe I can save lives with my quick thinking, and determination to provide quality care. It is my hope, once completing Nursing school I find a job in a Cardiovascular ICU. It is a department that I believe I will thrive in because of my high attention to detail, and longstanding history of caring for cardiac patients. During my breaks from school I have made time to volunteer in a Canton Nursing home as well as shadow at an Emory CVICU in order to be as well rounded as possible entering into my career as a Nurse after graduation. I believe I am an ideal candidate for this scholarship because of the passion I put in to everything I do. I have ambition, drive and determination to turn my dreams into a reality. I care deeply, believe in the enjoyment of life and strive for excellence as a professional, mother, and friend. Thank you for your consideration. It would be a true honor be chosen.

I am an “untraditional student”. One of the unique things about myself is deciding to return to school at the age of thirty-four with a two-year-old. I feel like I should be a recipient for your scholarship due to my drive to achieve. In spite of the difficultly that the Nursing major entails, I have remained a 4.0 students since returning to school. A truly daunting task, but one which I truly see as necessary to achieve my full potential in the working world. My mission is to mend broken hearts. For eleven years I have enjoyed a rewarding career as an Exercise Physiologist in Cardiac Rehabilitation at Northside Hospital. I have helped to create care plans for over 800 patients and clients in the field of Exercise Physiology. It came to my attention that I had reached my scope of practice, and while I feel I excelled as an Exercise Physiologist, I was not happy not being able to do more. Now, with the support of many who believe in, I am ready to grow, enhance skill sets, care for my patients further as a nurse. Additionally, I hope for this to be inspiring to my daughter as she gets older. That, “If mommy can do it, then so can I.” I believe once that I have obtained my nursing degree, I can take my caring of patients to the next level. I believe it is my purpose to help those in need. To be a positive figure in difficult moments for others. I believe I can save lives with my quick thinking, and determination to provide quality care. It is my hope, once completing Nursing school I find a job in a Cardiovascular ICU. It is a department that I believe I will thrive in because of my high attention to detail, and longstanding history of caring for cardiac patients. During my breaks from school I have made time to volunteer in a Canton Nursing home as well as shadow at an Emory CVICU in order to be as well rounded as possible entering into my career as a Nurse after graduation. I believe I am an ideal candidate for this scholarship because of the passion I put in to everything I do. I care deeply, believe in the enjoyment of life and strive for excellence as a professional, mother, and friend. I am Determined to do so. I will show Respect and compassion to my patients. I will use my past medical experience to provide Innovative and Versatility in my care plans. I will treat each patient with Equality and fairness and provide Nurturing care.Thank you for your consideration. It would be a true honor be chosen

I am an “untraditional student”. One of the unique things about myself is deciding to return to school at the age of thirty-four with a two-year-old. I feel like I should be a recipient for your scholarship due to my drive to achieve. In spite of the difficultly that the Nursing major entails, I have remained a 4.0 students since returning to school. A truly daunting task, but one which I truly see as necessary to achieve my full potential in the working world. My mission is to mend broken hearts. For eleven years I have enjoyed a rewarding career as an Exercise Physiologist in Cardiac Rehabilitation at Northside Hospital. I have helped to create care plans for over 800 patients and clients in the field of Exercise Physiology. It came to my attention that I had reached my scope of practice, and while I feel I excelled as an Exercise Physiologist, I was not happy not being able to do more. Now, with the support of many who believe in, I am ready to grow, enhance skill sets, care for my patients further as a nurse. Additionally, I hope for this to be inspiring to my daughter as she gets older. That, “If mommy can do it, then so can I.” I believe once that I have obtained my nursing degree, I can take my caring of patients to the next level. I believe it is my purpose to help those in need. To be a positive figure in difficult moments for others. I believe I can save lives with my quick thinking, and determination to provide quality care. It is my hope, once completing Nursing school I find a job in a Cardiovascular ICU. It is a department that I believe I will thrive in because of my high attention to detail, and longstanding history of caring for cardiac patients. During my breaks from school I have made time to volunteer in a Canton Nursing home as well as shadow at an Emory CVICU in order to be as well rounded as possible entering into my career as a Nurse after graduation. I believe I am an ideal candidate for this scholarship because of the passion I put in to everything I do. I care deeply, believe in the enjoyment of life and strive for excellence as a professional, mother, and friend Thank you for your consideration. It would be a true honor to be chosen.

I am an “untraditional student”. One of the unique things about myself is deciding to return to school at the age of thirty-four with a two-year-old. I feel like I should be a recipient for your scholarship due to my drive to achieve. In spite of the difficultly that the Nursing major entails, I have remained a 4.0 students since returning to school. A truly daunting task, but one which I truly see as necessary to achieve my full potential in the working world. My mission is to mend broken hearts. For eleven years I have enjoyed a rewarding career as an Exercise Physiologist in Cardiac Rehabilitation at Northside Hospital. I have helped to create care plans for over 800 patients and clients in the field of Exercise Physiology. It came to my attention that I had reached my scope of practice, and while I feel I excelled as an Exercise Physiologist, I was not happy not being able to do more. Now, with the support of many who believe in, I am ready to grow, enhance skill sets, care for my patients further as a nurse. Additionally, I hope for this to be inspiring to my daughter as she gets older. That, “If mommy can do it, then so can I.” I believe once that I have obtained my nursing degree, I can take my caring of patients to the next level. I believe it is my purpose to help those in need. To be a positive figure in difficult moments for others. I believe I can save lives with my quick thinking, and determination to provide quality care. It is my hope, once completing Nursing school I find a job in a Cardiovascular ICU. It is a department that I believe I will thrive in because of my high attention to detail, and longstanding history of caring for cardiac patients. During my breaks from school I have made time to volunteer in a Canton Nursing home as well as shadow at an Emory CVICU in order to be as well rounded as possible entering into my career as a Nurse after graduation. I believe I am an ideal candidate for this scholarship because of the passion I put in to everything I do. I care deeply, believe in the enjoyment of life and strive for excellence as a professional, mother, and friend Thank you for your consideration. It would be a true honor be chosen not only to relieve the financial strain that working part-time has caused, but also as a representative of Cherokee Indians.

I am an “untraditional student”. One of the unique things about myself is deciding to return to school at the age of thirty-four with a two-year-old. I feel like I should be a recipient for your scholarship due to my drive to achieve. In spite of the difficultly that the Nursing major entails, I have remained a 4.0 students since returning to school. A truly daunting task, but one which I truly see as necessary to achieve my full potential in the working world. My mission is to mend broken hearts. For eleven years I have enjoyed a rewarding career as an Exercise Physiologist in Cardiac Rehabilitation at Northside Hospital. I have helped to create care plans for over 800 patients and clients in the field of Exercise Physiology. It came to my attention that I had reached my scope of practice, and while I feel I excelled as an Exercise Physiologist, I was not happy not being able to do more. Now, with the support of many who believe in, I am ready to grow, enhance skill sets, care for my patients further as a nurse. Additionally, I hope for this to be inspiring to my daughter as she gets older. That, “If mommy can do it, then so can I.” I believe once that I have obtained my nursing degree, I can take my caring of patients to the next level. I believe it is my purpose to help those in need. To be a positive figure in difficult moments for others. I believe I can save lives with my quick thinking, and determination to provide quality care. It is my hope, once completing Nursing school I find a job in a Cardiovascular ICU. It is a department that I believe I will thrive in because of my high attention to detail, and longstanding history of caring for cardiac patients. During my breaks from school I have made time to volunteer in a Canton Nursing home as well as shadow at an Emory CVICU in order to be as well rounded as possible entering into my career as a Nurse after graduation. I believe I am an ideal candidate for this scholarship because of the passion I put in to everything I do. I care deeply, believe in the enjoyment of life and strive for excellence as a professional, mother, and friend Thank you for your consideration. It would be a true honor be chosen in remembrance of Robert F. Lawson.

I am an “untraditional student”. One of the unique things about myself is deciding to return to school at the age of thirty-four with a two-year-old. I feel like I should be a recipient for your scholarship due to my drive to achieve. In spite of the difficultly that the Nursing major entails, I have remained a 4.0 students since returning to school. A truly daunting task, but one which I truly see as necessary to achieve my full potential in the working world. My mission is to mend broken hearts. For eleven years I have enjoyed a rewarding career as an Exercise Physiologist in Cardiac Rehabilitation at Northside Hospital. I have helped to create care plans for over 800 patients and clients in the field of Exercise Physiology. It came to my attention that I had reached my scope of practice, and while I feel I excelled as an Exercise Physiologist, I was not happy not being able to do more. Now, with the support of many who believe in, I am ready to grow, enhance skill sets, care for my patients further as a nurse. Additionally, I hope for this to be inspiring to my daughter as she gets older. That, “If mommy can do it, then so can I.” I believe once that I have obtained my nursing degree, I can take my caring of patients to the next level. I believe it is my purpose to help those in need. To be a positive figure in difficult moments for others. I believe I can save lives with my quick thinking, and determination to provide quality care. It is my hope, once completing Nursing school I find a job in a Cardiovascular ICU. It is a department that I believe I will thrive in because of my high attention to detail, and longstanding history of caring for cardiac patients. During my breaks from school I have made time to volunteer in a Canton Nursing home as well as shadow at an Emory CVICU in order to be as well rounded as possible entering into my career as a Nurse after graduation. I believe I am an ideal candidate for this scholarship because of the passion I put in to everything I do. I care deeply, believe in the enjoyment of life and strive for excellence as a professional, mother, and friend Thank you for your consideration. It would be a true honor be chosen in remembrance of . Maxwell Tuan Nguyen.

I am an “untraditional student”. One of the unique things about myself is deciding to return to school at the age of thirty-four with a two-year-old. I feel like I should be a recipient for your scholarship due to my drive to achieve. In spite of the difficultly that the Nursing major entails, I have remained a 4.0 students since returning to school. A truly daunting task, but one which I truly see as necessary to achieve my full potential in the working world. My mission is to mend broken hearts. For eleven years I have enjoyed a rewarding career as an Exercise Physiologist in Cardiac Rehabilitation at Northside Hospital. I have helped to create care plans for over 800 patients and clients in the field of Exercise Physiology. It came to my attention that I had reached my scope of practice, and while I feel I excelled as an Exercise Physiologist, I was not happy not being able to do more. Now, with the support of many who believe in, I am ready to grow, enhance skill sets, care for my patients further as a nurse. Additionally, I hope for this to be inspiring to my daughter as she gets older. That, “If mommy can do it, then so can I.” I believe once that I have obtained my nursing degree, I can take my caring of patients to the next level. I believe it is my purpose to help those in need. To be a positive figure in difficult moments for others. I believe I can save lives with my quick thinking, and determination to provide quality care. It is my hope, once completing Nursing school I find a job in a Cardiovascular ICU. It is a department that I believe I will thrive in because of my high attention to detail, and longstanding history of caring for cardiac patients. During my breaks from school I have made time to volunteer in a Canton Nursing home as well as shadow at an Emory CVICU in order to be as well rounded as possible entering into my career as a Nurse after graduation. I believe I am an ideal candidate for this scholarship because of the passion I put in to everything I do. I care deeply, believe in the enjoyment of life and strive for excellence as a professional, mother, and friend Thank you for your consideration. It would be a true honor be chosen in remembrance of Brandon Tyler Castinado.

I am an “untraditional student”. One of the unique things about myself is deciding to return to school at the age of thirty-four with a two-year-old. I feel like I should be a recipient for your scholarship due to my drive to achieve. In spite of the difficultly that the Nursing major entails, I have remained a 4.0 students since returning to school. A truly daunting task, but one which I truly see as necessary to achieve my full potential in the working world. My mission is to mend broken hearts. For eleven years I have enjoyed a rewarding career as an Exercise Physiologist in Cardiac Rehabilitation at Northside Hospital. I have helped to create care plans for over 800 patients and clients in the field of Exercise Physiology. It came to my attention that I had reached my scope of practice, and while I feel I excelled as an Exercise Physiologist, I was not happy not being able to do more. Now, with the support of many who believe in, I am ready to grow, enhance skill sets, care for my patients further as a nurse. Additionally, I hope for this to be inspiring to my daughter as she gets older. That, “If mommy can do it, then so can I.” I believe once that I have obtained my nursing degree, I can take my caring of patients to the next level. I believe it is my purpose to help those in need. To be a positive figure in difficult moments for others. I believe I can save lives with my quick thinking, and determination to provide quality care. It is my hope, once completing Nursing school I find a job in a Cardiovascular ICU. It is a department that I believe I will thrive in because of my high attention to detail, and longstanding history of caring for cardiac patients. During my breaks from school I have made time to volunteer in a Canton Nursing home as well as shadow at an Emory CVICU in order to be as well rounded as possible entering into my career as a Nurse after graduation. I believe I am an ideal candidate for this scholarship because of the passion I put in to everything I do. I care deeply, believe in the enjoyment of life and strive for excellence as a professional, mother, and friend Thank you for your consideration. It would be a true honor be chosen in remembrance of William Griggs.

I am an “untraditional student”. One of the unique things about myself is deciding to return to school at the age of thirty-four with a two-year-old. I feel like I should be a recipient for your scholarship due to my drive to achieve. In spite of the difficultly that the Nursing major entails, I have remained a 4.0 students since returning to school. A truly daunting task, but one which I truly see as necessary to achieve my full potential in the working world. My mission is to mend broken hearts. For eleven years I have enjoyed a rewarding career as an Exercise Physiologist in Cardiac Rehabilitation at Northside Hospital. I have helped to create care plans for over 800 patients and clients in the field of Exercise Physiology. It came to my attention that I had reached my scope of practice, and while I feel I excelled as an Exercise Physiologist, I was not happy not being able to do more. Now, with the support of many who believe in, I am ready to grow, enhance skill sets, care for my patients further as a nurse. Additionally, I hope for this to be inspiring to my daughter as she gets older. That, “If mommy can do it, then so can I.” I believe once that I have obtained my nursing degree, I can take my caring of patients to the next level. I believe it is my purpose to help those in need. To be a positive figure in difficult moments for others. I believe I can save lives with my quick thinking, and determination to provide quality care. It is my hope, once completing Nursing school I find a job in a Cardiovascular ICU. It is a department that I believe I will thrive in because of my high attention to detail, and longstanding history of caring for cardiac patients. During my breaks from school I have made time to volunteer in a Canton Nursing home as well as shadow at an Emory CVICU in order to be as well rounded as possible entering into my career as a Nurse after graduation. I believe I am an ideal candidate for this scholarship because of the passion I put in to everything I do. I care deeply, believe in the enjoyment of life and strive for excellence as a professional, mother, and friend Thank you for your consideration. It would be a true honor be chosen in remembrance of Priscilla Shireen Luke.

