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FinalistBio
Hi! My name is Langa. I am currently a non-traditional college student pursing my Bachelors degree in nursing. I found passion for caring for others, and have sought out to make it my life's work and career. I believe with my background and commitment to helping others, I can make a difference in the journey to health of my future patients.
Education
Quinsigamond Community College
Associate's degree programMajors:
- Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Assabet Valley Regional Technical School
Trade SchoolMajors:
- Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants
Wachusett Regional High School
High SchoolMiscellaneous
Desired degree level:
Master's degree program
Graduate schools of interest:
Transfer schools of interest:
Majors of interest:
- Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
- Medicine
- Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants
- Health Professions Education, Ethics, and Humanities
Career
Dream career field:
Hospital & Health Care
Dream career goals:
Nurse
2018 – Present6 years
Public services
Volunteering
Umass Memorial Hospital — Child Life Volunteer2017 – 2018
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Advocacy
Volunteering
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Project Kennedy Fighting Cancers of All Colors Scholarship
During my formative school years, I struggled to imagine myself working in a medical setting. I feared being put in uncomfortable situations with patients, or working in what seemed like a stressful environment. A setting that seemed so foreign to me quickly became a home away from home. In 2011, my young sister was diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukemia. What would have been her fourth-grade school year turned into numerous trips to the hospital, outpatient clinics and infusion centers. The diagnosis of cancer in my family took both an emotional and financial toll on the lot of us. I watched my parents force smiles when all they wanted to do was cry. And I watched my sister but on a brave face in the front of pain. My family and I held her hand along her short but tumultuous journey with cancer. After her brief battle with her illness, she passed away at the age of ten years old. I had watched nurses and doctors weaving in and out of her hospital rooms for months on end and became inspired by their dedication to their patients in their darkest hour. After contending with the grief of my sister's passing, I became dedicated to pursuing a career in the field of nursing. I knew I could provide the same care and empathy that had been provided to my sister and our family during our time of need.
Having experienced cancer and its wrath so up close and personal, I truly believe I have a duty to serve my patients with the utmost care and responsibility. I obtained my practical nursing education in 2020, and have committed to obtaining my degree to become a registered nurse. My ultimate educational goal is to become a nurse practitioner. Becoming a nurse practitioner is important to me because I wish to become a bigger part of patient advocacy to ensure greater healthcare outcomes for my patients. My future in nursing is built upon the life-altering contact with terminal cancer and that has led to my drive to pursue higher education. I mourn the passing of my sister every day and carry with me the responsibility of seeing my career and educational goals to completion. The countless chemotherapy treatments and radiation sessions I watched my sister experience had a profound effect on me, and continue to motivate me to strive to be the best nurse I can be.
Women in Healthcare Scholarship
What draws me to further my career in nursing is the countless possibilities for me to contribute to society. I am currently a licensed practical nurse and I am in the process of pursuing my associate degree in nursing at Quinsigamond Community College, in Massachusetts. Having opened the door to my nursing career as a licensed practical nurse, I see myself becoming a healthcare provider as a registered nurse. I will eventually become a nurse practitioner. My goal as a nurse is to use my clinical knowledge and power of advocacy to pursue greater health outcomes for my future patients. In a world where many have unequal health equity and poor access to proper preventative care, I see it as my duty to ensure that my community serves adequate health services for all in need. As a registered nurse, I plan to apply my skills to outreach programs specifically for immigrant and women’s clinics and services in my community. Seeing that these underserved groups attain proper and regular care will ensure a strong future for the Metro West community of Massachusetts. My desire to serve others in healthcare stems from my own family’s trials with sudden illness. I lost my sister to acute myeloid leukemia. She was only ten years old. Her short, ten-month struggle with cancer altered my life in many ways. I had never witnessed such a tragedy of this likeness in my family before, and this pushed me to mature quickly. After only three years of grappling with the death of my young sister, my father’s passing occurred. His death occurred only a short time after his brief battle with pancreatic cancer. I was forced to step up for my newly widowed mother. Experiencing grief internally, as well as witnessing grief in my family, contributed to the empathy I feel for my patients today. I feel strongly that those experiences are the backbone of my drive to pursue nursing. Having lived on the side of the patient’s family and care-providing team, I see how important it is to provide compassionate care and understanding to those you serve. With my goals in mind, I have done my diligence to maintain a 3.8 GPA for my first semester of school this past summer. Working full-time as a licensed practical nurse, being a full-time student, and a wife has proved challenging. No matter what adversity I face along the journey to my goals, I am certain that I have a greater duty to contribute to those in need. I remind myself every day of the future I have in mind, and the type of nurse I promise to be.
