Has the difference you want to make and the legacy you desire to leave behind ever been halted by loss of your parent? I love nursing and my pursuit of advanced nursing practice, even when I feel like throwing the towel in. I got divorced when my kids were both under 2 years old. I was a single parent for 5 years. I went part-time in 2019 to be able to travel. Even with graduate school on board since 2022, it's my normal to be in a whirlwind of being mom, studying, and sports or church events Monday-Thursday. I would drive to my assignment and go to work Thursday, Friday, and Saturday night, then drive after 7am on Sunday back home in time to pick up my kids. I had to do whatever was necessary to keep pushing because I had a lot of people relying on me. In March 2022, I got a phone call to tell me that my mother had a stroke and was lying face down and unconscious on the bedroom floor. By the time she was flown out, she had a large bleed on the left side of her brain. We went through a trach, a PEG tube, significant aphasia, and pressure wounds. I gradually watched her decline. I was taking care of kids, driving to the nursing home every day(about an hour) to check on mom, then I'd drive back before school got out and pick up the kids, then after bed, I studied and completed assignments. I did this until February 19th of this year when she finally passed. I lost my oldest brother to a stroke just a month before my mom. I'm introverted and anxious, and I struggle with giving myself enough credit from time to time. I aim to set an example for my kids on how to be strong through adversity and how to keep going when things get hard. I do pride myself on my work ethic and grit. I did get that from my mother. Medicine is where I find my purpose and I truly believe that if chosen for this scholarship, this will be spent to go towards my future, my profession, and personal/professional growth. I want every chance to improve myself and i hope others in the medical field do too. We have to change and adapt over time to provide the best quality care to our emerging patient population. I want to open a family practice with no restrictions on what conditions, ethnicities, and socioeconomic status. With this money, i want to be able to pay my tuition, and confidently feed my kids and not be living paycheck to paycheck. I've only got a year left until I can make this happen for my family and contribute more to my advanced practice role and I'm asking you please to consider me. I work three jobs and am actively in the middle of a custody battle that is creating a massive bill. I'm a very loving mother and provider, and I really need a hand. I'm not a victim nor is this a pity party but a mere cry for help. It's part of my story and I want to accomplish my dream so I can help others. My kids motivate me and again, making an impact within the medical field is my purpose. I hope to open my own practice and run a family practice independently located in low socioeconomic areas with an open door policy. I want to take care of struggling people and be able to say "I've been there."

Has the difference you want to make and the legacy you desire to leave behind ever been under what seems to be an unsurmountable attack? I love nursing and my pursuit of advanced nursing practice, even when I feel like throwing the towel in. I got divorced when my kids were both under 2 years old. I was a single parent for 5 years. I went part-time in 2019 to be able to travel. Even with graduate school on board since 2022, it's my normal to be in a whirlwind of being mom, studying, and sports or church events Monday-Thursday. I would drive to my assignment and go to work Thursday, Friday, and Saturday night, then drive after 7am on Sunday back home in time to pick up my kids. I had to do whatever was necessary to keep pushing because I had a lot of people relying on me. In March 2022, I got a phone call to tell me that my mother had a stroke and was lying face down and unconscious on the bedroom floor. By the time she was flown out, she had a large bleed on the left side of her brain. We went through a trach, a PEG tube, significant aphasia, and pressure wounds. I gradually watched her decline. I was taking care of kids, driving to the nursing home every day(about an hour) to check on mom, then I'd drive back before school got out and pick up the kids, then after bed, I studied and completed assignments. I did this until February 19th of this year when she finally passed. I lost my oldest brother to a stroke just a month before my mom. I'm introverted and anxious, and I struggle with giving myself enough credit from time to time. I aim to set an example for my kids on how to be strong through adversity and how to keep going when things get hard. I do pride myself on my work ethic and grit. I did get that from my mother. Medicine is where I find my purpose and I truly believe that if chosen for this scholarship, this will be spent to go towards my future, my profession, and personal/professional growth. I want every chance to improve myself and i hope others in the medical field do too. We have to change and adapt over time to provide the best quality care to our emerging patient population. I want to open a family practice with no restrictions on what conditions, ethnicities, and socioeconomic status. With this money, i want to be able to pay my tuition, and confidently feed my kids and not be living paycheck to paycheck. I've only got a year left until I can make this happen for my family and contribute more to my advanced practice role and I'm asking you please to consider me. I work three jobs and am actively in the middle of a custody battle that is creating a massive bill. I'm a very loving mother and provider, and I really need a hand. I'm not a victim nor is this a pity party but a mere cry for help. It's part of my story and I want to accomplish my dream so I can help others. My kids motivate me and again, making an impact within the medical field is my purpose. I hope to open my own practice and run a family practice independently located in low socioeconomic areas with an open door policy. I want to take care of struggling people and be able to say "I've been there."

Has the difference you want to make and the legacy you desire to leave behind ever been under what seems to be an unsurmountable attack? I love nursing and my pursuit of advanced nursing practice, even when I feel like throwing the towel in. I got divorced when my kids were both under 2 years old. I was a single parent for 5 years. I went part-time in 2019 to be able to travel. Even with graduate school on board since 2022, it's my normal to be in a whirlwind of being mom, studying, and sports or church events Monday-Thursday. I would drive to my assignment and go to work Thursday, Friday, and Saturday night, then drive after 7am on Sunday back home in time to pick up my kids. I had to do whatever was necessary to keep pushing because I had a lot of people relying on me. In March 2022, I got a phone call to tell me that my mother had a stroke and was lying face down and unconscious on the bedroom floor. By the time she was flown out, she had a large bleed on the left side of her brain. We went through a trach, a PEG tube, significant aphasia, and pressure wounds. I gradually watched her decline. I was taking care of kids, driving to the nursing home every day(about an hour) to check on mom, then I'd drive back before school got out and pick up the kids, then after bed, I studied and completed assignments. I did this until February 19th of this year when she finally passed. I lost my oldest brother to a stroke just a month before my mom. I'm introverted and anxious, and I struggle with giving myself enough credit from time to time. I aim to set an example for my kids on how to be strong through adversity and how to keep going when things get hard. I do pride myself on my work ethic and grit. I did get that from my mother. Medicine is where I find my purpose and I truly believe that if chosen for this scholarship, this will be spent to go towards my future, my profession, and personal/professional growth. I want every chance to improve myself and i hope others in the medical field do too. We have to change and adapt over time to provide the best quality care to our emerging patient population. I want to open a family practice with no restrictions on what conditions, ethnicities, and socioeconomic status. With this money, i want to be able to pay my tuition, and confidently feed my kids and not be living paycheck to paycheck. I've only got a year left until I can make this happen for my family and contribute more to my advanced practice role and I'm asking you please to consider me. I work three jobs and am actively in the middle of a custody battle that is creating a massive bill. I'm a very loving mother and provider, and I really need a hand. I'm not a victim nor is this a pity party but a mere cry for help. It's part of my story and I want to accomplish my dream so I can help others. My kids motivate me and again, making an impact within the medical field is my purpose. I hope to open my own practice and run a family practice independently located in low socioeconomic areas with an open door policy. I want to take care of struggling people and be able to say "I've been there."

Has the difference you want to make and the legacy you desire to leave behind ever been under what seems to be an unsurmountable attack? I love nursing and my pursuit of advanced nursing practice, even when I feel like throwing the towel in. I got divorced when my kids were both under 2 years old. I was a single parent for 5 years. I went part-time in 2019 to be able to travel. Even with graduate school on board since 2022, it's my normal to be in a whirlwind of being mom, studying, and sports or church events Monday-Thursday. I would drive to my assignment and go to work Thursday, Friday, and Saturday night, then drive after 7am on Sunday back home in time to pick up my kids. I had to do whatever was necessary to keep pushing because I had a lot of people relying on me. In March 2022, I got a phone call to tell me that my mother had a stroke and was lying face down and unconscious on the bedroom floor. By the time she was flown out, she had a large bleed on the left side of her brain. We went through a trach, a PEG tube, significant aphasia, and pressure wounds. I gradually watched her decline. I was taking care of kids, driving to the nursing home every day(about an hour) to check on mom, then I'd drive back before school got out and pick up the kids, then after bed, I studied and completed assignments. I did this until February 19th of this year when she finally passed. I lost my oldest brother to a stroke just a month before my mom. I'm introverted and anxious, and I struggle with giving myself enough credit from time to time. I aim to set an example for my kids on how to be strong through adversity and how to keep going when things get hard. I do pride myself on my work ethic and grit. I did get that from my mother. Medicine is where I find my purpose and I truly believe that if chosen for this scholarship, this will be spent to go towards my future, my profession, and personal/professional growth. I want every chance to improve myself and i hope others in the medical field do too. We have to change and adapt over time to provide the best quality care to our emerging patient population. I want to open a family practice with no restrictions on what conditions, ethnicities, and socioeconomic status. With this money, i want to be able to pay my tuition, and confidently feed my kids and not be living paycheck to paycheck. I've only got a year left until I can make this happen for my family and contribute more to my advanced practice role and I'm asking you please to consider me. I work three jobs and am actively in the middle of a custody battle that is creating a massive bill. I'm a very loving mother and provider, and I really need a hand. I'm not a victim nor is this a pity party but a mere cry for help. It's part of my story and I want to accomplish my dream so I can help others. My kids motivate me and again, making an impact within the medical field is my purpose. I hope to open my own practice and run a family practice independently located in low socioeconomic areas with an open door policy. I want to take care of struggling people and be able to say "I've been there."

