"Sorry to bother you again," the nurse said. "But your father is being combative and refusing care again. The only time he relaxes and accepts care is when you are by his side. Can you come in?" He had undergone surgery and had sepsis. He needed me. So I dropped what I was doing and drove to Mid Michigan Hospital. I helped shower him, shaved him, styled his hair. It was then that I realized I had a natural gift for caregiving. I have grown as a person and as a professional. I attended school and graduated as a state licensed CNA. Obtained first aid, CPR, AED training and certifications. I found it honest and rewarding work. It healed something deep in me being able to make someone else's life better. So many broken people in this world. That light up when they finally encounter someone in their life who takes the time to care for them. Even if it's for a short period of time. This became my philosophy for being a nurse. To be the light in people's lives during the darkest times. I will advocate for them. To me this is what having integrity is all about. Having direct and open communication with the patient, their families, and other medical staff. Advocating for what is right for the patient. Paying close attention to changes in the patient's condition or health. Following through on promises that I have made. Finishing tasks in a timely manner. Since the patients, staff and I have a mutual respect for one another. If accepted for the scholarship I will not only be grateful. But, this will open doors & opportunities for me that normally would not be accessible to me. I do face obstacles in my nursing career and license. Financial hardship, child care, lack of support. But these things will not deter me or stop me. My ambition is too strong. I have been doing a lot of leg work to research and apply for scholarships. To obtain funding. I have been working side by side with Michigan Works, along with applying for nursing scholarships and grants online. I don't have the best credit. I don't qualify for FAFSA. I'm a 41 year old stay at home mom. I enrolled my son in preschool full time and hired a sitter to come to my house on the days that he will not be in school. I am currently enrolled in the LPN program and Sterile Processing Tech program. Which allows me to graduate with an Associates degree Delta Community college.

"Sorry to bother you again," the nurse said. "But your father is being combative and refusing care again. The only time he relaxes and accepts care is when you are by his side. Can you come in?" He had undergone surgery and had sepsis. He needed me. So I dropped what I was doing and drove to Mid Michigan Hospital. I helped shower him, shaved him, styled his hair. It was then that I realized I had a natural gift for caregiving. I have grown as a person and as a professional. I attended school and graduated as a state licensed CNA. Obtained first aid, CPR, AED training and certifications. I found it honest and rewarding work. It healed something deep in me being able to make someone else's life better. So many broken people in this world. That light up when they finally encounter someone in their life who takes the time to care for them. Even if it's for a short period of time. This became my philosophy for being a nurse. To be the light in people's lives during the darkest times. I will advocate for them. To me this is what having integrity is all about. Having direct and open communication with the patient, their families, and other medical staff. Advocating for what is right for the patient. Paying close attention to changes in the patient's condition or health. Following through on promises that I have made. Finishing tasks in a timely manner. Since the patients, staff and I have a mutual respect for one another. If accepted for the scholarship I will not only be grateful. But, this will open doors & opportunities for me that normally would not be accessible to me. I do face obstacles in my nursing career and license. Financial hardship, child care, lack of support. But these things will not deter me or stop me. My ambition is too strong. I have been doing a lot of leg work to research and apply for scholarships. To obtain funding. I have been working side by side with Michigan Works, along with applying for nursing scholarships and grants online. I don't have the best credit. I don't qualify for FAFSA. I'm a 41 year old stay at home mom. I enrolled my son in preschool full time and hired a sitter to come to my house on the days that he will not be in school. I am currently enrolled in the LPN program and Sterile Processing Tech program. Which allows me to graduate with an Associates degree Delta Community college.

"Sorry to bother you again," the nurse said. "But your father is being combative and refusing care again. The only time he relaxes and accepts care is when you are by his side. Can you come in?" He had undergone surgery and had sepsis. He needed me. So I dropped what I was doing and drove to Mid Michigan Hospital. I helped shower him, shaved him, styled his hair. It was then that I realized I had a natural gift for caregiving. I have grown as a person and as a professional. I attended school and graduated as a state licensed CNA. Obtained first aid, CPR, AED training and certifications. I found it honest and rewarding work. It healed something deep in me being able to make someone else's life better. So many broken people in this world. That light up when they finally encounter someone in their life who takes the time to care for them. Even if it's for a short period of time. This became my philosophy for being a nurse. To be the light in people's lives during the darkest times. I will advocate for them. To me this is what having integrity is all about. Having direct and open communication with the patient, their families, and other medical staff. Advocating for what is right for the patient. Paying close attention to changes in the patient's condition or health. Following through on promises that I have made. Finishing tasks in a timely manner. Since the patients, staff and I have a mutual respect for one another. If accepted for the scholarship I will not only be grateful. But, this will open doors & opportunities for me that normally would not be accessible to me. I do face obstacles in my nursing career and license. Financial hardship, child care, lack of support. But these things will not deter me or stop me. My ambition is too strong. I have been doing a lot of leg work to research and apply for scholarships. To obtain funding. I have been working side by side with Michigan Works, along with applying for nursing scholarships and grants online. I don't have the best credit. I don't qualify for FAFSA. I'm a 41-year-old stay-at-home mom. I enrolled my son in preschool full-time and hired a sitter to come to my house on the days that he will not be in school. I am currently enrolled in the LPN program and Sterile Processing Tech program. Which allows me to graduate with an Associates degree Delta Community college.

