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nikki syhasak

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Bio

i want to become a nurse like my heros

Education

Houston Community College

Associate's degree program
2021 - 2024
  • Majors:
    • Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
    • Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants

Miscellaneous

  • Desired degree level:

    Bachelor's degree program

  • Graduate schools of interest:

  • Transfer schools of interest:

  • Majors of interest:

  • Not planning to go to medical school
  • Career

    • Dream career field:

      Hospital & Health Care

    • Dream career goals:

      Special Delivery of Dreams Scholarship
      I knew I wanted to be a nurse after going through an experience where I felt helpless and vulnerable. Growing up, I had multiple health problems; birth; I was born with complications, had surgery at five years old, and grew up with severely sensitive skin. A few years ago, I learned I was allergic to certain medications. Going in and out of clinics, I was inspired by the work the nurses and health care staff perform on me. Throughout their works, I learned that this profession requires extensive critical thinking rooted in evidence-based practice and compassion. These motivations lead me to develop my passion for providing holistic and benevolent care such as nursing. The career of my dream is to be a pediatric nurse. I am compassionate because people's pain becomes mine, which drives me to help people. I know this quality is needed because I need to understand the concerns of the patients and the family members. Growing up, I remember my mother, a nurse who always loved helping others. Thanks to her passion for helping and caring for others, I developed the heart to want to care for others, especially those who cannot care for themselves. To be a nurse, one must develop skills, attributes, values, and standards that will carry over into daily practice and the relationships one builds with their patients and coworkers. Today, nurses possessing these qualities help to ensure the best possible physical, emotional, social, and spiritual care they can give patients. Not only do they lift the spirits of these patients, but they provide an empowering environment for the families as well. As the eldest child, I always help my mother take care of my siblings. I cared for my siblings when they were ill. I was able to comfort them and assist in their time of need, and while it was very challenging, it always felt right to me, and it's something I would love to do as a career. You could say I was their second mom. I love my mother dearly, and she will forever be my role model. From watching her at work, at home, and around the community, she would always help others even when she was sick. My mother is like other women; she's strong, fearless, hard-working, and caring. These qualities helped her work as a nurse. I genuinely possess those qualities to make someone feel they are okay even when they are not okay. Nursing, just like any other course, needs determination and strength. That is why I approach learning as a new exciting experience each time.
      Elijah's Helping Hand Scholarship Award
      I knew I wanted to be a nurse after going through an experience where I felt helpless and vulnerable. Growing up, I had multiple health problems; birth; I was born with complications, had surgery at five years old, and grew up with severely sensitive skin. A few years ago, I learned I was allergic to certain medications. Going in and out of clinics, I was inspired by the work the nurses and health care staff perform on me. Throughout their works, I learned that this profession requires extensive critical thinking rooted in evidence-based practice and compassion. These motivations lead me to develop my passion for providing holistic and benevolent care such as nursing. The career of my dream is to be a pediatric nurse. I am compassionate because people's pain becomes mine, which drives me to help people. I know this quality is needed because I need to understand the concerns of the patients and the family members. Growing up, I remember my mother, a nurse who always loved helping others. Thanks to her passion for helping and caring for others, I developed the heart to want to care for others, especially those who cannot care for themselves. To be a nurse, one must develop skills, attributes, values, and standards that will carry over into daily practice and the relationships one builds with their patients and coworkers. Today, nurses possessing these qualities help to ensure the best possible physical, emotional, social, and spiritual care they can give patients. Not only do they lift the spirits of these patients, but they provide an empowering environment for the families as well. As the eldest child, I always help my mother take care of my siblings. I cared for my siblings when they were ill. I was able to comfort them and assist in their time of need, and while it was very challenging, it always felt right to me, and it's something I would love to do as a career. You could say I was their second mom. I love my mother dearly, and she will forever be my role model. From watching her at work, at home, and around the community, she would always help others even when she was sick. My mother is like other women; she's strong, fearless, hard-working, and caring. These qualities helped her work as a nurse. I genuinely possess those qualities to make someone feel they are okay even when they are not okay. Nursing, just like any other course, needs determination and strength. That is why I approach learning as a new exciting experience each time.