Hilliard L. "Tack" Gibbs Jr. Memorial Scholarship
What draws me to further my career in nursing is the countless possibilities for me to contribute to society. I am currently a licensed practical nurse and I am in the process of pursuing my associate degree in nursing at Quinsigamond Community College, in Massachusetts. Having opened the door to my nursing career as a licensed practical nurse, I see myself becoming a healthcare provider as a registered nurse. I will eventually become a nurse practitioner. My goal as a nurse is to use my clinical knowledge and power of advocacy to pursue greater health outcomes for my future patients. In a world where many have unequal health equity and poor access to proper preventative care, I see it as my duty to ensure that my community serves adequate health services for all in need. As a registered nurse, I plan to apply my skills to outreach programs specifically for immigrant and women’s clinics and services in my community. Seeing that these underserved groups attain proper and regular care will ensure a strong future for the Metro West community of Massachusetts. My desire to serve others in healthcare stems from my own family’s trials with sudden illness. At a young age, I lost my sister to acute myeloid leukemia. She was only ten years old. Her short, ten-month struggle with cancer altered my life in many ways. I had never witnessed such a tragedy of this likeness in my family before, and this pushed me to mature quickly. After only three years of grappling with the death of my young sister, my father’s passing occurred. His death occurred a mere four years afterward after his brief battle with pancreatic cancer. As a young adult, I was forced to step up for my newly widowed mother. Experiencing grief internally, as well as witnessing grief in my family, contributed to the empathy I feel for my patients today. I feel strongly that those experiences are the backbone of my drive to pursue nursing. Having lived on the side of the patient’s family and care-providing team, I see how important it is to provide compassionate care and understanding to those you serve. With my goals in mind, I have done my diligence to maintain a 3.8 GPA for my first semester of school this past summer. Working full-time as a licensed practical nurse, being a full-time student, and a wife has proved challenging. Financing my education has been challenging. This scholarship would relieve my financial burden, and allow me to focus on my education. No matter what adversity I face along the journey to my goals, I am certain that I have a greater duty to contribute to those in need. I remind myself every day of the future I have in mind, and the type of nurse I promise to be.
E.R.I.C.A. Scholarship
What draws me to further my career in nursing is the countless possibilities for me to contribute to society. I am currently a licensed practical nurse and I am in the process of pursuing my associate degree in nursing at Quinsigamond Community College, in Massachusetts. Having opened the door to my nursing career as a licensed practical nurse, I see myself becoming a healthcare provider as a registered nurse. I will eventually become a nurse practitioner. My goal as a nurse is to use my clinical knowledge and power of advocacy to pursue greater health outcomes for my future patients. In a world where many have unequal health equity and poor access to proper preventative care, I see it as my duty to ensure that my community serves adequate health services for all in need. As a registered nurse, I plan to apply my skills to outreach programs specifically for immigrant and women’s clinics and services in my community. Seeing that these underserved groups attain proper and regular care will ensure a strong future for the Metro West community of Massachusetts. My desire to serve others in healthcare stems from my own family’s trials with sudden illness. At a young age, I lost my sister to acute myeloid leukemia. She was only ten years old. Her short, ten-month struggle with cancer altered my life in many ways. I had never witnessed such a tragedy of this likeness in my family before, and this pushed me to mature quickly. After only three years of grappling with the death of my young sister, my father’s passing occurred. His death occurred a mere four years afterward after his brief battle with pancreatic cancer. As a young adult, I was forced to step up for my newly widowed mother. Experiencing grief internally, as well as witnessing grief in my family, contributed to the empathy I feel for my patients today. I feel strongly that those experiences are the backbone of my drive to pursue nursing. Having lived on the side of the patient’s family and care-providing team, I see how important it is to provide compassionate care and understanding to those you serve. With my goals in mind, I have done my diligence to maintain a 3.8 GPA for my first semester of school this past summer. Working full-time as a licensed practical nurse, being a full-time student, and a wife has proved challenging. No matter what adversity I face along the journey to my goals, I am certain that I have a greater duty to contribute to those in need. I remind myself every day of the future I have in mind, and the type of nurse I promise to be.