I am an “untraditional student”. One of the unique things about myself is deciding to return to school at the age of thirty-four with a two-year-old. I feel like I should be a recipient for your scholarship due to my drive to achieve. In spite of the difficultly that the Nursing major entails, I have remained a 4.0 students since returning to school. A truly daunting task, but one which I truly see as necessary to achieve my full potential in the working world. My mission is to mend broken hearts. For eleven years I have enjoyed a rewarding career as an Exercise Physiologist in Cardiac Rehabilitation at Northside Hospital. I have helped to create care plans for over 800 patients and clients in the field of Exercise Physiology. It came to my attention that I had reached my scope of practice, and while I feel I excelled as an Exercise Physiologist, I was not happy not being able to do more. Now, with the support of many who believe in, I am ready to grow, enhance skill sets, care for my patients further as a nurse. Additionally, I hope for this to be inspiring to my daughter as she gets older. That, “If mommy can do it, then so can I.” I believe once that I have obtained my nursing degree, I can take my caring of patients to the next level. I believe it is my purpose to help those in need. To be a positive figure in difficult moments for others. I believe I can save lives with my quick thinking, and determination to provide quality care. It is my hope, once completing Nursing school I find a job in a Cardiovascular ICU. It is a department that I believe I will thrive in because of my high attention to detail, and longstanding history of caring for cardiac patients. During my breaks from school I have made time to volunteer in a Canton Nursing home as well as shadow at an Emory CVICU in order to be as well rounded as possible entering into my career as a Nurse after graduation. I believe I am an ideal candidate for this scholarship because of the passion I put in to everything I do. I care deeply, believe in the enjoyment of life and strive for excellence as a professional, mother, and friend Thank you for your consideration. It would be a true honor be chosen in remembrance of Adam Montes.

I believe I emulate Samuel Hartley in the attributes of academia, determination, leadership and a fiercely competitive drive. Professionally, I have made the decision to return to school in my thirties. A truly daunting task, but one which I truly see as necessary to achieve my full potential in the working world. For eleven years I have enjoyed a rewarding career as an Exercise Physiologist in Cardiac Rehabilitation at Northside Hospital. I am also happily married where we have been rewarded with a baby girl who turned two in October. I have helped to create care plans for over 800 patients and clients in the field of Exercise Physiology. It came to my attention that I had reached my scope of practice, and while I feel I excelled as an Exercise Physiologist, I was not happy not being able to do more. Now, with the support of many who believe in, I am ready to grow, enhance skill sets, care for my patients further as a nurse. Additionally, I hope for this to be inspiring to my daughter as she gets older. That, “If mommy can do it, then so can I.” The constant that I have leaned on in the moments of needing a break, I found in golf. Initially, I picked up the sport in 2019 and found it rather intimidating, as there was a lack of females. My one wish, that I found it sooner. It is my “me time” and I truly enjoy the detail and the body mechanics necessary to improve. Due to my competitive nature, I have found myself relentlessly striving to improve my drive, timing, accuracy and consistency of my swing. I love when I am able to drive the ball father than my male friends. And I strive to not only be “good for a girl”, but good. An added bonus for me is when my daughter sees my golf clubs in our garage and calls them her own. I look forward to the day she has her own set and we can play together. I believe once that I have obtained my nursing degree, I can take my caring of patients to the next level. I believe it is my purpose to help those in need. To be a positive figure in difficult moments for others. I believe I can save lives with my quick thinking, and determination to provide quality care. It is my hope, once completing Nursing school I find a job in a Cardiovascular ICU. It is a department that I believe I will thrive in because of my high attention to detail, and longstanding history of caring for cardiac patients. During my breaks from school I have made time to volunteer in a Canton Nursing home as well as shadow at an Emory CVICU in order to be as well rounded as possible entering into my career as a Nurse after graduation. I believe I am an ideal candidate for this scholarship because of the passion I put in to everything I do. I care deeply, believe in the enjoyment of life and strive for excellence as a professional, mother, friend and golf amateur. Thank you for your consideration.

In the world of post-Covid, it has regrettably occurred that the tremendous burden that hospital staff has had to incur; particularly in the field of nursing, has brought staffing levels of nurses down to critically low levels. The impact of this burden is being shared not just with the remaining staff, but has put quality patient care and nurse – patient ratios down to levels hereto now unseen. It is for this reason that I have elected to return to school to achieve my nursing degree. I am a 2011 graduate of Georgia Southern University and have since then enjoyed a rewarding career as an Exercise Physiologist in Cardiac Rehabilitation at Northside Hospital. I am also happily married where we have been rewarded with a baby girl who turned two in October. Going back to school after ten years, has not come without it’s challenges. I am now choosing to go to nursing school in my thirties, because of the positive impact I believe I will make to my community’s overall health and wellness. Throughout my eleven years in healthcare so far, I have helped to create care plans for over 800 patients and clients in the rewarding field of Exercise Physiology. It came to my attention that I had reached my scope of practice, and while I feel I excelled as an Exercise Physiologist, I was not happy not being able to do more. Now, with the support of many who believe in, I am ready to grow, enhance skill sets, care for my patients further. Additionally, I hope for this to be inspiring to my daughter as she gets older. That, “If mommy can do it, then so can I.” What has inspired me the most to influence my community, is first and foremost the patients that I have cared for in my career. The most rewarding thing that I have experienced throughout my career in Cardiology is when my patients tell me that I have make a difference in their lives, and that they won’t forget how I changed their lives for the better. In spite of the challenges of returning to school, I was determined to make the most of the time and education, achieving a 4.0 GPA in my first semester of Nursing school. I believe once that I have obtained my nursing degree, I can take my caring of patients to the next level. I believe it is my purpose to help those in need. To be a positive figure in difficult moments for others. I believed I can save lives with my quick thinking, and determination to provide quality care. It is my hope, once completing Nursing school I find a job in a Cardiovascular ICU. It is a department that I believe I will thrive in because of my high attention to detail, and longstanding history of caring for cardiac patients. During my breaks from school I have made time to volunteer in a Canton Nursing home as well as shadow at an Emory CVICU in order to be as well rounded as possible entering into my career as a Nurse after graduation.

I am choosing to go to nursing school in my thirties, because of the positive impact I believe I will make to my communities over all health and wellness. Throughout my ten years in healthcare so far, I have helped to create care plans for over 800 patients and clients in the rewarding field of Exercise Physiology in Cardiac Rehabilitation. It came to my attention that I had reached my scope of practice, and while I feel I excelled as an Exercise Physiologist, I was not happy not being able to do more. As the mother to a two-year-old, it was not easy to decided it was time to go back to school. Now, with the support of many who believe in, I am ready to grow, enhance skill sets, care for my patients further, and be an inspiration to my daughter- that you can continue to achieve at any age. Nursing is a career path that in a way feels like destiny. My Grandmother was a nurse in neurosurgery, and my sister is a Nurse Practitioner in Palliative Care. These two women are ones I l have looked up to because of their commitment to care, and the heart they put into everything they did. I have found my niche in Cardiology. I love the complexity of it. I love trying to decipher abnormal EKG’s, I love educating the public on what all these things mean and how to take care of their hearts. It is my hope to become a CVICU nurse after graduation. In my last five years at Northside Cherokee Hospital I was honored to be a winner of the 2020 and 2021 Service Award Recipient. This is an award, especially meaningful to me as it is one that is based off of patient nomination alone. During my time in Cardiac rehab I made it my mission to not only show up, but to excel in delivering patient care. As well as achieving above and beyond outcomes. One of the biggest compliments I received from a patient in my time in Cardiac rehabilitation (who knew I would soon be leaving for school) was when someone told me, “I would let you be my nurse.” To me there is truly no greater compliment than someone who is telling you they trust you to take care of their life. They trust you to improve their health and wellness. They trust you to help them at a time that they are completely vulnerable. I am looking forward to continuing to help patients in my own unique way, and being someone who makes them feel safe. In my spare time I volunteer at a local long term care nursing facility to improve my skill set. This additionally has helped me get to know a different population of patients. Finally, I have hosted webinars that are broadcasted for the community on the topic of “Exercising with Heart Disease.” During the height of the Covid-19 pandemic, you could find me volunteering at the vaccine clinic. Making a difference in even one life is meaningful. But it is my hope that I will make a much greater impact on my community. I look forward to being a meaningful asset to patients and healthcare as a whole.

I am choosing to be a nurse because of the positive impact I believe I will make to my communities over all health and wellness. Throughout my ten years in healthcare so far, I have helped to create care plans for over 800 patients and clients in the rewarding field of Exercise Physiology in Cardiac Rehabilitation. It came to my attention that I had reached my scope of practice, and while I feel I excelled as an Exercise Physiologist, I was not happy not being able to do more. As the mother to a two-year-old, it was not easy to decided it was time to go back to school. Now, with the support of many who believe in, I am ready to grow, enhance skill sets, care for my patients further, and be an inspiration to my daughter- that you can continue to achieve at any age. Nursing is a career path that in a way feels like destiny. My Grandmother was a nurse in neurosurgery, and my sister is a Nurse Practitioner in Palliative Care. These two women are ones I l have looked up to because of their commitment to care, and the heart they put into everything they did. I have found my niche in Cardiology. I love the complexity of it. I love trying to decipher abnormal EKG’s, I love educating the public on what all these things mean and how to take care of their hearts. It is my hope to become a CVICU nurse after graduation. In my last five years at Northside Cherokee Hospital I was honored to be a winner of the 2020 and 2021 Service Award Recipient. This is an award, especially meaningful to me as it is one that is based off of patient nomination alone. During my time in Cardiac rehab I made it my mission to not only show up, but to excel in delivering patient care. As well as achieving above and beyond outcomes. One of the biggest compliments I received from a patient in my time in Cardiac rehabilitation (who knew I would soon be leaving for school) was when someone told me, “I would let you be my nurse.” To me there is truly no greater compliment than someone who is telling you they trust you to take care of their life. They trust you to improve their health and wellness. They trust you to help them at a time that they are completely vulnerable. I am looking forward to continuing to help patients in my own unique way, and being someone who makes them feel safe. In my spare time I volunteer at a local long term care nursing facility to improve my skill set. This additionally has helped me get to know a different population of patients. Finally, I have hosted webinars that are broadcasted for the community on the topic of “Exercising with Heart Disease.” During the height of the Covid-19 pandemic, you could find me volunteering at the vaccine clinic. Making a difference in even one life is meaningful. But it is my hope that I will make a much greater impact on my community. I look forward to being a meaningful asset to patients and healthcare as a whole.

I am choosing to be a nurse because of the positive impact I believe I will make to my communities over all health and wellness. Throughout my ten years in healthcare so far, I have helped to create care plans for over 800 patients and clients in the rewarding field of Exercise Physiology in Cardiac Rehabilitation. It came to my attention that I had reached my scope of practice, and while I feel I excelled as an Exercise Physiologist, I was not happy not being able to do more. As the mother to a two year old, it was not easy to decided it was time to go back to school. Now, with the support of many who believe in, I am ready to grow, enhance skill sets, care for my patients further, and be an inspiration to my daughter- that you can continue to achieve at any age. Nursing is a career path that in a way feels like destiny. My Grandmother was a nurse in neurosurgery, and my sister is a Nurse Practitioner in Palliative Care. These two women are ones I l have looked up to because of their commitment to care, and the heart they put into everything they did. I have found my niche in Cardiology. I love the complexity of it. I love trying to decipher abnormal EKG’s, I love educating the public on what all these things mean and how to take care of their hearts. In my last five years at Northside Cherokee Hospital I was honored to be a winner of the 2020 and 2021 Service Award Recipient. This is an award, especially meaningful to me as it is one that is based off of patient nomination alone. During my time in Cardiac rehab I made it my mission to not only show up, but to excel in delivering patient care. As well as achieving above and beyond outcomes. One of the biggest compliments I received from a patient in my time in Cardiac rehabilitation (who knew I would soon be leaving for school) was when someone told me, “I would let you be my nurse.” To me there is truly no greater compliment than someone who is telling you they trust you to take care of their life. They trust you to improve their health and wellness. They trust you to help them at a time that they are completely vulnerable. I am looking forward to continuing to help patients in my own unique way, and being someone who makes them feel safe. In my spare time I volunteer at a local long term care nursing facility to improve my skill set. This additionally has helped me get to know a different population of patients. Finally, I have hosted Hospital sponsored ,webinars that are broadcasted for the community on the topic of “Exercising with Heart Disease.” During the height of the Covid-19 pandemic, you could find me volunteering at the vaccine clinic. Making a difference in even one life is meaningful. But it is my hope that I will make a much greater impact on my community.

I am choosing to be a nurse because of the positive impact I believe I will make to my communities over all health and wellness. Throughout my ten years in healthcare so far, I have helped to create care plans for over 800 patients and clients in the rewarding field of Exercise Physiology in Cardiac Rehabilitation. It came to my attention that I had reached my scope of practice, and while I feel I excelled as an Exercise Physiologist, I was not happy not being able to do more. As the mother to a two year old, it was not easy to decided it was time to go back to school. Now, with the support of many who believe in, I am ready to grow, enhance skill sets, care for my patients further, and be an inspiration to my daughter- that you can continue to achieve at any age. Nursing is a career path that in a way feels like destiny. My Grandmother was a nurse in neurosurgery, and my sister is a Nurse Practitioner in Palliative Care. These two women are ones I l have looked up to because of their commitment to care, and the heart they put into everything they did. I have found my niche in Cardiology. I love the complexity of it. I love trying to decipher abnormal EKG’s, I love educating the public on what all these things mean and how to take care of their hearts. In my last five years at Northside Cherokee Hospital I was honored to be a winner of the 2020 and 2021 Service Award Recipient. This is an award, especially meaningful to me as it is one that is based off of patient nomination alone. During my time in Cardiac rehab I made it my mission to not only show up, but to excel in delivering patient care. As well as achieving above and beyond outcomes. One of the biggest compliments I received from a patient in my time in Cardiac rehabilitation (who knew I would soon be leaving for school) was when someone told me, “I would let you be my nurse.” To me there is truly no greater compliment than someone who is telling you they trust you to take care of their life. They trust you to improve their health and wellness. They trust you to help them at a time that they are completely vulnerable. I am looking forward to continuing to help patients in my own unique way, and being someone who makes them feel safe. In my spare time I volunteer at a local long term care nursing facility to improve my skill set. This additionally has helped me get to know a different population of patients. Additionally I have hosted webinars that are broadcasted for the community on the topic of “Exercising with Heart Disease.” During the height of the Covid-19 pandemic, you could find me volunteering at the vaccine clinic. Making a difference in even one life is meaningful. But it is my hope that I will make a much greater impact on my community.

I have helped to create care plans for over 800 patients and clients in the rewarding field of Exercise Physiology in Cardiac Rehabilitation. I am the proud daughter of a Canadian father, and Native American- Cherokee mother. It is because of their influence I am the woman I am today. I have worked the last eleven years in healthcare and the last five as an Exercise, Physiologist in Cardiac rehabilitation. In my last five years at Northside Cherokee Hospital I was honored to be a winner of the 2020 and 2021 Service Award Recipient. This is an award, especially meaningful to me as it is one that is based off of patient nomination alone. During my time in cardiac rehab, I made it my mission to not only show up, but to excel in delivering patient care. As well as achieving above and beyond outcomes. In my spare time, I have enjoyed volunteering at different Northside Sponsored activities. This includes, assisting in the vaccine clinic during the outbreak of Covid and offering webinar education classes to the community on topics such as Risk Factors for Heart Disease and Exercising with Heart Disease. I have recently participated in additional volunteering through Reinhardt University, and I have began tutoring other students in the nursing cohort. Around one year ago, it came to my attention that my education was limiting any kind of further care I could give to my patients. Completely unsatisfied with that reality, I made the difficult decision in January 2023 to return to school. Now, I am ready to grow in the health care field, care for my patients further, and be an inspiration to my daughter- that you can continue to achieve at any age. In the world of post-Covid, it has regrettably occurred that the tremendous burden that hospital staff has had to incur; particularly in the field of nursing, has brought staffing levels of nurses down to critically low levels. The impact of this burden is being shared not just with the remaining staff, but has put quality patient care and nurse – patient ratios down to levels hereto now unseen. With my degree in place, I would like to continue to care for the high acuity patients of an intensive care unit. I believe one of my strongest characteristics is my high attention to detail, making me an ideal critical care nurse or cardiovascular ICU nurse thanks to my strong background in Cardiology.

