To Whom It May Concern, My name is Kaley Belisle; I have been employed at Northwestern Medical Center as an Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA) for two years this December. During my time here I've learned so many interesting things within the medical field, for years I was convinced that my future career path was going to be a Registered Nurse (RN) so when I had the opportunity arise of an LNA class I knew this was going to be my journey onto me becoming something I can truly be proud of. From watching myself when I first started at NMC up until now I’ve seen myself shape into a person who truly cares about their patients and helps them thrive when they are unwell, I’ve always had the interest to watch the RN’s around me perform their duties and i've been given the opportunity to have them explain to me what they're doing which changed my perspective to transfer from the LNA position into an RN. You may be curious about why I have such a passion for the medical field, and it all started when I was younger. Growing up my father had many health problems and so did my mother, so being in a hospital wasn’t anything new to me. Waiting long hours for my parent’s to come out of surgery wasn’t easy but I always took it as a learning experience. Unfortunately my Father ended up getting a blood infection during one of his surgeries and after discharge from the hospital he would need Home Health to come in once a day for the span of 6 months to deliver care and medication he would need to get better and recover properly. I watched as the Nurse hooked my father up on a Picc-line to give him medication and I was easily drawn in. It was interesting to me even if I was only 9 years old at the time I knew this is what I wanted to do. The compassion and support each and every one of the nurses gave not only my parents but my entire family gave me a warm feeling inside that they must feel too, and I now understand what that feeling is like coming from a different perspective. I'm proud of myself for what I do everyday and the smiles and laughs with patients and their families is more than money can buy. Growing up wasn’t easy for me, I had a very hard time with being bullied and struggling with a learning disability that made me feel like I would never be able to do what I loved. I shoved myself into a hole and tried to drown out the feelings I felt everyday. Once I was told that I could never be an LNA, and that I should find a different career choice. I was extremely hurt and contemplated whether it was true or not. Today, I’m glad I didn’t listen to what those hurtful people said to me. I get told everyday how much of an Amazing Nurse I am going to be, even from my patients. While working through the pandemic it wasn’t easy and it still isn't easy till this day. Nurses and especially LNA’s are constantly drained, we are worn out. But I often think if it wasn’t for me these sick people wouldn't have anyone. Who would aid them in their darkest days? Keep them company when they have no one else? And be a shoulder to cry on? Nursing makes not only a huge impact on society but deep down in our hearts.

To Whom It May Concern, My name is Kaley Belisle; I have been employed at Northwestern Medical Center as an Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA) for two years this December. During my time here I've learned so many interesting things within the medical field, for years I was convinced that my future career path was going to be a Registered Nurse (RN) so when I had the opportunity arise of an LNA class I knew this was going to be my journey onto me becoming something I can truly be proud of. From watching myself when I first started at NMC up until now I’ve seen myself shape into a person who truly cares about their patients and helps them thrive when they are unwell, I’ve always had the interest to watch the RN’s around me perform their duties and i've been given the opportunity to have them explain to me what they're doing which changed my perspective to transfer from the LNA position into an RN. You may be curious about why I have such a passion for the medical field, and it all started when I was younger. Growing up my father had many health problems and so did my mother, so being in a hospital wasn’t anything new to me. Waiting long hours for my parent’s to come out of surgery wasn’t easy but I always took it as a learning experience. Unfortunately my Father ended up getting a blood infection during one of his surgeries and after discharge from the hospital he would need Home Health to come in once a day for the span of 6 months to deliver care and medication he would need to get better and recover properly. I watched as the Nurse hooked my father up on a Picc-line to give him medication and I was easily drawn in. It was interesting to me even if I was only 9 years old at the time I knew this is what I wanted to do. The compassion and support each and every one of the nurses gave not only my parents but my entire family gave me a warm feeling inside that they must feel too, and I now understand what that feeling is like coming from a different perspective. I'm proud of myself for what I do everyday and the smiles and laughs with patients and their families is more than money can buy. Growing up wasn’t easy for me, I had a very hard time with being bullied and struggling with a learning disability that made me feel like I would never be able to do what I loved. I shoved myself into a hole and tried to drown out the feelings I felt everyday. Once I was told that I could never be an LNA, and that I should find a different career choice. I was extremely hurt and contemplated whether it was true or not. Today, I’m glad I didn’t listen to what those hurtful people said to me. I get told everyday how much of an Amazing Nurse I am going to be, even from my patients. While working through the pandemic it wasn’t easy and it still isn't easy till this day. Nurses and especially LNA’s are constantly drained, we are worn out. But I often think if it wasn’t for me these sick people wouldn't have anyone. Who would aid them in their darkest days? Keep them company when they have no one else? And be a shoulder to cry on? Nursing makes not only a huge impact on society but deep down in our hearts.

