When I was two years old, my sister, Robin, was born. She had so many genetic birth defects that her prognoses was only a short time to live. She ended up living for two years and her short life impacted my parents and I forever. Her brief time with us, made us appreciate and notice all of the little things in life that are often overlooked, while making our family stronger. While she was alive, she was in and out of the NICU at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center New Hampshire. Because of these events in my life, I recently became a Maternal/Child Licensed Nurse Assistant (LNA) and was just hired to work in that same NICU where my sister was a patient while I pursue a degree in nursing to be come a neonatal nurse practitioner. I am returning to college after a career as a teacher to earn a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from New England College in Henniker, NH this fall of 2024. That might not sound too radical, however, I am a 40-year-old woman who is a ceramic sculptor with a Masters of Fine Art with over 15 years of experience as an Adjunct Professor. When I was in high school, there were two fields that I was interested in; fine art and medicine/healthcare. After a skiing accident a year ago that I am still in rehab for, I have decided that I need to make the most of the time that I have left in my life and pursue my other passion. As a mother of two middle schoolers, I truly believe that my loving nature combined with my strong work ethic will be effectively put to use as a nurse. I am happy to do the rewarding work as an LNA, but I want to have even more impact as a nurse. This educational opportunity starting this fall earning my BSN will help me achieve an exciting and meaningful change. I want to help unwell and premature babies in honor of my sister and I want to give back to the community by providing support for these families while caring for the lives of the most fragile and vulnerable population. This is where my compassionate and creative personality is truly being called. I have loved teaching college students how to become more creative individuals, but I am ready to start this new chapter as a neonatal nurse after I finished my undergraduate degree in nursing.

Bun: sticky hamburger cinnamon hair Brush: Mascara Air Pastry Tooth Cheese: Head Blue Cottage Goat Spice: Italian Five Apple Cajun Bun: This category was inspired by the many ways that food and other items come in the shape of a bun. Sometimes swirled, but not always! Cinnamon buns have always been a family tradition, made from scratch on holidays! Brush: There are so many types of brushes that it makes for a very obscure category. A brush can be used for food, tools, and body care for humans and other mammals! I wonder when we invented the first brush in ancient times and what type of brush it would have been? Cheese: This is one of my favorite types of food with many strange names, although they don't always have appetizing labels. Made from so many various processes and ingredients and so many unique flavors. Of course, it may not always be dairy-related as well. I once saw a hunk of "Cave Cheese" for sale in the North End of Boston. Spice: Found all over the world, everyone can relate to their favorite or not-so-favorite spices. Sometimes they indicate a region, or its plant origin, and other times their names seem completely random!

When I was two years old, my sister, Robin, was born. She had so many genetic birth defects that her prognoses was only a short time to live. She ended up living for two years and her short life impacted me and my parents forever. Her brief time with us, made us appreciate and notice all of the little things in life that are often overlooked, while making our family stronger. When she was alive, she was in and out of the NICU at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center New Hampshire. I just became a Maternal Child Health LNA through a trade school in June, 2024 and was hired to work in that same NICU while I pursue a degree in nursing to be come a neonatal nurse practitioner. I am returning to college to follow my passion of helping others through earning a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from New England College in Henniker, NH starting this fall of 2024. That might not sound too radical, however, I am a 40-year-old woman who is a ceramic sculptor with a Masters of Fine Art with over 15 years of experience as an Adjunct Professor of Art. When I was in high school, there were two fields that I was interested in; fine art and health care. After a skiing accident over a year ago that involved two surgeries that I am still in physical therapy for, I have decided that I need to make the most of the time that I have left in my life and pursue a more personally significant calling. As a mother of two middle schoolers, I truly believe that my loving nature combined with my strong work ethic will be put to productive use as a nurse. This educational opportunity starting this fall earning my BSN will help me achieve an exciting and meaningful change. I want to help unwell babies in honor of my sister and I want to give back to the community by providing support for these families while caring for the lives of the most fragile and vulnerable population. This is where my compassionate and creative personality is being called to now. I have loved teaching college students how to become more creative individuals, but I am ready to start this new chapter as a neonatal nurse after I finished my undergraduate degree in nursing. I have always been passionate about helping others, but this will truly be my niche.