"Sorry to bother you again," the nurse said. "But your father is being combative and refusing care again. The only time he relaxes and accepts care is when you are by his side. Can you come in?" He had undergone surgery and had sepsis. He needed me. So I dropped what I was doing and drove to Mid Michigan Hospital. I helped shower him, shaved him, styled his hair. It was then that I realized I had a natural gift for caregiving. I have grown as a person and as a professional. I attended school and graduated as a state licensed CNA. Obtained first aid, CPR, AED training and certifications. I found it honest and rewarding work. It healed something deep in me being able to make someone else's life better. So many broken people in this world. That light up when they finally encounter someone in their life who takes the time to care for them. Even if it's for a short period of time. This became my philosophy for being a nurse. To be the light in people's lives during the darkest times. I will advocate for them. To me this is what having integrity is all about. Having direct and open communication with the patient, their families, and other medical staff. Advocating for what is right for the patient. Paying close attention to changes in the patient's condition or health. Following through on promises that I have made. Finishing tasks in a timely manner. Since the patients, staff and I have a mutual respect for one another. If accepted for the scholarship I will not only be grateful. But, incredibly thankful. As I do not have many options for financing. Which is one of the reasons I waited so many years to go back to school. I felt it wasn't meant for lower income people like me. But, people with wealthy family and good credit. This would mean the difference between paying for my books & needing to borrow money. I do face obstacles in my nursing career and license. Financial hardship, child care, lack of support. But these things will not deter me or stop me. My ambition is too strong. I have been doing a lot of leg work to research and apply for scholarships. To obtain funding. I have been working side by side with Michigan Works, along with applying for nursing scholarships and grants online. I don't have the best credit. I don't qualify for FAFSA. I'm a 41-year-old stay-at-home mom. I enrolled my youngest son in preschool full-time and hired a sitter to come to my house on the days that he will not be in school. I need to show my children how important education is & have been striving to do so. I am currently enrolled in the LPN program and Sterile Processing Tech program. Which allows me to graduate with an Associates degree Delta Community college.

"Sorry to bother you again," the nurse said. "But your father is being combative and refusing care again. The only time he relaxes and accepts care is when you are by his side. Can you come in?" He had undergone surgery and had sepsis. He needed me. So I dropped what I was doing and drove to Mid Michigan Hospital. I helped shower him, shaved him, styled his hair. It was then that I realized I had a natural gift for caregiving. I have grown as a person and as a professional. I attended school and graduated as a state licensed CNA. Obtained first aid, CPR, AED training and certifications. I found it honest and rewarding work. It healed something deep in me being able to make someone else's life better. So many broken people in this world. That light up when they finally encounter someone in their life who takes the time to care for them. Even if it's for a short period of time. This became my philosophy for being a nurse. To be the light in people's lives during the darkest times. I will advocate for them. To me this is what having integrity is all about. Having direct and open communication with the patient, their families, and other medical staff. Advocating for what is right for the patient. Paying close attention to changes in the patient's condition or health. Following through on promises that I have made. Finishing tasks in a timely manner. Since the patients, staff and I have a mutual respect for one another. If accepted for the scholarship I will not only be grateful. I will work very hard to keep studying and keep my grades up. To excel in my clinical and hands-on experiences. I will strive to do my very best. To learn as much as I can and become efficient in it. Since I may be what is standing between someone's life and death in a future situation. I take this very seriously. I do face obstacles in my nursing career and license. Financial hardship, child care, lack of support. But these things will not deter me or stop me. My ambition is too strong. I have been doing a lot of leg work to research and apply for scholarships. To obtain funding. I have been working side by side with Michigan Works, along with applying for nursing scholarships and grants online. I don't have the best credit. I don't qualify for FAFSA. I'm a 41-year-old stay-at-home mom. I enrolled my son in preschool full-time and hired a sitter to come to my house on the days that he will not be in school. I am currently enrolled in the LPN program and Sterile Processing Tech program. Which allows me to graduate with an Associates degree Delta Community college.

He laid in bed. Looking desperate and distressed. Hair all disheveled. Body covered with a blue hospital gown. I rushed into his side after I received a call from the hospital. "Sorry to bother you again". The nurse said. "But, your father is being combative and refusing care again. The only time he relaxes and he accepts care is when you are by his side. Can you come in?" He hadn't been doing well since his fall shattering his hip. He didn't understand why he was there and just wanted to go back home. He had undergone surgery and had sepsis. He was a proud man. A private man. He needed me. So I dropped what I was doing and drive to mid michigan hospital. I helped shower him, shaved him, styled his hair. It was then that I realized I had a natural gift for caregiving. Since, time. I have grown as a person and as a professional. I attended school and graduated as a state licensed cna. Obtained first aid, cpr, AED training and certifications. I found it honest and rewarding work. It healed something deep in me being able to make someone else's life better. To take the time to listen to other people, care for them and truly access what they need. So many broken people in this world. That light up when they finally encounter someone in their life who takes the time to care for them. Help them. Who sees them. When for so long they felt like an invisible, broken person. Even if it's for a short period of time. This became My philosophy for being a nurse. To be the light in people's lives during the darkest times. To let them know. When they are within my presence. They are heard and seen. I will advocate for them. While I provide the best care that I can. To me this is what having integrity is all about. Being honest and transparent. Having direct and open communication with the patient, their families and other medical staff. Advocating for what is right for the patient. Paying close attention to changes in the patient's condition or health. Following through on promises that I have made. Finishing tasks in a timely manner. Since the patients, staff and I have a mutual respect for one another. If accepted for the scholarship I will not only be grateful. I will work very hard to keep studying and keep my grades up. To excel in my clinical and Hands-On experiences. I will strive to do my very best. To learn as much as I can and become efficient in it. Since I may be what is standing between someone's life and death in a future situation. I take this very seriously. I do face obstacles in my nursing career and license. Financial hardship, child care, lack of support. But these things will not deter me or stop me. My ambition is too strong. I have been doing a lot of leg work to research and apply for scholarships. To obtain funding. I have been working side by side with Michigan works. Along with applying for nursing scholarships and grants online. I don't have the best credit. I don't qualify for fafsa. I'm a stay-at-home mom. I enrolled my son in preschool full time and hired a sitter to come to my house on the days that he will not be in school. I am currently enrolled in the LPN program and Sterile processing tech program at Delta college. Which allow me to graduate with an associate's degree at graduation.