Christina Taylese Singh Memorial Scholarship
What draws me to further my career in nursing is the countless possibilities for me to contribute to society. I am currently a licensed practical nurse and I am in the process of pursuing my associate degree in nursing at Quinsigamond Community College, in Massachusetts. Having opened the door to my nursing career as a licensed practical nurse, I see myself becoming a healthcare provider as a registered nurse. I will eventually become a nurse practitioner. My goal as a nurse is to use my clinical knowledge and power of advocacy to pursue greater health outcomes for my future patients. In a world where many have unequal health equity and poor access to proper preventative care, I see it as my duty to ensure that my community serves adequate health services for all in need. As a registered nurse, I plan to apply my skills to outreach programs specifically for immigrant and women’s clinics and services in my community. Seeing that these underserved groups attain proper and regular care will ensure a strong future for the Metro West community of Massachusetts. My desire to serve others in healthcare stems from my own family’s trials with sudden illness. At a young age, I lost my sister to acute myeloid leukemia. She was only ten years old. Her short, ten-month struggle with cancer altered my life in many ways. I had never witnessed such a tragedy of this likeness in my family before, and this pushed me to mature quickly. After only three years of grappling with the death of my young sister, my father’s passing occurred. His death occurred a mere four years afterward after his brief battle with pancreatic cancer. As a young adult, I was forced to step up for my newly widowed mother. Experiencing grief internally, as well as witnessing grief in my family, contributed to the empathy I feel for my patients today. I feel strongly that those experiences are the backbone of my drive to pursue nursing. Having lived on the side of the patient’s family and care-providing team, I see how important it is to provide compassionate care and understanding to those you serve. With my goals in mind, I have done my diligence to maintain a 3.8 GPA for my first semester of school this past summer. Working full-time as a licensed practical nurse, being a full-time student, and a wife has proved challenging. No matter what adversity I face along the journey to my goals, I am certain that I have a greater duty to contribute to those in need. I remind myself every day of the future I have in mind, and the type of nurse I promise to be.
