I have wanted to be a nurse since I was a little girl when I would follow my grandma around while she got ready for her nursing shifts. To this day, I have the nurse barbie that I 'absolutely' had to have for Christmas. While I've known my dream since a young age, life had other plans for me and now I am back on the road to pursuing my dream. I am a single parent of two and have been for the last thirteen years. My battle with mental health began in my teen years. I came from an underprivileged family and mental health wasn't a priority, so I was not allowed to get treatment. I became a teen mom at 16 and had my second child by 21. My family moved out of state and I stayed behind to try to keep my little family together. I found myself in a physically and emotionally abusive relationship with my children's father and was essentially secluded in my home. My first thought of suicide happened one night after an abusive episode. As my abuser showered, I lay on the floor hoping to die; wondering if it would be faster just to end my life myself. I heard my daughter, who was 2 months old at the time, cry. It was then that I realized I needed to get out. I shoved as much as I could in a diaper bag and snuck out with my 2 young children. We never went back. Since then, I have battled PTSD, depression, and anxiety. Thankfully, I got a job that offered mental health services as part of the benefits package and I have been working through my mental health since then. I currently work two jobs to support them and do not get any financial assistance or support. Since beginning the RN program, I've had to cut my hours by 1/2, including quitting my part-time job. This has had a major impact on being able to provide basic needs, such as housing, food, clothing, etc. This is a sacrifice we have to make to provide us with more stability in the future. I am trying to show my children how important education is and how it needs to be a priority. I am also trying to show them the importance and value of integrity and self-worth so they do not find themselves in a situation similar to my past. Since I am the first in my family to attend college, I hope I am setting a good example for both of them that will hopefully push them to pursue a rewarding career doing something they love. A scholarship help provide the flexibility to reduce my work hours and provide the time and mental well-being to needed to successfully complete the RN program. Stress taken off the financial burden of school will also allow me to spend more time maintaining the bond my children and I have built and maintained through our struggles together. The financial aspect of school has been a major reason as to why I have put it off for so long. I have been an LVN for almost 5 years now and want to do more. Working in my current position has pushed me to want to advance and obtain my RN license so I can help more people in need. This will open new opportunities and allow me to make a bigger impact on healthcare. My wish is to stay in the field of Addiction Medicine and have an impact on the growing epidemic right in our community.

I have wanted to be a nurse since I was a little girl when I would follow my grandma around while she got ready for her nursing shifts. To this day, I have the nurse barbie that I 'absolutely' had to have for Christmas. While I've known my dream since a young age, life had other plans for me and now I am back on the road to pursuing my dream. I am a single parent of two and have been for the last thirteen years. My battle with mental health began in my teen years. I came from an underprivileged family and mental health wasn't a priority, so I was not allowed to get treatment. I became a teen mom at 16 and had my second child by 21. My family moved out of state and I stayed behind to try to keep my little family together. I found myself in a physically and emotionally abusive relationship with my children's father and was essentially secluded in my home. My first thought of suicide happened one night after an abusive episode. As my abuser showered, I lay on the floor hoping to die; wondering if it would be faster just to end my life myself. I heard my daughter, who was 2 months old at the time, cry. It was then that I realized I needed to get out. I shoved as much as I could in a diaper bag and snuck out with my 2 young children. We never went back. Since then, I have battled PTSD, depression, and anxiety. Thankfully, I got a job that offered mental health services as part of the benefits package and I have been working through my mental health since then. I have supported my children on my own for the last thirteen years. I currently work two jobs to support them and do not get any financial assistance nor support. Since beginning the RN program, I have had to cut my working hours by 1/2, including quitting my part-time job. This has had a major impact on being able to provide basic needs, such as housing, food, clothing, etc. This is a sacrifice we have to make to provide us with more stability in the future. I am trying to show my children how important education is and how it needs to be a priority. I come from an underprivileged upbringing, and I am the first in my family to attend college. I feel by doing this, I am setting a good example for both of them that will hopefully push them to pursue a rewarding career doing something they love. A scholarship will allow me to provide basic needs for my children as well as provide me with the flexibility to reduce my work hours and provide the time and mental well-being to needed to successfully complete the RN program. Stress taken off of the financial burden of school will also allow me to spend more time maintaining the bond my children and I have built and maintained through our struggles together. The scholarship will also help immensely with the cost of school supplies, such as books, uniforms, shoes, and other materials that may become needed during the program. The financial aspect of being in the nursing program has been a major reason as to why I have put it off for so long. I have been an LVN for almost 5 years now and want to do more. Working in my current position has pushed me to want to advance and obtain my RN license so I can help more people in need. Obtaining my RN license will open new opportunities to allow me to make a bigger impact on healthcare in our county. My wish is to stay in the field of Addiction Medicine and have an impact on the growing epidemic right in our community.