      Dr. Samuel Attoh Legacy Scholarship
      I knew I wanted to be a nurse after going through an experience where I felt helpless and vulnerable. Growing up, I had multiple health problems; birth; I was born with complications, had surgery at five years old, and grew up with severely sensitive skin. A few years ago, I learned I was allergic to certain medications. Going in and out of clinics, I was inspired by the work the nurses and health care staff perform on me. Throughout their works, I learned that this profession requires extensive critical thinking rooted in evidence-based practice and compassion. These motivations lead me to develop my passion for providing holistic and benevolent care such as nursing. The career of my dream is to be a pediatric nurse. I am compassionate because people's pain becomes mine, which drives me to help people. I know this quality is needed because I need to understand the concerns of the patients and the family members. Growing up, I remember my mother, a nurse who always loved helping others. Thanks to her passion for helping and caring for others, I developed the heart to want to care for others, especially those who cannot care for themselves. To be a nurse, one must develop skills, attributes, values, and standards that will carry over into daily practice and the relationships one builds with their patients and coworkers. Today, nurses possessing these qualities help to ensure the best possible physical, emotional, social, and spiritual care they can give patients. Not only do they lift the spirits of these patients, but they provide an empowering environment for the families as well. As the eldest child, I always help my mother take care of my siblings. I cared for my siblings when they were ill. I was able to comfort them and assist in their time of need, and while it was very challenging, it always felt right to me, and it's something I would love to do as a career. You could say I was their second mom. I love my mother dearly, and she will forever be my role model. From watching her at work, at home, and around the community, she would always help others even when she was sick. My mother is like other women; she's strong, fearless, hard-working, and caring. These qualities helped her work as a nurse. I genuinely possess those qualities to make someone feel they are okay even when they are not okay. Nursing, just like any other course, needs determination and strength. That is why I approach learning as a new exciting experience each time.
      WCEJ Thornton Foundation Low-Income Scholarship
      I knew I wanted to be a nurse after going through an experience where I felt helpless and vulnerable. Growing up, I had multiple health problems; birth; I was born with complications, had surgery at five years old, and grew up with severely sensitive skin. A few years ago, I learned I was allergic to certain medications. Going in and out of clinics, I was inspired by the work the nurses and health care staff perform on me. Throughout their works, I learned that this profession requires extensive critical thinking rooted in evidence-based practice and compassion. These motivations lead me to develop my passion for providing holistic and benevolent care such as nursing. The career of my dream is to be a pediatric nurse. I am compassionate because people's pain becomes mine, which drives me to help people. I know this quality is needed because I need to understand the concerns of the patients and the family members. Growing up, I remember my mother, a nurse who always loved helping others. Thanks to her passion for helping and caring for others, I developed the heart to want to care for others, especially those who cannot care for themselves. To be a nurse, one must develop skills, attributes, values, and standards that will carry over into daily practice and the relationships one builds with their patients and coworkers. Today, nurses possessing these qualities help to ensure the best possible physical, emotional, social, and spiritual care they can give patients. Not only do they lift the spirits of these patients, but they provide an empowering environment for the families as well. As the eldest child, I always help my mother take care of my siblings. I cared for my siblings when they were ill. I was able to comfort them and assist in their time of need, and while it was very challenging, it always felt right to me, and it's something I would love to do as a career. You could say I was their second mom. I love my mother dearly, and she will forever be my role model. From watching her at work, at home, and around the community, she would always help others even when she was sick. My mother is like other women; she's strong, fearless, hard-working, and caring. These qualities helped her work as a nurse. I genuinely possess those qualities to make someone feel they are okay even when they are not okay. Nursing, just like any other course, needs determination and strength. That is why I approach learning as a new exciting experience each time.
      I Can Do Anything Scholarship
      These motivations lead me to develop my passion for providing holistic and benevolent care such as nursing. The career of my dream is to be a pediatric nurse.
      Charles Pulling Sr. Memorial Scholarship