Hello! I wanted to properly introduce myself and tell you my story. I got divorced when my kids were 3 months and a year and a half old. I was a single parent for 5 years. This included work at UAMS NICU at the time and additional contracts I would take on the side. With the way my divorce decree is set up, I have my children Sunday afternoon through Thursday evening, so I've always favored working weekend option nights. I went PRN in 2019 to be able to travel more. Contracts I've worked on include Shreveport, LA, Joplin, MO, Tampa, FL, Traverse City, MI, Frisco, TX, and most recently Austin, TX. So, even with graduate school on board since 2022, it's my normal to be with my kids(my husband helps a lot), study, and do sports and church events Monday-Thursday. Every Thursday afternoon, I would commute by car to where my contract was and go to work Thursday, Friday, and Saturday night, then drive after 7am on Sunday back home in time to pick up my kids. Going through and extremely rocky divorce from a traumatic marriage, I had to do whatever was necessary to keep pushing because I had a lot of people relying on me. In March 2022, I got a phone call while I was in Frisco, TX to tell me that my mother had a stroke and was lying face down and unconscious on the bedroom floor. By the time she was flown to Baptist, she had a large bleed on the left side of her brain. We went through a trach, a PEG tube, significant aphasia, and pressure wounds. I gradually watched her decline. I was taking care of kids, driving to the nursing home every day(about an hour) to check on mom, then I'd drive back before school got out and pick up the kids, then after bed, I studied and completed assignments. I also was on her bank account and managed her finances in the meantime. I did this until February 19th of this year when she finally passed. Oddly enough, I lost my oldest brother to a stroke just a month before my mom. I'll be honest with you, I'm incredibly introverted, and anxious, and I struggle with giving myself enough credit from time to time. This passion of mine in a field of work I love, and to set an example for my kids on how to be strong through adversity and how to keep going when things get hard. I can confidently say I've never been what you call a 4.0 student through college, but I do pride myself on my work ethic and grit. I did get that from my mother and I'd hate to disappoint. I want to open a family practice with no restrictions on what conditions, ethnicities, and socioeconomic status. With this money, i want to be able to pay my tuition, and confidently feed my kids and not be living paycheck to paycheck and still struggling to make it. I've only got a year left until I can make this happen for my family and contribute more to my advanced practice role and I'm asking you please to award me this scholarship. I work three jobs and am actively in the middle of an abusive ex trying to take custody of my kids away from me. I've lost my mother and brother in the past year to strokes and I really need a hand. It's part of my story and I want to accomplish my dream so I can help others. Heavy metal music is an expression and an art just like any other music!

Hello! I wanted to properly introduce myself and tell you my story. I got divorced when my kids were 3 months and a year and a half old. I was a single parent for 5 years. This included work at UAMS NICU at the time and additional contracts I would take on the side. With the way my divorce decree is set up, I have my children Sunday afternoon through Thursday evening, so I've always favored working weekend option nights. I went PRN in 2019 to be able to travel more. Contracts I've worked on include Shreveport, LA, Joplin, MO, Tampa, FL, Traverse City, MI, Frisco, TX, and most recently Austin, TX. So, even with graduate school on board since 2022, it's my normal to be with my kids(my husband helps a lot), study, and do sports and church events Monday-Thursday. Every Thursday afternoon, I would commute by car to where my contract was and go to work Thursday, Friday, and Saturday night, then drive after 7am on Sunday back home in time to pick up my kids. Going through and extremely rocky divorce from a traumatic marriage, I had to do whatever was necessary to keep pushing because I had a lot of people relying on me. In March 2022, I got a phone call while I was in Frisco, TX to tell me that my mother had a stroke and was lying face down and unconscious on the bedroom floor. By the time she was flown to Baptist, she had a large bleed on the left side of her brain. We went through a trach, a PEG tube, significant aphasia, and pressure wounds. I gradually watched her decline. I was taking care of kids, driving to the nursing home every day(about an hour) to check on mom, then I'd drive back before school got out and pick up the kids, then after bed, I studied and completed assignments. I also was on her bank account and managed her finances in the meantime. I did this until February 19th of this year when she finally passed. Oddly enough, I lost my oldest brother to a stroke just a month before my mom. I'll be honest with you, I'm incredibly introverted, and anxious, and I struggle with giving myself enough credit from time to time. This passion of mine in a field of work I love, and to set an example for my kids on how to be strong through adversity and how to keep going when things get hard. I can confidently say I've never been what you call a 4.0 student through college, but I do pride myself on my work ethic and grit. I did get that from my mother and I'd hate to disappoint. I want to open a family practice with no restrictions on what conditions, ethnicities, and socioeconomic status. With this money, i want to be able to pay my tuition, and confidently feed my kids and not be living paycheck to paycheck and still struggling to make it. I've only got a year left until I can make this happen for my family and contribute more to my advanced practice role and I'm asking you please to award me this scholarship. I work three jobs and am actively in the middle of an abusive ex trying to take custody of my kids away from me. I've lost my mother and brother in the past year to strokes and I really need a hand. It's part of my story and I want to accomplish my dream so I can help others.

Hello! I wanted to properly introduce myself and tell you my story. I got divorced when my kids were 3 months and a year and a half old. I was a single parent for 5 years. This included work at UAMS NICU at the time and additional contracts I would take on the side. With the way my divorce decree is set up, I have my children Sunday afternoon through Thursday evening, so I've always favored working weekend option nights. I went PRN in 2019 to be able to travel more. Contracts I've worked on include Shreveport, LA, Joplin, MO, Tampa, FL, Traverse City, MI, Frisco, TX, and most recently Austin, TX. So, even with graduate school on board since 2022, it's my normal to be with my kids(my husband helps a lot), study, and do sports and church events Monday-Thursday. Every Thursday afternoon, I would commute by car to where my contract was and go to work Thursday, Friday, and Saturday night, then drive after 7am on Sunday back home in time to pick up my kids. Going through and extremely rocky divorce from a traumatic marriage, I had to do whatever was necessary to keep pushing because I had a lot of people relying on me. In March 2022, I got a phone call while I was in Frisco, TX to tell me that my mother had a stroke and was lying face down and unconscious on the bedroom floor. By the time she was flown to Baptist, she had a large bleed on the left side of her brain. We went through a trach, a PEG tube, significant aphasia, and pressure wounds. I gradually watched her decline. I was taking care of kids, driving to the nursing home every day(about an hour) to check on mom, then I'd drive back before school got out and pick up the kids, then after bed, I studied and completed assignments. I also was on her bank account and managed her finances in the meantime. I did this until February 19th of this year when she finally passed. Oddly enough, I lost my oldest brother to a stroke just a month before my mom. I'll be honest with you, I'm incredibly introverted, and anxious, and I struggle with giving myself enough credit from time to time. This passion of mine in a field of work I love, and to set an example for my kids on how to be strong through adversity and how to keep going when things get hard. I can confidently say I've never been what you call a 4.0 student through college, but I do pride myself on my work ethic and grit. I did get that from my mother and I'd hate to disappoint. I want to open a family practice with no restrictions on what conditions, ethnicities, and socioeconomic status. With this money, i want to be able to pay my tuition, and confidently feed my kids and not be living paycheck to paycheck and still struggling to make it. I've only got a year left until I can make this happen for my family and contribute more to my advanced practice role and I'm asking you please to award me this scholarship. I work three jobs and am actively in the middle of an abusive ex trying to take custody of my kids away from me. I've lost my mother and brother in the past year to strokes and I really need a hand. It's part of my story and I want to accomplish my dream so I can help others.

Hello! I wanted to properly introduce myself and tell you my story. I got divorced when my kids were 3 months and a year and a half old. I was a single parent for 5 years. This included work at UAMS NICU at the time and additional contracts I would take on the side. With the way my divorce decree is set up, I have my children Sunday afternoon through Thursday evening, so I've always favored working weekend option nights. I went PRN in 2019 to be able to travel more. Contracts I've worked on include Shreveport, LA, Joplin, MO, Tampa, FL, Traverse City, MI, Frisco, TX, and most recently Austin, TX. So, even with graduate school on board since 2022, it's my normal to be with my kids(my husband helps a lot), study, and do sports and church events Monday-Thursday. Every Thursday afternoon, I would commute by car to where my contract was and go to work Thursday, Friday, and Saturday night, then drive after 7am on Sunday back home in time to pick up my kids. Going through and extremely rocky divorce from a traumatic marriage, I had to do whatever was necessary to keep pushing because I had a lot of people relying on me. In March 2022, I got a phone call while I was in Frisco, TX to tell me that my mother had a stroke and was lying face down and unconscious on the bedroom floor. By the time she was flown to Baptist, she had a large bleed on the left side of her brain. We went through a trach, a PEG tube, significant aphasia, and pressure wounds. I gradually watched her decline. I was taking care of kids, driving to the nursing home every day(about an hour) to check on mom, then I'd drive back before school got out and pick up the kids, then after bed, I studied and completed assignments. I also was on her bank account and managed her finances in the meantime. I did this until February 19th of this year when she finally passed. Oddly enough, I lost my oldest brother to a stroke just a month before my mom. I'll be honest with you, I'm incredibly introverted, and anxious, and I struggle with giving myself enough credit from time to time. This passion of mine in a field of work I love, and to set an example for my kids on how to be strong through adversity and how to keep going when things get hard. I can confidently say I've never been what you call a 4.0 student through college, but I do pride myself on my work ethic and grit. I did get that from my mother and I'd hate to disappoint. I want to open a family practice with no restrictions on what conditions, ethnicities, and socioeconomic status. With this money, i want to be able to pay my tuition, and confidently feed my kids and not be living paycheck to paycheck and still struggling to make it. I've only got a year left until I can make this happen for my family and contribute more to my advanced practice role and I'm asking you please to award me this scholarship. I work three jobs and am actively in the middle of an abusive ex trying to take custody of my kids away from me. I've lost my mother and brother in the past year to strokes and I really need a hand. It's part of my story and I want to accomplish my dream so I can help others.

Hello! I wanted to properly introduce myself and tell you my story. I got divorced when my kids were 3 months and a year and a half old. I was a single parent for 5 years. This included work at UAMS NICU at the time and additional contracts I would take on the side. With the way my divorce decree is set up, I have my children Sunday afternoon through Thursday evening, so I've always favored working weekend option nights. I went PRN in 2019 to be able to travel more. Contracts I've worked on include Shreveport, LA, Joplin, MO, Tampa, FL, Traverse City, MI, Frisco, TX, and most recently Austin, TX. So, even with graduate school on board since 2022, it's my normal to be with my kids(my husband helps a lot), study, and do sports and church events Monday-Thursday. Every Thursday afternoon, I would commute by car to where my contract was and go to work Thursday, Friday, and Saturday night, then drive after 7am on Sunday back home in time to pick up my kids. Going through and extremely rocky divorce from a traumatic marriage, I had to do whatever was necessary to keep pushing because I had a lot of people relying on me. In March 2022, I got a phone call while I was in Frisco, TX to tell me that my mother had a stroke and was lying face down and unconscious on the bedroom floor. By the time she was flown to Baptist, she had a large bleed on the left side of her brain. We went through a trach, a PEG tube, significant aphasia, and pressure wounds. I gradually watched her decline. I was taking care of kids, driving to the nursing home every day(about an hour) to check on mom, then I'd drive back before school got out and pick up the kids, then after bed, I studied and completed assignments. I also was on her bank account and managed her finances in the meantime. I did this until February 19th of this year when she finally passed. Oddly enough, I lost my oldest brother to a stroke just a month before my mom. I'll be honest with you, I'm incredibly introverted, and anxious, and I struggle with giving myself enough credit from time to time. This passion of mine in a field of work I love, and to set an example for my kids on how to be strong through adversity and how to keep going when things get hard. I can confidently say I've never been what you call a 4.0 student through college, but I do pride myself on my work ethic and grit. I did get that from my mother and I'd hate to disappoint. I want to open a family practice with no restrictions on what conditions, ethnicities, and socioeconomic status. With this money, i want to be able to pay my tuition, and confidently feed my kids and not be living paycheck to paycheck and still struggling to make it. I've only got a year left until I can make this happen for my family and contribute more to my advanced practice role and I'm asking you please to award me this scholarship. I work three jobs and am actively in the middle of an abusive ex trying to take custody of my kids away from me. I've lost my mother and brother in the past year to strokes and I really need a hand. It's part of my story and I want to accomplish my dream so I can help others.