I have wanted to be a nurse since I was a little girl when I would follow my grandma around while she got ready for her nursing shifts. To this day, I have the nurse Barbie that I 'absolutely' had to have for Christmas as a child. While I've known my dream since a young age, life had other plans for me and now I am back on the road to pursuing my dream. I am a single parent of two and have been for the last thirteen years. I currently work as an LVN at a clinic where we provide free health care to homeless patients. We also have an addiction medicine program that is open to everyone. Part of my position is going out with a group of physicians, social workers, and other local resources to homeless encampments where we provide health care, resources, and basic needs to some of the most vulnerable populations. I became a teen mom at 16. Despite the challenges, I graduated high school a year early and became a medical assistant at 17. My father was always my biggest supporter. After many years, he finally convinced me to return to school. I enrolled and graduated as Valedictorian. Unfortunately, my father passed away 3 months before I graduated from the program. I have been an LVN for almost 5 years now and want to do more. Working in my current position has pushed me to want to advance and obtain my RN license so I can help more people in need. I always knew I wanted t help others but with my recent experience, I know exactly who I want to help the most and how. There is such a huge stigma surrounding homelessness and addiction and I want to be part of helping those patients when many others won't. Obtaining my RN license will open new opportunities to allow me to make a bigger impact on healthcare in our county. My wish is to stay in the field of Addiction Medicine and have an impact on the growing epidemic right in our community. I am trying to show my children how important education is and how it needs to be a priority. I come from an underprivileged upbringing, and I am the first in my family to attend college. I have supported my children on my own and wish to continue showing them what hard work and determination can accomplish. I feel by doing this, I am setting a good example for both of them that will hopefully push them to pursue a rewarding career doing something they love. A scholarship will allow me to provide basic needs for my children as well as provide me with the flexibility to reduce my work hours and provide the time and mental well-being to needed to successfully complete the RN program. The scholarship will also help immensely with the cost of school supplies, such as books, uniforms, shoes, and other materials that may become needed during the program. The financial aspect of being in the nursing program has been a major reason as to why I have put it off for so long.

I have wanted to be a nurse since I was a little girl when I would follow my grandma around while she got ready for her nursing shifts. To this day, I have my nurse barbie that I 'absolutely' had to have for Christmas. While I've known my dream since a young age, life had other plans for me and now I am back on the road to pursuing my dream. I am a single parent of two and have been for the last thirteen years. I currently work as an LVN at a clinic where we provide free health care to homeless patients. We also have an addiction medicine program that is open to everyone. Part of my position is going out with a group of physicians, social workers, and other local resources to homeless encampments where we provide health care, resources, and basic needs to some of the most vulnerable populations. I have been an LVN for almost 5 years now and want to do more. Working in my current position has pushed me to want to advance and obtain my RN license so I can help more people in need. I always knew I wanted t help others but with my recent experience, I know exactly who I want to help the most and how. There is such a huge stigma surrounding homelessness and addiction and I want to be part of helping those patients when many others won't. Obtaining my RN license will open new opportunities to allow me to make a bigger impact on healthcare in our county. My wish is to stay in the field of Addiction Medicine and have an impact on the growing epidemic right in our community. I am trying to show my children how important education is and how it needs to be a priority. I come from an underprivileged upbringing, and I am the first in my family to attend college. I became a parent at the age of 16 and through hard work, I was able to graduate high school a year early. After completing high school, I became a medical assistant. Since leaving a physically and emotionally relationship with my children's father, I have supported my children on my own and wish to continue showing them what hard work and determination can accomplish. I feel by doing this, I am setting a good example for both of them that will hopefully push them to pursue a rewarding career doing something they love. A scholarship will allow me to provide basic needs for my children as well as provide me with the flexibility to reduce my work hours and provide the time and mental well-being to needed to successfully complete the RN program. The scholarship will also help immensely with the cost of school supplies, such as books, uniforms, shoes, and other materials that may become needed during the program. The financial aspect of being in the nursing program has been a major reason as to why I have put it off for so long.

I have wanted to be a nurse since I was a little girl when I would follow my grandma around while she got ready for her nursing shifts. To this day, I have my nurse barbie that I 'absolutely' had to have for Christmas. While I've known my dream since a young age, life had other plans for me and now I am back on the road to pursuing my dream. I am a single parent of two and have been for the last thirteen years. I currently work as an LVN at a clinic where we provide free health care to homeless patients. We also have an addiction medicine program that is open to everyone. Part of my position is going out with a group of physicians, social workers, and other local resources to homeless encampments where we provide health care, resources, and basic needs to some of the most vulnerable populations. I have been an LVN for almost 5 years now and want to do more. Working in my current position has pushed me to want to advance and obtain my RN license so I can help more people in need. I always knew I wanted t help others but with my recent experience, I know exactly who I want to help the most and how. There is such a huge stigma surrounding homelessness and addiction and I want to be part of helping those patients when many others won't. Obtaining my RN license will open new opportunities to allow me to make a bigger impact on healthcare in our county. My wish is to stay in the field of Addiction Medicine and have an impact on the growing epidemic right in our community. I am trying to show my children how important education is and how it needs to be a priority. I come from an underprivileged upbringing, and I am the first in my family to attend college. I became a parent at the age of 16 and through hard work, I was able to graduate high school a year early. After completing high school, I became a medical assistant. Since leaving a physically and emotionally relationship with my children's father, I have supported my children on my own and wish to continue showing them what hard work and determination can accomplish. I feel by doing this, I am setting a good example for both of them that will hopefully push them to pursue a rewarding career doing something they love. A scholarship will allow me to provide basic needs for my children as well as provide me with the flexibility to reduce my work hours and provide the time and mental well-being to needed to successfully complete the RN program. The scholarship will also help immensely with the cost of school supplies, such as books, uniforms, shoes, and other materials that may become needed during the program. The financial aspect of being in the nursing program has been a major reason as to why I have put it off for so long.