He laid in bed. Looking desperate and distressed. Hair all disheveled. Body covered with a blue hospital gown. I rushed into his side after I received a call from the hospital. "Sorry to bother you again". The nurse said. "But, your father is being combative and refusing care again. The only time he relaxes and he accepts care is when you are by his side. Can you come in?" He hadn't been doing well since his fall shattering his hip. He didn't understand why he was there and just wanted to go back home. He had undergone surgery and had sepsis. He was a proud man. A private man. He needed me. So I dropped what I was doing and drive to mid michigan hospital. I helped shower him, shaved him, styled his hair. Gave him the human touch & love that he so desperately needed. That connection. That feeling of safety. It was then that I realized I had a natural gift for caregiving. Since, time. I have grown as a person and as a professional. I attended school and graduated as a state licensed cna. Obtained first aid, cpr, AED training and certifications. I found it honest and rewarding work. It healed something deep in me being able to make someone else's life better. To take the time to listen to other people, care for them and truly access what they need. So many broken people in this world. That light up when they finally encounter someone in their life who takes the time to care for them. Help them. Who sees them. When for so long they felt like an invisible, broken person. Even if it's for a short period of time. This became My philosophy for being a nurse. To be the light in people's lives during the darkest times. To let them know. When they are within my presence. They are heard and seen. I will advocate for them. While I provide the best care that I can. To me this is what having integrity is all about. Being honest and transparent. Having direct and open communication with the patient, their families and other medical staff. Advocating for what is right for the patient. Paying close attention to changes in the patient's condition or health. Following through on promises that I have made. Finishing tasks in a timely manner. Since the patients, staff and I have a mutual respect for one another. If accepted for the scholarship I will not only be grateful. I will work very hard to keep studying and keep my grades up. To excel in my clinical and Hands-On experiences. I will strive to do my very best. To learn as much as I can and become efficient in it. Since I may be what is standing between someone's life and death in a future situation. I take this very seriously. I do face obstacles in my nursing career and license. Financial hardship, child care, lack of support. But these things will not deter me or stop me. My ambition is too strong. I have been doing a lot of leg work to research and apply for scholarships. To obtain funding. I have been working side by side with Michigan works. Along with applying for nursing scholarships and grants online. I don't have the best credit. I don't qualify for fafsa. I'm a stay-at-home mom. I enrolled my son in preschool full time and hired a sitter to come to my house on the days that he will not be in school. I am currently enrolled in the LPN program and Sterile processing tech program at Delta college. Which allow me to graduate with an associate's degree at graduation.

I had Sepsis in 2007 after a miscarriage. I was sent home after an ultrasound saying our child no longer had a heart beat & I would pass them naturally. I did not. Instead, my body held on to the baby and it started decaying in my womb. I became violently ill. Spotting black blood, weakness, nausea, headache. Just a feeling of general unwell. I went to ER. Was found to be Septic & put on IV antibiotics. Along with having to have a D & C performed. I am thankful I listened to my intuition and went to the ER room. Nurse said I would have probably passed if I had waited to come in another day or two. Essay about me: "Sorry to bother you again". The nurse said. "But, your father is being combative and refusing care again. The only time he relaxes and he accepts care is when you are by his side. Can you come in? " He had undergone surgery and had sepsis. He needed me. So I dropped what I was doing and drove to mid michigan hospital. I helped shower him, shaved him, styled his hair. It was then that I realized I had a natural gift for caregiving. I have grown as a person and as a professional. I attended school and graduated as a state licensed cna. Obtained first aid, cpr, AED training and certifications. I found it honest and rewarding work. It healed something deep in me being able to make someone else's life better. So many broken people in this world. That light up when they finally encounter someone in their life who takes the time to care for them. Even if it's for a short period of time. This became My philosophy for being a nurse. To be the light in people's lives during the darkest times. I will advocate for them. To me this is what having integrity is all about. Having direct and open communication with the patient, their families and other medical staff. Advocating for what is right for the patient. Paying close attention to changes in the patient's condition or health. Following through on promises that I have made. Finishing tasks in a timely manner. Since the patients, staff and I have a mutual respect for one another. If accepted for the scholarship I will not only be grateful. I will work very hard to keep studying and keep my grades up. To excel in my clinical and Hands-On experiences. I will strive to do my very best. To learn as much as I can and become efficient in it. Since I may be what is standing between someone's life and death in a future situation. I take this very seriously. I do face obstacles in my nursing career and license. Financial hardship, child care, lack of support. But these things will not deter me or stop me. My ambition is too strong. I have been doing a lot of leg work to research and apply for scholarships. To obtain funding. I have been working side by side with Michigan works. Along with applying for nursing scholarships and grants online. I don't have the best credit. I don't qualify for fafsa. I'm a 41 year old stay-at-home mom. I enrolled my son in preschool full time and hired a sitter to come to my house on the days that he will not be in school. I am currently enrolled in the LPN program and Sterile processing tech program at Delta college. Which allow me to graduate with an associate's degree at graduation.