I have helped to create care plans for over 800 patients and clients in the rewarding field of Exercise Physiology in Cardiac Rehabilitation. I am the proud daughter of a Canadian father, and Native American- Cherokee mother. It is because of their influence I am the woman I am today. I have worked the last 11 years in healthcare. In the last five as an Exercise, Physiologist in Cardiac rehabilitation. In my last five years at Northside Cherokee Hospital I was honored to be a winner of the 2020 and 2021 Service Award Recipient. This is an award, especially meaningful to me as it is one that is based off of patient nomination alone. During my time in cardiac rehab, I made it my mission to not only show up, but to excel in delivering patient care. As well as achieving above and beyond outcomes. Around one year ago, it came to my attention that my education was limiting any kind of further care I could give to my patients. Completely unsatisfied with that reality, I made the difficult decision in January 2023 to return to school. Now, I am ready to grow in the health care field, care for my patients further, and be an inspiration to my daughter- that you can continue to achieve at any age. At this time the area of interest for me is in an Intensive Care Unit. I believe that my high attention to detail would make me an excellent ICU nurse. In the world of post-Covid, it has regrettably occurred that the tremendous burden that hospital staff has had to incur; particularly in the field of nursing, has brought staffing levels of nurses down to critically low levels. The impact of this burden is being shared not just with the remaining staff, but has put quality patient care and nurse – patient ratios down to levels hereto now unseen. It is for this reason that I have elected to return to school to achieve my nursing degree. One of the biggest compliments I received from a patient in my time in Cardiac rehabilitation (who knew I would soon be leaving for school) was when someone told me, “I would let you be my nurse.” To me there is truly no greater compliment than someone who is telling you they trust you to take care of their life. They trust you to improve their health and wellness. They trust you to help them at a time that they are completely vulnerable. I am looking forward to continue to help patients in my own unique way, and should be the one that they can trust completely.

I have helped to create care plans for over 800 patients and clients in the rewarding field of Exercise Physiology in Cardiac Rehabilitation. I am the proud daughter of a Canadian father, and Native American- Cherokee mother. It is because of their influence I am the woman I am today. I have worked the last 11 years in healthcare. In the last five as an Exercise, Physiologist in Cardiac rehabilitation. In my last five years at Northside Cherokee Hospital I was honored to be a winner of the 2020 and 2021 Service Award Recipient. This is an award, especially meaningful to me as it is one that is based off of patient nomination alone. During my time in cardiac rehab, I made it my mission to not only show up, but to excel in delivering patient care. As well as achieving above and beyond outcomes. Around one year ago, it came to my attention that my education was limiting any kind of further care I could give to my patients. Completely unsatisfied with that reality, I made the difficult decision in January 2023 to return to school. Now, I am ready to grow in the health care field, care for my patients further, and be an inspiration to my daughter- that you can continue to achieve at any age. In the world of post-Covid, it has regrettably occurred that the tremendous burden that hospital staff has had to incur; particularly in the field of nursing, has brought staffing levels of nurses down to critically low levels. The impact of this burden is being shared not just with the remaining staff, but has put quality patient care and nurse – patient ratios down to levels hereto now unseen. It is for this reason that I have elected to return to school to achieve my nursing degree. One of the biggest compliments I received from a patient in my time in Cardiac rehabilitation (who knew I would soon be leaving for school) was when someone told me, “I would let you be my nurse.” To me there is truly no greater compliment than someone who is telling you they trust you to take care of their life. They trust you to improve their health and wellness. They trust you to help them at a time that they are completely vulnerable. I am looking forward to continue to help patients in my own unique way, and should be the one that they can trust completely.

When I think about what sets me apart from others, the first thing I think about is my patient care, and a note that read I was, “almost worth having a heart attack for.” For the last 11 years I have worked in cardiology and have gravitated towards the rehabilitation side of medicine. For the last five years I have worked in cardiac rehab as an Exercise Physiologist. It’s incredibly rewarding field and one in which I intended to excel at. It did not take long for me to be quickly know it around the community as “the trainer to have.” Often patients walked through my door and asked, “Which one is Heather.” To the eye maybe I didn’t seem like much. Leaving some to wonder, “How much can this young girl really challenge me?” These tended, to be famous last words and soon I was being referred to as “drill sergeant”. While I expected a lot out of my patients, I expected more out of myself. Never treating anyone the same. (Some needed gentle touch and shoulders to cry on, while others needed Boot Camp style training). I intended to make sure that everyone felt safe in my care. I strived to continue to create creative plans. I set out to give every single person in the room attention, whether they were assigned to my care or not. And it did not go unnoticed. For the years of 2020 and 2021 I was recognized by Northside Hospital Cherokee as a Service Award Recipient. This is an award received based off of patient nomination alone. My favorite review, again being the patient who wrote that my care was, “almost worth having a heart attack for.” While known for my “tough love”approach, the other continuously noted upon characteristic of mine is my laugh. It tends to be the first thing most people say they love about me, that my I laugh is infectious. But what most people don’t know is that I used to be painfully shy. I’m not exactly sure what awoke the confidence in me that I have now, but I am glad that I found my voice. I made the difficult decision to leave my patients of Cardiac Rehab in January of 2023 to return to school to become a nurse. I believe that I am smart enough, determined enough, and stubborn enough to excel in additional ways. I believe there are ways that I can continue to help patients even further. I want to continue to improve the health and wellness of those in my community in my own unique way.

Since returning to school to pursue a bachelors in nursing, my time for extracurricular has been minimal. Our teachers are constantly encouraging us to do something we enjoy, as the opportunities allow. The one constant “me time” activity that I make time for is golf. I was introduced to the sport about six years, ago and have worked to constantly perfect my game. What I enjoy most about the sport is the high attention to detail you must keep in order to effectively play. After college, I plan to positively contribute to my community by becoming a nurse. I have worked the last 11 years in the field of cardiology and have gravitated towards the rehabilitation side of medicine. For the last five years, I have worked in Cardiac Rehab as an Exercise Physiologist. Something that I always like to do with my patients is incorporate their hobbies into their plan of care, if I could. My most common demographic of patients are 50 to 70 year old men. Many of whom also enjoyed the game of golf. When appropriate, I enjoyed showing these gentlemen different strength training, and flexibility exercises that could help improve their swings. Being able to assist people in resuming their normal activities of daily living, helped improve their perception of their overall quality of life. In returning to college, I have witnessed a new drive in myself that I had not previously known in academics. As a mother to a two-year-old girl, it is my hope that the time I am missing in, raising her will be rewarded by being able to provide her a better life. I get excited about all of the possibilities that a career in nursing can take me. I think one of the characteristics that I possess is a keen attention to detail. This benefits not only academics patient care, but also my golf swing. Being a recipient of the scholarship will not only assist in taking away financial strain, but it will also mean that I received a scholarship by like-minded people. Receiving the scholarship would mean you also have the faith in me, to do what needs to be done. By receiving the scholarship, you believe that I will be an asset to my community and that I will help others. One of the biggest compliments I have received in my career so far is from a patient who told me , “I would let you be my nurse.” There is no greater trust when it comes to trusting a stranger to improve your health, wellness, and recovery processes. I am excited to be that person for my community.

Health and wellness has been a passion of mine since I was a child, doing workout vhs tapes in the basement with my mother. However, with any journey comes bumps in the road. In general my family encouraged eating clean, and participating in sport through my senior year of high school. Swimming and tennis specifically. It was when I was on my own that I found trouble maintaining the lifestyle that I always knew. Alcohol, smoking cigarettes and late night binge eating lead to a thirty pound weight gain. Crash diets were effective in the short run, but I had forgotten how to live a healthy life style consistently. It was in 2012 I decided it was time to heal. I signed up for a sprint triathlon, giving myself a few months to train. While difficult due to how poor my health had gotten, I remained inspired that I was on the right track. Next, I went on a healthy living trip in Key West to continue to get my life back on track. It was decided that I would not leave without committing to a healthy lifestyle change. The choice I made was that I would become a pescatarian. Knowing that both my mother and father struggle with hyperlipidemia, I wanted to do whatever I could to stay on top of what could become my own diagnosis one day, if I didn’t change my ways. With my diet now under control I was able to lose twenty pounds. I met who would later become my husband in 2013. An old athlete himself, we inspired each other to not only be go to the gym consistently, but also officially stop smoking cigarettes after five years. I felt like I was my old self again, and back down to my high school weight. Only now I was the strong, confident, and the happiest I had been in a long time. I became obsessed with learning as much as I could about health and wellness. Now felt like my time to help others. I became an Exercise Physiologist in a private Cardiology practice that consisted of stress testing and patient education. Simultaneously, I became a personal trainer in an all women’s gym. I found joy in watching others achieve their goals. Reminding them along the way, “I did it, and so can you.” For the last five years I have worked exclusively with cardiac rehabilitation patients. Working with eighteen to ninety six year old patients. Diagnosis from spontaneous coronary artery dissections, to heart transplants and everything in between. I relished in the challenge and quickly became known around the community for my “tough love” and “drill sergeant” style. My work leading to winning a service award for the hospital I was working. I’m eternally grateful for my determination, stubbornness, competitive drive and first steps that lead me to where I am today.

The desire to serve others. In the world of post-Covid, it has regrettably occurred that the tremendous burden that hospital staff has had to incur; particularly in the field of nursing, has brought staffing levels of nurses down to critically low levels. The impact of this burden is being shared not just with the remaining staff, but has put quality patient care and nurse – patient ratios down to levels hereto now unseen. It is for this reason that I have elected to return to school to achieve my nursing degree. I am a 2011 graduate of Georgia Southern University and have since then enjoyed a rewarding career as an Exercise Physiologist in cardiac care rehabilitation at Northside Hospital (Cherokee). I am also happily married where we have been rewarded with a baby girl who turned two in October. The purpose of my letter to you today is to inquire whether I could impose upon you for a reference letter as I seek out scholarship funds for the balance of my education. It goes without saying that I would be eternally grateful for this as I bear down on my academics over the next two years. What has inspired me the most to influence my community, is first the patients that I have cared for in my career. And second, my daughter. The most rewarding thing that I have experienced throughout my career in Cardiology is when my patients tell me that I have make a difference in their lives, and that they won’t forget how I changed their lives for the better. Going back to school after ten years, has not come without it’s challenges. It is thanks to my daughter, that when I have struggled, I have the strength to keep going. I hope for this to be inspiring to her as she gets older. That, “If mommy can do it, then so can I.” I believe once that I have obtained my nursing degree, I can take my caring of patients to the next level. I believe it is my purpose to help those in need. To be a positive figure in difficult moments for others. I believed I can save lives with my quick thinking, and determination to provide quality care. Please feel free to reach out if I could answer any questions that you might have and it goes without saying I’m very appreciative for any assistance you could offer. Sincerely, Heather Perdue

In the world of post-Covid, it has regrettably occurred that the tremendous burden that hospital staff has had to incur; particularly in the field of nursing, has brought staffing levels of nurses down to critically low levels. The impact of this burden is being shared not just with the remaining staff, but has put quality patient care and nurse – patient ratios down to levels hereto now unseen. It is for this reason that I have elected to return to school to achieve my nursing degree. I am a 2011 graduate of Georgia Southern University and have since then enjoyed a rewarding career as an Exercise Physiologist in cardiac care rehabilitation at Northside Hospital (Cherokee). I am also happily married where we have been rewarded with a baby girl who turned two in October. The purpose of my letter to you today is to inquire whether I could impose upon you for a reference letter as I seek out scholarship funds for the balance of my education. It goes without saying that I would be eternally grateful for this as I bear down on my academics over the next two years. What has inspired me the most to influence my community, is first the patients that I have cared for in my career. And second, my daughter. The most rewarding thing that I have experienced throughout my career in Cardiology is when my patients tell me that I have make a difference in their lives, and that they won’t forget how I changed their lives for the better. Going back to school after ten years, has not come without it’s challenges. It is thanks to my daughter, that when I have struggled, I have the strength to keep going. I hope for this to be inspiring to her as she gets older. That, “If mommy can do it, then so can I.” I believe once that I have obtained my nursing degree, I can take my caring of patients to the next level. I believe it is my purpose to help those in need. To be a positive figure in difficult moments for others. I believed I can save lives with my quick thinking, and determination to provide quality care. Please feel free to reach out if I could answer any questions that you might have and it goes without saying I’m very appreciative for any assistance you could offer. Sincerely, Heather Perdue

I was diagnosed with PTSD at the age of 23 when a man hiding in the women restroom sexually assaulted me. After this, I tumbled to all time lows, self medicating with alcohol. For a year, I self managed, until rock bottom. I crashed my car, and I, not my attacker was put in jail. In irony of this, I convinced myself, that suicide was the only answer. But God. I needed rock bottom in order to seek the help I so desperately needed. In my recovery I found love. I gave birth to a beautiful daughter. I received professional mental heath help, and I am now thriving. Today I am pursing my bachelors degree in nursing, so that I might help others. I believe once that I have obtained my nursing degree, I can take my caring of patients to the next level. I believe it is my purpose to help those in need. To be a positive figure in difficult moments for others. I believed I can save lives with my quick thinking, and determination to provide quality care. Please feel free to reach out if I could answer any questions that you might have and it goes without saying I’m very appreciative for any assistance you could offer. Sincerely, Heather Perdue

I am the proud daughter of a Canadian father, and Native American-Cherokee mother. It is certainly because of their influence I am the woman I am today, working my way through the ranks of healthcare. In the world of post-Covid, it has regrettably occurred that the tremendous burden that hospital staff has had to incur; particularly in the field of nursing, has brought staffing levels of nurses down to critically low levels. The impact of this burden is being shared not just with the remaining staff, but has put quality patient care and nurse – patient ratios down to levels hereto now unseen. It is for this reason that I have elected to return to school to achieve my nursing degree. I am a 2011 graduate of Georgia Southern University and have since then enjoyed a rewarding career as an Exercise Physiologist in cardiac care rehabilitation at Northside Hospital (Cherokee). I am also happily married where we have been rewarded with a baby girl who turned two in October. The purpose of my letter to you today is to inquire whether I could impose upon you for a reference letter as I seek out scholarship funds for the balance of my education. It goes without saying that I would be eternally grateful for this as I bear down on my academics over the next two years. What has inspired me the most to influence my community, is first the patients that I have cared for in my career. And second, my daughter. The most rewarding thing that I have experienced throughout my career in Cardiology is when my patients tell me that I have make a difference in their lives, and that they won’t forget how I changed their lives for the better. Going back to school after ten years, has not come without it’s challenges. It is thanks to my daughter, that when I have struggled, I have the strength to keep going. I hope for this to be inspiring to her as she gets older. That, “If mommy can do it, then so can I.” I believe once that I have obtained my nursing degree, I can take my caring of patients to the next level. I believe it is my purpose to help those in need. To be a positive figure in difficult moments for others. I believed I can save lives with my quick thinking, and determination to provide quality care. Please feel free to reach out if I could answer any questions that you might have and it goes without saying I’m very appreciative for any assistance you could offer. Sincerely, Heather Perdue

