My name is Paris Chambers. I began my quest in nursing at the young age of 17 years old. At 20 years of age, I now have an Associative Degree in Science from the accredited school, of Nassau Community College. During my two years at Nassau Community College, I served on the National Nursing Club committee as treasurer for my school. Along with the privilege of being a part of the pinning club, and preparing the first outdoor graduation since COVID. I am now currently enrolled in a BSN program with the Chamberlain University of Nursing. I plan to continue to assist and support my fellow nursing colleagues by serving on the National Student Nurses Association. My educational aspirations consist of acquiring a Master of Science in Nursing; which would help me become a nurse practitioner and a nurse educator. There are many reasons why someone would choose to go into the nursing teaching field. They may love math and science or maybe their mom was a nurse educator. Whatever the reason may be, for most of us, it is very different. I want to become a nurse educator because of my personal experience during nursing school. As a young black woman, up and coming in a difficult field, there were a lot of obstacles to overcome. Bullying was the main one. There is a saying in the nursing circle- “nurses eat their young”- a common phrase that refers to the ‘initiation’ or ‘bullying’ of new or future nurses. I want to change this 'tradition'. I want to help people, be a caring and supportive professor. One that encourages and inspires the future nurses of the world. Interventions are needed to prepare nursing students to prevent and mitigate the bullying they will experience in their nursing practice. The experience of being bullied can lead to a multiplicity of consequences. Consequences such as: poor mental health, decreased communication with team members, ineffective collaboration, reduced work productivity, and many other problems. Nurses are so incredibly unique and selfless in what they do. Every day we care for people at their most vulnerable moments, constantly sacrificing for our patients. We need to apply these virtues to our fellow nurses, reminding ourselves that our compassion makes us different. This is why I want to become a nurse educator, whether, in a clinical or lab setting, I want to make a difference in our profession.

My name is Paris Chambers. I began my quest in nursing at the young age of 17 years old. At 20 years of age, I now have an Associative Degree in Science from the accredited school, of Nassau Community College. During my two years at Nassau Community College, I served on the National Nursing Club committee as treasurer for my school. Along with the privilege of being a part of the pinning club, and preparing the first outdoor graduation since COVID. I am now currently enrolled in a BSN program with the Chamberlain University of Nursing. I plan to continue to assist and support my fellow nursing colleagues by serving on the National Student Nurses Association. My educational aspirations consist of acquiring a Master of Science in Nursing; which would help me become a nurse practitioner and a nurse educator. There are many reasons why someone would choose to go into the nursing teaching field. They may love math and science or maybe their mom was a nurse educator. Whatever the reason may be, for most of us, it is very different. I want to become a nurse educator because of my personal experience during nursing school. As a young black woman, up and coming in a difficult field, there were a lot of obstacles to overcome. Bullying was the main one. There is a saying in the nursing circle- “nurses eat their young”- a common phrase that refers to the ‘initiation’ or ‘bullying’ of new or future nurses. I want to change this 'tradition'. I want to help people, be a caring and supportive professor. One that encourages and inspires the future nurses of the world. Interventions are needed to prepare nursing students to prevent and mitigate the bullying they will experience in their nursing practice. The experience of being bullied can lead to a multiplicity of consequences. Consequences such as: poor mental health, decreased communication with team members, ineffective collaboration, reduced work productivity, and many other problems. Nurses are so incredibly unique and selfless in what they do. Every day we care for people at their most vulnerable moments, constantly sacrificing for our patients. We need to apply these virtues to our fellow nurses, reminding ourselves that our compassion makes us different. This is why I want to become a nurse educator, whether, in a clinical or lab setting, I want to make a difference in our profession.