He laid in bed. Looking desperate and distressed. Hair all disheveled. Body covered with a blue hospital gown. I rushed into his side after I received a call from the hospital. "Sorry to bother you again". The nurse said. "But, your father is being combative and refusing care again. The only time he relaxes and he accepts care is when you are by his side. Can you come in?" He hadn't been doing well since his fall shattering his hip. He didn't understand why he was there and just wanted to go back home. He had undergone surgery and had sepsis. He was a proud man. A private man. He needed me. So I dropped what I was doing and drive to mid michigan hospital. I helped shower him, shaved him, styled his hair. It was then that I realized I had a natural gift for caregiving. Since, time. I have grown as a person and as a professional. I attended school and graduated as a state licensed cna. Obtained first aid, cpr, AED training and certifications. I found it honest and rewarding work. It healed something deep in me being able to make someone else's life better. To take the time to listen to other people, care for them and truly access what they need. So many broken people in this world. That light up when they finally encounter someone in their life who takes the time to care for them. Help them. Who sees them. When for so long they felt like an invisible, broken person. Even if it's for a short period of time. This became My philosophy for being a nurse. To be the light in people's lives during the darkest times. To let them know. When they are within my presence. They are heard and seen. I will advocate for them. While I provide the best care that I can. To me this is what having integrity is all about. Being honest and transparent. Having direct and open communication with the patient, their families and other medical staff. Advocating for what is right for the patient. Paying close attention to changes in the patient's condition or health. Following through on promises that I have made. Finishing tasks in a timely manner. Since the patients, staff and I have a mutual respect for one another. If accepted for the scholarship I will not only be grateful. I will work very hard to keep studying and keep my grades up. To excel in my clinical and Hands-On experiences. I will strive to do my very best. To learn as much as I can and become efficient in it. Since I may be what is standing between someone's life and death in a future situation. I take this very seriously. I do face obstacles in my nursing career and license. Financial hardship, child care, lack of support. But these things will not deter me or stop me. My ambition is too strong. I have been doing a lot of leg work to research and apply for scholarships. To obtain funding. I have been working side by side with Michigan works. Along with applying for nursing scholarships and grants online. I don't have the best credit. I'm a 41 year old stay-at-home mom. I enrolled my son in preschool full time and hired a sitter to come to my house on the days that he will not be in school. I am currently enrolled in the LPN program and Sterile processing tech program at Delta college. Which allow me to graduate with an associate's degree at graduation.

He laid in bed. Looking desperate and distressed. Hair all disheveled. Body covered with a blue hospital gown. I rushed into his side after I received a call from the hospital. "Sorry to bother you again". The nurse said. "But, your father is being combative and refusing care again. The only time he relaxes and he accepts care is when you are by his side. Can you come in?" He hadn't been doing well since his fall shattering his hip. He didn't understand why he was there and just wanted to go back home. He had undergone surgery and had sepsis. He was a proud man. A private man. He needed me. So I dropped what I was doing and drive to mid michigan hospital. I helped shower him, shaved him, styled his hair. It was then that I realized I had a natural gift for caregiving. Since, time. I have grown as a person and as a professional. I attended school and graduated as a state licensed cna. Obtained first aid, cpr, AED training and certifications. I found it honest and rewarding work. It healed something deep in me being able to make someone else's life better. To take the time to listen to other people, care for them and truly access what they need. So many broken people in this world. That light up when they finally encounter someone in their life who takes the time to care for them. Help them. Who sees them. When for so long they felt like an invisible, broken person. Even if it's for a short period of time. This became My philosophy for being a nurse. To be the light in people's lives during the darkest times. To let them know. When they are within my presence. They are heard and seen. I will advocate for them. While I provide the best care that I can. To me this is what having integrity is all about. Being honest and transparent. Having direct and open communication with the patient, their families and other medical staff. Advocating for what is right for the patient. Paying close attention to changes in the patient's condition or health. Following through on promises that I have made. Finishing tasks in a timely manner. Since the patients, staff and I have a mutual respect for one another. If accepted for the scholarship I will not only be grateful. I will work very hard to keep studying and keep my grades up. To excel in my clinical and Hands-On experiences. I will strive to do my very best. To learn as much as I can and become efficient in it. Since I may be what is standing between someone's life and death in a future situation. I take this very seriously. I do face obstacles in my nursing career and license. Financial hardship, child care, lack of support. But these things will not deter me or stop me. My ambition is too strong. I have been doing a lot of leg work to research and apply for scholarships. To obtain funding. I have been working side by side with Michigan works. Along with applying for nursing scholarships and grants online. I don't have the best credit. I don't qualify for fafsa. I'm a stay-at-home mom. I enrolled my son in preschool full time and hired a sitter to come to my house on the days that he will not be in school. I am currently enrolled in the LPN program and Sterile processing tech program at Delta college. Which allow me to graduate with an associate's degree at graduation. I will be continuing my Nursing education to get a Bachelor's degree at a University following graduation. I plan to continue to work in long term care facility with dementia & memory care patients. As I have done prior to becoming a stay at home Mom since 2010.

He laid in bed. Looking desperate and distressed. Hair all disheveled. Body covered with a blue hospital gown. I rushed into his side after I received a call from the hospital. "Sorry to bother you again". The nurse said. "But, your father is being combative and refusing care again. The only time he relaxes and he accepts care is when you are by his side. Can you come in?" He hadn't been doing well since his fall shattering his hip. He didn't understand why he was there and just wanted to go back home. He had undergone surgery and had sepsis. He was a proud man. A private man. He needed me. So I dropped what I was doing and drive to mid michigan hospital. I helped shower him, shaved him, styled his hair. It was then that I realized I had a natural gift for caregiving. Since, time. I have grown as a person and as a professional. I attended school and graduated as a state licensed cna. Obtained first aid, cpr, AED training and certifications. I found it honest and rewarding work. It healed something deep in me being able to make someone else's life better. To take the time to listen to other people, care for them and truly access what they need. So many broken people in this world. That light up when they finally encounter someone in their life who takes the time to care for them. Help them. Who sees them. When for so long they felt like an invisible, broken person. Even if it's for a short period of time. This became My philosophy for being a nurse. To be the light in people's lives during the darkest times. To let them know. When they are within my presence. They are heard and seen. I will advocate for them. While I provide the best care that I can. To me this is what having integrity is all about. Being honest and transparent. Having direct and open communication with the patient, their families and other medical staff. Advocating for what is right for the patient. Paying close attention to changes in the patient's condition or health. Following through on promises that I have made. Finishing tasks in a timely manner. Since the patients, staff and I have a mutual respect for one another. If accepted for the scholarship I will not only be grateful. I will work very hard to keep studying and keep my grades up. To excel in my clinical and Hands-On experiences. I will strive to do my very best. To learn as much as I can and become efficient in it. Since I may be what is standing between someone's life and death in a future situation. I take this very seriously. I do face obstacles in my nursing career and license. Financial hardship, child care, lack of support. But these things will not deter me or stop me. My ambition is too strong. I have been doing a lot of leg work to research and apply for scholarships. To obtain funding. I have been working side by side with Michigan works. Along with applying for nursing scholarships and grants online. I don't have the best credit. I don't qualify for fafsa. I'm a stay-at-home mom. I enrolled my son in preschool full time and hired a sitter to come to my house on the days that he will not be in school. I am currently enrolled in the LPN program and Sterile processing tech program at Delta college. Which allow me to graduate with an associate's degree at graduation.