When I was 23 I was diagnosed with PTSD. After a man hiding in the women’s restroom sexually assaulted me, I fell into a downward spiral of self medication, with namely alcohol. After receive the professional help I so desperately needed, I not only stated to recognize myself again, but began to thrive and found since of purpose in the field of healthcare. In the world of post-Covid, it has regrettably occurred that the tremendous burden that hospital staff has had to incur; particularly in the field of nursing, has brought staffing levels of nurses down to critically low levels. The impact of this burden is being shared not just with the remaining staff, but has put quality patient care and nurse – patient ratios down to levels hereto now unseen. It is for this reason that I have elected to return to school to achieve my nursing degree. I am a 2011 graduate of Georgia Southern University and have since then enjoyed a rewarding career as an Exercise Physiologist in cardiac care rehabilitation at Northside Hospital (Cherokee). I am also happily married where we have been rewarded with a baby girl who turned two in October. The purpose of my letter to you today is to inquire whether I could impose upon you for a reference letter as I seek out scholarship funds for the balance of my education. It goes without saying that I would be eternally grateful for this as I bear down on my academics over the next two years. What has inspired me the most to influence my community, is first the patients that I have cared for in my career. And second, my daughter. The most rewarding thing that I have experienced throughout my career in Cardiology is when my patients tell me that I have make a difference in their lives, and that they won’t forget how I changed their lives for the better. Going back to school after ten years, has not come without it’s challenges. It is thanks to my daughter, that when I have struggled, I have the strength to keep going. I hope for this to be inspiring to her as she gets older. That, “If mommy can do it, then so can I.” I believe once that I have obtained my nursing degree, I can take my caring of patients to the next level. I believe it is my purpose to help those in need. To be a positive figure in difficult moments for others. I believed I can save lives with my quick thinking, and determination to provide quality care. Please feel free to reach out if I could answer any questions that you might have and it goes without saying I’m very appreciative for any assistance you could offer. Sincerely, Heather Perdue

I am the proud daughter of a Canadian father, and Native American- Cherokee mother. It is because of their influence I am the woman I am today. In the world of post-Covid, it has regrettably occurred that the tremendous burden that hospital staff has had to incur; particularly in the field of nursing, has brought staffing levels of nurses down to critically low levels. The impact of this burden is being shared not just with the remaining staff, but has put quality patient care and nurse – patient ratios down to levels hereto now unseen. It is for this reason that I have elected to return to school to achieve my nursing degree. I am a 2011 graduate of Georgia Southern University and have since then enjoyed a rewarding career as an Exercise Physiologist in cardiac care rehabilitation at Northside Hospital (Cherokee). I am also happily married where we have been rewarded with a baby girl who turned two in October. The purpose of my letter to you today is to inquire whether I could impose upon you for a reference letter as I seek out scholarship funds for the balance of my education. It goes without saying that I would be eternally grateful for this as I bear down on my academics over the next two years. What has inspired me the most to influence my community, is first the patients that I have cared for in my career. And second, my daughter. The most rewarding thing that I have experienced throughout my career in Cardiology is when my patients tell me that I have make a difference in their lives, and that they won’t forget how I changed their lives for the better. Going back to school after ten years, has not come without it’s challenges. It is thanks to my daughter, that when I have struggled, I have the strength to keep going. I hope for this to be inspiring to her as she gets older. That, “If mommy can do it, then so can I.” I believe once that I have obtained my nursing degree, I can take my caring of patients to the next level. I believe it is my purpose to help those in need. To be a positive figure in difficult moments for others. I believed I can save lives with my quick thinking, and determination to provide quality care. Please feel free to reach out if I could answer any questions that you might have and it goes without saying I’m very appreciative for any assistance you could offer. Sincerely, Heather Perdue

In the world of post-Covid, it has regrettably occurred that the tremendous burden that hospital staff has had to incur; particularly in the field of nursing, has brought staffing levels of nurses down to critically low levels. The impact of this burden is being shared not just with the remaining staff, but has put quality patient care and nurse – patient ratios down to levels hereto now unseen. It is for this reason that I have elected to return to school to achieve my nursing degree. I am a 2011 graduate of Georgia Southern University and have since then enjoyed a rewarding career as an Exercise Physiologist in cardiac care rehabilitation at Northside Hospital (Cherokee). I am also happily married where we have been rewarded with a baby girl who turned two in October. The purpose of my letter to you today is to inquire whether I could impose upon you for a reference letter as I seek out scholarship funds for the balance of my education. It goes without saying that I would be eternally grateful for this as I bear down on my academics over the next two years. What has inspired me the most to influence my community, is first the patients that I have cared for in my career. And second, my daughter. The most rewarding thing that I have experienced throughout my career in Cardiology is when my patients tell me that I have make a difference in their lives, and that they won’t forget how I changed their lives for the better. Going back to school after ten years, has not come without it’s challenges. It is thanks to my daughter, that when I have struggled, I have the strength to keep going. I hope for this to be inspiring to her as she gets older. That, “If mommy can do it, then so can I.” I believe once that I have obtained my nursing degree, I can take my caring of patients to the next level. I believe it is my purpose to help those in need. To be a positive figure in difficult moments for others. I believed I can save lives with my quick thinking, and determination to provide quality care. Please feel free to reach out if I could answer any questions that you might have and it goes without saying I’m very appreciative for any assistance you could offer. Sincerely, Heather Perdue

Hardships occur in everyone’s life. The most notable of mine was the reason I was diagnosed with PTSD. At the age of 23 a man hiding in the women’s restroom sexually assaulted me. After spiraling and self medicating, I finally receive the professional help I so desperately needed and have found my self working through the ranks of healthcare. In the world of post-Covid, it has regrettably occurred that the tremendous burden that hospital staff has had to incur; particularly in the field of nursing, has brought staffing levels of nurses down to critically low levels. The impact of this burden is being shared not just with the remaining staff, but has put quality patient care and nurse – patient ratios down to levels hereto now unseen. It is for this reason that I have elected to return to school to achieve my nursing degree. I am a 2011 graduate of Georgia Southern University and have since then enjoyed a rewarding career as an Exercise Physiologist in cardiac care rehabilitation at Northside Hospital (Cherokee). I am also happily married where we have been rewarded with a baby girl who turned two in October. The purpose of my letter to you today is to inquire whether I could impose upon you for a reference letter as I seek out scholarship funds for the balance of my education. It goes without saying that I would be eternally grateful for this as I bear down on my academics over the next two years. What has inspired me the most to influence my community, is first the patients that I have cared for in my career. And second, my daughter. The most rewarding thing that I have experienced throughout my career in Cardiology is when my patients tell me that I have make a difference in their lives, and that they won’t forget how I changed their lives for the better. Going back to school after ten years, has not come without it’s challenges. It is thanks to my daughter, that when I have struggled, I have the strength to keep going. I hope for this to be inspiring to her as she gets older. That, “If mommy can do it, then so can I.” I believe once that I have obtained my nursing degree, I can take my caring of patients to the next level. I believe it is my purpose to help those in need. To be a positive figure in difficult moments for others. I believed I can save lives with my quick thinking, and determination to provide quality care. Please feel free to reach out if I could answer any questions that you might have and it goes without saying I’m very appreciative for any assistance you could offer. Sincerely, Heather Perdue

I am a survivor. Diagnoses with PTSD after a man hiding in the women’s sexually assaulted me. After tumbling through all time lows, and self medication, I reluctantly receive the professional help I so desperately needed I began advancing in different roles of health care. In the world of post-Covid, it has regrettably occurred that the tremendous burden that hospital staff has had to incur; particularly in the field of nursing, has brought staffing levels of nurses down to critically low levels. The impact of this burden is being shared not just with the remaining staff, but has put quality patient care and nurse – patient ratios down to levels hereto now unseen. It is for this reason that I have elected to return to school to achieve my nursing degree. I am a 2011 graduate of Georgia Southern University and have since then enjoyed a rewarding career as an Exercise Physiologist in cardiac care rehabilitation at Northside Hospital (Cherokee). I am also happily married where we have been rewarded with a baby girl who turned two in October. The purpose of my letter to you today is to inquire whether I could impose upon you for a reference letter as I seek out scholarship funds for the balance of my education. It goes without saying that I would be eternally grateful for this as I bear down on my academics over the next two years. What has inspired me the most to influence my community, is first the patients that I have cared for in my career. And second, my daughter. The most rewarding thing that I have experienced throughout my career in Cardiology is when my patients tell me that I have make a difference in their lives, and that they won’t forget how I changed their lives for the better. I truly believe my patients and I have such successful relationship not only for their cardiac care but the mental care. My patients live life’s of fear after suffering cardiac events, and do not wish to seek help. Going back to school after ten years, has not come without it’s challenges. It is thanks to my daughter, that when I have struggled, I have the strength to keep going. I hope for this to be inspiring to her as she gets older. That, “If mommy can do it, then so can I.” I believe once that I have obtained my nursing degree, I can take my caring of patients to the next level. I believe it is my purpose to help those in need. To be a positive figure in difficult moments for others. I believed I can save lives with my quick thinking, and determination to provide quality care. Please feel free to reach out if I could answer any questions that you might have and it goes without saying I’m very appreciative for any assistance you could offer. Sincerely, Heather Perdue

In the world of post-Covid, it has regrettably occurred that the tremendous burden that hospital staff has had to incur; particularly in the field of nursing, has brought staffing levels of nurses down to critically low levels. The impact of this burden is being shared not just with the remaining staff, but has put quality patient care and nurse – patient ratios down to levels hereto now unseen. It is for this reason that I have elected to return to school to achieve my nursing degree. I am a 2011 graduate of Georgia Southern University and have since then enjoyed a rewarding career as an Exercise Physiologist in cardiac care rehabilitation at Northside Hospital (Cherokee). I am also happily married where we have been rewarded with a baby girl who turned two in October. The purpose of my letter to you today is to inquire whether I could impose upon you for a reference letter as I seek out scholarship funds for the balance of my education. It goes without saying that I would be eternally grateful for this as I bear down on my academics over the next two years. What has inspired me the most to influence my community, is first the patients that I have cared for in my career. And second, my daughter. The most rewarding thing that I have experienced throughout my career in Cardiology is when my patients tell me that I have make a difference in their lives, and that they won’t forget how I changed their lives for the better. Going back to school after ten years, has not come without its challenges. At the age of 23 I was diagnosed with PTSD after a man hiding in the women’s restroom sexually assaulted me. I spiraled to all time lows with self medication, namely alcohol, and became suicidal. After family intervention, I receive the help I was denying myself and found happiness in the man who later became my husband. With our pregnancy, my OBGYN informed me it is because of PTSD, I was prone to also being a victim to postpartum depression. With additional the assistance of professional intervention, I have a better handle on my mental health. And it is thanks to my daughter, that when I have struggled, I have the strength to keep going. I hope for this to be inspiring to her as she gets older. That, “If mommy can do it, then so can I.” I believe once that I have obtained my nursing degree, I can take my caring of patients to the next level. I believe it is my purpose to help those in need. To be a positive figure in difficult moments for others. I believed I can save lives with my quick thinking, and determination to provide quality care. Please feel free to reach out if I could answer any questions that you might have and it goes without saying I’m very appreciative for any assistance you could offer. Sincerely, Heather Perdue

I am the proud daughter of a Canadian father, and Native American- Cherokee mother. It is because of them I am the woman I am today working in healthcare. In the world of post-Covid, it has regrettably occurred that the tremendous burden that hospital staff has had to incur; particularly in the field of nursing, has brought staffing levels of nurses down to critically low levels. The impact of this burden is being shared not just with the remaining staff, but has put quality patient care and nurse – patient ratios down to levels hereto now unseen. It is for this reason that I have elected to return to school to achieve my nursing degree. I am a 2011 graduate of Georgia Southern University and have since then enjoyed a rewarding career as an Exercise Physiologist in cardiac care rehabilitation at Northside Hospital (Cherokee). I am also happily married where we have been rewarded with a baby girl who turned two in October. The purpose of my letter to you today is to inquire whether I could impose upon you for a reference letter as I seek out scholarship funds for the balance of my education. It goes without saying that I would be eternally grateful for this as I bear down on my academics over the next two years. What has inspired me the most to influence my community, is first the patients that I have cared for in my career. And second, my daughter. The most rewarding thing that I have experienced throughout my career in Cardiology is when my patients tell me that I have make a difference in their lives, and that they won’t forget how I changed their lives for the better. Going back to school after ten years, has not come without it’s challenges. It is thanks to my daughter, that when I have struggled, I have the strength to keep going. I hope for this to be inspiring to her as she gets older. That, “If mommy can do it, then so can I.” I believe once that I have obtained my nursing degree, I can take my caring of patients to the next level. I believe it is my purpose to help those in need. To be a positive figure in difficult moments for others. I believed I can save lives with my quick thinking, and determination to provide quality care. Please feel free to reach out if I could answer any questions that you might have and it goes without saying I’m very appreciative for any assistance you could offer. Sincerely, Heather Perdue

In the world of post-Covid, it has regrettably occurred that the tremendous burden that hospital staff has had to incur; particularly in the field of nursing, has brought staffing levels of nurses down to critically low levels. The impact of this burden is being shared not just with the remaining staff, but has put quality patient care and nurse – patient ratios down to levels hereto now unseen. It is for this reason that I have elected to return to school to achieve my nursing degree. I am a 2011 graduate of Georgia Southern University and have since then enjoyed a rewarding career as an Exercise Physiologist in cardiac care rehabilitation at Northside Hospital (Cherokee). I am also happily married where we have been rewarded with a baby girl who turned two in October. The purpose of my letter to you today is to inquire whether I could impose upon you for a reference letter as I seek out scholarship funds for the balance of my education. It goes without saying that I would be eternally grateful for this as I bear down on my academics over the next two years. What has inspired me the most to influence my community, is first the patients that I have cared for in my career. And second, my daughter. The most rewarding thing that I have experienced throughout my career in Cardiology is when my patients tell me that I have make a difference in their lives, and that they won’t forget how I changed their lives for the better. Going back to school after ten years, has not come without it’s challenges. It is thanks to my daughter, that when I have struggled, I have the strength to keep going. I hope for this to be inspiring to her as she gets older. That, “If mommy can do it, then so can I.” I believe once that I have obtained my nursing degree, I can take my caring of patients to the next level. I believe it is my purpose to help those in need. To be a positive figure in difficult moments for others. I believed I can save lives with my quick thinking, and determination to provide quality care. Please feel free to reach out if I could answer any questions that you might have and it goes without saying I’m very appreciative for any assistance you could offer. Sincerely, Heather Perdue