Minority/Women in STEM Scholarship
What draws me to further my career in nursing is the countless possibilities for me to contribute to society. I am currently a licensed practical nurse and I am in the process of pursuing my associate degree in nursing at Quinsigamond Community College, in Massachusetts. Having opened the door to my nursing career as a licensed practical nurse, I see myself becoming a healthcare provider as a registered nurse. I will eventually become a nurse practitioner. My goal as a nurse is to use my clinical knowledge and power of advocacy to pursue greater health outcomes for my future patients. In a world where many have unequal health equity and poor access to proper preventative care, I see it as my duty to ensure that my community serves adequate health services for all in need. As a registered nurse, I plan to apply my skills to outreach programs specifically for immigrant and women’s clinics and services in my community. Seeing that these underserved groups attain proper and regular care will ensure a strong future for the Metro West community of Massachusetts. My desire to serve others in healthcare stems from my own family’s trials with sudden illness. I lost my sister to acute myeloid leukemia. She was only ten years old. Her short, ten-month struggle with cancer altered my life in many ways. I had never witnessed such a tragedy of this likeness in my family before, and this pushed me to mature quickly. After only three years of grappling with the death of my young sister, my father’s passing occurred. His death occurred only a short time after his brief battle with pancreatic cancer. I was forced to step up for my newly widowed mother. Experiencing grief internally, as well as witnessing grief in my family, contributed to the empathy I feel for my patients today. I feel strongly that those experiences are the backbone of my drive to pursue nursing. Having lived on the side of the patient’s family and care-providing team, I see how important it is to provide compassionate care and understanding to those you serve. With my goals in mind, I have done my diligence to maintain a 3.8 GPA for my first semester of school this past summer. Working full-time as a licensed practical nurse, being a full-time student, and a wife has proved challenging. No matter what adversity I face along the journey to my goals, I am certain that I have a greater duty to contribute to those in need. I remind myself every day of the future I have in mind, and the type of nurse I promise to be.
Maxwell Tuan Nguyen Memorial Scholarship
What draws me to further my career in nursing is the countless possibilities for me to contribute to society. I am currently a licensed practical nurse and I am in the process of pursuing my associate degree in nursing at Quinsigamond Community College, in Massachusetts. Having opened the door to my nursing career as a licensed practical nurse, I see myself becoming a healthcare provider as a registered nurse. I will eventually become a nurse practitioner. My goal as a nurse is to use my clinical knowledge and power of advocacy to pursue greater health outcomes for my future patients. In a world where many have unequal health equity and poor access to proper preventative care, I see it as my duty to ensure that my community serves adequate health services for all in need. As a registered nurse, I plan to apply my skills to outreach programs specifically for immigrant and women’s clinics and services in my community. Seeing that these underserved groups attain proper and regular care will ensure a strong future for the Metro West community of Massachusetts. My desire to serve others in healthcare stems from my own family’s trials with sudden illness. At a young age, I lost my sister to acute myeloid leukemia. She was only ten years old. Her short, ten-month struggle with cancer altered my life in many ways. I had never witnessed such a tragedy of this likeness in my family before, and this pushed me to mature quickly. After only three years of grappling with the death of my young sister, my father’s passing occurred. His death occurred a mere four years afterward after his brief battle with pancreatic cancer. As a young adult, I was forced to step up for my newly widowed mother. Experiencing grief internally, as well as witnessing grief in my family, contributed to the empathy I feel for my patients today. I feel strongly that those experiences are the backbone of my drive to pursue nursing. Having lived on the side of the patient’s family and care-providing team, I see how important it is to provide compassionate care and understanding to those you serve. With my goals in mind, I have done my diligence to maintain a 3.8 GPA for my first semester of school this past summer. Working full-time as a licensed practical nurse, being a full-time student, and a wife has proved challenging. No matter what adversity I face along the journey to my goals, I am certain that I have a greater duty to contribute to those in need. I remind myself every day of the future I have in mind, and the type of nurse I promise to be.