I have wanted to be a nurse since I was a little girl when I would follow my grandma around while she got ready for her nursing shifts. To this day, I have my nurse barbie that I 'absolutely' had to have for Christmas. While I've known my dream since a young age, life had other plans for me and now I am back on the road to pursuing my dream. I am a single parent of two and have been for the last thirteen years. I currently work as an LVN at a clinic where we provide free health care to homeless patients. We also have an addiction medicine program that is open to everyone. Part of my position is going out with a group of physicians, social workers, and other local resources to homeless encampments where we provide health care, resources, and basic needs to some of the most vulnerable populations. I have been an LVN for almost 5 years now and want to do more. Working in my current position has pushed me to want to advance and obtain my RN license so I can help more people in need. I always knew I wanted t help others but with my recent experience, I know exactly who I want to help the most and how. There is such a huge stigma surrounding homelessness and addiction and I want to be part of helping those patients when many others won't. Obtaining my RN license will open new opportunities to allow me to make a bigger impact on healthcare in our county. My wish is to stay in the field of Addiction Medicine and have an impact on the growing epidemic right in our community. I am trying to show my children how important education is and how it needs to be a priority. I come from an underprivileged upbringing, and I am the first in my family to attend college. I became a parent at the age of 16 and through hard work, I was able to graduate high school a year early. After completing high school, I became a medical assistant. Since leaving a physically and emotionally relationship with my children's father, I have supported my children on my own and wish to continue showing them what hard work and determination can accomplish. I feel by doing this, I am setting a good example for both of them that will hopefully push them to pursue a rewarding career doing something they love. A scholarship will allow me to provide basic needs for my children as well as provide me with the flexibility to reduce my work hours and provide the time and mental well-being to needed to successfully complete the RN program. The scholarship will also help immensely with the cost of school supplies, such as books, uniforms, shoes, and other materials that may become needed during the program. The financial aspect of being in the nursing program has been a major reason as to why I have put it off for so long.

I have wanted to be a nurse since I was a little girl when I would follow my grandma around while she got ready for her nursing shifts. To this day, I have the nurse barbie that I 'absolutely' had to have for Christmas. While I've known my dream since a young age, life had other plans for me and now I am back on the road to pursuing my dream. I am a single parent of two and have been for the last thirteen years. I currently work as an LVN at a clinic where we provide free health care to homeless patients. We also have an addiction medicine program that is open to everyone. Part of my position is going out with a group of physicians, social workers, and other local resources to homeless encampments where we provide health care, resources, and basic needs to some of the most vulnerable populations. I have been an LVN for almost 5 years now and want to do more. Working in my current position has pushed me to want to advance and obtain my RN license so I can help more people in need. I always knew I wanted t help others but with my recent experience, I know exactly who I want to help the most and how. There is such a huge stigma surrounding homelessness and addiction and I want to be part of helping those patients when many others won't. Obtaining my RN license will open new opportunities to allow me to make a bigger impact on healthcare in our county. My wish is to stay in the field of Addiction Medicine and have an impact on the growing epidemic right in our community. I am trying to show my children how important education is and how it needs to be a priority. I come from an underprivileged upbringing, and I am the first in my family to attend college. I became a parent at the age of 16 and through hard work, I was able to graduate high school a year early. After completing high school, I became a medical assistant. Since leaving a physically and emotionally relationship with my children's father, I have supported my children on my own and wish to continue showing them what hard work and determination can accomplish. I feel by doing this, I am setting a good example for both of them that will hopefully push them to pursue a rewarding career doing something they love. A scholarship will allow me to provide basic needs for my children as well as provide me with the flexibility to reduce my work hours and provide the time and mental well-being to needed to successfully complete the RN program. The scholarship will also help immensely with the cost of school supplies, such as books, uniforms, shoes, and other materials that may become needed during the program. The financial aspect of being in the nursing program has been a major reason as to why I have put it off for so long.

A role model of what hard work and determination can accomplish.