I am the daughter of an alcoholic. My mothers first DUI was after picking me up from a birthday party at the age of 12. From there, my father picked up the pieces as she spent her life in and out of jails and rehabilitation programs. While I like to think I came out of the scenario as “normal”, I have to give credit to my father for trying to keep things that way. Always expressing the importance of education, and guided me to a career in healthcare. In the world of post-Covid, it has regrettably occurred that the tremendous burden that hospital staff has had to incur; particularly in the field of nursing, has brought staffing levels of nurses down to critically low levels. The impact of this burden is being shared not just with the remaining staff, but has put quality patient care and nurse – patient ratios down to levels hereto now unseen. It is for this reason that I have elected to return to school to achieve my nursing degree. I am a 2011 graduate of Georgia Southern University and have since then enjoyed a rewarding career as an Exercise Physiologist in cardiac care rehabilitation at Northside Hospital (Cherokee). I am also happily married where we have been rewarded with a baby girl who turned two in October. The purpose of my letter to you today is to inquire whether I could impose upon you for a reference letter as I seek out scholarship funds for the balance of my education. It goes without saying that I would be eternally grateful for this as I bear down on my academics over the next two years. What has inspired me the most to influence my community, is first the patients that I have cared for in my career. And second, my daughter. The most rewarding thing that I have experienced throughout my career in Cardiology is when my patients tell me that I have make a difference in their lives, and that they won’t forget how I changed their lives for the better. Going back to school after ten years, has not come without it’s challenges. It is thanks to my daughter, that when I have struggled, I have the strength to keep going. I hope for this to be inspiring to her as she gets older. That, “If mommy can do it, then so can I.” I believe once that I have obtained my nursing degree, I can take my caring of patients to the next level. I believe it is my purpose to help those in need. To be a positive figure in difficult moments for others. I believed I can save lives with my quick thinking, and determination to provide quality care. Please feel free to reach out if I could answer any questions that you might have and it goes without saying I’m very appreciative for any assistance you could offer. Sincerely, Heather Perdue

I am the daughter of an alcoholic. The first time my mother was arrested was after picking me up from a birthday party in the 6th grade. From there my Dad and older sister picked up the pieces while she was in and out of prison and rehab programs. While I’d like to think I came out of the senecio as “normal”, I would not be where I am today without my fathers influence to purse a career in healthcare. In the world of post-Covid, it has regrettably occurred that the tremendous burden that hospital staff has had to incur; particularly in the field of nursing, has brought staffing levels of nurses down to critically low levels. The impact of this burden is being shared not just with the remaining staff, but has put quality patient care and nurse – patient ratios down to levels hereto now unseen. It is for this reason that I have elected to return to school to achieve my nursing degree. I am a 2011 graduate of Georgia Southern University and have since then enjoyed a rewarding career as an Exercise Physiologist in cardiac care rehabilitation at Northside Hospital (Cherokee). I am also happily married where we have been rewarded with a baby girl who turned two in October. The purpose of my letter to you today is to inquire whether I could impose upon you for a reference letter as I seek out scholarship funds for the balance of my education. It goes without saying that I would be eternally grateful for this as I bear down on my academics over the next two years. What has inspired me the most to influence my community, is first the patients that I have cared for in my career. And second, my daughter. The most rewarding thing that I have experienced throughout my career in Cardiology is when my patients tell me that I have make a difference in their lives, and that they won’t forget how I changed their lives for the better. Going back to school after ten years, has not come without it’s challenges. It is thanks to my daughter, that when I have struggled, I have the strength to keep going. I hope for this to be inspiring to her as she gets older. That, “If mommy can do it, then so can I.” I believe once that I have obtained my nursing degree, I can take my caring of patients to the next level. I believe it is my purpose to help those in need. To be a positive figure in difficult moments for others. I believed I can save lives with my quick thinking, and determination to provide quality care. Please feel free to reach out if I could answer any questions that you might have and it goes without saying I’m very appreciative for any assistance you could offer. Sincerely, Heather Perdue

I am the daughter of a Canadian father, Native American, Cherokee mother and identify as a bisexual woman working in healthcare. In the world of post-Covid, it has regrettably occurred that the tremendous burden that hospital staff has had to incur; particularly in the field of nursing, has brought staffing levels of nurses down to critically low levels. The impact of this burden is being shared not just with the remaining staff, but has put quality patient care and nurse – patient ratios down to levels hereto now unseen. It is for this reason that I have elected to return to school to achieve my nursing degree. I am a 2011 graduate of Georgia Southern University and have since then enjoyed a rewarding career as an Exercise Physiologist in cardiac care rehabilitation at Northside Hospital (Cherokee). I am also happily married where we have been rewarded with a baby girl who turned two in October. The purpose of my letter to you today is to inquire whether I could impose upon you for a reference letter as I seek out scholarship funds for the balance of my education. It goes without saying that I would be eternally grateful for this as I bear down on my academics over the next two years. What has inspired me the most to influence my community, is first the patients that I have cared for in my career. And second, my daughter. The most rewarding thing that I have experienced throughout my career in Cardiology is when my patients tell me that I have make a difference in their lives, and that they won’t forget how I changed their lives for the better. Going back to school after ten years, has not come without it’s challenges. It is thanks to my daughter, that when I have struggled, I have the strength to keep going. I hope for this to be inspiring to her as she gets older. That, “If mommy can do it, then so can I.” I believe once that I have obtained my nursing degree, I can take my caring of patients to the next level. I believe it is my purpose to help those in need. To be a positive figure in difficult moments for others. I believed I can save lives with my quick thinking, and determination to provide quality care. Please feel free to reach out if I could answer any questions that you might have and it goes without saying I’m very appreciative for any assistance you could offer. Sincerely, Heather Perdue

In the world of post-Covid, it has regrettably occurred that the tremendous burden that hospital staff has had to incur; particularly in the field of nursing, has brought staffing levels of nurses down to critically low levels. The impact of this burden is being shared not just with the remaining staff, but has put quality patient care and nurse – patient ratios down to levels hereto now unseen. It is for this reason that I have elected to return to school to achieve my nursing degree. I am a 2011 graduate of Georgia Southern University and have since then enjoyed a rewarding career as an Exercise Physiologist in cardiac care rehabilitation at Northside Hospital (Cherokee). I am also happily married where we have been rewarded with a baby girl who turned two in October. The purpose of my letter to you today is to inquire whether I could impose upon you for a reference letter as I seek out scholarship funds for the balance of my education. It goes without saying that I would be eternally grateful for this as I bear down on my academics over the next two years. What has inspired me the most to influence my community, is first the patients that I have cared for in my career. And second, my daughter. The most rewarding thing that I have experienced throughout my career in Cardiology is when my patients tell me that I have make a difference in their lives, and that they won’t forget how I changed their lives for the better. Going back to school after ten years, has not come without its challenges. At the age of 23 I was diagnosed with PTSD when I was sexually assaulted by a man who was hiding in the women’s restroom. It was after this I learned I was prone to being a victim to postpartum depression. With professional assistance I have a better handle on my mental health. And it is thanks to my daughter, that when I have struggled, I have the strength to keep going. I hope for this to be inspiring to her as she gets older. That, “If mommy can do it, then so can I.” I believe once that I have obtained my nursing degree, I can take my caring of patients to the next level. I believe it is my purpose to help those in need. To be a positive figure in difficult moments for others. I believed I can save lives with my quick thinking, and determination to provide quality care. Please feel free to reach out if I could answer any questions that you might have and it goes without saying I’m very appreciative for any assistance you could offer. Sincerely, Heather Perdue

I am the proud daughter of a Canadian father, and Native American- Cherokee mother. It is their influence who has made me the woman and mother I am today, working in health care. In the world of post-Covid, it has regrettably occurred that the tremendous burden that hospital staff has had to incur; particularly in the field of nursing, has brought staffing levels of nurses down to critically low levels. The impact of this burden is being shared not just with the remaining staff, but has put quality patient care and nurse – patient ratios down to levels hereto now unseen. It is for this reason that I have elected to return to school to achieve my nursing degree. I am a 2011 graduate of Georgia Southern University and have since then enjoyed a rewarding career as an Exercise Physiologist in cardiac care rehabilitation at Northside Hospital (Cherokee). I am also happily married where we have been rewarded with a baby girl who turned two in October. The purpose of my letter to you today is to inquire whether I could impose upon you for a reference letter as I seek out scholarship funds for the balance of my education. It goes without saying that I would be eternally grateful for this as I bear down on my academics over the next two years. What has inspired me the most to influence my community, is first the patients that I have cared for in my career. And second, my daughter. The most rewarding thing that I have experienced throughout my career in Cardiology is when my patients tell me that I have make a difference in their lives, and that they won’t forget how I changed their lives for the better. Going back to school after ten years, has not come without it’s challenges. It is thanks to my daughter, that when I have struggled, I have the strength to keep going. I hope for this to be inspiring to her as she gets older. That, “If mommy can do it, then so can I.” I believe once that I have obtained my nursing degree, I can take my caring of patients to the next level. I believe it is my purpose to help those in need. To be a positive figure in difficult moments for others. I believed I can save lives with my quick thinking, and determination to provide quality care. Please feel free to reach out if I could answer any questions that you might have and it goes without saying I’m very appreciative for any assistance you could offer. Sincerely, Heather Perdue

In the world of post-Covid, it has regrettably occurred that the tremendous burden that hospital staff has had to incur; particularly in the field of nursing, has brought staffing levels of nurses down to critically low levels. The impact of this burden is being shared not just with the remaining staff, but has put quality patient care and nurse – patient ratios down to levels hereto now unseen. It is for this reason that I have elected to return to school to achieve my nursing degree. I am a 2011 graduate of Georgia Southern University and have since then enjoyed a rewarding career as an Exercise Physiologist in cardiac care rehabilitation at Northside Hospital (Cherokee). I am also happily married where we have been rewarded with a baby girl who turned two in October. The purpose of my letter to you today is to inquire whether I could impose upon you for a reference letter as I seek out scholarship funds for the balance of my education. It goes without saying that I would be eternally grateful for this as I bear down on my academics over the next two years. What has inspired me the most to influence my community, is first the patients that I have cared for in my career. And second, my daughter. The most rewarding thing that I have experienced throughout my career in Cardiology is when my patients tell me that I have make a difference in their lives, and that they won’t forget how I changed their lives for the better. Going back to school after ten years, has not come without it’s challenges. My medical history includes PTSD, diagnosed after being attacked in a bathroom. I learned because of this, I was also prone to being victim to postpartum depression. While mentally, and with professional help I have worked through many of these emotions, it is thanks to my daughter, that when I have struggled, I have the strength to keep going. I hope for this to be inspiring to her as she gets older. That, “If mommy can do it, then so can I.” I believe once that I have obtained my nursing degree, I can take my caring of patients to the next level. I believe it is my purpose to help those in need. To be a positive figure in difficult moments for others. I believed I can save lives with my quick thinking, and determination to provide quality care. Please feel free to reach out if I could answer any questions that you might have and it goes without saying I’m very appreciative for any assistance you could offer. Sincerely, Heather Perdue

In the world of post-Covid, it has regrettably occurred that the tremendous burden that hospital staff has had to incur; particularly in the field of nursing, has brought staffing levels of nurses down to critically low levels. The impact of this burden is being shared not just with the remaining staff, but has put quality patient care and nurse – patient ratios down to levels hereto now unseen. It is for this reason that I have elected to return to school to achieve my nursing degree. I am a 2011 graduate of Georgia Southern University and have since then enjoyed a rewarding career as an Exercise Physiologist in cardiac care rehabilitation at Northside Hospital (Cherokee). I am also happily married where we have been rewarded with a baby girl who turned two in October. The purpose of my letter to you today is to inquire whether I could impose upon you for a reference letter as I seek out scholarship funds for the balance of my education. It goes without saying that I would be eternally grateful for this as I bear down on my academics over the next two years, without fear of being placed in the nation wide problem of student debt. What has inspired me the most to influence my community, is first the patients that I have cared for in my career. And second, my daughter. The most rewarding thing that I have experienced throughout my career in Cardiology is when my patients tell me that I have make a difference in their lives, and that they won’t forget how I changed their lives for the better. Going back to school after ten years, has not come without it’s challenges. It is thanks to my daughter, that when I have struggled, I have the strength to keep going. I hope for this to be inspiring to her as she gets older. That, “If mommy can do it, then so can I.” I believe once that I have obtained my nursing degree, I can take my caring of patients to the next level. I believe it is my purpose to help those in need. To be a positive figure in difficult moments for others. I believed I can save lives with my quick thinking, and determination to provide quality care. Please feel free to reach out if I could answer any questions that you might have and it goes without saying I’m very appreciative for any assistance you could offer. Sincerely, Heather Perdue

In the world of post-Covid, it has regrettably occurred that the tremendous burden that hospital staff has had to incur; particularly in the field of nursing, has brought staffing levels of nurses down to critically low levels. The impact of this burden is being shared not just with the remaining staff, but has put quality patient care and nurse – patient ratios down to levels hereto now unseen. It is for this reason that I have elected to return to school to achieve my nursing degree. I am a 2011 graduate of Georgia Southern University and have since then enjoyed a rewarding career as an Exercise Physiologist in cardiac care rehabilitation at Northside Hospital (Cherokee). I am also happily married where we have been rewarded with a baby girl who turned two in October. The purpose of my letter to you today is to inquire whether I could impose upon you for a reference letter as I seek out scholarship funds for the balance of my education. It goes without saying that I would be eternally grateful for this as I bear down on my academics over the next two years. What has inspired me the most to influence my community, is first the patients that I have cared for in my career. And second, my daughter. The most rewarding thing that I have experienced throughout my career in Cardiology is when my patients tell me that I have make a difference in their lives, and that they won’t forget how I changed their lives for the better. Going back to school after ten years, has not come without it’s challenges. It is thanks to my daughter, that when I have struggled, I have the strength to keep going. I hope for this to be inspiring to her as she gets older. That, “If mommy can do it, then so can I.” I believe once that I have obtained my nursing degree, I can take my caring of patients to the next level. I believe it is my purpose to help those in need. To be a positive figure in difficult moments for others. I believed I can save lives with my quick thinking, and determination to provide quality care. Please feel free to reach out if I could answer any questions that you might have and it goes without saying I’m very appreciative for any assistance you could offer. Sincerely, Heather Perdue

In the world of post-Covid, it has regrettably occurred that the tremendous burden that hospital staff has had to incur; particularly in the field of nursing, has brought staffing levels of nurses down to critically low levels. The impact of this burden is being shared not just with the remaining staff, but has put quality patient care and nurse – patient ratios down to levels hereto now unseen. It is for this reason that I have elected to return to school to achieve my nursing degree. I am a 2011 graduate of Georgia Southern University and have since then enjoyed a rewarding career as an Exercise Physiologist in cardiac care rehabilitation at Northside Hospital (Cherokee). I am also happily married where we have been rewarded with a baby girl who turned two in October. The purpose of my letter to you today is to inquire whether I could impose upon you for a reference letter as I seek out scholarship funds for the balance of my education. It goes without saying that I would be eternally grateful for this as I bear down on my academics over the next two years. What has inspired me the most to influence my community, is first the patients that I have cared for in my career. And second, my daughter. The most rewarding thing that I have experienced throughout my career in Cardiology is when my patients tell me that I have make a difference in their lives, and that they won’t forget how I changed their lives for the better. Going back to school after ten years, has not come without it’s challenges. With a medical history of PTSD, I learned the hard way, that I was also likely to be a victim of postpartum depression. While I feel stable in my mental health now, It is really thanks to my daughter, that when I have struggled, I have the strength to keep going. I hope for this to be inspiring to her as she gets older. That, “If mommy can do it, then so can I.” I believe once that I have obtained my nursing degree, I can take my caring of patients to the next level. I believe it is my purpose to help those in need. To be a positive figure in difficult moments for others. I believed I can save lives with my quick thinking, and determination to provide quality care. Please feel free to reach out if I could answer any questions that you might have and it goes without saying I’m very appreciative for any assistance you could offer. Sincerely, Heather Perdue