Sigirci-Jones Scholarship
What draws me to further my career in nursing is the countless possibilities for me to contribute to society. I am currently a licensed practical nurse and I am in the process of pursuing my associate degree in nursing at Quinsigamond Community College, in Massachusetts. Having opened the door to my nursing career as a licensed practical nurse, I see myself becoming a healthcare provider as a registered nurse. I will eventually become a nurse practitioner. My goal as a nurse is to use my clinical knowledge and power of advocacy to pursue greater health outcomes for my future patients. In a world where many have unequal health equity and poor access to proper preventative care, I see it as my duty to ensure that my community serves adequate health services for all in need. As a registered nurse, I plan to apply my skills to outreach programs specifically for immigrant and women’s clinics and services in my community. Seeing that these underserved groups attain proper and regular care will ensure a strong future for the Metro West community of Massachusetts. My desire to serve others in healthcare stems from my own family’s trials with sudden illness. At a young age, I lost my sister to acute myeloid leukemia. She was only ten years old. Her short, ten-month struggle with cancer altered my life in many ways. I had never witnessed such a tragedy of this likeness in my family before, and this pushed me to mature quickly. After only three years of grappling with the death of my young sister, my father’s passing occurred. His death occurred a mere four years afterward after his brief battle with pancreatic cancer. As a young adult, I was forced to step up for my newly widowed mother. Experiencing grief internally, as well as witnessing grief in my family, contributed to the empathy I feel for my patients today. I feel strongly that those experiences are the backbone of my drive to pursue nursing. Having lived on the side of the patient’s family and care-providing team, I see how important it is to provide compassionate care and understanding to those you serve. With my goals in mind, I have done my diligence to maintain a 3.8 GPA for my first semester of school this past summer. Working full-time as a licensed practical nurse, being a full-time student, and a wife has proved challenging. No matter what adversity I face along the journey to my goals, I am certain that I have a greater duty to contribute to those in need. I remind myself every day of the future I have in mind, and the type of nurse I promise to be.
Disney Super Fan Scholarship
Life is a journey filled with unexpected twists and turns, often challenging us to find strength and hope in the face of adversity. In my personal journey, the significance of taking my sister to Disney World transcended mere amusement; it became a powerful testament to the human spirit's ability to conquer even the most daunting challenges. Amidst the backdrop of her battle with cancer, this trip symbolized resilience, love, and the unbreakable bond between siblings.
Cancer, with its unforgiving grip, can cast a shadow over even the brightest moments. For my sister, the diagnosis was a life-altering event, steering our family onto an unforeseen path of medical treatments, uncertainties, and fears. Amidst the turbulence, the prospect of a trip to Disney World arose, like a glimmer of light piercing through the darkness. It was a chance for my sister to experience a world of magic, fantasy, and sheer joy—attributes that are often elusive during the trials of cancer.
The journey to Disney World was more than a physical expedition; it was an emotional and psychological odyssey. Planning every detail of the trip, from selecting the attractions to ensuring her comfort during the journey, became a testament to our commitment to bringing a smile to her face. Each decision was weighed against her health and happiness, a reminder that this was not just a vacation, but a celebration of life itself.
As we wandered through the enchanting realm of Disney, the sights and sounds seemed to hold a special resonance. Laughter echoed in the air, and the vibrant colors of the attractions contrasted with the dullness that illness sometimes brought. It was evident that in this realm of magic, the boundaries of sickness were blurred, and the allure of possibility took center stage. Watching my sister's eyes light up as beloved characters came to life or witnessing her infectious laughter on exhilarating rides, it was clear that this experience was not just a vacation, but a reaffirmation of her strength and determination.
The trip was a catalyst for healing in more ways than one. Amidst the roller coasters and parades, my sister found moments of respite from the rigorous medical routine she had endured. The happiness and positivity she radiated had a ripple effect, inspiring our family to view her journey through a lens of optimism. Disney World, often deemed the "happiest place on Earth," provided the perfect canvas for her to paint her journey of triumph over adversity.
In retrospect, the significance of that trip to Disney World extends beyond a mere vacation memory. It became a beacon of hope, an emblem of the indomitable human spirit's ability to rise above circumstances. My sister's courage in the face of cancer and her unwavering determination to embrace the magic of life left an indelible mark on all of us. It was a reminder that, even in the darkest of times, there are moments of brightness waiting to be discovered.
In conclusion, the journey to Disney World with my sister amid her battle with cancer was a testament to the power of hope, love, and family bonds. It illuminated the fact that a magical experience can transcend the boundaries of illness, becoming a symbol of resilience and triumph. As we navigated the theme park's enchanting landscapes, we discovered that the most magical moments are often not confined to fairy tales, but are woven into the fabric of our own lives, waiting to be embraced.