      I knew I wanted to be a nurse after going through an experience where I felt helpless and vulnerable. Growing up, I had multiple health problems; birth; I was born with complications, had surgery at five years old, and grew up with severely sensitive skin. A few years ago, I learned I was allergic to certain medications. Going in and out of clinics, I was inspired by the work the nurses and health care staff perform on me. Throughout their works, I learned that this profession requires extensive critical thinking rooted in evidence-based practice and compassion. These motivations lead me to develop my passion for providing holistic and benevolent care such as nursing. The career of my dream is to be a pediatric nurse. I am compassionate because people's pain becomes mine, which drives me to help people. I know this quality is needed because I need to understand the concerns of the patients and the family members. Growing up, I remember my mother, a nurse who always loved helping others. Thanks to her passion for helping and caring for others, I developed the heart to want to care for others, especially those who cannot care for themselves. To be a nurse, one must develop skills, attributes, values, and standards that will carry over into daily practice and the relationships one builds with their patients and coworkers. Today, nurses possessing these qualities help to ensure the best possible physical, emotional, social, and spiritual care they can give patients. Not only do they lift the spirits of these patients, but they provide an empowering environment for the families as well. As the eldest child, I always help my mother take care of my siblings. I cared for my siblings when they were ill. I was able to comfort them and assist in their time of need, and while it was very challenging, it always felt right to me, and it's something I would love to do as a career. You could say I was their second mom. I love my mother dearly, and she will forever be my role model. From watching her at work, at home, and around the community, she would always help others even when she was sick. My mother is like other women; she's strong, fearless, hard-working, and caring. These qualities helped her work as a nurse. I genuinely possess those qualities to make someone feel they are okay even when they are not okay. Nursing, just like any other course, needs determination and strength. That is why I approach learning as a new exciting experience each time.
      Henry Respert Alzheimer's and Dementia Awareness Scholarship
      I knew I wanted to be a nurse after going through an experience where I felt helpless and vulnerable. Growing up, I had multiple health problems; birth; I was born with complications, had surgery at five years old, and grew up with severely sensitive skin. A few years ago, I learned I was allergic to certain medications. Going in and out of clinics, I was inspired by the work the nurses and health care staff perform on me. Throughout their works, I learned that this profession requires extensive critical thinking rooted in evidence-based practice and compassion. These motivations lead me to develop my passion for providing holistic and benevolent care such as nursing. The career of my dream is to be a pediatric nurse. I am compassionate because people's pain becomes mine, which drives me to help people. I know this quality is needed because I need to understand the concerns of the patients and the family members. Growing up, I remember my mother, a nurse who always loved helping others. Thanks to her passion for helping and caring for others, I developed the heart to want to care for others, especially those who cannot care for themselves. To be a nurse, one must develop skills, attributes, values, and standards that will carry over into daily practice and the relationships one builds with their patients and coworkers. Today, nurses possessing these qualities help to ensure the best possible physical, emotional, social, and spiritual care they can give patients. Not only do they lift the spirits of these patients, but they provide an empowering environment for the families as well. As the eldest child, I always help my mother take care of my siblings. I cared for my siblings when they were ill. I was able to comfort them and assist in their time of need, and while it was very challenging, it always felt right to me, and it's something I would love to do as a career. You could say I was their second mom. I love my mother dearly, and she will forever be my role model. From watching her at work, at home, and around the community, she would always help others even when she was sick. My mother is like other women; she's strong, fearless, hard-working, and caring. These qualities helped her work as a nurse. I genuinely possess those qualities to make someone feel they are okay even when they are not okay. Nursing, just like any other course, needs determination and strength. That is why I approach learning as a new exciting experience each time. Every content has something to teach us, but whenever I encounter a challenge, I prefer first to use materials that have been known to be effective in the area I have a challenge and see what it has to say. If this doesn't work, I obtain support where it's available, from the education specialist or even fellow students. I know I want to be a qualified and competent nurse, and UST will help me achieve this. Nurses see things they are not supposed to see. Despite these challenges, they must be strong enough to pull through the bad times and professionally conduct themselves. I plan to be responsible at UST and learn all content in class and