He laid in bed. Looking desperate and distressed. Hair all disheveled. Body covered with a blue hospital gown. I rushed into his side after I received a call from the hospital. "Sorry to bother you again". The nurse said. "But, your father is being combative and refusing care again. The only time he relaxes and he accepts care is when you are by his side. Can you come in?" He hadn't been doing well since his fall shattering his hip. He didn't understand why he was there and just wanted to go back home. He had undergone surgery and had sepsis. He was a proud man. A private man. He needed me. So I dropped what I was doing and drive to mid michigan hospital. I helped shower him, shaved him, styled his hair. It was then that I realized I had a natural gift for caregiving. Since, time. I have grown as a person and as a professional. I attended school and graduated as a state licensed cna. Obtained first aid, cpr, AED training and certifications. I found it honest and rewarding work. It healed something deep in me being able to make someone else's life better. To take the time to listen to other people, care for them and truly access what they need. So many broken people in this world. That light up when they finally encounter someone in their life who takes the time to care for them. Help them. Who sees them. When for so long they felt like an invisible, broken person. Even if it's for a short period of time. This became My philosophy for being a nurse. To be the light in people's lives during the darkest times. To let them know. When they are within my presence. They are heard and seen. I will advocate for them. While I provide the best care that I can. To me this is what having integrity is all about. Being honest and transparent. Having direct and open communication with the patient, their families and other medical staff. Advocating for what is right for the patient. Paying close attention to changes in the patient's condition or health. Following through on promises that I have made. Finishing tasks in a timely manner. Since the patients, staff and I have a mutual respect for one another. If accepted for the scholarship I will not only be grateful. I will work very hard to keep studying and keep my grades up. To excel in my clinical and Hands-On experiences. I will strive to do my very best. To learn as much as I can and become efficient in it. Since I may be what is standing between someone's life and death in a future situation. I take this very seriously. I do face obstacles in my nursing career and license. Financial hardship, child care, lack of support. But these things will not deter me or stop me. My ambition is too strong. I have been doing a lot of leg work to research and apply for scholarships. To obtain funding. I have been working side by side with Michigan works. Along with applying for nursing scholarships and grants online. I don't have the best credit. I don't qualify for fafsa. I'm a stay-at-home mom. I enrolled my son in preschool full time and hired a sitter to come to my house on the days that he will not be in school. I am currently enrolled in the LPN program and Sterile processing tech program at Delta college. Which allow me to graduate with an associate's degree at graduation.

I personally have been affected by MCAS. I am a 41 year old Mom of three. Who has been struggling with this for the past two years. It causes constant inflammation and allergic reactions in my body. I have to carry EPI pens and Benadryl everywhere. My body itches and breaks out in hives when I work out. My hands swell with too much walking. My throat closes & goes into anaphylactic shock with certain foods. I feel trapped in my body some days. I feel under the weather a lot. But, have accepted that this is the new normal in my life. I have outstanding medical bills. This is how it affects my life. *An essay about me: "Sorry to bother you again". The nurse said. "But, your father is being combative and refusing care again. The only time he relaxes and he accepts care is when you are by his side. Can you come in?" He hadn't been doing well since his fall shattering his hip. He had undergone surgery and had sepsis. I dropped what I was doing and drive to mid michigan hospital. I helped shower him, shaved him, styled his hair. It was then that I realized I had a natural gift for caregiving. Since, time. I have grown as a person and as a professional. I attended school and graduated as a state licensed cna. Obtained first aid, cpr, AED training and certifications. I found it honest and rewarding work. It healed something deep in me being able to make someone else's life better. To take the time to listen to other people, care for them and truly access what they need. So many broken people in this world. This became My philosophy for being a nurse. To be the light in people's lives during the darkest times. They are heard and seen. I will advocate for them. I provide the best care that I can. To me this is what having integrity is all about. Being honest and transparent. Having direct and open communication with the patient, their families and other medical staff. Advocating for the patient. Paying attention to changes in the patient's condition or health. Following through on promises that I have made. Finishing tasks in a timely manner. Since the patients, staff and I have a mutual respect for one another. If accepted for the scholarship I will not only be grateful. I will work very hard to keep studying and keep my grades up. To excel in my clinical and Hands-On experiences. I will strive to do my very best. To learn as much as I can and become efficient in it. I may be what is standing between someone's life and death in a future situation. I take this seriously. I do face obstacles in my nursing career and license. Financial hardship, child care, lack of support. But these things will not deter me or stop me. My ambition is too strong. I have been doing a lot of leg work to research and apply for scholarships. To obtain funding. I have been working side by side with Michigan works. Along with applying for nursing scholarships and grants online. I don't have the best credit. I don't qualify for fafsa. I'm a stay-at-home mom. I enrolled my son in preschool full time and hired a sitter to come to my house on the days that he will not be in school. I am currently enrolled in the LPN program and Sterile processing tech program at Delta college. Which allow me to graduate with an associate's degree at graduation.