Hello! I wanted to properly introduce myself and tell you my story. I got divorced when my kids were 3 months and a year and a half old. I was a single parent for 5 years. This included work at UAMS NICU at the time and additional contracts I would take on the side. With the way my divorce decree is set up, I have my children Sunday afternoon through Thursday evening, so I've always favored working weekend option nights. I went PRN in 2019 to be able to travel more. Contracts I've worked on include Shreveport, LA, Joplin, MO, Tampa, FL, Traverse City, MI, Frisco, TX, and most recently Austin, TX. So, even with graduate school on board since 2022, it's my normal to be with my kids(my husband helps a lot), study, and do sports and church events Monday-Thursday. Every Thursday afternoon, I would commute by car to where my contract was and go to work Thursday, Friday, and Saturday night, then drive after 7am on Sunday back home in time to pick up my kids. Going through and extremely rocky divorce from a traumatic marriage, I had to do whatever was necessary to keep pushing because I had a lot of people relying on me. In March 2022, I got a phone call while I was in Frisco, TX to tell me that my mother had a stroke and was lying face down and unconscious on the bedroom floor. By the time she was flown to Baptist, she had a large bleed on the left side of her brain. We went through a trach, a PEG tube, significant aphasia, and pressure wounds. I gradually watched her decline. I was taking care of kids, driving to the nursing home every day(about an hour) to check on mom, then I'd drive back before school got out and pick up the kids, then after bed, I studied and completed assignments. I also was on her bank account and managed her finances in the meantime. I did this until February 19th of this year when she finally passed. Oddly enough, I lost my oldest brother to a stroke just a month before my mom. I'll be honest with you, I'm incredibly introverted, and anxious, and I struggle with giving myself enough credit from time to time. This passion of mine in a field of work I love, and to set an example for my kids on how to be strong through adversity and how to keep going when things get hard. I can confidently say I've never been what you call a 4.0 student through college, but I do pride myself on my work ethic and grit. I did get that from my mother and I'd hate to disappoint. I want to open a family practice with no restrictions on what conditions, ethnicities, and socioeconomic status. With this money, i want to be able to pay my tuition, and confidently feed my kids and not be living paycheck to paycheck and still struggling to make it. I've only got a year left until I can make this happen for my family and contribute more to my advanced practice role and I'm asking you please to award me this scholarship. I work three jobs and am actively in the middle of an abusive ex trying to take custody of my kids away from me. I've lost my mother and brother in the past year to strokes and I really need a hand. It's part of my story and I want to accomplish my dream so I can help others.

I wanted to properly introduce myself and etake this opportunity to tell my story. I do enjoy school, even on the hectic days when I feel like throwing the towel in. I got divorced when my kids were 3 months and a year and a half old. I was a single parent for 5 years. This included work at UAMS NICU at the time and additional contracts I would take on the side. I have my children Sunday afternoon through Thursday evening, so I've always favored working weekend option nights. Contracts I've worked on include Shreveport, LA, Joplin, MO, Tampa, FL, Traverse City, MI, Frisco, TX, and most recently Austin, TX. So, even with graduate school on board since 2022, it's my normal to be with my kids(my husband helps a lot), study, and do sports and church events Monday-Thursday. Every Thursday afternoon, I would commute by car to where my contract was and go to work Thursday, Friday, and Saturday night, then drive after 7am on Sunday back home in time to pick up my kids. Going through divorce from a traumatic marriage, I had to do whatever was necessary to keep pushing because I had a lot of people relying on me. In March 2022, I got a phone call while I was in Frisco, TX to tell me that my mother had a stroke and was lying face down and unconscious on the bedroom floor. She had a large bleed on the left side of her brain. We went through a trach, a PEG tube, significant aphasia, and pressure wounds. I gradually watched her decline. I was taking care of kids, driving to the nursing home every day(about an hour) to check on mom, then I'd drive back before school got out and pick up the kids, then after bed, I studied and completed assignments. I also was on her bank account and managed her finances in the meantime. I did this until February 19th of this year when she finally passed. Oddly enough, I lost my oldest brother to a stroke just a month before my mom. I'll be honest with you, I'm incredibly introverted, and anxious, and I struggle with giving myself enough credit from time to time. This passion of mine in a field of work I love, and to set an example for my kids on how to be strong through adversity and how to keep going when things get hard is the end goal. I do pride myself on my work ethic and grit. I did get that from my mother and I'd hate to disappoint.❤ Medicine is where I find my purpose and I believe that if chosen for this scholarship, this will be spent to go towards my future, my profession, and personal/professional growth. I want every chance to improve myself and i hope others in the medical field do too. We have to change and adapt over time to provide the best quality care to our emerging patient population.

I wanted to properly introduce myself and extend an explanation of my hectic schedule. I promise it's not as bad as it sounds.😊 I do enjoy school, even on the hectic days when I feel like throwing the towel in. I got divorced when my kids were 3 months and a year and a half old. I was a single parent for 5 years. This included work at UAMS NICU at the time and additional contracts I would take on the side. With the way my divorce decree is set up, I have my children Sunday afternoon through Thursday evening, so I've always favored working weekend option nights. I went PRN in 2019 to be able to travel more. Contracts I've worked on include Shreveport, LA, Joplin, MO, Tampa, FL, Traverse City, MI, Frisco, TX, and most recently Austin, TX. So, even with graduate school on board since 2022, it's my normal to be with my kids(my husband helps a lot), study, and do sports and church events Monday-Thursday. Every Thursday afternoon, I would commute by car to where my contract was and go to work Thursday, Friday, and Saturday night, then drive after 7am on Sunday back home in time to pick up my kids. Going through and extremely rocky divorce from a traumatic marriage, I had to do whatever was necessary to keep pushing because I had a lot of people relying on me. In March 2022, I got a phone call while I was in Frisco, TX to tell me that my mother had a stroke and was lying face down and unconscious on the bedroom floor. By the time she was flown to Baptist, she had a large bleed on the left side of her brain. We went through a trach, a PEG tube, significant aphasia, and pressure wounds. I gradually watched her decline. I was taking care of kids, driving to the nursing home every day(about an hour) to check on mom, then I'd drive back before school got out and pick up the kids, then after bed, I studied and completed assignments. I also was on her bank account and managed her finances in the meantime. I did this until February 19th of this year when she finally passed. Oddly enough, I lost my oldest brother to a stroke just a month before my mom. I'll be honest with you, I'm incredibly introverted, and anxious, and I struggle with giving myself enough credit from time to time. This passion of mine in a field of work I love, and to set an example for my kids on how to be strong through adversity and how to keep going when things get hard. I can confidently say I've never been what you call a 4.0 student through college, but I do pride myself on my work ethic and grit. I did get that from my mother and I'd hate to disappoint.❤ I love to exercise and I'm at a 5am yoga or barre class 5 days a week. Medicine is where I find my purpose and I truly believe that if chosen for this scholarship, this will be spent to go towards my future, my profession, and personal/professional growth. I want every chance to improve myself and i hope others in the medical field do too. We have to change and adapt over time to provide the best quality care to our emerging patient population. Thank you for hearing my story, I don't get a chance to share too much. Please consider me for your scholarship!

I wanted to properly introduce myself and extend an explanation of my hectic schedule. I promise it's not as bad as it sounds.😊 I do enjoy school, even on the hectic days when I feel like throwing the towel in. I got divorced when my kids were 3 months and a year and a half old. I was a single parent for 5 years. This included work at UAMS NICU at the time and additional contracts I would take on the side. With the way my divorce decree is set up, I have my children Sunday afternoon through Thursday evening, so I've always favored working weekend option nights. I went PRN in 2019 to be able to travel more. Contracts I've worked on include Shreveport, LA, Joplin, MO, Tampa, FL, Traverse City, MI, Frisco, TX, and most recently Austin, TX. So, even with graduate school on board since 2022, it's my normal to be with my kids(my husband helps a lot), study, and do sports and church events Monday-Thursday. Every Thursday afternoon, I would commute by car to where my contract was and go to work Thursday, Friday, and Saturday night, then drive after 7am on Sunday back home in time to pick up my kids. Going through and extremely rocky divorce from a traumatic marriage, I had to do whatever was necessary to keep pushing because I had a lot of people relying on me. In March 2022, I got a phone call while I was in Frisco, TX to tell me that my mother had a stroke and was lying face down and unconscious on the bedroom floor. By the time she was flown to Baptist, she had a large bleed on the left side of her brain. We went through a trach, a PEG tube, significant aphasia, and pressure wounds. I gradually watched her decline. I was taking care of kids, driving to the nursing home every day(about an hour) to check on mom, then I'd drive back before school got out and pick up the kids, then after bed, I studied and completed assignments. I also was on her bank account and managed her finances in the meantime. I did this until February 19th of this year when she finally passed. Oddly enough, I lost my oldest brother to a stroke just a month before my mom. I'll be honest with you, I'm incredibly introverted, and anxious, and I struggle with giving myself enough credit from time to time. This passion of mine in a field of work I love, and to set an example for my kids on how to be strong through adversity and how to keep going when things get hard. I can confidently say I've never been what you call a 4.0 student through college, but I do pride myself on my work ethic and grit. I did get that from my mother and I'd hate to disappoint.❤ I love to exercise and I'm at a 5am yoga or barre class 5 days a week. Medicine is where I find my purpose and I truly believe that if chosen for this scholarship, this will be spent to go towards my future, my profession, and personal/professional growth. I want every chance to improve myself and i hope others in the medical field do too. We have to change and adapt over time to provide the best quality care to our emerging patient population. Thank you for hearing my story, I don't get a chance to share too much. Please consider me for your scholarship!