To Whom It May Concern, My name is Kaley Belisle; I have been employed at Northwestern Medical Center as an Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA) for two years this December. During my time here I've learned so many interesting things within the medical field, for years I was convinced that my future career path was going to be a Registered Nurse (RN) so when I had the opportunity arise of an LNA class I knew this was going to be my journey onto me becoming something I can truly be proud of. From watching myself when I first started at NMC up until now I’ve seen myself shape into a person who truly cares about their patients and helps them thrive when they are unwell, I’ve always had the interest to watch the RN’s around me perform their duties and i've been given the opportunity to have them explain to me what they're doing which changed my perspective to transfer from the LNA position into an RN. You may be curious about why I have such a passion for the medical field, and it all started when I was younger. Growing up my father had many health problems and so did my mother, so being in a hospital wasn’t anything new to me. Waiting long hours for my parent’s to come out of surgery wasn’t easy but I always took it as a learning experience. Unfortunately my Father ended up getting a blood infection during one of his surgeries and after discharge from the hospital he would need Home Health to come in once a day for the span of 6 months to deliver care and medication he would need to get better and recover properly. I watched as the Nurse hooked my father up on a Picc-line to give him medication and I was easily drawn in. It was interesting to me even if I was only 9 years old at the time I knew this is what I wanted to do. The compassion and support each and every one of the nurses gave not only my parents but my entire family gave me a warm feeling inside that they must feel too, and I now understand what that feeling is like coming from a different perspective. I'm proud of myself for what I do everyday and the smiles and laughs with patients and their families is more than money can buy. Growing up wasn’t easy for me, I had a very hard time with being bullied and struggling with a learning disability that made me feel like I would never be able to do what I loved. I shoved myself into a hole and tried to drown out the feelings I felt everyday. Once I was told that I could never be an LNA, and that I should find a different career choice. I was extremely hurt and contemplated whether it was true or not. Today, I’m glad I didn’t listen to what those hurtful people said to me. I get told everyday how much of an Amazing Nurse I am going to be, even from my patients. While working through the pandemic it wasn’t easy and it still isn't easy till this day. Nurses and especially LNA’s are constantly drained, we are worn out. But I often think if it wasn’t for me these sick people wouldn't have anyone. Who would aid them in their darkest days? Keep them company when they have no one else? And be a shoulder to cry on? Nursing makes not only a huge impact on society but deep down in our hearts.

To Whom It May Concern, My name is Kaley Belisle; I have been employed at Northwestern Medical Center as an Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA) for two years this December. During my time here I've learned so many interesting things within the medical field, for years I was convinced that my future career path was going to be a Registered Nurse (RN) so when I had the opportunity arise of an LNA class I knew this was going to be my journey onto me becoming something I can truly be proud of. From watching myself when I first started at NMC up until now I’ve seen myself shape into a person who truly cares about their patients and helps them thrive when they are unwell, I’ve always had the interest to watch the RN’s around me perform their duties and i've been given the opportunity to have them explain to me what they're doing which changed my perspective to transfer from the LNA position into an RN. You may be curious about why I have such a passion for the medical field, and it all started when I was younger. Growing up my father had many health problems and so did my mother, so being in a hospital wasn’t anything new to me. Waiting long hours for my parent’s to come out of surgery wasn’t easy but I always took it as a learning experience. Unfortunately my Father ended up getting a blood infection during one of his surgeries and after discharge from the hospital he would need Home Health to come in once a day for the span of 6 months to deliver care and medication he would need to get better and recover properly. I watched as the Nurse hooked my father up on a Picc-line to give him medication and I was easily drawn in. It was interesting to me even if I was only 9 years old at the time I knew this is what I wanted to do. The compassion and support each and every one of the nurses gave not only my parents but my entire family gave me a warm feeling inside that they must feel too, and I now understand what that feeling is like coming from a different perspective. I'm proud of myself for what I do everyday and the smiles and laughs with patients and their families is more than money can buy. Growing up wasn’t easy for me, I had a very hard time with being bullied and struggling with a learning disability that made me feel like I would never be able to do what I loved. I shoved myself into a hole and tried to drown out the feelings I felt everyday. Once I was told that I could never be an LNA, and that I should find a different career choice. I was extremely hurt and contemplated whether it was true or not. Today, I’m glad I didn’t listen to what those hurtful people said to me. I get told everyday how much of an Amazing Nurse I am going to be, even from my patients. While working through the pandemic it wasn’t easy and it still isn't easy till this day. Nurses and especially LNA’s are constantly drained, we are worn out. But I often think if it wasn’t for me these sick people wouldn't have anyone. Who would aid them in their darkest days? Keep them company when they have no one else? And be a shoulder to cry on? Nursing makes not only a huge impact on society but deep down in our hearts.