He laid in bed. Looking desperate and distressed. Hair all disheveled. Body covered with a blue hospital gown. I rushed into his side after I received a call from the hospital. "Sorry to bother you again". The nurse said. "But, your father is being combative and refusing care again. The only time he relaxes and he accepts care is when you are by his side. Can you come in?" He hadn't been doing well since his fall shattering his hip. He didn't understand why he was there and just wanted to go back home. He had undergone surgery and had sepsis. He was a proud man. A private man. He needed me. So I dropped what I was doing and drive to mid michigan hospital. I helped shower him, shaved him, styled his hair. It was then that I realized I had a natural gift for caregiving. Since, time. I have grown as a person and as a professional. I attended school and graduated as a state licensed cna. Obtained first aid, cpr, AED training and certifications. I found it honest and rewarding work. It healed something deep in me being able to make someone else's life better. To take the time to listen to other people, care for them and truly access what they need. So many broken people in this world. That light up when they finally encounter someone in their life who takes the time to care for them. Help them. Who sees them. When for so long they felt like an invisible, broken person. Even if it's for a short period of time. This became My philosophy for being a nurse. To be the light in people's lives during the darkest times. To let them know. When they are within my presence. They are heard and seen. I will advocate for them. While I provide the best care that I can. To me this is what having integrity is all about. Being honest and transparent. Having direct and open communication with the patient, their families and other medical staff. Advocating for what is right for the patient. Paying close attention to changes in the patient's condition or health. Following through on promises that I have made. Finishing tasks in a timely manner. Since the patients, staff and I have a mutual respect for one another. If accepted for the scholarship I will not only be grateful. I will work very hard to keep studying and keep my grades up. To excel in my clinical and Hands-On experiences. I will strive to do my very best. To learn as much as I can and become efficient in it. Since I may be what is standing between someone's life and death in a future situation. I take this very seriously. I do face obstacles in my nursing career and license. Financial hardship, child care, lack of support. But these things will not deter me or stop me. My ambition is too strong. I have been doing a lot of leg work to research and apply for scholarships. To obtain funding. I have been working side by side with Michigan works. Along with applying for nursing scholarships and grants online. I don't have the best credit. I don't qualify for fafsa. I'm a stay-at-home mom. I enrolled my son in preschool full time and hired a sitter to come to my house on the days that he will not be in school. I am currently enrolled in the LPN program and Sterile processing tech program at Delta college. Which allow me to graduate with an associate's degree at graduation.

He laid in bed. Looking desperate and distressed. Hair all disheveled. Body covered with a blue hospital gown. I rushed into his side after I received a call from the hospital. "Sorry to bother you again". The nurse said. "But, your father is being combative and refusing care again. The only time he relaxes and he accepts care is when you are by his side. Can you come in?" He hadn't been doing well since his fall shattering his hip. He didn't understand why he was there and just wanted to go back home. He had undergone surgery and had sepsis. He was a proud man. A private man. He needed me. So I dropped what I was doing and drive to mid michigan hospital. I helped shower him, shaved him, styled his hair. It was then that I realized I had a natural gift for caregiving. Since, time. I have grown as a person and as a professional. I attended school and graduated as a state licensed cna. Obtained first aid, cpr, AED training and certifications. I found it honest and rewarding work. It healed something deep in me being able to make someone else's life better. To take the time to listen to other people, care for them and truly access what they need. So many broken people in this world. That light up when they finally encounter someone in their life who takes the time to care for them. Help them. Who sees them. When for so long they felt like an invisible, broken person. Even if it's for a short period of time. This became My philosophy for being a nurse. To be the light in people's lives during the darkest times. To let them know. When they are within my presence. They are heard and seen. I will advocate for them. While I provide the best care that I can. To me this is what having integrity is all about. Being honest and transparent. Having direct and open communication with the patient, their families and other medical staff. Advocating for what is right for the patient. Paying close attention to changes in the patient's condition or health. Following through on promises that I have made. Finishing tasks in a timely manner. Since the patients, staff and I have a mutual respect for one another. If accepted for the scholarship I will not only be grateful. I will work very hard to keep studying and keep my grades up. To excel in my clinical and Hands-On experiences. I will strive to do my very best. To learn as much as I can and become efficient in it. Since I may be what is standing between someone's life and death in a future situation. I take this very seriously. I do face obstacles in my nursing career and license. Financial hardship, child care, lack of support. But these things will not deter me or stop me. My ambition is too strong. I have been doing a lot of leg work to research and apply for scholarships. To obtain funding. I have been working side by side with Michigan works. Along with applying for nursing scholarships and grants online. I don't have the best credit. I don't qualify for fafsa. I'm a stay-at-home mom. I enrolled my son in preschool full time and hired a sitter to come to my house on the days that he will not be in school. I am currently enrolled in the LPN program and Sterile processing tech program at Delta college. Which allow me to graduate with an associate's degree at graduation.