outside. I intend to consult with colleagues with the same ambitions as me and ask my tutors for help whenever I have a challenge. I want to become a nurse to help others in their time of need. I chose nursing as a profession because I feel a great sense of accomplishment when helping others. I will also have the support of my family, who have always supported my decision to follow in my mother's footsteps in nursing. I hope that you allow me to pursue my life dreams. Nursing is a mighty job that will enable me to have the ability to influence others and change someone's life. I am ready for any task and challenge that the university will offer me, and I am confident I will reach my goals and be a nurse no matter how t it will be. I will turn all my experiences into every situation I encounter and add all the teachings in UST. I will be an exceptional nurse.
      William Griggs Memorial Scholarship for Science and Math
      I knew I wanted to be a nurse after going through an experience where I felt helpless and vulnerable. Growing up, I had multiple health problems; birth; I was born with complications, had surgery at five years old, and grew up with severely sensitive skin. A few years ago, I learned I was allergic to certain medications. Going in and out of clinics, I was inspired by the work the nurses and health care staff perform on me. Throughout their works, I learned that this profession requires extensive critical thinking rooted in evidence-based practice and compassion. These motivations lead me to develop my passion for providing holistic and benevolent care such as nursing. The career of my dream is to be a pediatric nurse. I am compassionate because people's pain becomes mine, which drives me to help people. I know this quality is needed because I need to understand the concerns of the patients and the family members. Growing up, I remember my mother, a nurse who always loved helping others. Thanks to her passion for helping and caring for others, I developed the heart to want to care for others, especially those who cannot care for themselves. To be a nurse, one must develop skills, attributes, values, and standards that will carry over into daily practice and the relationships one builds with their patients and coworkers. Today, nurses possessing these qualities help to ensure the best possible physical, emotional, social, and spiritual care they can give patients. Not only do they lift the spirits of these patients, but they provide an empowering environment for the families as well. As the eldest child, I always help my mother take care of my siblings. I cared for my siblings when they were ill. I was able to comfort them and assist in their time of need, and while it was very challenging, it always felt right to me, and it's something I would love to do as a career. You could say I was their second mom. I love my mother dearly, and she will forever be my role model. From watching her at work, at home, and around the community, she would always help others even when she was sick. My mother is like other women; she's strong, fearless, hard-working, and caring. These qualities helped her work as a nurse. I genuinely possess those qualities to make someone feel they are okay even when they are not okay. Nursing, just like any other course, needs determination and strength. That is why I approach learning as a new exciting experience each time.
      Scholarship Institute’s Annual Women’s Leadership Scholarship
      I knew I wanted to be a nurse after going through an experience where I felt helpless and vulnerable. Growing up, I had multiple health problems; birth; I was born with complications, had surgery at five years old, and grew up with severely sensitive skin. A few years ago, I learned I was allergic to certain medications. Going in and out of clinics, I was inspired by the work the nurses and health care staff perform on me. Throughout their works, I learned that this profession requires extensive critical thinking rooted in evidence-based practice and compassion. These motivations lead me to develop my passion for providing holistic and benevolent care such as nursing. The career of my dream is to be a pediatric nurse. I am compassionate because people's pain becomes mine, which drives me to help people. I know this quality is needed because I need to understand the concerns of the patients and the family members. Growing up, I remember my mother, a nurse who always loved helping others. Thanks to her passion for helping and caring for others, I developed the heart to want to care for others, especially those who cannot care for themselves. To be a nurse, one must develop skills, attributes, values, and standards that will carry over into daily practice and the relationships one builds with their patients and coworkers. Today, nurses possessing these qualities help to ensure the best possible physical, emotional, social, and spiritual care they can give patients. Not only do they lift the spirits of these patients, but they provide an empowering environment for the families as well. As the eldest child, I always help my mother take care of my siblings. I cared for my siblings when they were ill. I was able to comfort them and assist in their time of need, and while it was very challenging, it always felt right to me, and it's something I would love to do as a career. You could say I was their second mom. I love my mother dearly, and she will forever be my role model. From watching her at work, at home, and around the community, she would always help others even when she was sick. My mother is like other women; she's strong, fearless, hard-working, and caring. These qualities helped her work as a nurse. I genuinely possess those qualities to make someone feel they are okay even when they are not okay. Nursing, just like any other course, needs determination and strength. That is why I approach learning as a new exciting experience each time.