I wanted to properly introduce myself and extend an explanation of my hectic schedule. I promise it's not as bad as it sounds.😊 I do enjoy school, even on the hectic days when I feel like throwing the towel in. I got divorced when my kids were 3 months and a year and a half old. I was a single parent for 5 years. This included work at UAMS NICU at the time and additional contracts I would take on the side. With the way my divorce decree is set up, I have my children Sunday afternoon through Thursday evening, so I've always favored working weekend option nights. I went PRN in 2019 to be able to travel more. Contracts I've worked on include Shreveport, LA, Joplin, MO, Tampa, FL, Traverse City, MI, Frisco, TX, and most recently Austin, TX. So, even with graduate school on board since 2022, it's my normal to be with my kids(my husband helps a lot), study, and do sports and church events Monday-Thursday. Every Thursday afternoon, I would commute by car to where my contract was and go to work Thursday, Friday, and Saturday night, then drive after 7am on Sunday back home in time to pick up my kids. Going through and extremely rocky divorce from a traumatic marriage, I had to do whatever was necessary to keep pushing because I had a lot of people relying on me. In March 2022, I got a phone call while I was in Frisco, TX to tell me that my mother had a stroke and was lying face down and unconscious on the bedroom floor. By the time she was flown to Baptist, she had a large bleed on the left side of her brain. We went through a trach, a PEG tube, significant aphasia, and pressure wounds. I gradually watched her decline. I was taking care of kids, driving to the nursing home every day(about an hour) to check on mom, then I'd drive back before school got out and pick up the kids, then after bed, I studied and completed assignments. I also was on her bank account and managed her finances in the meantime. I did this until February 19th of this year when she finally passed. Oddly enough, I lost my oldest brother to a stroke just a month before my mom. I'll be honest with you, I'm incredibly introverted, and anxious, and I struggle with giving myself enough credit from time to time. This passion of mine in a field of work I love, and to set an example for my kids on how to be strong through adversity and how to keep going when things get hard. I can confidently say I've never been what you call a 4.0 student through college, but I do pride myself on my work ethic and grit. I did get that from my mother and I'd hate to disappoint.❤ I love to exercise and I'm at a 5am yoga or barre class 5 days a week. Medicine is where I find my purpose and I truly believe that if chosen for this scholarship, this will be spent to go towards my future, my profession, and personal/professional growth. I want every chance to improve myself and i hope others in the medical field do too. We have to change and adapt over time to provide the best quality care to our emerging patient population. Thank you for hearing my story, I don't get a chance to share too much. Please consider me for your scholarship!

I wanted to properly introduce myself and extend an explanation of my hectic schedule. I promise it's not as bad as it sounds.😊 I do enjoy school, even on the hectic days when I feel like throwing the towel in. I got divorced when my kids were 3 months and a year and a half old. I was a single parent for 5 years. This included work at UAMS NICU at the time and additional contracts I would take on the side. With the way my divorce decree is set up, I have my children Sunday afternoon through Thursday evening, so I've always favored working weekend option nights. I went PRN in 2019 to be able to travel more. Contracts I've worked on include Shreveport, LA, Joplin, MO, Tampa, FL, Traverse City, MI, Frisco, TX, and most recently Austin, TX. So, even with graduate school on board since 2022, it's my normal to be with my kids(my husband helps a lot), study, and do sports and church events Monday-Thursday. Every Thursday afternoon, I would commute by car to where my contract was and go to work Thursday, Friday, and Saturday night, then drive after 7am on Sunday back home in time to pick up my kids. Going through and extremely rocky divorce from a traumatic marriage, I had to do whatever was necessary to keep pushing because I had a lot of people relying on me. In March 2022, I got a phone call while I was in Frisco, TX to tell me that my mother had a stroke and was lying face down and unconscious on the bedroom floor. By the time she was flown to Baptist, she had a large bleed on the left side of her brain. We went through a trach, a PEG tube, significant aphasia, and pressure wounds. I gradually watched her decline. I was taking care of kids, driving to the nursing home every day(about an hour) to check on mom, then I'd drive back before school got out and pick up the kids, then after bed, I studied and completed assignments. I also was on her bank account and managed her finances in the meantime. I did this until February 19th of this year when she finally passed. Oddly enough, I lost my oldest brother to a stroke just a month before my mom. I'll be honest with you, I'm incredibly introverted, and anxious, and I struggle with giving myself enough credit from time to time. This passion of mine in a field of work I love, and to set an example for my kids on how to be strong through adversity and how to keep going when things get hard. I can confidently say I've never been what you call a 4.0 student through college, but I do pride myself on my work ethic and grit. I did get that from my mother and I'd hate to disappoint.❤ I love to exercise and I'm at a 5am yoga or barre class 5 days a week. Medicine is where I find my purpose and I truly believe that if chosen for this scholarship, this will be spent to go towards my future, my profession, and personal/professional growth. I want every chance to improve myself and i hope others in the medical field do too. We have to change and adapt over time to provide the best quality care to our emerging patient population. Thank you for hearing my story, I don't get a chance to share too much. Please consider me for your scholarship!

I wanted to properly introduce myself and extend an explanation of my hectic schedule. I promise it's not as bad as it sounds.😊 I do enjoy school, even on the hectic days when I feel like throwing the towel in. I got divorced when my kids were 3 months and a year and a half old. I was a single parent for 5 years. This included work at UAMS NICU at the time and additional contracts I would take on the side. With the way my divorce decree is set up, I have my children Sunday afternoon through Thursday evening, so I've always favored working weekend option nights. I went PRN in 2019 to be able to travel more. Contracts I've worked on include Shreveport, LA, Joplin, MO, Tampa, FL, Traverse City, MI, Frisco, TX, and most recently Austin, TX. So, even with graduate school on board since 2022, it's my normal to be with my kids(my husband helps a lot), study, and do sports and church events Monday-Thursday. Every Thursday afternoon, I would commute by car to where my contract was and go to work Thursday, Friday, and Saturday night, then drive after 7am on Sunday back home in time to pick up my kids. Going through and extremely rocky divorce from a traumatic marriage, I had to do whatever was necessary to keep pushing because I had a lot of people relying on me. In March 2022, I got a phone call while I was in Frisco, TX to tell me that my mother had a stroke and was lying face down and unconscious on the bedroom floor. By the time she was flown to Baptist, she had a large bleed on the left side of her brain. We went through a trach, a PEG tube, significant aphasia, and pressure wounds. I gradually watched her decline. I was taking care of kids, driving to the nursing home every day(about an hour) to check on mom, then I'd drive back before school got out and pick up the kids, then after bed, I studied and completed assignments. I also was on her bank account and managed her finances in the meantime. I did this until February 19th of this year when she finally passed. Oddly enough, I lost my oldest brother to a stroke just a month before my mom. I'll be honest with you, I'm incredibly introverted, and anxious, and I struggle with giving myself enough credit from time to time. This passion of mine in a field of work I love, and to set an example for my kids on how to be strong through adversity and how to keep going when things get hard. I can confidently say I've never been what you call a 4.0 student through college, but I do pride myself on my work ethic and grit. I did get that from my mother and I'd hate to disappoint.❤ I love to exercise and I'm at a 5am yoga or barre class 5 days a week. Medicine is where I find my purpose and I truly believe that if chosen for this scholarship, this will be spent to go towards my future, my profession, and personal/professional growth. I want every chance to improve myself and i hope others in the medical field do too. We have to change and adapt over time to provide the best quality care to our emerging patient population. Thank you for hearing my story, I don't get a chance to share too much. Please consider me for your scholarship!

I wanted to properly introduce myself and extend an explanation of my hectic schedule. I promise it's not as bad as it sounds.😊 I do enjoy school, even on the hectic days when I feel like throwing the towel in. I got divorced when my kids were 3 months and a year and a half old. I was a single parent for 5 years. This included work at UAMS NICU at the time and additional contracts I would take on the side. With the way my divorce decree is set up, I have my children Sunday afternoon through Thursday evening, so I've always favored working weekend option nights. I went PRN in 2019 to be able to travel more. Contracts I've worked on include Shreveport, LA, Joplin, MO, Tampa, FL, Traverse City, MI, Frisco, TX, and most recently Austin, TX. So, even with graduate school on board since 2022, it's my normal to be with my kids(my husband helps a lot), study, and do sports and church events Monday-Thursday. Every Thursday afternoon, I would commute by car to where my contract was and go to work Thursday, Friday, and Saturday night, then drive after 7am on Sunday back home in time to pick up my kids. Going through and extremely rocky divorce from a traumatic marriage, I had to do whatever was necessary to keep pushing because I had a lot of people relying on me. In March 2022, I got a phone call while I was in Frisco, TX to tell me that my mother had a stroke and was lying face down and unconscious on the bedroom floor. By the time she was flown to Baptist, she had a large bleed on the left side of her brain. We went through a trach, a PEG tube, significant aphasia, and pressure wounds. I gradually watched her decline. I was taking care of kids, driving to the nursing home every day(about an hour) to check on mom, then I'd drive back before school got out and pick up the kids, then after bed, I studied and completed assignments. I also was on her bank account and managed her finances in the meantime. I did this until February 19th of this year when she finally passed. Oddly enough, I lost my oldest brother to a stroke just a month before my mom. I'll be honest with you, I'm incredibly introverted, and anxious, and I struggle with giving myself enough credit from time to time. This passion of mine in a field of work I love, and to set an example for my kids on how to be strong through adversity and how to keep going when things get hard. I can confidently say I've never been what you call a 4.0 student through college, but I do pride myself on my work ethic and grit. I did get that from my mother and I'd hate to disappoint.❤ I love to exercise and I'm at a 5am yoga or barre class 5 days a week. Medicine is where I find my purpose and I truly believe that if chosen for this scholarship, this will be spent to go towards my future, my profession, and personal/professional growth. I want every chance to improve myself and i hope others in the medical field do too. We have to change and adapt over time to provide the best quality care to our emerging patient population. Thank you for hearing my story, I don't get a chance to share too much. Please consider me for your scholarship!