He laid in bed. Looking desperate and distressed. Hair all disheveled. Body covered with a blue hospital gown. I rushed into his side after I received a call from the hospital. "Sorry to bother you again". The nurse said. "But, your father is being combative and refusing care again. The only time he relaxes and he accepts care is when you are by his side. Can you come in?" He hadn't been doing well since his fall shattering his hip. He didn't understand why he was there and just wanted to go back home. He had undergone surgery and had sepsis. He was a proud man. A private man. He needed me. So I dropped what I was doing and drive to mid michigan hospital. I helped shower him, shaved him, styled his hair. It was then that I realized I had a natural gift for caregiving. Since, time. I have grown as a person and as a professional. I attended school and graduated as a state licensed cna. Obtained first aid, cpr, AED training and certifications. I found it honest and rewarding work. It healed something deep in me being able to make someone else's life better. To take the time to listen to other people, care for them and truly access what they need. So many broken people in this world. That light up when they finally encounter someone in their life who takes the time to care for them. Help them. Who sees them. When for so long they felt like an invisible, broken person. Even if it's for a short period of time. This became My philosophy for being a nurse. To be the light in people's lives during the darkest times. To let them know. When they are within my presence. They are heard and seen. I will advocate for them. While I provide the best care that I can. To me this is what having integrity is all about. Being honest and transparent. Having direct and open communication with the patient, their families and other medical staff. Advocating for what is right for the patient. Paying close attention to changes in the patient's condition or health. Following through on promises that I have made. Finishing tasks in a timely manner. Since the patients, staff and I have a mutual respect for one another. If accepted for the scholarship I will not only be grateful. I will work very hard to keep studying and keep my grades up. To excel in my clinical and Hands-On experiences. I will strive to do my very best. To learn as much as I can and become efficient in it. Since I may be what is standing between someone's life and death in a future situation. I take this very seriously. I do face obstacles in my nursing career and license. Financial hardship, child care, lack of support. But these things will not deter me or stop me. My ambition is too strong. I have been doing a lot of leg work to research and apply for scholarships. To obtain funding. I have been working side by side with Michigan works. Along with applying for nursing scholarships and grants online. I don't have the best credit. I don't qualify for fafsa. I'm a stay-at-home mom. I enrolled my son in preschool full time and hired a sitter to come to my house on the days that he will not be in school. I am currently enrolled in the LPN program and Sterile processing tech program at Delta college. Which allow me to graduate with an associate's degree at graduation.

He laid in bed. Looking desperate and distressed. Hair all disheveled. Body covered with a blue hospital gown. I rushed into his side after I received a call from the hospital. "Sorry to bother you again". The nurse said. "But, your father is being combative and refusing care again. The only time he relaxes and he accepts care is when you are by his side. Can you come in?" He hadn't been doing well since his fall shattering his hip. He didn't understand why he was there and just wanted to go back home. He had undergone surgery and had sepsis. He was a proud man. A private man. He needed me. So I dropped what I was doing and drive to mid michigan hospital. I helped shower him, shaved him, styled his hair. It was then that I realized I had a natural gift for caregiving. Since, time. I have grown as a person and as a professional. I attended school and graduated as a state licensed cna. Obtained first aid, cpr, AED training and certifications. I found it honest and rewarding work. It healed something deep in me being able to make someone else's life better. To take the time to listen to other people, care for them and truly access what they need. So many broken people in this world. That light up when they finally encounter someone in their life who takes the time to care for them. Help them. Who sees them. When for so long they felt like an invisible, broken person. Even if it's for a short period of time. This became My philosophy for being a nurse. To be the light in people's lives during the darkest times. To let them know. When they are within my presence. They are heard and seen. I will advocate for them. While I provide the best care that I can. To me this is what having integrity is all about. Being honest and transparent. Having direct and open communication with the patient, their families and other medical staff. Advocating for what is right for the patient. Paying close attention to changes in the patient's condition or health. Following through on promises that I have made. Finishing tasks in a timely manner. Since the patients, staff and I have a mutual respect for one another. If accepted for the scholarship I will not only be grateful. I will work very hard to keep studying and keep my grades up. To excel in my clinical and Hands-On experiences. I will strive to do my very best. To learn as much as I can and become efficient in it. Since I may be what is standing between someone's life and death in a future situation. I take this very seriously. I do face obstacles in my nursing career and license. Financial hardship, child care, lack of support. But these things will not deter me or stop me. My ambition is too strong. I have been doing a lot of leg work to research and apply for scholarships. To obtain funding. I have been working side by side with Michigan works. Along with applying for nursing scholarships and grants online. I don't have the best credit. I don't qualify for fafsa. I'm a stay-at-home mom. I enrolled my son in preschool full time and hired a sitter to come to my house on the days that he will not be in school. I am currently enrolled in the LPN program and Sterile processing tech program at Delta college. Which allow me to graduate with an associate's degree at graduation.

He laid in bed. Looking desperate and distressed. Hair all disheveled. Body covered with a blue hospital gown. I rushed into his side after I received a call from the hospital. "Sorry to bother you again". The nurse said. "But, your father is being combative and refusing care again. The only time he relaxes and he accepts care is when you are by his side. Can you come in?" He hadn't been doing well since his fall shattering his hip. He didn't understand why he was there and just wanted to go back home. He had undergone surgery and had sepsis. He was a proud man. A private man. He needed me. So I dropped what I was doing and drive to mid michigan hospital. I helped shower him, shaved him, styled his hair. It was then that I realized I had a natural gift for caregiving. Since, time. I have grown as a person and as a professional. I attended school and graduated as a state licensed cna. Obtained first aid, cpr, AED training and certifications. I found it honest and rewarding work. It healed something deep in me being able to make someone else's life better. To take the time to listen to other people, care for them and truly access what they need. So many broken people in this world. That light up when they finally encounter someone in their life who takes the time to care for them. Help them. Who sees them. When for so long they felt like an invisible, broken person. Even if it's for a short period of time. This became My philosophy for being a nurse. To be the light in people's lives during the darkest times. To let them know. When they are within my presence. They are heard and seen. I will advocate for them. While I provide the best care that I can. To me this is what having integrity is all about. Being honest and transparent. Having direct and open communication with the patient, their families and other medical staff. Advocating for what is right for the patient. Paying close attention to changes in the patient's condition or health. Following through on promises that I have made. Finishing tasks in a timely manner. Since the patients, staff and I have a mutual respect for one another. If accepted for the scholarship I will not only be grateful. I will work very hard to keep studying and keep my grades up. To excel in my clinical and Hands-On experiences. I will strive to do my very best. To learn as much as I can and become efficient in it. Since I may be what is standing between someone's life and death in a future situation. I take this very seriously. I do face obstacles in my nursing career and license. Financial hardship, child care, lack of support. But these things will not deter me or stop me. My ambition is too strong. I have been doing a lot of leg work to research and apply for scholarships. To obtain funding. I have been working side by side with Michigan works. Along with applying for nursing scholarships and grants online. I don't have the best credit. I don't qualify for fafsa. I'm a stay-at-home mom. I enrolled my son in preschool full time and hired a sitter to come to my house on the days that he will not be in school. I am currently enrolled in the LPN program and Sterile processing tech program at Delta college. Which allow me to graduate with an associate's degree at graduation.