I am a single parent of two and have been for the last thirteen years. I currently work two jobs to support them and do not get any financial assistance nor support. Since beginning the RN program, I have had to cut my working hours by 1/2, including quitting my part-time job. This has had a major impact on being able to provide basic needs, such as housing, food, clothing, etc. This is a sacrifice we have to make to provide us with more stability in the future. I am trying to show my children how important education is and how it needs to be a priority. I come from an underprivileged upbringing, and I am the first in my family to attend college. I became a parent at the age of 16 and through hard work, I was able to graduate high school a year early. After completing high school, I became a medical assistant. I found myself in a mentally and physically abusive relationship with my youngest child's father when I was only 21. I managed to escape with a diaper bag full of my children's things and have never looked back. Since leaving that relationship, I have supported my children on my own and wish to continue showing them what hard work and determination can accomplish. I feel by doing this, I am setting a good example for both of them that will hopefully push them to pursue a rewarding career doing something they love. A scholarship will allow me to provide basic needs for my children as well as provide me with the flexibility to reduce my work hours and provide the time and mental well-being to needed to successfully complete the RN program. The financial aspect of being in the nursing program has been a major reason as to why I have put it off for so long. I have been an LVN for almost 5 years now and want to do more. Working in my current position has pushed me to want to advance and obtain my RN license so I can help more people in need. Obtaining my RN license will open new opportunities to allow me to make a bigger impact on healthcare in our county. My wish is to stay in the field of Addiction Medicine and have an impact on the growing epidemic right in our community.

I am a single parent of two and have been for the last thirteen years. I currently work two jobs to support them and do not get any financial assistance nor support. Since beginning the RN program, I have had to cut my working hours by 1/2, including quitting my part time job. This has had a major impact on being able to provide basic needs, such as housing, food, clothing, etc. This is a sacrifice we have to make to provide us with more stability in the future. I am trying to show my children how important education is and how it needs to be a priority. I come from an underprivileged upbringing, and I am the first in my family to attend college. I became a parent at the age of 16 and through hard work, I was able to graduate high school a year early. After completing high school, I became a medical assistant. I found myself in a mentally and physically abusive relationship with my youngest child's father when I was only 21. I managed to escape with a diaper bag full of my children's things and have never looked back. Since leaving that relationship, I have supported my children on my own and wish to continue showing them what hard work and determination can accomplish. I feel by doing this, I am setting a good example for both of them that will hopefully push them to pursue a rewarding career doing something they love. A scholarship will allow me to provide basic needs for my children as well as provide me with the flexibility to reduce my work hours and provide the time and mental well-being to needed to successfully complete the RN program. The scholarship will also help immensely with the cost of school supplies, such as books, uniforms, shoes, and other materials that may become needed during the program. The financial aspect of being in the nursing program has been a major reason as to why I have put it off for so long. I have been an LVN for almost 5 years now and want to do more. Working in my current position has pushed me to want to advance and obtain my RN license so I can help more people in need. Obtaining my RN license will open new opportunities to allow me to make a bigger impact on healthcare in our county. My wish is to stay in the field of Addiction Medicine and have an impact on the growing epidemic right in our community.

I have wanted to be a nurse since I was a little girl when I would follow my grandma around while she got ready for her nursing shifts. To this day, I have my nurse barbie that I 'absolutely' had to have for Christmas. While I've known my dream since a young age, life had other plans for me and now I am back on the road to pursuing my dream. I am a single parent of two and have been for the last thirteen years. I currently work as an LVN at a clinic where we provide free health care to homeless patients. We also have an addiction medicine program that is open to everyone. Part of my position is going out with a group of physicians, social workers, and other local resources to homeless encampments where we provide health care, resources, and basic needs to some of the most vulnerable populations. I have been an LVN for almost 5 years now and want to do more. Working in my current position has pushed me to want to advance and obtain my RN license so I can help more people in need. I always knew I wanted t help others but with my recent experience, I know exactly who I want to help the most and how. There is such a huge stigma surrounding homelessness and addiction and I want to be part of helping those patients when many others won't. Obtaining my RN license will open new opportunities to allow me to make a bigger impact on healthcare in our county. My wish is to stay in the field of Addiction Medicine and have an impact on the growing epidemic right in our community. I am trying to show my children how important education is and how it needs to be a priority. I come from an underprivileged upbringing, and I am the first in my family to attend college. I became a parent at the age of 16 and through hard work, I was able to graduate high school a year early. After completing high school, I became a medical assistant. Since leaving a physically and emotionally relationship with my children's father, I have supported my children on my own and wish to continue showing them what hard work and determination can accomplish. I feel by doing this, I am setting a good example for both of them that will hopefully push them to pursue a rewarding career doing something they love. A scholarship will allow me to provide basic needs for my children as well as provide me with the flexibility to reduce my work hours and provide the time and mental well-being to needed to successfully complete the RN program. The scholarship will also help immensely with the cost of school supplies, such as books, uniforms, shoes, and other materials that may become needed during the program. The financial aspect of being in the nursing program has been a major reason as to why I have put it off for so long.