When I was two years old, my sister, Robin, was born. She had so many genetic birth defects that her prognoses was only a short time to live. She ended up living for two years and her short life impacted me and my parents forever. Her brief time with us, made us appreciate and notice all of the little things in life that are often overlooked, while making our family stronger. While she was alive, she was in and out of the NICU at Dartmouth Medical Health Center New Hampshire. I became a Maternal Child Health LNA through a trade school in June, 2024 and was just hired to work in that same NICU while I pursue a degree in nursing to be come a neonatal nurse practitioner. I am returning to college to earn a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from New England College in Henniker, NH this fall of 2024. That might not sound too radical, however, I am a 40-year-old woman who is a ceramic sculptor with a Masters of Fine Art with over 15 years of experience as an Adjunct Professor of Art. When I was in high school, there were two fields that I was interested in; fine art and health care. After a skiing accident over a year ago that I am still in rehab for, I have decided that I need to make the most of the time that I have left in my life and pursue my other passion. As a mother of two middle schoolers, I truly believe that my loving nature combined with my strong work ethic will be put to productive use as a nurse. This educational opportunity starting this fall earning my BSN will help me achieve an exciting and meaningful change. I want to help unwell babies in honor of my sister and I want to give back to the community by providing support for these families while caring for the lives of the most fragile and vulnerable population. This is where my compassionate and creative personality is truly being called. I have loved teaching college students how to become more creative individuals, but I am ready to start this new chapter as a neonatal nurse after I finished my undergraduate degree in nursing.

I define sucess as finding happiness, while making others happy through the process. In order my me to be a more successful person as I've outlined above, I am returning to college to earn a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from New England College in Henniker, NH this fall of 2024. That might not sound too radical, however, I am a 40-year-old woman who is a ceramic sculptor with over 15 years of experience as an Adjunct Professor of Art. When I was in high school, there were two fields that I was interested in; fine art and medicine. Although I loved my art classes, I would walk to Concord Hospital and volunteer in day surgery after school every Thursday and absolutely loved it. Another factor leading me to choose nursing as a career choice is that I fractured my leg about a year ago. Being in a wheelchair with a full leg cast for over two months, undergoing two surgeries, and still in physical therapy, has made me reevaluate how I would like to spend my time helping others in need. All of these events have made me ready to pursue my other passion of becoming a nurse and lactation consultant. As a mother of two middle schoolers, I truly believe that my loving nature combined with my strong work ethic will be put to productive use as a nurse. I have already started my education in nursing this spring because I can't wait to get started as soon as possible. I just became a Licensed Nurse Assistant and I am also on the path to becoming a Certified Lactation Consultant through Lactation Education Resources' online lactation program. As an adult with a family, and existing student loans, I am beginning work full-time as a Maternal Child Health Licensed Nurse Assistant in a Level III NICU while being a full-time student. While I am working, I will be earning my 1000 clinical hours needed to become a Board Certified Lactation Consultant. This educational opportunity starting this fall earning my BSN will help me achieve an exciting and meaningful change for myself and my family, leading me to help women and children faster. I want to be a nurse to give back to the community, have a more rewarding career, and care for those who need it most. This is where my compassionate and creative personality is being called. I want to empower women to know their options before, during, and after giving birth, providing them with the most resources possible, especially for underserved and rural populations. I want to educate women about their choices so that they are making informed decisions about their health. I remember when my first child was about to be born and feeling so afraid that I wouldn't know what to do. I had some complications as well, but the nurses and lactation consultants taught me so much that I know firsthand the life-changing impact nurses have on so many women. Exclusively breastfeeding my children was a very important goal that I was determined to do. With the challenges that I faced, I would not have been able to do that with the guidance of the amazing lactation consultants that I was privileged to work with. Being able to provide that to other women, would be so meaningful to me. I have loved teaching college students how to become more creative individuals, but I am ready to start this new chapter as an RN Lactation Consultant and eventually also as Certified Nurse Midwife after I finished my undergraduate degree.

I am returning to college to earn a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from New England College in Henniker, NH this fall of 2024. That might not sound too radical, however, I am a 40-year-old woman who is a ceramic sculptor with over 15 years of experience as an Adjunct Professor of Art. When I was in high school, there were two fields that I was interested in; fine art and medicine. Although I loved my art classes, I would walk to Concord Hospital and volunteer in day surgery after school every Thursday and absolutely loved it. Another factor leading me to choose nursing as a career choice is that I fractured my leg about a year ago. Being in a wheelchair with a full leg cast for over two months, undergoing two surgeries, and still in physical therapy, has made me reevaluate how I would like to spend my time helping others in need. All of these events have made me ready to pursue my other passion of becoming a nurse and lactation consultant. As a mother of two middle schoolers, I truly believe that my loving nature combined with my strong work ethic will be put to productive use as a nurse. I have already started my education in nursing this spring because I can't wait to get started as soon as possible. I just became a Licensed Nurse Assistant and I am also on the path to becoming a Certified Lactation Consultant through Lactation Education Resources' online lactation program. As an adult with a family, and existing student loans, I am beginning work full-time as a Maternal Child Health Licensed Nurse Assistant in a Level III NICU while being a full-time student. While I am working, I will be earning my 1000 clinical hours needed to become a Board Certified Lactation Consultant. This educational opportunity starting this fall earning my BSN will help me achieve an exciting and meaningful change for myself and my family, leading me to help women and children faster. I want to be a nurse to give back to the community, have a more rewarding career, and care for those who need it most. This is where my compassionate and creative personality is being called. I want to empower women to know their options before, during, and after giving birth, providing them with the most resources possible, especially for underserved and rural populations. I want to educate women about their choices so that they are making informed decisions about their health. I remember when my first child was about to be born and feeling so afraid that I wouldn't know what to do. I had some complications as well, but the nurses and lactation consultants taught me so much that I know firsthand the life-changing impact nurses have on so many women. Exclusively breastfeeding my children was a very important goal that I was determined to do. With the challenges that I faced, I would not have been able to do that with the guidance of the amazing lactation consultants that I was privileged to work with. Being able to provide that to other women, would be so meaningful to me. I have loved teaching college students how to become more creative individuals, but I am ready to start this new chapter as an RN Lactation Consultant and eventually also as Certified Nurse Midwife after I finished my undergraduate degree.