I wanted to properly introduce myself and extend an explanation of my hectic schedule. I promise it's not as bad as it sounds.😊 I do enjoy school, even on the hectic days when I feel like throwing the towel in. I got divorced when my kids were 3 months and a year and a half old. I was a single parent for 5 years. This included work at UAMS NICU at the time and additional contracts I would take on the side. With the way my divorce decree is set up, I have my children Sunday afternoon through Thursday evening, so I've always favored working weekend option nights. I went PRN in 2019 to be able to travel more. Contracts I've worked on include Shreveport, LA, Joplin, MO, Tampa, FL, Traverse City, MI, Frisco, TX, and most recently Austin, TX. So, even with graduate school on board since 2022, it's my normal to be with my kids(my husband helps a lot), study, and do sports and church events Monday-Thursday. Every Thursday afternoon, I would commute by car to where my contract was and go to work Thursday, Friday, and Saturday night, then drive after 7am on Sunday back home in time to pick up my kids. Going through and extremely rocky divorce from a traumatic marriage, I had to do whatever was necessary to keep pushing because I had a lot of people relying on me. In March 2022, I got a phone call while I was in Frisco, TX to tell me that my mother had a stroke and was lying face down and unconscious on the bedroom floor. By the time she was flown to Baptist, she had a large bleed on the left side of her brain. We went through a trach, a PEG tube, significant aphasia, and pressure wounds. I gradually watched her decline. I was taking care of kids, driving to the nursing home every day(about an hour) to check on mom, then I'd drive back before school got out and pick up the kids, then after bed, I studied and completed assignments. I also was on her bank account and managed her finances in the meantime. I did this until February 19th of this year when she finally passed. Oddly enough, I lost my oldest brother to a stroke just a month before my mom. I'll be honest with you, I'm incredibly introverted, and anxious, and I struggle with giving myself enough credit from time to time. This passion of mine in a field of work I love, and to set an example for my kids on how to be strong through adversity and how to keep going when things get hard. I can confidently say I've never been what you call a 4.0 student through college, but I do pride myself on my work ethic and grit. I did get that from my mother and I'd hate to disappoint.❤ I love to exercise and I'm at a 5am yoga or barre class 5 days a week. Medicine is where I find my purpose and I truly believe that if chosen for this scholarship, this will be spent to go towards my future, my profession, and personal/professional growth. I want every chance to improve myself and i hope others in the medical field do too. We have to change and adapt over time to provide the best quality care to our emerging patient population. Thank you for hearing my story, I don't get a chance to share too much. Please consider me for your scholarship!

I wanted to properly introduce myself and extend an explanation of my hectic schedule. I promise it's not as bad as it sounds.😊 I do enjoy school, even on the hectic days when I feel like throwing the towel in. I got divorced when my kids were 3 months and a year and a half old. I was a single parent for 5 years. This included work at UAMS NICU at the time and additional contracts I would take on the side. With the way my divorce decree is set up, I have my children Sunday afternoon through Thursday evening, so I've always favored working weekend option nights. I went PRN in 2019 to be able to travel more. Contracts I've worked on include Shreveport, LA, Joplin, MO, Tampa, FL, Traverse City, MI, Frisco, TX, and most recently Austin, TX. So, even with graduate school on board since 2022, it's my normal to be with my kids(my husband helps a lot), study, and do sports and church events Monday-Thursday. Every Thursday afternoon, I would commute by car to where my contract was and go to work Thursday, Friday, and Saturday night, then drive after 7am on Sunday back home in time to pick up my kids. Going through and extremely rocky divorce from a traumatic marriage, I had to do whatever was necessary to keep pushing because I had a lot of people relying on me. In March 2022, I got a phone call while I was in Frisco, TX to tell me that my mother had a stroke and was lying face down and unconscious on the bedroom floor. By the time she was flown to Baptist, she had a large bleed on the left side of her brain. We went through a trach, a PEG tube, significant aphasia, and pressure wounds. I gradually watched her decline. I was taking care of kids, driving to the nursing home every day(about an hour) to check on mom, then I'd drive back before school got out and pick up the kids, then after bed, I studied and completed assignments. I also was on her bank account and managed her finances in the meantime. I did this until February 19th of this year when she finally passed. Oddly enough, I lost my oldest brother to a stroke just a month before my mom. I'll be honest with you, I'm incredibly introverted, and anxious, and I struggle with giving myself enough credit from time to time. This passion of mine in a field of work I love, and to set an example for my kids on how to be strong through adversity and how to keep going when things get hard. I can confidently say I've never been what you call a 4.0 student through college, but I do pride myself on my work ethic and grit. I did get that from my mother and I'd hate to disappoint.❤ I love to exercise and I'm at a 5am yoga or barre class 5 days a week. Medicine is where I find my purpose and I truly believe that if chosen for this scholarship, this will be spent to go towards my future, my profession, and personal/professional growth. I want every chance to improve myself and i hope others in the medical field do too. We have to change and adapt over time to provide the best quality care to our emerging patient population. Thank you for hearing my story, I don't get a chance to share too much. Please consider me for your scholarship!

I wanted to properly introduce myself and extend an explanation of my hectic schedule. I promise it's not as bad as it sounds.😊 I do enjoy school, even on the hectic days when I feel like throwing the towel in. I got divorced when my kids were 3 months and a year and a half old. I was a single parent for 5 years. This included work at UAMS NICU at the time and additional contracts I would take on the side. With the way my divorce decree is set up, I have my children Sunday afternoon through Thursday evening, so I've always favored working weekend option nights. I went PRN in 2019 to be able to travel more. Contracts I've worked on include Shreveport, LA, Joplin, MO, Tampa, FL, Traverse City, MI, Frisco, TX, and most recently Austin, TX. So, even with graduate school on board since 2022, it's my normal to be with my kids(my husband helps a lot), study, and do sports and church events Monday-Thursday. Every Thursday afternoon, I would commute by car to where my contract was and go to work Thursday, Friday, and Saturday night, then drive after 7am on Sunday back home in time to pick up my kids. Going through and extremely rocky divorce from a traumatic marriage, I had to do whatever was necessary to keep pushing because I had a lot of people relying on me. In March 2022, I got a phone call while I was in Frisco, TX to tell me that my mother had a stroke and was lying face down and unconscious on the bedroom floor. By the time she was flown to Baptist, she had a large bleed on the left side of her brain. We went through a trach, a PEG tube, significant aphasia, and pressure wounds. I gradually watched her decline. I was taking care of kids, driving to the nursing home every day(about an hour) to check on mom, then I'd drive back before school got out and pick up the kids, then after bed, I studied and completed assignments. I also was on her bank account and managed her finances in the meantime. I did this until February 19th of this year when she finally passed. Oddly enough, I lost my oldest brother to a stroke just a month before my mom. I'll be honest with you, I'm incredibly introverted, and anxious, and I struggle with giving myself enough credit from time to time. This passion of mine in a field of work I love, and to set an example for my kids on how to be strong through adversity and how to keep going when things get hard. I can confidently say I've never been what you call a 4.0 student through college, but I do pride myself on my work ethic and grit. I did get that from my mother and I'd hate to disappoint.❤ I love to exercise and I'm at a 5am yoga or barre class 5 days a week. Medicine is where I find my purpose and I truly believe that if chosen for this scholarship, this will be spent to go towards my future, my profession, and personal/professional growth. I want every chance to improve myself and i hope others in the medical field do too. We have to change and adapt over time to provide the best quality care to our emerging patient population. Thank you for hearing my story, I don't get a chance to share too much. Please consider me for your scholarship!

I wanted to properly introduce myself and extend an explanation of my hectic schedule. I promise it's not as bad as it sounds.😊 I do enjoy school, even on the hectic days when I feel like throwing the towel in. I got divorced when my kids were 3 months and a year and a half old. I was a single parent for 5 years. This included work at UAMS NICU at the time and additional contracts I would take on the side. With the way my divorce decree is set up, I have my children Sunday afternoon through Thursday evening, so I've always favored working weekend option nights. I went PRN in 2019 to be able to travel more. Contracts I've worked on include Shreveport, LA, Joplin, MO, Tampa, FL, Traverse City, MI, Frisco, TX, and most recently Austin, TX. So, even with graduate school on board since 2022, it's my normal to be with my kids(my husband helps a lot), study, and do sports and church events Monday-Thursday. Every Thursday afternoon, I would commute by car to where my contract was and go to work Thursday, Friday, and Saturday night, then drive after 7am on Sunday back home in time to pick up my kids. Going through and extremely rocky divorce from a traumatic marriage, I had to do whatever was necessary to keep pushing because I had a lot of people relying on me. In March 2022, I got a phone call while I was in Frisco, TX to tell me that my mother had a stroke and was lying face down and unconscious on the bedroom floor. By the time she was flown to Baptist, she had a large bleed on the left side of her brain. We went through a trach, a PEG tube, significant aphasia, and pressure wounds. I gradually watched her decline. I was taking care of kids, driving to the nursing home every day(about an hour) to check on mom, then I'd drive back before school got out and pick up the kids, then after bed, I studied and completed assignments. I also was on her bank account and managed her finances in the meantime. I did this until February 19th of this year when she finally passed. Oddly enough, I lost my oldest brother to a stroke just a month before my mom. I'll be honest with you, I'm incredibly introverted, and anxious, and I struggle with giving myself enough credit from time to time. This passion of mine in a field of work I love, and to set an example for my kids on how to be strong through adversity and how to keep going when things get hard. I can confidently say I've never been what you call a 4.0 student through college, but I do pride myself on my work ethic and grit. I did get that from my mother and I'd hate to disappoint.❤ I love to exercise and I'm at a 5am yoga or barre class 5 days a week. Medicine is where I find my purpose and I truly believe that if chosen for this scholarship, this will be spent to go towards my future, my profession, and personal/professional growth. I want every chance to improve myself and i hope others in the medical field do too. We have to change and adapt over time to provide the best quality care to our emerging patient population. Thank you for hearing my story, I don't get a chance to share too much. Please consider me for your scholarship!