I have wanted to be a nurse since I was a little girl when I would follow my grandma around while she got ready for her nursing shifts. To this day, I have my nurse barbie that I 'absolutely' had to have for Christmas. While I've known my dream since a young age, life had other plans for me and now I am back on the road to pursuing my dream. I am a single parent of two and have been for the last thirteen years. I currently work as an LVN at a clinic where we provide free health care to homeless patients. We also have an addiction medicine program that is open to everyone. Part of my position is going out with a group of physicians, social workers, and other local resources to homeless encampments where we provide health care, resources, and basic needs to some of the most vulnerable populations. I have been an LVN for almost 5 years now and want to do more. Working in my current position has pushed me to want to advance and obtain my RN license so I can help more people in need. I always knew I wanted t help others but with my recent experience, I know exactly who I want to help the most and how. There is such a huge stigma surrounding homelessness and addiction and I want to be part of helping those patients when many others won't. Obtaining my RN license will open new opportunities to allow me to make a bigger impact on healthcare in our county. My wish is to stay in the field of Addiction Medicine and have an impact on the growing epidemic right in our community. I am trying to show my children how important education is and how it needs to be a priority. I come from an underprivileged upbringing, and I am the first in my family to attend college. I became a parent at the age of 16 and through hard work, I was able to graduate high school a year early. After completing high school, I became a medical assistant. Since leaving a physically and emotionally relationship with my children's father, I have supported my children on my own and wish to continue showing them what hard work and determination can accomplish. I feel by doing this, I am setting a good example for both of them that will hopefully push them to pursue a rewarding career doing something they love. A scholarship will allow me to provide basic needs for my children as well as provide me with the flexibility to reduce my work hours and provide the time and mental well-being to needed to successfully complete the RN program. The scholarship will also help immensely with the cost of school supplies, such as books, uniforms, shoes, and other materials that may become needed during the program. The financial aspect of being in the nursing program has been a major reason as to why I have put it off for so long.

I have wanted to be a nurse since I was a little girl when I would follow my grandma around while she got ready for her nursing shifts. To this day, I have my nurse barbie that I 'absolutely' had to have for Christmas. While I've known my dream since a young age, life had other plans for me and now I am back on the road to pursuing my dream. I am a single parent of two and have been for the last thirteen years. I currently work as an LVN at a clinic where we provide free health care to homeless patients. We also have an addiction medicine program that is open to everyone. Part of my position is going out with a group of physicians, social workers, and other local resources to homeless encampments where we provide health care, resources, and basic needs to some of the most vulnerable populations. I have been an LVN for almost 5 years now and want to do more. Working in my current position has pushed me to want to advance and obtain my RN license so I can help more people in need. I always knew I wanted t help others but with my recent experience, I know exactly who I want to help the most and how. There is such a huge stigma surrounding homelessness and addiction and I want to be part of helping those patients when many others won't. Obtaining my RN license will open new opportunities to allow me to make a bigger impact on healthcare in our county. My wish is to stay in the field of Addiction Medicine and have an impact on the growing epidemic right in our community. I am trying to show my children how important education is and how it needs to be a priority. I come from an underprivileged upbringing, and I am the first in my family to attend college. I became a parent at the age of 16 and through hard work, I was able to graduate high school a year early. After completing high school, I became a medical assistant. Since leaving a physically and emotionally relationship with my children's father, I have supported my children on my own and wish to continue showing them what hard work and determination can accomplish. I feel by doing this, I am setting a good example for both of them that will hopefully push them to pursue a rewarding career doing something they love. A scholarship will allow me to provide basic needs for my children as well as provide me with the flexibility to reduce my work hours and provide the time and mental well-being to needed to successfully complete the RN program. The scholarship will also help immensely with the cost of school supplies, such as books, uniforms, shoes, and other materials that may become needed during the program. The financial aspect of being in the nursing program has been a major reason as to why I have put it off for so long.

I have wanted to be a nurse since I was a little girl when I would follow my grandma around while she got ready for her nursing shifts. To this day, I have my nurse barbie that I 'absolutely' had to have for Christmas. While I've known my dream since a young age, life had other plans for me and now I am back on the road to pursuing my dream. I am a single parent of two and have been for the last thirteen years. I currently work as an LVN at a clinic where we provide free health care to homeless patients. We also have an addiction medicine program that is open to everyone. Part of my position is going out with a group of physicians, social workers, and other local resources to homeless encampments where we provide health care, resources, and basic needs to some of the most vulnerable populations. I have been an LVN for almost 5 years now and want to do more. Working in my current position has pushed me to want to advance and obtain my RN license so I can help more people in need. I always knew I wanted t help others but with my recent experience, I know exactly who I want to help the most and how. There is such a huge stigma surrounding homelessness and addiction and I want to be part of helping those patients when many others won't. Obtaining my RN license will open new opportunities to allow me to make a bigger impact on healthcare in our county. My wish is to stay in the field of Addiction Medicine and have an impact on the growing epidemic right in our community. I am trying to show my children how important education is and how it needs to be a priority. I come from an underprivileged upbringing, and I am the first in my family to attend college. I became a parent at the age of 16 and through hard work, I was able to graduate high school a year early. After completing high school, I became a medical assistant. Since leaving a physically and emotionally relationship with my children's father, I have supported my children on my own and wish to continue showing them what hard work and determination can accomplish. I feel by doing this, I am setting a good example for both of them that will hopefully push them to pursue a rewarding career doing something they love. A scholarship will allow me to provide basic needs for my children as well as provide me with the flexibility to reduce my work hours and provide the time and mental well-being to needed to successfully complete the RN program. The scholarship will also help immensely with the cost of school supplies, such as books, uniforms, shoes, and other materials that may become needed during the program. The financial aspect of being in the nursing program has been a major reason as to why I have put it off for so long.

