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Laura Groth

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General information

Hobbies & Interests

  • Camping
  • Gardening
  • Hiking And Backpacking
  • Running
  • Rock Climbing
  • Weightlifting

Reading

  • Science‎
  • Academic
  • Adventure

I read books multiple times a week.

Bio

As a first generation college graduate whose parents didn’t even graduate from high school, it is important to me to show my two teen sons that personal success isn’t determined by socioeconomic status but by perseverance. They have watched me inchworm my way to an associate’s degree in nursing, then obtain my bachelor’s during the COVID-19 pandemic while working mandatory overtime as an ICU nurse. I later developed an autoimmune joint disorder that affects my ability to perform the physical functions of patient care. Now, I have 4 semesters remaining before I finish my master’s degree to work as a nurse practitioner in my underserved area. A scholarship award would greatly support me in my pursuit of completion of my graduate degree as well as preparation for the board exam.

Education

Maryville University of Saint Louis

Master's degree program

2021 – 2024

Majors:
  • Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
  • Medical Clinical Sciences/Graduate Medical Studies
  • Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other

Capella University

Bachelor's degree program

2020 – 2020

Majors:
  • Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
  • Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other

Crowder College

Associate's degree program

2016 – 2018

Majors:
  • Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
  • Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other

Miscellaneous

Desired degree level:
Master's degree program
Majors of interest:
Medical Clinical Sciences/Graduate Medical Studies, Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other, Psychology, General, Behavioral Sciences
Medical school interest:
No

Career

  • ICU RN

    Hospital & Health Care

    Jan 2018 – Present

Miscellaneous

Dream career field:
Mental Health Care
Has nursing license:
No

Future Interests

  • Advocacy
  • Volunteering
  • Philanthropy
  • Entrepreneurship
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