Hi there! I’m Kelsey and I'm a nursing student at Texas A&M University. I decided to back to school at the age of 32 because I want to make a positive impact on the world, and I believe a career in nursing will give me countless opportunities to genuinely enhance the lives of others. I hope to be a nurse who advocates for marginalized and underserved populations - to give a voice to those whose voices have been traditionally ignored or muted. I have also been in recovery from a substance abuse disorder for nearly 7 years. Getting and staying sober was the hardest thing I have ever done, but I would not erase my struggles if I could. My experiences have informed my passion. My ultimate aspiration is to become a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP), where I will be able to treat individuals struggling with mental health and substance use disorders.