My name is Paris Chambers. I began my quest in nursing at the young age of 17 years old. At 20 years of age, I now have an Associative Degree in Science from the accredited school, of Nassau Community College. During my two years at Nassau Community College, I served on the National Nursing Club committee as treasurer for my school. Along with the privilege of being a part of the pinning club, and preparing the first outdoor graduation since COVID. I am now currently enrolled in a BSN program with the Chamberlain University of Nursing. I plan to continue to assist and support my fellow nursing colleagues by serving on the National Student Nurses Association. My educational aspirations consist of acquiring a Master of Science in Nursing; which would help me become a nurse practitioner and a nurse educator. There are many reasons why someone would choose to go into the nursing teaching field. They may love math and science or maybe their mom was a nurse educator. Whatever the reason may be, for most of us, it is very different. I want to become a nurse educator because of my personal experience during nursing school. As a young black woman, up and coming in a difficult field, there were a lot of obstacles to overcome. Bullying was the main one. There is a saying in the nursing circle- “nurses eat their young”- a common phrase that refers to the ‘initiation’ or ‘bullying’ of new or future nurses. I want to change this 'tradition'. I want to help people, be a caring and supportive professor. One that encourages and inspires the future nurses of the world. Interventions are needed to prepare nursing students to prevent and mitigate the bullying they will experience in their nursing practice. The experience of being bullied can lead to a multiplicity of consequences. Consequences such as: poor mental health, decreased communication with team members, ineffective collaboration, reduced work productivity, and many other problems. Nurses are so incredibly unique and selfless in what they do. Every day we care for people at their most vulnerable moments, constantly sacrificing for our patients. We need to apply these virtues to our fellow nurses, reminding ourselves that our compassion makes us different. This is why I want to become a nurse educator, whether, in a clinical or lab setting, I want to make a difference in our profession.

My name is Paris Chambers. I began my quest in nursing at the young age of 17 years old. At 20 years of age, I now have an Associative Degree in Science from the accredited school, of Nassau Community College. I am also currently enrolled in a BSN program with the Chamberlain University of Nursing. My educational aspirations consist of acquiring a Master of Science in Nursing; which would help me become a nurse practitioner and a nurse educator. There are many reasons why someone would choose to go into the nursing teaching field. They may love math and science or maybe their mom was a nurse educator. Whatever the reason may be, for most of us, it is very different. I want to become a nurse educator because of my personal experience during nursing school. As a young black woman, up and coming in a difficult field, there were a lot of obstacles to overcome. Bullying was the main one. There is a saying in the nursing circle- “nurses eat their young”- a common phrase that refers to the ‘initiation’ or ‘bullying’ of new or future nurses. I want to change this 'tradition'. I want to help people, be a caring and supportive professor. One that encourages and inspires the future nurses of the world. Interventions are needed to prepare nursing students to prevent and mitigate the bullying they will experience in their nursing practice. The experience of being bullied can lead to a multiplicity of consequences. Consequences such as: poor mental health, decreased communication with team members, ineffective collaboration, reduced work productivity, and many other problems. Nurses are so incredibly unique and selfless in what they do. Every day we care for people at their most vulnerable moments, constantly sacrificing for our patients. We need to apply these virtues to our fellow nurses, reminding ourselves that our compassion makes us different. This is why I want to become a nurse educator, whether, in a clinical or lab setting, I want to make a difference in our profession.

My name is Paris Chambers. I began my quest in nursing at the young age of 17 years old. At 20 years of age, I now have an Associative Degree in Science from the accredited school, of Nassau Community College. I am also currently enrolled in a BSN program with Chamberlain University of Nursing. My educational aspirations consist of acquiring a Master of Science in Nursing; which would help me to achieve my goal of becoming a nurse practitioner and a nurse educator. There are many reasons why someone would choose to go into the nursing teaching field. They may love math and science or maybe their mom was a nurse educator. Whatever the reason may be, for most of us, it is very different. I want to become a nurse educator because of my personal experience during nursing school. There is a saying in the nursing circle- “nurses eat their young”- a common phrase that refers to the ‘initiation’ or ‘bullying’ of new or future nurses. I want to help people, be a caring and supportive professor. One that encourages and inspires the future nurses of the world. Interventions are needed to prepare nursing students to prevent and mitigate the bullying they will experience in their nursing practice. The experience of being bullied can lead to a multiplicity of consequences. Consequences such as: poor mental health, decreased communication with team members, ineffective collaboration, reduced work productivity, and many other problems. Nurses are so incredibly unique and selfless in what they do. Every day we care for people at their most vulnerable moments, constantly sacrificing for our patients. We need to apply these virtues to our fellow nurses, reminding ourselves that our compassion makes us different. This is why I want to become a nurse educator, whether, in a clinical or lab setting, I want to make a difference in our profession.