He laid in bed. Looking desperate and distressed. Hair all disheveled. Body covered with a blue hospital gown. I rushed into his side after I received a call from the hospital. "Sorry to bother you again". The nurse said. "But, your father is being combative and refusing care again. The only time he relaxes and he accepts care is when you are by his side. Can you come in?" He hadn't been doing well since his fall shattering his hip. He didn't understand why he was there and just wanted to go back home. He had undergone surgery and had sepsis. He was a proud man. A private man. He needed me. So I dropped what I was doing and drive to mid michigan hospital. I helped shower him, shaved him, styled his hair. It was then that I realized I had a natural gift for caregiving. Since, time. I have grown as a person and as a professional. I attended school and graduated as a state licensed cna. Obtained first aid, cpr, AED training and certifications. I found it honest and rewarding work. It healed something deep in me being able to make someone else's life better. To take the time to listen to other people, care for them and truly access what they need. So many broken people in this world. That light up when they finally encounter someone in their life who takes the time to care for them. Help them. Who sees them. When for so long they felt like an invisible, broken person. Even if it's for a short period of time. This became My philosophy for being a nurse. To be the light in people's lives during the darkest times. To let them know. When they are within my presence. They are heard and seen. I will advocate for them. While I provide the best care that I can. To me this is what having integrity is all about. Being honest and transparent. Having direct and open communication with the patient, their families and other medical staff. Advocating for what is right for the patient. Paying close attention to changes in the patient's condition or health. Following through on promises that I have made. Finishing tasks in a timely manner. Since the patients, staff and I have a mutual respect for one another. If accepted for the scholarship I will not only be grateful. I will work very hard to keep studying and keep my grades up. To excel in my clinical and Hands-On experiences. I will strive to do my very best. To learn as much as I can and become efficient in it. Since I may be what is standing between someone's life and death in a future situation. I take this very seriously. I do face obstacles in my nursing career and license. Financial hardship, child care, lack of support. But these things will not deter me or stop me. My ambition is too strong. I have been doing a lot of leg work to research and apply for scholarships. To obtain funding. I have been working side by side with Michigan works. Along with applying for nursing scholarships and grants online. I don't have the best credit. I don't qualify for fafsa. I'm a stay-at-home mom. I enrolled my son in preschool full time and hired a sitter to come to my house on the days that he will not be in school. I am currently enrolled in the LPN program and Sterile processing tech program at Delta college. Which allow me to graduate with an associate's degree at graduation.

He laid in bed. Looking desperate and distressed. Hair all disheveled. Body covered with a blue hospital gown. I rushed into his side after I received a call from the hospital. "Sorry to bother you again". The nurse said. "But, your father is being combative and refusing care again. The only time he relaxes and he accepts care is when you are by his side. Can you come in?" He hadn't been doing well since his fall shattering his hip. He didn't understand why he was there and just wanted to go back home. He had undergone surgery and had sepsis. He was a proud man. A private man. He needed me. So I dropped what I was doing and drive to mid michigan hospital. I helped shower him, shaved him, styled his hair. It was then that I realized I had a natural gift for caregiving. Since, time. I have grown as a person and as a professional. I attended school and graduated as a state licensed cna. Obtained first aid, cpr, AED training and certifications. I found it honest and rewarding work. It healed something deep in me being able to make someone else's life better. To take the time to listen to other people, care for them and truly access what they need. So many broken people in this world. That light up when they finally encounter someone in their life who takes the time to care for them. Help them. Who sees them. When for so long they felt like an invisible, broken person. Even if it's for a short period of time. This became My philosophy for being a nurse. To be the light in people's lives during the darkest times. To let them know. When they are within my presence. They are heard and seen. I will advocate for them. While I provide the best care that I can. To me this is what having integrity is all about. Being honest and transparent. Having direct and open communication with the patient, their families and other medical staff. Advocating for what is right for the patient. Paying close attention to changes in the patient's condition or health. Following through on promises that I have made. Finishing tasks in a timely manner. Since the patients, staff and I have a mutual respect for one another. If accepted for the scholarship I will not only be grateful. I will work very hard to keep studying and keep my grades up. To excel in my clinical and Hands-On experiences. I will strive to do my very best. To learn as much as I can and become efficient in it. Since I may be what is standing between someone's life and death in a future situation. I take this very seriously. I do face obstacles in my nursing career and license. Financial hardship, child care, lack of support. But these things will not deter me or stop me. My ambition is too strong. I have been doing a lot of leg work to research and apply for scholarships. To obtain funding. I have been working side by side with Michigan works. Along with applying for nursing scholarships and grants online. I don't have the best credit. I don't qualify for fafsa. I'm a stay-at-home mom. I enrolled my son in preschool full time and hired a sitter to come to my house on the days that he will not be in school. I am currently enrolled in the LPN program and Sterile processing tech program at Delta college. Which allow me to graduate with an associate's degree at graduation.