      Barbara J. DeVaney Memorial Scholarship Fund
      I knew I wanted to be a nurse after going through an experience where I felt helpless and vulnerable. Growing up, I had multiple health problems; birth; I was born with complications, had surgery at five years old, and grew up with severely sensitive skin. A few years ago, I learned I was allergic to certain medications. Going in and out of clinics, I was inspired by the work the nurses and health care staff perform on me. Throughout their works, I learned that this profession requires extensive critical thinking rooted in evidence-based practice and compassion. These motivations lead me to develop my passion for providing holistic and benevolent care such as nursing. The career of my dream is to be a pediatric nurse. I am compassionate because people's pain becomes mine, which drives me to help people. I know this quality is needed because I need to understand the concerns of the patients and the family members. Growing up, I remember my mother, a nurse who always loved helping others. Thanks to her passion for helping and caring for others, I developed the heart to want to care for others, especially those who cannot care for themselves. To be a nurse, one must develop skills, attributes, values, and standards that will carry over into daily practice and the relationships one builds with their patients and coworkers. Today, nurses possessing these qualities help to ensure the best possible physical, emotional, social, and spiritual care they can give patients. Not only do they lift the spirits of these patients, but they provide an empowering environment for the families as well. As the eldest child, I always help my mother take care of my siblings. I cared for my siblings when they were ill. I was able to comfort them and assist in their time of need, and while it was very challenging, it always felt right to me, and it's something I would love to do as a career. You could say I was their second mom. I love my mother dearly, and she will forever be my role model. From watching her at work, at home, and around the community, she would always help others even when she was sick. My mother is like other women; she's strong, fearless, hard-working, and caring. These qualities helped her work as a nurse. I genuinely possess those qualities to make someone feel they are okay even when they are not okay. Nursing, just like any other course, needs determination and strength. That is why I approach learning as a new exciting experience each time. Every content has something to teach us, but whenever I encounter a challenge, I prefer first to use materials that have been known to be effective in the area I have a challenge and see what it has to say. If this doesn't work, I obtain support where it's available, from the education specialist or even fellow students.
      Beyond The C.L.O.U.D Scholarship
      I knew I wanted to be a nurse after going through an experience where I felt helpless and vulnerable. Growing up, I had multiple health problems; birth; I was born with complications, had surgery at five years old, and grew up with severely sensitive skin. A few years ago, I learned I was allergic to certain medications. Going in and out of clinics, I was inspired by the work the nurses and health care staff perform on me. Throughout their works, I learned that this profession requires extensive critical thinking rooted in evidence-based practice and compassion. These motivations lead me to develop my passion for providing holistic and benevolent care such as nursing. The career of my dream is to be a pediatric nurse. I am compassionate because people's pain becomes mine, which drives me to help people. I know this quality is needed because I need to understand the concerns of the patients and the family members. Growing up, I remember my mother, a nurse who always loved helping others. Thanks to her passion for helping and caring for others, I developed the heart to want to care for others, especially those who cannot care for themselves. To be a nurse, one must develop skills, attributes, values, and standards that will carry over into daily practice and the relationships one builds with their patients and coworkers. Today, nurses possessing these qualities help to ensure the best possible physical, emotional, social, and spiritual care they can give patients. Not only do they lift the spirits of these patients, but they provide an empowering environment for the families as well. As the eldest child, I always help my mother take care of my siblings. I cared for my siblings when they were ill. I was able to comfort them and assist in their time of need, and while it was very challenging, it always felt right to me, and it's something I would love to do as a career. You could say I was their second mom. I love my mother dearly, and she will forever be my role model. From watching her at work, at home, and around the community, she would always help others even when she was sick. My mother is like other women; she's strong, fearless, hard-working, and caring. These qualities helped her work as a nurse. I genuinely possess those qualities to make someone feel they are okay even when they are not okay. Nursing, just like any other course, needs determination and strength. That is why I approach learning as a new exciting experience each time. Every content has something to teach us, but whenever I encounter a challenge, I prefer first to use materials that have been known to be effective in the area I have a challenge and see what it has to say.