I have wanted to be a nurse since I was a little girl when I would follow my grandma around while she got ready for her nursing shifts. To this day, I have my nurse barbie that I 'absolutely' had to have for Christmas. While I've known my dream since a young age, life had other plans for me and now I am back on the road to pursuing my dream. I am a single parent of two and have been for the last thirteen years. I currently work as an LVN at a clinic where we provide free health care to homeless patients. We also have an addiction medicine program that is open to everyone. Part of my position is going out with a group of physicians, social workers, and other local resources to homeless encampments where we provide health care, resources, and basic needs to some of the most vulnerable populations. I have been an LVN for almost 5 years now and want to do more. Working in my current position has pushed me to want to advance and obtain my RN license so I can help more people in need. I always knew I wanted t help others but with my recent experience, I know exactly who I want to help the most and how. There is such a huge stigma surrounding homelessness and addiction and I want to be part of helping those patients when many others won't. Obtaining my RN license will open new opportunities to allow me to make a bigger impact on healthcare in our county. My wish is to stay in the field of Addiction Medicine and have an impact on the growing epidemic right in our community. I am trying to show my children how important education is and how it needs to be a priority. I come from an underprivileged upbringing, and I am the first in my family to attend college. I became a parent at the age of 16 and through hard work, I was able to graduate high school a year early. After completing high school, I became a medical assistant. Since leaving a physically and emotionally relationship with my children's father, I have supported my children on my own and wish to continue showing them what hard work and determination can accomplish. I feel by doing this, I am setting a good example for both of them that will hopefully push them to pursue a rewarding career doing something they love. A scholarship will allow me to provide basic needs for my children as well as provide me with the flexibility to reduce my work hours and provide the time and mental well-being to needed to successfully complete the RN program. The scholarship will also help immensely with the cost of school supplies, such as books, uniforms, shoes, and other materials that may become needed during the program. The financial aspect of being in the nursing program has been a major reason as to why I have put it off for so long.

I am a single parent of two and have been for the last thirteen years. I currently work two jobs to support them and do not get any financial assistance nor support. Since beginning the RN program, I have had to cut my working hours by 1/2, including quitting my part time job. This has had a major impact on being able to provide basic needs, such as housing, food, clothing, etc. This is a sacrifice we have to make to provide us with more stability in the future. I am trying to show my children how important education is and how it needs to be a priority. I come from an underprivileged upbringing, and I am the first in my family to attend college. I became a parent at the age of 16 and through hard work, I was able to graduate high school a year early. After completing high school, I became a medical assistant. I found myself in a mentally and physically abusive relationship with my youngest child's father when I was only 21. I managed to escape with a diaper bag full of my children's things and have never looked back. Since leaving that relationship, I have supported my children on my own and wish to continue showing them what hard work and determination can accomplish. I feel by doing this, I am setting a good example for both of them that will hopefully push them to pursue a rewarding career doing something they love. A scholarship will allow me to provide basic needs for my children as well as provide me with the flexibility to reduce my work hours and provide the time and mental well-being to needed to successfully complete the RN program. The scholarship will also help immensely with the cost of school supplies, such as books, uniforms, shoes, and other materials that may become needed during the program. The financial aspect of being in the nursing program has been a major reason as to why I have put it off for so long. I have been an LVN for almost 5 years now and want to do more. Working in my current position has pushed me to want to advance and obtain my RN license so I can help more people in need. Obtaining my RN license will open new opportunities to allow me to make a bigger impact on healthcare in our county. My wish is to stay in the field of Addiction Medicine and have an impact on the growing epidemic right in our community.

I am a single parent of two and have been for the last thirteen years. I currently work two jobs to support them and do not get any financial assistance nor support. Since beginning the RN program, I have had to cut my working hours by 1/2, including quitting my part-time job. This has had a major impact on being able to provide basic needs, such as housing, food, clothing, etc. This is a sacrifice we have to make to provide us with more stability in the future. I am trying to show my children how important education is and how it needs to be a priority. I come from an underprivileged upbringing, and I am the first in my family to attend college. I became a parent at the age of 16 and through hard work, I was able to graduate high school a year early. After completing high school, I became a medical assistant. 6 years ago, I returned to school and graduated as Valedictorian of my LVN program. I have managed to support my children on my own and wish to continue showing them what hard work and determination can accomplish. I feel by doing this, I am setting a good example for both of them that will hopefully push them to pursue a rewarding career doing something they love. A scholarship will allow me to provide basic needs for my children as well as provide me with the flexibility to reduce my work hours and provide the time and mental well-being to needed to successfully complete the RN program. The scholarship will also help immensely with the cost of school supplies, such as books, uniforms, shoes, and other materials that may become needed during the program. The financial aspect of being in the nursing program has been a major reason as to why I have put it off for so long. I have been an LVN for almost 5 years now and want to do more. Working in my current position and seeing the huge need for Addiction Medicine programs and resources has pushed me to want to advance and obtain my RN license so I can help more people in need. Obtaining my RN license will open new opportunities to allow me to make a bigger impact on healthcare in our county. My wish is to stay in the field of Addiction Medicine and have an impact on the growing epidemic right in our community.