"To the world, you may be a single person, but to one person you may be the world." I have made this my mantra as a nurse since 2008. With acts of kindness being central to my nursing practice, showing compassion, consideration, and respect for every gender, race, ethnicity, and past history, is paramount to the betterment of medical practices across the world. I aspire to be a doctorate nurse practitioner with an intent to practice in family medicine. Also, I want to open a weight management clinic that also serves the communities by providing healthy foods and clothing to those in need. I want to be the primary care provider that cares deeply enough to ensure my patients have the resources to live before I start sending off papers to insurance for visits some patients don't even have transportation to. I also aspire to serve the community by setting up free vaccination clinics in underrepresented communities to show that every human being, big or small, young or old, or male/female, deserve the best quality healthcare, time, preventative efforts, and education. I've not had an easy life, with the effects of trauma and abuse, the economy's downfall, and my children's needs. I'm a well qualified candidate for your scholarship and I plan on using the funds to pay for uniforms, books, clinical fees, and childcare. I'm honored to get to apply for this scholarship and please consider my self as your next scholarship recipient. With my grit and resilience, I can make an everlasting impact in medicine with higher education.

I wanted to properly introduce myself and extend an explanation of my hectic schedule. I promise it's not as bad as it sounds.😊 I do enjoy school, even on the hectic days when I feel like throwing the towel in. I got divorced when my kids were 3 months and a year and a half old. I was a single parent for 5 years. This included work at UAMS NICU at the time and additional contracts I would take on the side. With the way my divorce decree is set up, I have my children Sunday afternoon through Thursday evening, so I've always favored working weekend option nights. I went PRN in 2019 to be able to travel more. Contracts I've worked on include Shreveport, LA, Joplin, MO, Tampa, FL, Traverse City, MI, Frisco, TX, and most recently Austin, TX. So, even with graduate school on board since 2022, it's my normal to be with my kids(my husband helps a lot), study, and do sports and church events Monday-Thursday. Every Thursday afternoon, I would commute by car to where my contract was and go to work Thursday, Friday, and Saturday night, then drive after 7am on Sunday back home in time to pick up my kids. Going through and extremely rocky divorce from a traumatic marriage, I had to do whatever was necessary to keep pushing because I had a lot of people relying on me. In March 2022, I got a phone call while I was in Frisco, TX to tell me that my mother had a stroke and was lying face down and unconscious on the bedroom floor. By the time she was flown to Baptist, she had a large bleed on the left side of her brain. We went through a trach, a PEG tube, significant aphasia, and pressure wounds. I gradually watched her decline. I was taking care of kids, driving to the nursing home every day(about an hour) to check on mom, then I'd drive back before school got out and pick up the kids, then after bed, I studied and completed assignments. I also was on her bank account and managed her finances in the meantime. I did this until February 19th of this year when she finally passed. Oddly enough, I lost my oldest brother to a stroke just a month before my mom. I'll be honest with you, I'm incredibly introverted, and anxious, and I struggle with giving myself enough credit from time to time. This passion of mine in a field of work I love, and to set an example for my kids on how to be strong through adversity and how to keep going when things get hard. I can confidently say I've never been what you call a 4.0 student through college, but I do pride myself on my work ethic and grit. I did get that from my mother and I'd hate to disappoint.❤ I love to exercise and I'm at a 5am yoga or barre class 5 days a week. Medicine is where I find my purpose and I truly believe that if chosen for this scholarship, this will be spent to go towards my future, my profession, and personal/professional growth. I want every chance to improve myself and i hope others in the medical field do too. We have to change and adapt over time to provide the best quality care to our emerging patient population. Thank you for hearing my story, I don't get a chance to share too much. Please consider me for your scholarship!

I wanted to properly introduce myself and extend an explanation of my perception of success.😊 I do enjoy school, even on the hectic days when I feel like throwing the towel in. I got divorced when my kids were 3 months and a year and a half old. I was a single parent for 5 years. This included work at UAMS NICU at the time and additional contracts I would take on the side. With the way my divorce decree is set up, I have my children Sunday afternoon through Thursday evening, so I've always favored working weekend option nights. I went PRN in 2019 to be able to travel more. Contracts I've worked on include Shreveport, LA, Joplin, MO, Tampa, FL, Traverse City, MI, Frisco, TX, and most recently Austin, TX. So, even with graduate school on board since 2022, it's my normal to be with my kids(my husband helps a lot), study, and do sports and church events Monday-Thursday. Every Thursday afternoon, I would commute by car to where my contract was and go to work Thursday, Friday, and Saturday night, then drive after 7am on Sunday back home in time to pick up my kids. Going through and extremely rocky divorce from a traumatic marriage, I had to do whatever was necessary to keep pushing because I had a lot of people relying on me. In March 2022, I got a phone call while I was in Frisco, TX to tell me that my mother had a stroke and was lying face down and unconscious on the bedroom floor. By the time she was flown to Baptist, she had a large bleed on the left side of her brain. We went through a trach, a PEG tube, significant aphasia, and pressure wounds. I gradually watched her decline. I was taking care of kids, driving to the nursing home every day(about an hour) to check on mom, then I'd drive back before school got out and pick up the kids, then after bed, I studied and completed assignments. I also was on her bank account and managed her finances in the meantime. I did this until February 19th of this year when she finally passed. Oddly enough, I lost my oldest brother to a stroke just a month before my mom. I'll be honest with you, I'm incredibly introverted, and anxious, and I struggle with giving myself enough credit from time to time. This passion of mine in a field of work I love, and to set an example for my kids on how to be strong through adversity and how to keep going when things get hard. I can confidently say I've never been what you call a 4.0 student through college, but I do pride myself on my work ethic and grit. I did get that from my mother and I'd hate to disappoint.❤ I love to exercise and I'm at a 5am yoga or barre class 5 days a week. Medicine is where I find my purpose and I truly believe that if chosen for this scholarship, this will be spent to go towards my future, my profession, and personal/professional growth. I want every chance to improve myself and i hope others in the medical field do too. We have to change and adapt over time to provide the best quality care to our emerging patient population. Thank you for hearing my story, I don't get a chance to share too much. Please consider me for your scholarship!

I wanted to properly introduce myself and extend an explanation of my hectic schedule. I promise it's not as bad as it sounds.😊 I do enjoy school, even on the hectic days when I feel like throwing the towel in. I got divorced when my kids were 3 months and a year and a half old. I was a single parent for 5 years. This included work at UAMS NICU at the time and additional contracts I would take on the side. With the way my divorce decree is set up, I have my children Sunday afternoon through Thursday evening, so I've always favored working weekend option nights. I went PRN in 2019 to be able to travel more. Contracts I've worked on include Shreveport, LA, Joplin, MO, Tampa, FL, Traverse City, MI, Frisco, TX, and most recently Austin, TX. So, even with graduate school on board since 2022, it's my normal to be with my kids(my husband helps a lot), study, and do sports and church events Monday-Thursday. Every Thursday afternoon, I would commute by car to where my contract was and go to work Thursday, Friday, and Saturday night, then drive after 7am on Sunday back home in time to pick up my kids. Going through and extremely rocky divorce from a traumatic marriage, I had to do whatever was necessary to keep pushing because I had a lot of people relying on me. In March 2022, I got a phone call while I was in Frisco, TX to tell me that my mother had a stroke and was lying face down and unconscious on the bedroom floor. By the time she was flown to Baptist, she had a large bleed on the left side of her brain. We went through a trach, a PEG tube, significant aphasia, and pressure wounds. I gradually watched her decline. I was taking care of kids, driving to the nursing home every day(about an hour) to check on mom, then I'd drive back before school got out and pick up the kids, then after bed, I studied and completed assignments. I also was on her bank account and managed her finances in the meantime. I did this until February 19th of this year when she finally passed. Oddly enough, I lost my oldest brother to a stroke just a month before my mom. I'll be honest with you, I'm incredibly introverted, and anxious, and I struggle with giving myself enough credit from time to time. This passion of mine in a field of work I love, and to set an example for my kids on how to be strong through adversity and how to keep going when things get hard. I can confidently say I've never been what you call a 4.0 student through college, but I do pride myself on my work ethic and grit. I did get that from my mother and I'd hate to disappoint.❤ I love to exercise and I'm at a 5am yoga or barre class 5 days a week. Medicine is where I find my purpose and I truly believe that if chosen for this scholarship, this will be spent to go towards my future, my profession, and personal/professional growth. I want every chance to improve myself and i hope others in the medical field do too. We have to change and adapt over time to provide the best quality care to our emerging patient population. Thank you for hearing my story, I don't get a chance to share too much. Please consider me for your scholarship!

I wanted to properly introduce myself and extend an explanation of my hectic schedule. I promise it's not as bad as it sounds.😊 I do enjoy school, even on the hectic days when I feel like throwing the towel in. I got divorced when my kids were 3 months and a year and a half old. I was a single parent for 5 years. This included work at UAMS NICU at the time and additional contracts I would take on the side. With the way my divorce decree is set up, I have my children Sunday afternoon through Thursday evening, so I've always favored working weekend option nights. I went PRN in 2019 to be able to travel more. Contracts I've worked on include Shreveport, LA, Joplin, MO, Tampa, FL, Traverse City, MI, Frisco, TX, and most recently Austin, TX. So, even with graduate school on board since 2022, it's my normal to be with my kids(my husband helps a lot), study, and do sports and church events Monday-Thursday. Every Thursday afternoon, I would commute by car to where my contract was and go to work Thursday, Friday, and Saturday night, then drive after 7am on Sunday back home in time to pick up my kids. Going through and extremely rocky divorce from a traumatic marriage, I had to do whatever was necessary to keep pushing because I had a lot of people relying on me. In March 2022, I got a phone call while I was in Frisco, TX to tell me that my mother had a stroke and was lying face down and unconscious on the bedroom floor. By the time she was flown to Baptist, she had a large bleed on the left side of her brain. We went through a trach, a PEG tube, significant aphasia, and pressure wounds. I gradually watched her decline. I was taking care of kids, driving to the nursing home every day(about an hour) to check on mom, then I'd drive back before school got out and pick up the kids, then after bed, I studied and completed assignments. I also was on her bank account and managed her finances in the meantime. I did this until February 19th of this year when she finally passed. Oddly enough, I lost my oldest brother to a stroke just a month before my mom. I'll be honest with you, I'm incredibly introverted, and anxious, and I struggle with giving myself enough credit from time to time. This passion of mine in a field of work I love, and to set an example for my kids on how to be strong through adversity and how to keep going when things get hard. I can confidently say I've never been what you call a 4.0 student through college, but I do pride myself on my work ethic and grit. I did get that from my mother and I'd hate to disappoint.❤ I love to exercise and I'm at a 5am yoga or barre class 5 days a week. Medicine is where I find my purpose and I truly believe that if chosen for this scholarship, this will be spent to go towards my future, my profession, and personal/professional growth. I want every chance to improve myself and i hope others in the medical field do too. We have to change and adapt over time to provide the best quality care to our emerging patient population. Thank you for hearing my story, I don't get a chance to share too much. Please consider me for your scholarship!