I am the proud daughter of a Canadian father, and Native American mother. They have been instrumental in who I am as a woman today working in health care. In the world of post-Covid, it has regrettably occurred that the tremendous burden that hospital staff has had to incur; particularly in the field of nursing, has brought staffing levels of nurses down to critically low levels. The impact of this burden is being shared not just with the remaining staff, but has put quality patient care and nurse – patient ratios down to levels hereto now unseen. It is for this reason that I have elected to return to school to achieve my nursing degree. I am a 2011 graduate of Georgia Southern University and have since then enjoyed a rewarding career as an Exercise Physiologist in cardiac care rehabilitation at Northside Hospital (Cherokee). I am also happily married where we have been rewarded with a baby girl who turned two in October. The purpose of my letter to you today is to inquire whether I could impose upon you for a reference letter as I seek out scholarship funds for the balance of my education. It goes without saying that I would be eternally grateful for this as I bear down on my academics over the next two years. What has inspired me the most to influence my community, is first the patients that I have cared for in my career. And second, my daughter. The most rewarding thing that I have experienced throughout my career in Cardiology is when my patients tell me that I have make a difference in their lives, and that they won’t forget how I changed their lives for the better. Going back to school after ten years, has not come without it’s challenges. It is thanks to my daughter, that when I have struggled, I have the strength to keep going. I hope for this to be inspiring to her as she gets older. That, “If mommy can do it, then so can I.” I believe once that I have obtained my nursing degree, I can take my caring of patients to the next level. I believe it is my purpose to help those in need. To be a positive figure in difficult moments for others. I believed I can save lives with my quick thinking, and determination to provide quality care. Please feel free to reach out if I could answer any questions that you might have and it goes without saying I’m very appreciative for any assistance you could offer. Sincerely, Heather Perdue

In the world of post-Covid, it has regrettably occurred that the tremendous burden that hospital staff has had to incur; particularly in the field of nursing, has brought staffing levels of nurses down to critically low levels. The impact of this burden is being shared not just with the remaining staff, but has put quality patient care and nurse – patient ratios down to levels hereto now unseen. It is for this reason that I have elected to return to school to achieve my nursing degree. I am a 2011 graduate of Georgia Southern University and have since then enjoyed a rewarding career as an Exercise Physiologist in cardiac care rehabilitation at Northside Hospital (Cherokee). I am also happily married where we have been rewarded with a baby girl who turned two in October. The purpose of my letter to you today is to inquire whether I could impose upon you for a reference letter as I seek out scholarship funds for the balance of my education. It goes without saying that I would be eternally grateful for this as I bear down on my academics over the next two years. What has inspired me the most to influence my community, is first the patients that I have cared for in my career. And second, my daughter. The most rewarding thing that I have experienced throughout my career in Cardiology is when my patients tell me that I have make a difference in their lives, and that they won’t forget how I changed their lives for the better. Going back to school after ten years, has not come without its challenges. With a history of PTSD, I learned that subsequently I was likely to be a victim of postpartum depression. While I have struggled with mental healthy, It is actually thanks to my daughter, that when I have struggled, I have the strength to keep going. I hope for this to be inspiring to her as she gets older. That, “If mommy can do it, then so can I.” I believe once that I have obtained my nursing degree, I can take my caring of patients to the next level. I believe it is my purpose to help those in need. To be a positive figure in difficult moments for others. I believed I can save lives with my quick thinking, and determination to provide quality care. Please feel free to reach out if I could answer any questions that you might have and it goes without saying I’m very appreciative for any assistance you could offer. Sincerely, Heather Perdue

I am the daughter of an alcoholic. While the trauma of my childhood, I believe has left me mostly unscathed, it has no doubt made me who I am today. The first time my mother was arrested was after picking me up from a birthday party at the age of 12. From there, the relationship diminished. My father did his best, and my older sister stepped up to the plate while my mother was in and out of jails and rehabs. It is because of my paternal grandmother, my siblings and I were drawn to careers in healthcare. In the world of post-Covid, it has regrettably occurred that the tremendous burden that hospital staff has had to incur; particularly in the field of nursing, has brought staffing levels of nurses down to critically low levels. The impact of this burden is being shared not just with the remaining staff, but has put quality patient care and nurse – patient ratios down to levels hereto now unseen. It is for this reason that I have elected to return to school to achieve my nursing degree. I am a 2011 graduate of Georgia Southern University and have since then enjoyed a rewarding career as an Exercise Physiologist in cardiac care rehabilitation at Northside Hospital (Cherokee). I am also happily married where we have been rewarded with a baby girl who turned two in October. The purpose of my letter to you today is to inquire whether I could impose upon you for a reference letter as I seek out scholarship funds for the balance of my education. It goes without saying that I would be eternally grateful for this as I bear down on my academics over the next two years. What has inspired me the most to influence my community, is first the patients that I have cared for in my career. And second, my daughter. The most rewarding thing that I have experienced throughout my career in Cardiology is when my patients tell me that I have make a difference in their lives, and that they won’t forget how I changed their lives for the better. Going back to school after ten years, has not come without it’s challenges. It is thanks to my daughter, that when I have struggled, I have the strength to keep going. I hope for this to be inspiring to her as she gets older. That, “If mommy can do it, then so can I.” I believe once that I have obtained my nursing degree, I can take my caring of patients to the next level. I believe it is my purpose to help those in need. To be a positive figure in difficult moments for others. I believed I can save lives with my quick thinking, and determination to provide quality care. Please feel free to reach out if I could answer any questions that you might have and it goes without saying I’m very appreciative for any assistance you could offer. Sincerely, Heather Perdue

In the world of post-Covid, it has regrettably occurred that the tremendous burden that hospital staff has had to incur; particularly in the field of nursing, has brought staffing levels of nurses down to critically low levels. The impact of this burden is being shared not just with the remaining staff, but has put quality patient care and nurse – patient ratios down to levels hereto now unseen. It is for this reason that I have elected to return to school to achieve my nursing degree. I am a 2011 graduate of Georgia Southern University and have since then enjoyed a rewarding career as an Exercise Physiologist in cardiac care rehabilitation at Northside Hospital (Cherokee). I am also happily married where we have been rewarded with a baby girl who turned two in October. The purpose of my letter to you today is to inquire whether I could impose upon you for a reference letter as I seek out scholarship funds for the balance of my education. It goes without saying that I would be eternally grateful for this as I bear down on my academics over the next two years. What has inspired me the most to influence my community, is first the patients that I have cared for in my career. And second, my daughter. The most rewarding thing that I have experienced throughout my career in Cardiology is when my patients tell me that I have make a difference in their lives, and that they won’t forget how I changed their lives for the better. Going back to school after ten years, has not come without it’s challenges. It is thanks to my daughter, that when I have struggled, I have the strength to keep going. I hope for this to be inspiring to her as she gets older. That, “If mommy can do it, then so can I.” I believe once that I have obtained my nursing degree, I can take my caring of patients to the next level. I believe it is my purpose to help those in need. To be a positive figure in difficult moments for others. I believed I can save lives with my quick thinking, and determination to provide quality care. Please feel free to reach out if I could answer any questions that you might have and it goes without saying I’m very appreciative for any assistance you could offer. Sincerely, Heather Perdue

In the world of post-Covid, it has regrettably occurred that the tremendous burden that hospital staff has had to incur; particularly in the field of nursing, has brought staffing levels of nurses down to critically low levels. The impact of this burden is being shared not just with the remaining staff, but has put quality patient care and nurse – patient ratios down to levels hereto now unseen. It is for this reason that I have elected to return to school to achieve my nursing degree. I am a 2011 graduate of Georgia Southern University and have since then enjoyed a rewarding career as an Exercise Physiologist in cardiac care rehabilitation at Northside Hospital (Cherokee). I am also happily married where we have been rewarded with a baby girl who turned two in October. The purpose of my letter to you today is to inquire whether I could impose upon you for a reference letter as I seek out scholarship funds for the balance of my education. It goes without saying that I would be eternally grateful for this as I bear down on my academics over the next two years. What has inspired me the most to influence my community, is first the patients that I have cared for in my career. And second, my daughter. The most rewarding thing that I have experienced throughout my career in Cardiology is when my patients tell me that I have make a difference in their lives, and that they won’t forget how I changed their lives for the better. Helping not only with their obvious heart health problems, but coping with the fact that they had become ill. Going back to school after ten years, has not come without its challenges. With a history of PTSD, it came to my attention I was more prone to post-partum depression. While I have struggled mentally with the fear and anxiety of going back to school, It is actually thanks to my daughter, that when I have struggled, I have the strength to keep going. I hope for this to be inspiring to her as she gets older. That, “If mommy can do it, then so can I.” I believe once that I have obtained my nursing degree, I can take my caring of patients to the next level. I believe it is my purpose to help those in need. To be a positive figure in difficult moments for others. I believed I can save lives with my quick thinking, and determination to provide quality care. Please feel free to reach out if I could answer any questions that you might have and it goes without saying I’m very appreciative for any assistance you could offer. Sincerely, Heather Perdue

I am the daughter of an alcoholic. My mothers first DUI happened when she was picking me up from a birthday party at the age of 12. From there, life was as “normal” as it could be. My siblings and I dealt with this all in our own ways. Yet none of us were unscathed. It was my fathers influence that saved us. And the importance of education. Health care, being the recurring pattern amongst my siblings. In the world of post-Covid, it has regrettably occurred that the tremendous burden that hospital staff has had to incur; particularly in the field of nursing, has brought staffing levels of nurses down to critically low levels. The impact of this burden is being shared not just with the remaining staff, but has put quality patient care and nurse – patient ratios down to levels hereto now unseen. It is for this reason that I have elected to return to school to achieve my nursing degree. I am a 2011 graduate of Georgia Southern University and have since then enjoyed a rewarding career as an Exercise Physiologist in cardiac care rehabilitation at Northside Hospital (Cherokee). I am also happily married where we have been rewarded with a baby girl who turned two in October. The purpose of my letter to you today is to inquire whether I could impose upon you for a reference letter as I seek out scholarship funds for the balance of my education. It goes without saying that I would be eternally grateful for this as I bear down on my academics over the next two years. What has inspired me the most to influence my community, is first the patients that I have cared for in my career. And second, my daughter. The most rewarding thing that I have experienced throughout my career in Cardiology is when my patients tell me that I have make a difference in their lives, and that they won’t forget how I changed their lives for the better. Going back to school after ten years, has not come without it’s challenges. It is thanks to my daughter, that when I have struggled, I have the strength to keep going. I hope for this to be inspiring to her as she gets older. That, “If mommy can do it, then so can I.” I believe once that I have obtained my nursing degree, I can take my caring of patients to the next level. I believe it is my purpose to help those in need. To be a positive figure in difficult moments for others. I believed I can save lives with my quick thinking, and determination to provide quality care. Please feel free to reach out if I could answer any questions that you might have and it goes without saying I’m very appreciative for any assistance you could offer. Sincerely, Heather Perdue

In the world of post-Covid, it has regrettably occurred that the tremendous burden that hospital staff has had to incur; particularly in the field of nursing, has brought staffing levels of nurses down to critically low levels. The impact of this burden is being shared not just with the remaining staff, but has put quality patient care and nurse – patient ratios down to levels hereto now unseen. It is for this reason that I have elected to return to school to achieve my nursing degree. I am a 2011 graduate of Georgia Southern University and have since then enjoyed a rewarding career as an Exercise Physiologist in cardiac care rehabilitation at Northside Hospital (Cherokee). I am also happily married where we have been rewarded with a baby girl who turned two in October. The purpose of my letter to you today is to inquire whether I could impose upon you for a reference letter as I seek out scholarship funds for the balance of my education. It goes without saying that I would be eternally grateful for this as I bear down on my academics over the next two years. What has inspired me the most to influence my community, is first the patients that I have cared for in my career. And second, my daughter. The most rewarding thing that I have experienced throughout my career in Cardiology is when my patients tell me that I have make a difference in their lives, and that they won’t forget how I changed their lives for the better. Going back to school after ten years, has not come without its challenges. Namely, mental and financial. Fear plagues you as you wonder, “can I make this work? Is this worth it?” It is thanks to my daughter, that when I have struggled, I have the strength to keep going. I hope for this to be inspiring to her as she gets older. That, “If mommy can do it, then so can I.” I believe once that I have obtained my nursing degree, I can take my caring of patients to the next level. I believe it is my purpose to help those in need. To be a positive figure in difficult moments for others. I believed I can save lives with my quick thinking, and determination to provide quality care. Please feel free to reach out if I could answer any questions that you might have and it goes without saying I’m very appreciative for any assistance you could offer. Sincerely, Heather Perdue

In the world of post-Covid, it has regrettably occurred that the tremendous burden that hospital staff has had to incur; particularly in the field of nursing, has brought staffing levels of nurses down to critically low levels. The impact of this burden is being shared not just with the remaining staff, but has put quality patient care and nurse – patient ratios down to levels hereto now unseen. It is for this reason that I have elected to return to school to achieve my nursing degree. I am a 2011 graduate of Georgia Southern University and have since then enjoyed a rewarding career as an Exercise Physiologist in cardiac care rehabilitation at Northside Hospital (Cherokee). I am also happily married where we have been rewarded with a baby girl who turned two in October. The purpose of my letter to you today is to inquire whether I could impose upon you for a reference letter as I seek out scholarship funds for the balance of my education. It goes without saying that I would be eternally grateful for this as I bear down on my academics over the next two years. What has inspired me the most to influence my community, is first the patients that I have cared for in my career. And second, my daughter. The most rewarding thing that I have experienced throughout my career in Cardiology is when my patients tell me that I have make a difference in their lives, and that they won’t forget how I changed their lives for the better. Going back to school after ten years, has not come without it’s challenges. It is thanks to my daughter, that when I have struggled, I have the strength to keep going. I hope for this to be inspiring to her as she gets older. That, “If mommy can do it, then so can I.” I believe once that I have obtained my nursing degree, I can take my caring of patients to the next level. I believe it is my purpose to help those in need. To be a positive figure in difficult moments for others. I believed I can save lives with my quick thinking, and determination to provide quality care. Please feel free to reach out if I could answer any questions that you might have and it goes without saying I’m very appreciative for any assistance you could offer. Sincerely, Heather Perdue

In the world of post-Covid, it has regrettably occurred that the tremendous burden that hospital staff has had to incur; particularly in the field of nursing, has brought staffing levels of nurses down to critically low levels. The impact of this burden is being shared not just with the remaining staff, but has put quality patient care and nurse – patient ratios down to levels hereto now unseen. It is for this reason that I have elected to return to school to achieve my nursing degree. And to further assist patients around the state/country, participate in travel nursing. I am a 2011 graduate of Georgia Southern University and have since then enjoyed a rewarding career as an Exercise Physiologist in cardiac care rehabilitation at Northside Hospital (Cherokee). I am also happily married where we have been rewarded with a baby girl who turned two in October. The purpose of my letter to you today is to inquire whether I could impose upon you for a reference letter as I seek out scholarship funds for the balance of my education. It goes without saying that I would be eternally grateful for this as I bear down on my academics over the next two years. What has inspired me the most to influence my community, is first the patients that I have cared for in my career. And second, my daughter. The most rewarding thing that I have experienced throughout my career in Cardiology is when my patients tell me that I have make a difference in their lives, and that they won’t forget how I changed their lives for the better. Going back to school after ten years, has not come without it’s challenges. It is thanks to my daughter, that when I have struggled, I have the strength to keep going. I hope for this to be inspiring to her as she gets older. That, “If mommy can do it, then so can I.” I believe once that I have obtained my nursing degree, I can take my caring of patients to the next level. I believe it is my purpose to help those in need. To be a positive figure in difficult moments for others. I believed I can save lives with my quick thinking, and determination to provide quality care. Please feel free to reach out if I could answer any questions that you might have and it goes without saying I’m very appreciative for any assistance you could offer. Sincerely, Heather Perdue