I am a single parent of two and have been for the last thirteen years. I currently work two jobs to support them and do not get any financial assistance nor support. Since beginning the RN program, I have had to cut my working hours by 1/2, including quitting my part time job. This has had a major impact on being able to provide basic needs, such as housing, food, clothing, etc. This is a sacrifice we have to make to provide us with more stability in the future. I am trying to show my children how important education is and how it needs to be a priority. I come from an underprivileged upbringing, and I am the first in my family to attend college. I became a parent at the age of 16 and through hard work, I was able to graduate high school a year early. After completing high school, I became a medical assistant. I found myself in a mentally and physically abusive relationship with my youngest child's father when I was only 21. I managed to escape with a diaper bag full of my children's things and have never looked back. Since leaving that relationship, I have supported my children on my own and wish to continue showing them what hard work and determination can accomplish. I feel by doing this, I am setting a good example for both of them that will hopefully push them to pursue a rewarding career doing something they love. The thing I find most challenging is making sure I spend enough quality time while juggling my home, work, and school. Another struggle has been making sure they understand and appreciate the value of hard work. My children and I have been through so much together and I want to do my best to make sure they do not struggle in the ways I did and also ensure they continue to have me as a strong role model. A scholarship will allow me to provide basic needs for my children as well as provide me with the flexibility to reduce my work hours and provide the sufficient time and mental well-being needed to successfully complete the RN program and maintain the strong bond my children and I have. The scholarship will also help immensely with the cost of school supplies, such as books, uniforms, shoes, and other materials that may become needed during the program. The financial aspect of being in the nursing program has been a major reason as to why I have put it off for so long. I have been an LVN for almost 5 years now and want to do more. Working in my current position has pushed me to want to advance and obtain my RN license so I can help more people in need. Obtaining my RN license will open new opportunities to allow me to make a bigger impact on healthcare in our county. My wish is to stay in the field of Addiction Medicine and have an impact on the growing epidemic right in our community.

I am a single parent of two and have been for the last thirteen years. I currently work two jobs to support them and do not get any financial assistance nor support. Since beginning the RN program, I have had to cut my working hours by 1/2, including quitting my part-time job. This has had a major impact on being able to provide basic needs, such as housing, food, clothing, etc. This is a sacrifice we have to make to provide us with more stability in the future. I would consider myself a non-traditional student based on my age and the obstacles I have overcome. I am trying to show my children how important education is and how it needs to be a priority. I come from an underprivileged upbringing, and I am the first in my family to attend college. I became a parent at the age of 16 and through hard work, I was able to graduate high school a year early. After completing high school, I became a medical assistant. I found myself in a mentally and physically abusive relationship with my youngest child's father when I was only 21. I managed to escape with a diaper bag full of my children's things and have never looked back. Since leaving that relationship, I have supported my children on my own and wish to continue showing them what hard work and determination can accomplish. I feel by doing this, I am setting a good example for both of them that will hopefully push them to pursue a rewarding career doing something they love. A scholarship will allow me to provide basic needs for my children as well as provide me with the flexibility to reduce my work hours and provide the time and mental well-being to needed to successfully complete the RN program. The scholarship will also help immensely with the cost of school supplies, such as books, uniforms, shoes, and other materials that may become needed during the program. The financial aspect of being in the nursing program has been a major reason as to why I have put it off for so long. I have been an LVN for almost 5 years now and want to do more. Working in my current position has pushed me to want to advance and obtain my RN license so I can help more people in need. Obtaining my RN license will open new opportunities to allow me to make a bigger impact on healthcare in our county. My wish is to stay in the field of Addiction Medicine and have an impact on the growing epidemic right in our community.

I am a single parent of two and have been for the last thirteen years. I currently work two jobs to support them and do not get any financial assistance nor support. Since beginning the RN program, I have had to cut my working hours by 1/2, including quitting my part time job. This has had a major impact on being able to provide basic needs, such as housing, food, clothing, etc. This is a sacrifice we have to make to provide us with more stability in the future. I am trying to show my children how important education is and how it needs to be a priority. I come from an underprivileged upbringing, and I am the first in my family to attend college. I became a parent at the age of 16 and through hard work, I was able to graduate high school a year early. After completing high school, I became a medical assistant. I found myself in a mentally and physically abusive relationship with my youngest child's father when I was only 21. I managed to escape with a diaper bag full of my children's things and have never looked back. Since leaving that relationship, I have supported my children on my own and wish to continue showing them what hard work and determination can accomplish. I feel by doing this, I am setting a good example for both of them that will hopefully push them to pursue a rewarding career doing something they love. A scholarship will allow me to provide basic needs for my children as well as provide me with the flexibility to reduce my work hours and provide the time and mental well-being to needed to successfully complete the RN program. The scholarship will also help immensely with the cost of school supplies, such as books, uniforms, shoes, and other materials that may become needed during the program. The financial aspect of being in the nursing program has been a major reason as to why I have put it off for so long. I have been an LVN for almost 5 years now and want to do more. Working in my current position has pushed me to want to advance and obtain my RN license so I can help more people in need. Obtaining my RN license will open new opportunities to allow me to make a bigger impact on healthcare in our county. My wish is to stay in the field of Addiction Medicine and have an impact on the growing epidemic right in our community.