The battle to provide top-quality care for everyone regardless of gender, race, or ethnicity drives my passion for nursing. I'm positive that nursing is my purpose in life. It is the gift God gave me and i pray every shift he shines through the care i provide. My story isn't a sob story or a fairy tale. It's my testimony to myself and my kids. I proudly own it. I do enjoy school, even on the hectic days when I feel like throwing the towel in. I got divorced when my kids were 3 months and a year and a half old. I was a single parent for 5 years. This included work at UAMS NICU at the time and additional contracts I would take on the side. With the way my divorce decree is set up, I have my children Sunday afternoon through Thursday evening, so I've always favored working weekend option nights. I went PRN in 2019 to be able to travel more. Contracts I've worked on include Shreveport, LA, Joplin, MO, Tampa, FL, Traverse City, MI, Frisco, TX, and most recently Austin, TX. So, even with graduate school on board since 2022, it's my normal to be with my kids, study, and do sports and church events Monday-Thursday. Every Thursday afternoon, I would commute by car to where my contract was and go to work Thursday, Friday, and Saturday night, then drive after 7am on Sunday back home in time to pick up my kids. Going through and extremely rocky divorce from a traumatic marriage, I had to do whatever was necessary to keep pushing because I had a lot of people relying on me. In March 2022, I got a phone call while I was in Frisco, TX to tell me that my mother had a stroke and was lying face down and unconscious on the bedroom floor. By the time she was flown to Baptist, she had a large bleed on the left side of her brain. We went through a trach, a PEG tube, significant aphasia, and pressure wounds. I gradually watched her decline. I was taking care of kids, driving to the nursing home every day(about an hour) to check on mom, then I'd drive back before school got out and pick up the kids, then after bed, I studied and completed assignments. I also was on her bank account and managed her finances in the meantime. I did this until February 19th of this year when she finally passed. Oddly enough, I lost my oldest brother to a stroke just a month before my mom. I'll be honest with you, I'm incredibly introverted, and anxious, and I struggle with giving myself enough credit from time to time. This passion of mine in a field of work I love, and to set an example for my kids on how to be strong through adversity and how to keep going when things get hard. I do pride myself on my work ethic and grit. I did get that from my mother and I'd hate to disappoint. Nursing is where I find my purpose and I truly believe that if chosen for this scholarship, this will be spent to go towards my future, my profession, and personal/professional growth. I want every chance to improve myself and i hope others in the medical field do too. We have to change and adapt over time to provide the best quality care to our emerging patient population. Thank you for hearing my story, I don't get a chance to share too much. Please consider me for your scholarship!

wanted to properly introduce myself and extend an explanation of my chaotic journey. I promise it's not as bad as it sounds, but rarely is it ever.😊 I do enjoy school, even on the hectic days when I feel like throwing the towel in. I got divorced when my kids were 3 months and a year and a half old. I was a single parent for 5 years. This included work at UAMS NICU at the time and additional contracts I would take on the side. With the way my divorce decree is set up, I have my children Sunday afternoon through Thursday evening, so I've always favored working weekend option nights. I went PRN in 2019 to be able to travel more. Contracts I've worked on include Shreveport, LA, Joplin, MO, Tampa, FL, Traverse City, MI, Frisco, TX, and most recently Austin, TX. So, even with graduate school on board since 2022, it's my normal to be with my kids(my husband helps a lot), study, and do sports and church events Monday-Thursday. Every Thursday afternoon, I would commute by car to where my contract was and go to work Thursday, Friday, and Saturday night, then drive after 7am on Sunday back home in time to pick up my kids. Going through and extremely rocky divorce from a traumatic marriage, I had to do whatever was necessary to keep pushing because I had a lot of people relying on me. In March 2022, I got a phone call while I was in Frisco, TX to tell me that my mother had a stroke and was lying face down and unconscious on the bedroom floor. By the time she was flown to Baptist, she had a large bleed on the left side of her brain. We went through a trach, a PEG tube, significant aphasia, and pressure wounds. I gradually watched her decline. I was taking care of kids, driving to the nursing home every day(about an hour) to check on mom, then I'd drive back before school got out and pick up the kids, then after bed, I studied and completed assignments. I also was on her bank account and managed her finances in the meantime. I did this until February 19th of this year when she finally passed. Oddly enough, I lost my oldest brother to a stroke just a month before my mom. I'll be honest with you, I'm incredibly introverted, and anxious, and I struggle with giving myself enough credit from time to time. This passion of mine in a field of work I love, and to set an example for my kids on how to be strong through adversity and how to keep going when things get hard. I can confidently say I've never been what you call a 4.0 student through college, but I do pride myself on my work ethic and grit. I did get that from my mother and I'd hate to disappoint.❤ I love to exercise and I'm at a 5am yoga or barre class 5 days a week. Medicine is where I find my purpose and I truly believe that if chosen for this scholarship, this will be spent to go towards my future, my profession, and personal/professional growth. I want every chance to improve myself and i hope others in the medical field do too. We have to change and adapt over time to provide the best quality care to our emerging patient population. Thank you for hearing my story, I don't get a chance to share too much. Please consider me for your scholarship!

Fight has been my middle name since birth. I wanted to properly introduce myself and extend an explanation of why I'm an ideal candidate for this scholarship. My story isn't a sob story or a fairy tale. It's my testimony to myself and my kids. I proudly own it. I do enjoy school, even on the hectic days when I feel like throwing the towel in. I got divorced when my kids were 3 months and a year and a half old. I was a single parent for 5 years. This included work at UAMS NICU at the time and additional contracts I would take on the side. With the way my divorce decree is set up, I have my children Sunday afternoon through Thursday evening, so I've always favored working weekend option nights. I went PRN in 2019 to be able to travel more. Contracts I've worked on include Shreveport, LA, Joplin, MO, Tampa, FL, Traverse City, MI, Frisco, TX, and most recently Austin, TX. So, even with graduate school on board since 2022, it's my normal to be with my kids(my husband helps a lot), study, and do sports and church events Monday-Thursday. Every Thursday afternoon, I would commute by car to where my contract was and go to work Thursday, Friday, and Saturday night, then drive after 7am on Sunday back home in time to pick up my kids. Going through and extremely rocky divorce from a traumatic marriage, I had to do whatever was necessary to keep pushing because I had a lot of people relying on me. In March 2022, I got a phone call while I was in Frisco, TX to tell me that my mother had a stroke and was lying face down and unconscious on the bedroom floor. By the time she was flown to Baptist, she had a large bleed on the left side of her brain. We went through a trach, a PEG tube, significant aphasia, and pressure wounds. I gradually watched her decline. I was taking care of kids, driving to the nursing home every day(about an hour) to check on mom, then I'd drive back before school got out and pick up the kids, then after bed, I studied and completed assignments. I also was on her bank account and managed her finances in the meantime. I did this until February 19th of this year when she finally passed. Oddly enough, I lost my oldest brother to a stroke just a month before my mom. I'll be honest with you, I'm incredibly introverted, and anxious, and I struggle with giving myself enough credit from time to time. This passion of mine in a field of work I love, and to set an example for my kids on how to be strong through adversity and how to keep going when things get hard. I can confidently say I've never been what you call a 4.0 student through college, but I do pride myself on my work ethic and grit. I did get that from my mother and I'd hate to disappoint.❤ I love to exercise and I'm at a 5am yoga or barre class 5 days a week. Medicine is where I find my purpose and I truly believe that if chosen for this scholarship, this will be spent to go towards my future, my profession, and personal/professional growth. I want every chance to improve myself and i hope others in the medical field do too. We have to change and adapt over time to provide the best quality care to our emerging patient population. Thank you for hearing my story, I don't get a chance to share too much. Please consider me for your scholarship!

wanted to properly introduce myself and extend an explanation of my hectic schedule. I promise it's not as bad as it sounds.😊 I do enjoy school, even on the hectic days when I feel like throwing the towel in. I got divorced when my kids were 3 months and a year and a half old. I was a single parent for 5 years. This included work at UAMS NICU at the time and additional contracts I would take on the side. With the way my divorce decree is set up, I have my children Sunday afternoon through Thursday evening, so I've always favored working weekend option nights. I went PRN in 2019 to be able to travel more. Contracts I've worked on include Shreveport, LA, Joplin, MO, Tampa, FL, Traverse City, MI, Frisco, TX, and most recently Austin, TX. So, even with graduate school on board since 2022, it's my normal to be with my kids(my husband helps a lot), study, and do sports and church events Monday-Thursday. Every Thursday afternoon, I would commute by car to where my contract was and go to work Thursday, Friday, and Saturday night, then drive after 7am on Sunday back home in time to pick up my kids. Going through and extremely rocky divorce from a traumatic marriage, I had to do whatever was necessary to keep pushing because I had a lot of people relying on me. In March 2022, I got a phone call while I was in Frisco, TX to tell me that my mother had a stroke and was lying face down and unconscious on the bedroom floor. By the time she was flown to Baptist, she had a large bleed on the left side of her brain. We went through a trach, a PEG tube, significant aphasia, and pressure wounds. I gradually watched her decline. I was taking care of kids, driving to the nursing home every day(about an hour) to check on mom, then I'd drive back before school got out and pick up the kids, then after bed, I studied and completed assignments. I also was on her bank account and managed her finances in the meantime. I did this until February 19th of this year when she finally passed. Oddly enough, I lost my oldest brother to a stroke just a month before my mom. I'll be honest with you, I'm incredibly introverted, and anxious, and I struggle with giving myself enough credit from time to time. This passion of mine in a field of work I love, and to set an example for my kids on how to be strong through adversity and how to keep going when things get hard. I can confidently say I've never been what you call a 4.0 student through college, but I do pride myself on my work ethic and grit. I did get that from my mother and I'd hate to disappoint.❤ I love to exercise and I'm at a 5am yoga or barre class 5 days a week. Medicine is where I find my purpose and I truly believe that if chosen for this scholarship, this will be spent to go towards my future, my profession, and personal/professional growth. I want every chance to improve myself and i hope others in the medical field do too. We have to change and adapt over time to provide the best quality care to our emerging patient population. Thank you for hearing my story, I don't get a chance to share too much. Please consider me for your scholarship!