In the world of post-Covid, it has regrettably occurred that the tremendous burden that hospital staff has had to incur; particularly in the field of nursing, has brought staffing levels of nurses down to critically low levels. The impact of this burden is being shared not just with the remaining staff, but has put quality patient care and nurse – patient ratios down to levels hereto now unseen. It is for this reason that I have elected to return to school to achieve my nursing degree. I am a 2011 graduate of Georgia Southern University and have since then enjoyed a rewarding career as an Exercise Physiologist in cardiac care rehabilitation at Northside Hospital (Cherokee). I am also happily married where we have been rewarded with a baby girl who turned two in October. The purpose of my letter to you today is to inquire whether I could impose upon you for a reference letter as I seek out scholarship funds for the balance of my education. It goes without saying that I would be eternally grateful for this as I bear down on my academics over the next two years. What has inspired me the most to influence my community, is first the patients that I have cared for in my career. And second, my daughter. The most rewarding thing that I have experienced throughout my career in Cardiology is when my patients tell me that I have make a difference in their lives, and that they won’t forget how I changed their lives for the better. Going back to school after ten years, has not come without its challenges. Mainly mental and financial. Is it possible to return to school? What kind of debt will this put us in? How will the debt affect our future? Will my daughter be able to have siblings? These are the questions that keep my up at night, but is thanks to my daughter, that when I have struggled, I have the strength to keep going. I hope for this to be inspiring to her as she gets older. That, “If mommy can do it, then so can I.” I believe once that I have obtained my nursing degree, I can take my caring of patients to the next level. I believe it is my purpose to help those in need. To be a positive figure in difficult moments for others. I believed I can save lives with my quick thinking, and determination to provide quality care. Please feel free to reach out if I could answer any questions that you might have and it goes without saying I’m very appreciative for any assistance you could offer. Sincerely, Heather Perdue

In the world of post-Covid, it has regrettably occurred that the tremendous burden that hospital staff has had to incur; particularly in the field of nursing, has brought staffing levels of nurses down to critically low levels. The impact of this burden is being shared not just with the remaining staff, but has put quality patient care and nurse – patient ratios down to levels hereto now unseen. It is for this reason that I have elected to return to school to achieve my nursing degree. I am a 2011 graduate of Georgia Southern University and have since then enjoyed a rewarding career as an Exercise Physiologist in cardiac care rehabilitation at Northside Hospital (Cherokee). I am also happily married where we have been rewarded with a baby girl who turned two in October. The purpose of my letter to you today is to inquire whether I could impose upon you for a reference letter as I seek out scholarship funds for the balance of my education. It goes without saying that I would be eternally grateful for this as I bear down on my academics over the next two years. What has inspired me the most to influence my community, is first the patients that I have cared for in my career. And second, my daughter. The most rewarding thing that I have experienced throughout my career in Cardiology is when my patients tell me that I have make a difference in their lives, and that they won’t forget how I changed their lives for the better. Going back to school after ten years, has not come without it’s challenges. Mainly mental and financial. I ask myself, “Is this dream really an attainable one?” It is thanks to my daughter, that when I have struggled, I have the strength to keep going. I hope for this to be inspiring to her as she gets older. That, “If mommy can do it, then so can I.” I believe once that I have obtained my nursing degree, I can take my caring of patients to the next level. I believe it is my purpose to help those in need. To be a positive figure in difficult moments for others. I believed I can save lives with my quick thinking, and determination to provide quality care. Please feel free to reach out if I could answer any questions that you might have and it goes without saying I’m very appreciative for any assistance you could offer. Sincerely, Heather Perdue

In the world of post-Covid, it has regrettably occurred that the tremendous burden that hospital staff has had to incur; particularly in the field of nursing, has brought staffing levels of nurses down to critically low levels. The impact of this burden is being shared not just with the remaining staff, but has put quality patient care and nurse – patient ratios down to levels hereto now unseen. It is for this reason that I have elected to return to school to achieve my nursing degree. I am a 2011 graduate of Georgia Southern University and have since then enjoyed a rewarding career as an Exercise Physiologist in cardiac care rehabilitation at Northside Hospital (Cherokee). I am also happily married where we have been rewarded with a baby girl who turned two in October. The purpose of my letter to you today is to inquire whether I could impose upon you for a reference letter as I seek out scholarship funds for the balance of my education. It goes without saying that I would be eternally grateful for this as I bear down on my academics over the next two years. What has inspired me the most to influence my community, is first the patients that I have cared for in my career. And second, my daughter. The most rewarding thing that I have experienced throughout my career in Cardiology is when my patients tell me that I have make a difference in their lives, and that they won’t forget how I changed their lives for the better. Going back to school after ten years, has not come without its challenges. Predominately mental and financial. There is a considerable amount of fear, as I wonder, “can I make this work?” It is thanks to my daughter, that when I have struggled, I have the strength to keep going. I hope for this to be inspiring to her as she gets older. That, “If mommy can do it, then so can I.” I believe once that I have obtained my nursing degree, I can take my caring of patients to the next level. I believe it is my purpose to help those in need. To be a positive figure in difficult moments for others. I believed I can save lives with my quick thinking, and determination to provide quality care. Please feel free to reach out if I could answer any questions that you might have and it goes without saying I’m very appreciative for any assistance you could offer. Sincerely, Heather Perdue

In the world of post-Covid, it has regrettably occurred that the tremendous burden that hospital staff has had to incur; particularly in the field of nursing, has brought staffing levels of nurses down to critically low levels. The impact of this burden is being shared not just with the remaining staff, but has put quality patient care and nurse – patient ratios down to levels hereto now unseen. It is for this reason that I have elected to return to school to achieve my nursing degree. I am a 2011 graduate of Georgia Southern University and have since then enjoyed a rewarding career as an Exercise Physiologist in cardiac care rehabilitation at Northside Hospital (Cherokee). I am also happily married where we have been rewarded with a baby girl who turned two in October. The purpose of my letter to you today is to inquire whether I could impose upon you for a reference letter as I seek out scholarship funds for the balance of my education. It goes without saying that I would be eternally grateful for this as I bear down on my academics over the next two years. What has inspired me the most to influence my community, is first the patients that I have cared for in my career. And second, my daughter. The most rewarding thing that I have experienced throughout my career in Cardiology is when my patients tell me that I have make a difference in their lives, and that they won’t forget how I changed their lives for the better. Going back to school after ten years, has not come without it’s challenges. It is thanks to my daughter, that when I have struggled, I have the strength to keep going. I hope for this to be inspiring to her as she gets older. That, “If mommy can do it, then so can I.” I believe once that I have obtained my nursing degree, I can take my caring of patients to the next level. I believe it is my purpose to help those in need. To be a positive figure in difficult moments for others. I believed I can save lives with my quick thinking, and determination to provide quality care. Please feel free to reach out if I could answer any questions that you might have and it goes without saying I’m very appreciative for any assistance you could offer. Sincerely, Heather Perdue

In the world of post-Covid, it has regrettably occurred that the tremendous burden that hospital staff has had to incur; particularly in the field of nursing, has brought staffing levels of nurses down to critically low levels. The impact of this burden is being shared not just with the remaining staff, but has put quality patient care and nurse – patient ratios down to levels hereto now unseen. It is for this reason that I have elected to return to school to achieve my nursing degree. I am a 2011 graduate of Georgia Southern University and have since then enjoyed a rewarding career as an Exercise Physiologist in cardiac care rehabilitation at Northside Hospital (Cherokee). I am also happily married where we have been rewarded with a baby girl who turned two in October. The purpose of my letter to you today is to inquire whether I could impose upon you for a reference letter as I seek out scholarship funds for the balance of my education. It goes without saying that I would be eternally grateful for this as I bear down on my academics over the next two years. What has inspired me the most to influence my community, is first the patients that I have cared for in my career. And second, my daughter. The most rewarding thing that I have experienced throughout my career in Cardiology is when my patients tell me that I have make a difference in their lives, and that they won’t forget how I changed their lives for the better. Going back to school after ten years, has not come without it’s challenges. It is thanks to my daughter, that when I have struggled, I have the strength to keep going. I hope for this to be inspiring to her as she gets older. That, “If mommy can do it, then so can I.” I believe once that I have obtained my nursing degree, I can take my caring of patients to the next level. I believe it is my purpose to help those in need. To be a positive figure in difficult moments for others. I believed I can save lives with my quick thinking, and determination to provide quality care. Please feel free to reach out if I could answer any questions that you might have and it goes without saying I’m very appreciative for any assistance you could offer. Sincerely, Heather Perdue

In the world of post-Covid, it has regrettably occurred that the tremendous burden that hospital staff has had to incur; particularly in the field of nursing, has brought staffing levels of nurses down to critically low levels. The impact of this burden is being shared not just with the remaining staff, but has put quality patient care and nurse – patient ratios down to levels hereto now unseen. It is for this reason that I have elected to return to school to achieve my nursing degree. I am a 2011 graduate of Georgia Southern University and have since then enjoyed a rewarding career as an Exercise Physiologist in cardiac care rehabilitation at Northside Hospital (Cherokee). I am also happily married where we have been rewarded with a baby girl who turned two in October. The purpose of my letter to you today is to inquire whether I could impose upon you for a reference letter as I seek out scholarship funds for the balance of my education. It goes without saying that I would be eternally grateful for this as I bear down on my academics over the next two years. What has inspired me the most to influence my community, is first the patients that I have cared for in my career. And second, my daughter. The most rewarding thing that I have experienced throughout my career in Cardiology is when my patients tell me that I have make a difference in their lives, and that they won’t forget how I changed their lives for the better. I have worked with patients from the ages 18-96 years old. With each patient. Expressing specific needs and that I successfully design their health care plans around. Going back to school after ten years, has not come without it’s challenges. It is thanks to my daughter, that when I have struggled, I have the strength to keep going. I hope for this to be inspiring to her as she gets older. That, “If mommy can do it, then so can I.” I believe once that I have obtained my nursing degree, I can take my caring of patients to the next level. I believe it is my purpose to help those in need. To be a positive figure in difficult moments for others. I believed I can save lives with my quick thinking, and determination to provide quality care. Please feel free to reach out if I could answer any questions that you might have and it goes without saying I’m very appreciative for any assistance you could offer. Sincerely, Heather Perdue

In the world of post-Covid, it has regrettably occurred that the tremendous burden that hospital staff has had to incur; particularly in the field of nursing, has brought staffing levels of nurses down to critically low levels. The impact of this burden is being shared not just with the remaining staff, but has put quality patient care and nurse – patient ratios down to levels hereto now unseen. It is for this reason that I have elected to return to school to achieve my nursing degree. I am a 2011 graduate of Georgia Southern University and have since then enjoyed a rewarding career as an Exercise Physiologist in cardiac care rehabilitation at Northside Hospital (Cherokee). I am also happily married where we have been rewarded with a baby girl who turned two in October. The purpose of my letter to you today is to inquire whether I could impose upon you for a reference letter as I seek out scholarship funds for the balance of my education. It goes without saying that I would be eternally grateful for this as I bear down on my academics over the next two years. What has inspired me the most to influence my community, is first the patients that I have cared for in my career. And second, my daughter. The most rewarding thing that I have experienced throughout my career in Cardiology is when my patients tell me that I have make a difference in their lives, and that they won’t forget how I changed their lives for the better. Going back to school after ten years, has not come without its challenges. It is thanks to my daughter, that when I have struggled, I have the strength to keep going. I hope for this to be inspiring to her as she gets older. That, “If mommy can do it, then so can I.” I have missed bed times, and school activities, and while devastating to a first time mom, I know this degree will give her a better life. I believe once that I have obtained my nursing degree, I can take my caring of patients to the next level. I believe it is my purpose to help those in need. To be a positive figure in difficult moments for others. I believed I can save lives with my quick thinking, and determination to provide quality care. Please feel free to reach out if I could answer any questions that you might have and it goes without saying I’m very appreciative for any assistance you could offer. Sincerely, Heather Perdue

In the world of post-Covid, it has regrettably occurred that the tremendous burden that hospital staff has had to incur; particularly in the field of nursing, has brought staffing levels of nurses down to critically low levels. The impact of this burden is being shared not just with the remaining staff, but has put quality patient care and nurse – patient ratios down to levels hereto now unseen. It is for this reason that I have elected to return to school to achieve my nursing degree. I am a 2011 graduate of Georgia Southern University and have since then enjoyed a rewarding career as an Exercise Physiologist in cardiac care rehabilitation at Northside Hospital (Cherokee). I am also happily married where we have been rewarded with a baby girl who turned two in October. The purpose of my letter to you today is to inquire whether I could impose upon you for a reference letter as I seek out scholarship funds for the balance of my education. It goes without saying that I would be eternally grateful for this as I bear down on my academics over the next two years. What has inspired me the most to influence my community, is first the patients that I have cared for in my career. And second, my daughter. The most rewarding thing that I have experienced throughout my career in Cardiology is when my patients tell me that I have make a difference in their lives, and that they won’t forget how I changed their lives for the better. Going back to school after ten years, has not come without it’s challenges. It is thanks to my daughter, that when I have struggled, I have the strength to keep going. I hope for this to be inspiring to her as she gets older. That, “If mommy can do it, then so can I.” I believe once that I have obtained my nursing degree, I can take my caring of patients to the next level. I believe it is my purpose to help those in need. To be a positive figure in difficult moments for others. I believed I can save lives with my quick thinking, and determination to provide quality care. Please feel free to reach out if I could answer any questions that you might have and it goes without saying I’m very appreciative for any assistance you could offer. Sincerely, Heather Perdue

In the world of post-Covid, it has regrettably occurred that the tremendous burden that hospital staff has had to incur; particularly in the field of nursing, has brought staffing levels of nurses down to critically low levels. The impact of this burden is being shared not just with the remaining staff, but has put quality patient care and nurse – patient ratios down to levels hereto now unseen. It is for this reason that I have elected to return to school to achieve my nursing degree. I am a 2011 graduate of Georgia Southern University and have since then enjoyed a rewarding career as an Exercise Physiologist in cardiac care rehabilitation at Northside Hospital (Cherokee). I am also happily married where we have been rewarded with a baby girl who turned two in October. The purpose of my letter to you today is to inquire whether I could impose upon you for a reference letter as I seek out scholarship funds for the balance of my education. It goes without saying that I would be eternally grateful for this as I bear down on my academics over the next two years. What has inspired me the most to influence my community, is first the patients that I have cared for in my career. And second, my daughter. The most rewarding thing that I have experienced throughout my career in Cardiology is when my patients tell me that I have make a difference in their lives, and that they won’t forget how I changed their lives for the better. Going back to school after ten years, has not come without it’s challenges. It is thanks to my daughter, that when I have struggled, I have the strength to keep going. I hope for this to be inspiring to her as she gets older. That, “If mommy can do it, then so can I.” I believe once that I have obtained my nursing degree, I can take my caring of patients to the next level. I believe it is my purpose to help those in need. To be a positive figure in difficult moments for others. I believed I can save lives with my quick thinking, and determination to provide quality care. Please feel free to reach out if I could answer any questions that you might have and it goes without saying I’m very appreciative for any assistance you could offer. Sincerely, Heather Perdue