I am a single parent of two and have been for the last thirteen years. I currently work two jobs to support them and do not get any financial assistance nor support. Since beginning the RN program, I have had to cut my working hours by 1/2, including quitting my part time job. This has had a major impact on being able to provide basic needs, such as housing, food, clothing, etc. This is a sacrifice we have to make to provide us with more stability in the future. I am trying to show my children how important education is and how it needs to be a priority. I come from an underprivileged upbringing, and I am the first in my family to attend college. I became a parent at the age of 16 and through hard work, I was able to graduate high school a year early. After completing high school, I became a medical assistant. I found myself in a mentally and physically abusive relationship with my youngest child's father when I was only 21. I managed to escape with a diaper bag full of my children's things and have never looked back. Since leaving that relationship, I have supported my children on my own and wish to continue showing them what hard work and determination can accomplish. I feel by doing this, I am setting a good example for both of them that will hopefully push them to pursue a rewarding career doing something they love. A scholarship will allow me to provide basic needs for my children as well as provide me with the flexibility to reduce my work hours and provide the time and mental well-being to needed to successfully complete the RN program. The scholarship will also help immensely with the cost of school supplies, such as books, uniforms, shoes, and other materials that may become needed during the program. The financial aspect of being in the nursing program has been a major reason as to why I have put it off for so long. I have been an LVN for almost 5 years now and want to do more. Working in my current position has pushed me to want to advance and obtain my RN license so I can help more people in need. Obtaining my RN license will open new opportunities to allow me to make a bigger impact on healthcare in our county. My wish is to stay in the field of Addiction Medicine and have an impact on the growing epidemic right in our community.

I am a single parent of two and have been for the last thirteen years. I currently work two jobs to support them and do not get any financial assistance nor support. Since beginning the RN program, I have had to cut my working hours by 1/2, including quitting my part time job. This has had a major impact on being able to provide basic needs, such as housing, food, clothing, etc. This is a sacrifice we have to make to provide us with more stability in the future. I am trying to show my children how important education is and how it needs to be a priority. I come from an underprivileged upbringing, and I am the first in my family to attend college. I became a parent at the age of 16 and through hard work, I was able to graduate high school a year early. After completing high school, I became a medical assistant. I found myself in a mentally and physically abusive relationship with my youngest child's father when I was only 21. I managed to escape with a diaper bag full of my children's things and have never looked back. Since leaving that relationship, I have supported my children on my own and wish to continue showing them what hard work and determination can accomplish. I feel by doing this, I am setting a good example for both of them that will hopefully push them to pursue a rewarding career doing something they love. A scholarship will allow me to provide basic needs for my children as well as provide me with the flexibility to reduce my work hours and provide the time and mental well-being to needed to successfully complete the RN program. The scholarship will also help immensely with the cost of school supplies, such as books, uniforms, shoes, and other materials that may become needed during the program. The financial aspect of being in the nursing program has been a major reason as to why I have put it off for so long. I have been an LVN for almost 5 years now and want to do more. Working in my current position has pushed me to want to advance and obtain my RN license so I can help more people in need. Obtaining my RN license will open new opportunities to allow me to make a bigger impact on healthcare in our county. My wish is to stay in the field of Addiction Medicine and have an impact on the growing epidemic right in our community.

I am a single parent of two and have been for the last thirteen years. I was in a physically and emotionally violent relationship with my children's father, and since leaving the relationship I do not receive any support. I currently work two jobs to support them and therefore do not qualify for any social services/financial assistance. Since beginning the RN program, I have had to cut my working hours by quitting my part-time job. This has had a major impact on being able to provide basic needs, such as housing, food, clothing, etc. This is a sacrifice we have to make to provide us with more stability in the future. I am trying to show my children how important education is and how it needs to be a priority. I come from an underprivileged upbringing, and I am the first in my family to attend college. I was also a teen mother which placed an additional strain on my parents. Despite my circumstances, I completed high school a year early and became a medical assistant at 17. I feel returning to school, I am setting a good example for both of them that will hopefully push them to pursue a rewarding career doing something they love. A scholarship will allow me to provide basic needs for my children as well as provide me with the flexibility to reduce my work hours and provide the time and mental well-being needed to successfully complete the RN program. The scholarship will also help immensely with the cost of school supplies, such as books, uniforms, shoes, and other materials that may become needed during the program. The financial aspect of being in the nursing program has been a major reason as to why I have put it off for so long. I have been an LVN for almost 5 years now and want to do more to help others in need. I currently work at a clinic where we provide free healthcare to the homeless. We also have an Addiction Medicine program, which is open to everyone. Another amazing part of working at this clinic is the ability to join the Physicians on 'Backpack Medicine' in which we go into homeless encampments and provide medical care and resources to some of the most vulnerable people in our community. Working in my current position has pushed me to want to advance my career and obtain my RN license so I can help more people in need. Obtaining my RN license will open new opportunities to allow me to make a bigger impact on healthcare in our county. My wish is to stay in the field of Addiction Medicine and have an impact on the growing epidemic right in our community.