wanted to properly introduce myself and extend an explanation of my hectic schedule. I promise it's not as bad as it sounds.😊 I do enjoy school, even on the hectic days when I feel like throwing the towel in. I got divorced when my kids were 3 months and a year and a half old. I was a single parent for 5 years. This included work at UAMS NICU at the time and additional contracts I would take on the side. With the way my divorce decree is set up, I have my children Sunday afternoon through Thursday evening, so I've always favored working weekend option nights. I went PRN in 2019 to be able to travel more. Contracts I've worked on include Shreveport, LA, Joplin, MO, Tampa, FL, Traverse City, MI, Frisco, TX, and most recently Austin, TX. So, even with graduate school on board since 2022, it's my normal to be with my kids(my husband helps a lot), study, and do sports and church events Monday-Thursday. Every Thursday afternoon, I would commute by car to where my contract was and go to work Thursday, Friday, and Saturday night, then drive after 7am on Sunday back home in time to pick up my kids. Going through and extremely rocky divorce from a traumatic marriage, I had to do whatever was necessary to keep pushing because I had a lot of people relying on me. In March 2022, I got a phone call while I was in Frisco, TX to tell me that my mother had a stroke and was lying face down and unconscious on the bedroom floor. By the time she was flown to Baptist, she had a large bleed on the left side of her brain. We went through a trach, a PEG tube, significant aphasia, and pressure wounds. I gradually watched her decline. I was taking care of kids, driving to the nursing home every day(about an hour) to check on mom, then I'd drive back before school got out and pick up the kids, then after bed, I studied and completed assignments. I also was on her bank account and managed her finances in the meantime. I did this until February 19th of this year when she finally passed. Oddly enough, I lost my oldest brother to a stroke just a month before my mom. I'll be honest with you, I'm incredibly introverted, and anxious, and I struggle with giving myself enough credit from time to time. This passion of mine in a field of work I love, and to set an example for my kids on how to be strong through adversity and how to keep going when things get hard. I can confidently say I've never been what you call a 4.0 student through college, but I do pride myself on my work ethic and grit. I did get that from my mother and I'd hate to disappoint.❤ I love to exercise and I'm at a 5am yoga or barre class 5 days a week. Medicine is where I find my purpose and I truly believe that if chosen for this scholarship, this will be spent to go towards my future, my profession, and personal/professional growth. I want every chance to improve myself and i hope others in the medical field do too. We have to change and adapt over time to provide the best quality care to our emerging patient population. Thank you for hearing my story, I don't get a chance to share too much. Please consider me for your scholarship!

What's the one legacy you want to leave behind? How do you want to be remembered? I wanted to properly introduce myself and extend an explanation of my day-to-day. I do enjoy school, even on the hectic days when I feel like throwing the towel in. I got divorced when my kids were 3 months and a year and a half old. I was a single parent for 5 years. This included work at UAMS NICU at the time and additional contracts I would take on the side. With the way my divorce decree is set up, I have my children Sunday afternoon through Thursday evening, so I've always favored working weekend option nights. I went PRN in 2019 to be able to travel more. Contracts I've worked on include Shreveport, LA, Joplin, MO, Tampa, FL, Traverse City, MI, Frisco, TX, and most recently Austin, TX. So, even with graduate school on board since 2022, it's my normal to be with my kids(my husband helps a lot), study, and do sports and church events Monday-Thursday. Every Thursday afternoon, I would commute by car to where my contract was and go to work Thursday, Friday, and Saturday night, then drive after 7am on Sunday back home in time to pick up my kids. Going through and extremely rocky divorce from a traumatic marriage, I had to do whatever was necessary to keep pushing because I had a lot of people relying on me. In March 2022, I got a phone call while I was in Frisco, TX to tell me that my mother had a stroke and was lying face down and unconscious on the bedroom floor. By the time she was flown to Baptist, she had a large bleed on the left side of her brain. We went through a trach, a PEG tube, significant aphasia, and pressure wounds. I gradually watched her decline. I was taking care of kids, driving to the nursing home every day(about an hour) to check on mom, then I'd drive back before school got out and pick up the kids, then after bed, I studied and completed assignments. I also was on her bank account and managed her finances in the meantime. I did this until February 19th of this year when she finally passed. Oddly enough, I lost my oldest brother to a stroke just a month before my mom. I'll be honest with you, I'm incredibly introverted, and anxious, and I struggle with giving myself enough credit from time to time. This scholarship will help me to work towards professional growth and better myself in a field of work I love, and to set an example for my kids on how to be strong through adversity and how to keep going when things get hard. I can confidently say I've never been what you call a 4.0 student through college, but I do pride myself on my work ethic and grit. I did get that from my mother and I'd hate to disappoint.❤ I love to exercise and I'm at a 5am yoga or barre class 5 days a week. Last thing, in my entire tenure in nursing school, APA format and writing have been my constant struggle and continue to be. That's my main fear going into this course. I want every chance to improve myself and return the compassion thats been shown to me. Thank you for hearing my story, I don't get a chance to share too much. I look forward to hearing from you!

I wanted to properly introduce myself and extend an explanation of my hectic schedule. I promise it's not as bad as it sounds.😊 I do enjoy school, even on the hectic days when I feel like throwing the towel in. I got divorced when my kids were 3 months and a year and a half old. I was a single parent for 5 years. This included work at UAMS NICU at the time and additional contracts I would take on the side. With the way my divorce decree is set up, I have my children Sunday afternoon through Thursday evening, so I've always favored working weekend option nights. I went PRN in 2019 to be able to travel more. Contracts I've worked on include Shreveport, LA, Joplin, MO, Tampa, FL, Traverse City, MI, Frisco, TX, and most recently Austin, TX. So, even with graduate school on board since 2022, it's my normal to be with my kids(my husband helps a lot), study, and do sports and church events Monday-Thursday. Every Thursday afternoon, I would commute by car to where my contract was and go to work Thursday, Friday, and Saturday night, then drive after 7am on Sunday back home in time to pick up my kids. Going through and extremely rocky divorce from a traumatic marriage, I had to do whatever was necessary to keep pushing because I had a lot of people relying on me. In March 2022, I got a phone call while I was in Frisco, TX to tell me that my mother had a stroke and was lying face down and unconscious on the bedroom floor. By the time she was flown to Baptist, she had a large bleed on the left side of her brain. We went through a trach, a PEG tube, significant aphasia, and pressure wounds. I gradually watched her decline. I was taking care of kids, driving to the nursing home every day(about an hour) to check on mom, then I'd drive back before school got out and pick up the kids, then after bed, I studied and completed assignments. I also was on her bank account and managed her finances in the meantime. I did this until February 19th of this year when she finally passed. Oddly enough, I lost my oldest brother to a stroke just a month before my mom. I'll be honest with you, I'm incredibly introverted, and anxious, and I struggle with giving myself enough credit from time to time. This passion of mine in a field of work I love, and to set an example for my kids on how to be strong through adversity and how to keep going when things get hard. I can confidently say I've never been what you call a 4.0 student through college, but I do pride myself on my work ethic and grit. I did get that from my mother and I'd hate to disappoint.❤ I love to exercise and I'm at a 5am yoga or barre class 5 days a week. Medicine is where I find my purpose and I truly believe that if chosen for this scholarship, this will be spent to go towards my future, my profession, and personal/professional growth. I want every chance to improve myself and i hope others in the medical field do too. We have to change and adapt over time to provide the best quality care to our emerging patient population. Thank you for hearing my story, I don't get a chance to share too much. Please consider me for your scholarship!

I was inspired to be a nurse by my grandmother. Each weekend, I'd wake up early just to watch her pick out her scrubs and grab her stethoscope. After getting into nursing, I longed to be a part of something bigger. I've fought and overcome numerous obstacles through my nursing career such as divorce, raising kids as a single parent, working multiple jobs, and fighting crippling anxiety/depression as well. I've worked in numerous fields including med-surg, psych, geriatrics, clinics, pediatrics, NICU, post-partum, and public health. I've gotten my national certification in neonatology and I've achieved NRP, PALS, ACLS, and PEARS certifications. I've been recently accepted into the BSN to DNP program at the University of Central Arkansas. I have 3 kids that are cheering me on. My kids Jase(8), Evan(6), and Charlotte(5) are my biggest fans. I want to be able to give my kids everything g they deserve after I achieve a higher level of nursing practice and hopefully elevate the nursing profession even if it's just a little. I envision myself standing out on the steps of capitol buildings or other federal buildings fighting for nurses and advocating for patients in the healthcare system. Striving to push myself as far as I can go and never ceasing to learn new things are paramount for me to see my goals through. Being from Arkansas, I grew up in the country, and even more so, listening to country music. Whenever I think about people's words that have influenced me I have to bring up Garth Brooks. "If you do what you love, with passion, success is inevitable."

I was inspired to be a nurse by my grandmother. Each weekend, I'd wake up early just to watch her pick out her scrubs and grab her stethoscope. After getting into nursing, I longed to be a part of something bigger. I've fought and overcome numerous obstacles through my nursing career such as divorce, raising kids as a single parent, working multiple jobs, and fighting crippling anxiety/depression as well. I've worked in numerous fields including med-surg, psych, geriatrics, clinics, pediatrics, NICU, post-partum, and public health. I've gotten my national certification in neonatology and I've achieved NRP, PALS, ACLS, and PEARS certifications. I've been recently accepted into the BSN to DNP program at the University of Central Arkansas. I have 3 kids that are cheering me on. My kids Jase(8), Evan(6), and Charlotte(5) are my biggest fans. I want to be able to give my kids everything g they deserve after I achieve a higher level of nursing practice and hopefully elevate the nursing profession even if it's just a little. I envision myself standing out on the steps of capitol buildings or other federal buildings fighting for nurses and advocating for patients in the healthcare system. Striving to push myself as far as I can go and never ceasing to learn new things are paramount for me to see my goals through. Being from Arkansas, I grew up in the country, and even more so, listening to country music. Whenever I think about people's words that have influenced me I have to bring up Garth Brooks. "If you do what you love, with passion, success is inevitable."