      Brandon Tyler Castinado Memorial Scholarship
      I knew I wanted to be a nurse after going through an experience where I felt helpless and vulnerable. Growing up, I had multiple health problems; birth; I was born with complications, had surgery at five years old, and grew up with severely sensitive skin. A few years ago, I learned I was allergic to certain medications. Going in and out of clinics, I was inspired by the work the nurses and health care staff perform on me. Throughout their works, I learned that this profession requires extensive critical thinking rooted in evidence-based practice and compassion. These motivations lead me to develop my passion for providing holistic and benevolent care such as nursing. The career of my dream is to be a pediatric nurse. I am compassionate because people's pain becomes mine, which drives me to help people. I know this quality is needed because I need to understand the concerns of the patients and the family members. Growing up, I remember my mother, a nurse who always loved helping others. Thanks to her passion for helping and caring for others, I developed the heart to want to care for others, especially those who cannot care for themselves. To be a nurse, one must develop skills, attributes, values, and standards that will carry over into daily practice and the relationships one builds with their patients and coworkers. Today, nurses possessing these qualities help to ensure the best possible physical, emotional, social, and spiritual care they can give patients. Not only do they lift the spirits of these patients, but they provide an empowering environment for the families as well.Every content has something to teach us, but whenever I encounter a challenge, I prefer first to use materials that have been known to be effective in the area I have a challenge and see what it has to say. If this doesn't work, I obtain support where it's available, from the education specialist or even fellow students. I know I want to be a qualified and competent nurse, and UST will help me achieve this. Nurses see things they are not supposed to see. Despite these challenges, they must be strong enough to pull through the bad times and professionally conduct themselves. I plan to be responsible at UST and learn all content in class and outside. I intend to consult with colleagues with the same ambitions as me and ask my tutors for help whenever I have a challenge. I want to become a nurse to help others in their time of need. I chose nursing as a profession because I feel a great sense of accomplishment when helping others. I will also have the support of my family, who have always supported my decision to follow in my mother's footsteps in nursing. I hope that you allow me to pursue my life dreams. Nursing is a mighty job that will enable me to have the ability to influence others and change someone's life. I am ready for any task and challenge that the university will offer me, and I am confident I will reach my goals and be a nurse no matter how t it will be. I will turn all my experiences into every situation I encounter and add all the teachings in UST. I will be an exceptional nurse.
      Ruebenna Greenfield Flack Scholarship
      I knew I wanted to be a nurse after going through an experience where I felt helpless and vulnerable. Growing up, I had multiple health problems; birth; I was born with complications, had surgery at five years old, and grew up with severely sensitive skin. A few years ago, I learned I was allergic to certain medications. Going in and out of clinics, I was inspired by the work the nurses and health care staff perform on me. Throughout their works, I learned that this profession requires extensive critical thinking rooted in evidence-based practice and compassion. These motivations lead me to develop my passion for providing holistic and benevolent care such as nursing. The career of my dream is to be a pediatric nurse. I am compassionate because people's pain becomes mine, which drives me to help people. I know this quality is needed because I need to understand the concerns of the patients and the family members. Growing up, I remember my mother, a nurse who always loved helping others. Thanks to her passion for helping and caring for others, I developed the heart to want to care for others, especially those who cannot care for themselves. To be a nurse, one must develop skills, attributes, values, and standards that will carry over into daily practice and the relationships one builds with their patients and coworkers. Today, nurses possessing these qualities help to ensure the best possible physical, emotional, social, and spiritual care they can give patients. Not only do they lift the spirits of these patients, but they provide an empowering environment for the families as well. As the eldest child, I always help my mother take care of my siblings. I cared for my siblings when they were ill. I was able to comfort them and assist in their time of need, and while it was very challenging, it always felt right to me, and it's something I would love to do as a career. You could say I was their second mom. I love my mother dearly, and she will forever be my role model. From watching her at work, at home, and around the community, she would always help others even when she was sick. My mother is like other women; she's strong, fearless, hard-working, and caring. These qualities helped her work as a nurse. I genuinely possess those qualities to make someone feel they are okay even when they are not okay. Nursing, just like any other course, needs determination and strength. That is why I approach learning as a new exciting experience each time.