In the world of post-Covid, it has regrettably occurred that the tremendous burden that hospital staff has had to incur; particularly in the field of nursing, has brought staffing levels of nurses down to critically low levels. The impact of this burden is being shared not just with the remaining staff, but has put quality patient care and nurse – patient ratios down to levels hereto now unseen. It is for this reason that I have elected to return to school to achieve my nursing degree. I am a 2011 graduate of Georgia Southern University and have since then enjoyed a rewarding career as an Exercise Physiologist in cardiac care rehabilitation at Northside Hospital (Cherokee). I am also happily married where we have been rewarded with a baby girl who turned two in October. The purpose of my letter to you today is to inquire whether I could impose upon you for a reference letter as I seek out scholarship funds for the balance of my education. It goes without saying that I would be eternally grateful for this as I bear down on my academics over the next two years. What has inspired me the most to influence my community, is first the patients that I have cared for in my career. And second, my daughter. The most rewarding thing that I have experienced throughout my career in Cardiology is when my patients tell me that I have make a difference in their lives, and that they won’t forget how I changed their lives for the better. Going back to school after ten years, has not come without it’s challenges. It is thanks to my daughter, that when I have struggled, I have the strength to keep going. I hope for this to be inspiring to her as she gets older. That, “If mommy can do it, then so can I.” I believe once that I have obtained my nursing degree, I can take my caring of patients to the next level. I believe it is my purpose to help those in need. To be a positive figure in difficult moments for others. I believed I can save lives with my quick thinking, and determination to provide quality care. Please feel free to reach out if I could answer any questions that you might have and it goes without saying I’m very appreciative for any assistance you could offer. Sincerely, Heather Perdue

In the world of post-Covid, it has regrettably occurred that the tremendous burden that hospital staff has had to incur; particularly in the field of nursing, has brought staffing levels of nurses down to critically low levels. The impact of this burden is being shared not just with the remaining staff, but has put quality patient care and nurse – patient ratios down to levels hereto now unseen. It is for this reason that I have elected to return to school to achieve my nursing degree. I am a 2011 graduate of Georgia Southern University and have since then enjoyed a rewarding career as an Exercise Physiologist in cardiac care rehabilitation at Northside Hospital (Cherokee). I am also happily married where we have been rewarded with a baby girl who turned two in October. The purpose of my letter to you today is to inquire whether I could impose upon you for a reference letter as I seek out scholarship funds for the balance of my education. It goes without saying that I would be eternally grateful for this as I bear down on my academics over the next two years. What has inspired me the most to influence my community, is first the patients that I have cared for in my career. And second, my daughter. The most rewarding thing that I have experienced throughout my career in Cardiology is when my patients tell me that I have make a difference in their lives, and that they won’t forget how I changed their lives for the better. Going back to school after ten years, has not come without it’s challenges. It is thanks to my daughter, that when I have struggled, I have the strength to keep going. I hope for this to be inspiring to her as she gets older. That, “If mommy can do it, then so can I.” I believe once that I have obtained my nursing degree, I can take my caring of patients to the next level. I believe it is my purpose to help those in need. To be a positive figure in difficult moments for others. I believed I can save lives with my quick thinking, and determination to provide quality care. Please feel free to reach out if I could answer any questions that you might have and it goes without saying I’m very appreciative for any assistance you could offer. Sincerely, Heather Perdue

In the world of post-Covid, it has regrettably occurred that the tremendous burden that hospital staff has had to incur; particularly in the field of nursing, has brought staffing levels of nurses down to critically low levels. The impact of this burden is being shared not just with the remaining staff, but has put quality patient care and nurse – patient ratios down to levels hereto now unseen. It is for this reason that I have elected to return to school to achieve my nursing degree. I am a 2011 graduate of Georgia Southern University and have since then enjoyed a rewarding career as an Exercise Physiologist in cardiac care rehabilitation at Northside Hospital (Cherokee). I am also happily married where we have been rewarded with a baby girl who turned two in October. The purpose of my letter to you today is to inquire whether I could impose upon you for a reference letter as I seek out scholarship funds for the balance of my education. It goes without saying that I would be eternally grateful for this as I bear down on my academics over the next two years. What has inspired me the most to influence my community, is first the patients that I have cared for in my career. And second, my daughter. The most rewarding thing that I have experienced throughout my career in Cardiology is when my patients tell me that I have make a difference in their lives, and that they won’t forget how I changed their lives for the better. Going back to school after ten years, has not come without it’s challenges. It is thanks to my daughter, that when I have struggled, I have the strength to keep going. I hope for this to be inspiring to her as she gets older. That, “If mommy can do it, then so can I.” I believe once that I have obtained my nursing degree, I can take my caring of patients to the next level. I believe it is my purpose to help those in need. To be a positive figure in difficult moments for others. I believed I can save lives with my quick thinking, and determination to provide quality care. Please feel free to reach out if I could answer any questions that you might have and it goes without saying I’m very appreciative for any assistance you could offer. Sincerely, Heather Perdue

In the world of post-Covid, it has regrettably occurred that the tremendous burden that hospital staff has had to incur; particularly in the field of nursing, has brought staffing levels of nurses down to critically low levels. The impact of this burden is being shared not just with the remaining staff, but has put quality patient care and nurse – patient ratios down to levels hereto now unseen. It is for this reason that I have elected to return to school to achieve my nursing degree. I am a 2011 graduate of Georgia Southern University and have since then enjoyed a rewarding career as an Exercise Physiologist in cardiac care rehabilitation at Northside Hospital (Cherokee). I am also happily married where we have been rewarded with a baby girl who turned two in October. The purpose of my letter to you today is to inquire whether I could impose upon you for a reference letter as I seek out scholarship funds for the balance of my education. It goes without saying that I would be eternally grateful for this as I bear down on my academics over the next two years. What has inspired me the most to influence my community, is first the patients that I have cared for in my career. And second, my daughter. The most rewarding thing that I have experienced throughout my career in Cardiology is when my patients tell me that I have make a difference in their lives, and that they won’t forget how I changed their lives for the better. Going back to school after ten years, has not come without it’s challenges. It is thanks to my daughter, that when I have struggled, I have the strength to keep going. I hope for this to be inspiring to her as she gets older. That, “If mommy can do it, then so can I.” I believe once that I have obtained my nursing degree, I can take my caring of patients to the next level. I believe it is my purpose to help those in need. To be a positive figure in difficult moments for others. I believed I can save lives with my quick thinking, and determination to provide quality care. Please feel free to reach out if I could answer any questions that you might have and it goes without saying I’m very appreciative for any assistance you could offer. Sincerely, Heather Perdue

The song with the most important message to me, in my current life situation is “Fight song” by Rachel Platten. In the world of post-Covid, it has regrettably occurred that the tremendous burden that hospital staff has had to incur; particularly in the field of nursing, has brought staffing levels of nurses down to critically low levels. The impact of this burden is being shared not just with the remaining staff, but has put quality patient care and nurse – patient ratios down to levels hereto now unseen. It is for this reason that I have elected to return to school to achieve my nursing degree. By returning to school, I hope to not only care for my patient in Cardiology further, but to also inspire my daughter to never stop trying to achieve. I believe I am capable of more. I believe there is more good I can do for the patients I come in contact with. And I’d like to be there, for these people who are going through their health crisis. To be “their person”. This decision I’ve made has not come without it’s challenged already. Fear is a constant emotion, that I’ve come to know. Fight Song, I one that brings me back into a positive head space, and inspires me to keep going. To “fight!” The purpose of my letter to you today is to inquire whether I could seek assistance as I seek out scholarship funds for the balance of my education. It goes without saying that I would be eternally grateful for this as I bear down on my academics over the next two years It goes without saying I’m very appreciative for any assistance you could offer.

In the world of post-Covid, it has regrettably occurred that the tremendous burden that hospital staff has had to incur; particularly in the field of nursing, has brought staffing levels of nurses down to critically low levels. The impact of this burden is being shared not just with the remaining staff, but has put quality patient care and nurse – patient ratios down to levels hereto now unseen. It is for this reason that I have elected to return to school to achieve my nursing degree. I am a 2011 graduate of Georgia Southern University and have since then enjoyed a rewarding career as an Exercise Physiologist in cardiac rehabilitation at Northside Hospital (Cherokee) for the last five years. I am also happily married where we have been rewarded with a baby girl who will be turned two in October. Prior to my work in cardiac rehab, I have been driving myself to climb the ladder- always attempting to achieve more for myself and my family. I began my career in health care as a monitor technician, working nights. From there, a private Cardiology practice where I executed exercise and nuclear stress tests. And finally I achieved the status of Head Trainer and Sales Manager at Get Fit Now. In each of my roles, my goal was to provide above and beyond care. Which is regularly reflected in my annually reviews. The most rewarding remarks, however, have always come from my patient and clients, when they confirm that I am indeed making a difference in their quality of life. My grandmother has always been mine and my siblings inspiration to work in health care. A nurse herself, and aid to a neurosurgeon, she guided me through my career in healthcare. It was her passing in 2021 I thought, “I could do this. Now is the time.” By returning to school, I hope to not only to carry on her legacy, but to care for my patient in Cardiology further, and to also inspire my daughter to never stop trying to achieve. (Like my Nana did for me). I believe I am capable of more. I believe there is more good I can do for the patients I come in contact with. And I’d like to be there, for these people who are going through their health crisis. To be “their person”. The purpose of my letter to you today is to inquire whether I could seek assistance as I seek out scholarship funds for the balance of my education. It goes without saying that I would be eternally grateful for this as I bear down on my academics over the next two years Please feel free to reach out if I could answer any questions that you might have and it goes without saying I’m very appreciative for any assistance you could offer.

In the world of post-Covid, it has regrettably occurred that the tremendous burden that hospital staff has had to incur; particularly in the field of nursing, has brought staffing levels of nurses down to critically low levels. The impact of this burden is being shared not just with the remaining staff, but has put quality patient care and nurse – patient ratios down to levels hereto now unseen. It is for this reason that I have elected to return to school to achieve my nursing degree. I am a 2011 graduate of Georgia Southern University and have since then enjoyed a rewarding career as an Exercise Physiologist in cardiac rehabilitation at Northside Hospital (Cherokee) for the last five years. I am also happily married where we have been rewarded with a baby girl who will be turned two in October. Prior to my work in cardiac rehab, I have been driving myself to climb the ladder- always attempting to achieve more for myself and my family. I began my career in health care as a monitor technician, working nights. From there, a private Cardiology practice where I executed exercise and nuclear stress tests. And finally I achieved the status of Head Trainer and Sales Manager at Get Fit Now. In each of my roles, my goal was to provide above and beyond care. Which is regularly reflected in my annually reviews. The most rewarding remarks, however, have always come from my patient and clients, when they confirm that I am indeed making a difference in their quality of life. By returning to school, I hope to not only care for my patient in Cardiology further, but to also inspire my daughter to never stop trying to achieve. I believe I am capable of more. I believe there is more good I can do for the patients I come in contact with. And I’d like to be there, for these people who are going through their health crisis. To be “their person”. The purpose of my letter to you today is to inquire whether I could seek assistance as I seek out scholarship funds for the balance of my education. It goes without saying that I would be eternally grateful for this as I bear down on my academics over the next two years Please feel free to reach out if I could answer any questions that you might have and it goes without saying I’m very appreciative for any assistance you could offer.

In the world of post-Covid, it has regrettably occurred that the tremendous burden that hospital staff has had to incur; particularly in the field of nursing, has brought staffing levels of nurses down to critically low levels. The impact of this burden is being shared not just with the remaining staff, but has put quality patient care and nurse – patient ratios down to levels hereto now unseen. It is for this reason that I have elected to return to school to achieve my nursing degree. I am a 2011 graduate of Georgia Southern University and have since then enjoyed a rewarding career as an Exercise Physiologist in cardiac rehabilitation at Northside Hospital (Cherokee) for the last five years. I am also happily married where we have been rewarded with a baby girl who will be turned two in October. Prior to my work in cardiac rehab, I have been driving myself to climb the ladder- always attempting to achieve more for myself and my family. I began my career in health care as a monitor technician, working nights. From there, a private Cardiology practice where I executed exercise and nuclear stress tests. And finally I achieved the status of Head Trainer and Sales Manager at Get Fit Now. In each of my roles, my goal was to provide above and beyond care. Which is regularly reflected in my annually reviews. The most rewarding remarks, however, have always come from my patient and clients, when they confirm that I am indeed making a difference in their quality of life. By returning to school, I hope to not only care for my patient in Cardiology further, but to also inspire my daughter to never stop trying to achieve. I believe I am capable of more. I believe there is more good I can do for the patients I come in contact with. And I’d like to be there, for these people who are going through their health crisis. To be “their person”. The purpose of my letter to you today is to inquire whether I could seek assistance as I seek out scholarship funds for the balance of my education. It goes without saying that I would be eternally grateful for this as I bear down on my academics over the next two years Please feel free to reach out if I could answer any questions that you might have and it goes without saying I’m very appreciative for any assistance you could offer.

In the world of post-Covid, it has regrettably occurred that the tremendous burden that hospital staff has had to incur; particularly in the field of nursing, has brought staffing levels of nurses down to critically low levels. The impact of this burden is being shared not just with the remaining staff, but has put quality patient care and nurse – patient ratios down to levels hereto now unseen. It is for this reason that I have elected to return to school to achieve my nursing degree. I am a 2011 graduate of Georgia Southern University and have since then enjoyed a rewarding career as an Exercise Physiologist in cardiac rehabilitation at Northside Hospital (Cherokee) for the last five years. I am also happily married where we have been rewarded with a baby girl who will be turned two in October. Prior to my work in cardiac rehab, I have been driving myself to climb the ladder- always attempting to achieve more for myself and my family. I began my career in health care as a monitor technician, working nights. From there, a private Cardiology practice where I executed exercise and nuclear stress tests. And finally I achieved the status of Head Trainer and Sales Manager at Get Fit Now. In each of my roles, my goal was to provide above and beyond care. Which is regularly reflected in my annually reviews. The most rewarding remarks, however, have always come from my patient and clients, when they confirm that I am indeed making a difference in their quality of life. By returning to school, I hope to not only care for my patient in Cardiology further, but to also inspire my daughter to never stop trying to achieve. I believe I am capable of more. I believe there is more good I can do for the patients I come in contact with. And I’d like to be there, for these people who are going through their health crisis. To be “their person”. The purpose of my letter to you today is to inquire whether I could seek assistance as I seek out scholarship funds for the balance of my education. It goes without saying that I would be eternally grateful for this as I bear down on my academics over the next two years Please feel free to reach out if I could answer any questions that you might have and it goes without saying I’m very appreciative for any assistance you could offer.