      Rose Browne Memorial Scholarship for Nursing
      I knew I wanted to be a nurse after going through an experience where I felt helpless and vulnerable. Growing up, I had multiple health problems; birth; I was born with complications, had surgery at five years old, and grew up with severely sensitive skin. A few years ago, I learned I was allergic to certain medications. Going in and out of clinics, I was inspired by the work the nurses and health care staff perform on me. Throughout their works, I learned that this profession requires extensive critical thinking rooted in evidence-based practice and compassion. These motivations lead me to develop my passion for providing holistic and benevolent care such as nursing. The career of my dream is to be a pediatric nurse. I am compassionate because people's pain becomes mine, which drives me to help people. I know this quality is needed because I need to understand the concerns of the patients and the family members. Growing up, I remember my mother, a nurse who always loved helping others. Thanks to her passion for helping and caring for others, I developed the heart to want to care for others, especially those who cannot care for themselves. To be a nurse, one must develop skills, attributes, values, and standards that will carry over into daily practice and the relationships one builds with their patients and coworkers. Today, nurses possessing these qualities help to ensure the best possible physical, emotional, social, and spiritual care they can give patients. Not only do they lift the spirits of these patients, but they provide an empowering environment for the families as well. As the eldest child, I always help my mother take care of my siblings. I cared for my siblings when they were ill. I was able to comfort them and assist in their time of need, and while it was very challenging, it always felt right to me, and it's something I would love to do as a career. You could say I was their second mom. I love my mother dearly, and she will forever be my role model. From watching her at work, at home, and around the community, she would always help others even when she was sick. My mother is like other women; she's strong, fearless, hard-working, and caring. These qualities helped her work as a nurse. I genuinely possess those qualities to make someone feel they are okay even when they are not okay. Nursing, just like any other course, needs determination and strength. That is why I approach learning as a new exciting experience each time.
      Romeo Nursing Scholarship
      I knew I wanted to be a nurse after going through an experience where I felt helpless and vulnerable. Growing up, I had multiple health problems; birth; I was born with complications, had surgery at five years old, and grew up with severely sensitive skin. A few years ago, I learned I was allergic to certain medications. Going in and out of clinics, I was inspired by the work the nurses and health care staff perform on me. Throughout their works, I learned that this profession requires extensive critical thinking rooted in evidence-based practice and compassion. These motivations lead me to develop my passion for providing holistic and benevolent care such as nursing. The career of my dream is to be a pediatric nurse. I am compassionate because people's pain becomes mine, which drives me to help people. I know this quality is needed because I need to understand the concerns of the patients and the family members. Growing up, I remember my mother, a nurse who always loved helping others. Thanks to her passion for helping and caring for others, I developed the heart to want to care for others, especially those who cannot care for themselves. To be a nurse, one must develop skills, attributes, values, and standards that will carry over into daily practice and the relationships one builds with their patients and coworkers. Today, nurses possessing these qualities help to ensure the best possible physical, emotional, social, and spiritual care they can give patients. Not only do they lift the spirits of these patients, but they provide an empowering environment for the families as well. As the eldest child, I always help my mother take care of my siblings. I cared for my siblings when they were ill. I was able to comfort them and assist in their time of need, and while it was very challenging, it always felt right to me, and it's something I would love to do as a career. You could say I was their second mom. I love my mother dearly, and she will forever be my role model. From watching her at work, at home, and around the community, she would always help others even when she was sick. My mother is like other women; she's strong, fearless, hard-working, and caring. These qualities helped her work as a nurse. I genuinely possess those qualities to make someone feel they are okay even when they are not okay. Nursing, just like any other course, needs determination and strength. That is why I approach learning as a new exciting experience each time.