I am returning to college to earn a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from New England College in Henniker, NH this fall of 2024. That might not sound too radical, however, I am a 40-year-old woman who is a ceramic sculptor with over 15 years of experience as an Adjunct Professor of Art. When I was in high school, there were two fields that I was interested in; fine art and medicine. Although I loved my art classes, I would walk to Concord Hospital and volunteer in day surgery after school every Thursday and absolutely loved it. Another factor leading me to choose nursing as a career choice is that I fractured my leg about a year ago. Being in a wheelchair with a full leg cast for over two months, undergoing two surgeries, and still in physical therapy, has made me reevaluate how I would like to spend my time helping others in need. All of these events have made me ready to pursue my other passion of becoming a nurse and lactation consultant. As a mother of two middle schoolers, I truly believe that my loving nature combined with my strong work ethic will be put to productive use as a nurse. I have already started my education in nursing this spring because I can't wait to get started as soon as possible. I just became a Licensed Nurse Assistant and I am also on the path to becoming a Certified Lactation Consultant through Lactation Education Resources' online lactation program. As an adult with a family, and existing student loans, I am beginning work full-time as a Maternal Child Health Licensed Nurse Assistant in a Level III NICU while being a full-time student. While I am working, I will be earning my 1000 clinical hours needed to become a Board Certified Lactation Consultant. This educational opportunity starting this fall earning my BSN will help me achieve an exciting and meaningful change for myself and my family, leading me to help women and children faster. I want to be a nurse to give back to the community, have a more rewarding career, and care for those who need it most. This is where my compassionate and creative personality is being called. I want to empower women to know their options before, during, and after giving birth, providing them with the most resources possible, especially for underserved and rural populations. I want to educate women about their choices so that they are making informed decisions about their health. I remember when my first child was about to be born and feeling so afraid that I wouldn't know what to do. I had some complications as well, but the nurses and lactation consultants taught me so much that I know firsthand the life-changing impact nurses have on so many women. Exclusively breastfeeding my children was a very important goal that I was determined to do. With the challenges that I faced, I would not have been able to do that with the guidance of the amazing lactation consultants that I was privileged to work with. Being able to provide that to other women, would be so meaningful to me. I have loved teaching college students how to become more creative individuals, but I am ready to start this new chapter as an RN Lactation Consultant and eventually also as Certified Nurse Midwife after I finished my undergraduate degree.

I am returning to college to earn a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from New England College in Henniker, NH this fall of 2024. That might not sound too radical, however, I am a 40-year-old woman who is a ceramic sculptor with over 15 years of experience as an Adjunct Professor of Art. When I was in high school, there were two fields that I was interested in; fine art and medicine. Although I loved my art classes, I would walk to Concord Hospital and volunteer in day surgery after school every Thursday and absolutely loved it. Another factor leading me to choose nursing as a career choice is that I fractured my leg about a year ago. Being in a wheelchair with a full leg cast for over two months, undergoing two surgeries, and still in physical therapy, has made me reevaluate how I would like to spend my time helping others in need. All of these events have made me ready to pursue my other passion of becoming a nurse and lactation consultant. As a mother of two middle schoolers, I truly believe that my loving nature combined with my strong work ethic will be put to productive use as a nurse. I have already started my education in nursing this spring because I can't wait to get started as soon as possible. I just became a Licensed Nurse Assistant and I am also on the path to becoming a Certified Lactation Consultant through Lactation Education Resources' online lactation program. As an adult with a family, and existing student loans, I am beginning work full-time as a Maternal Child Health Licensed Nurse Assistant in a Level III NICU while being a full-time student. While I am working, I will be earning my 1000 clinical hours needed to become a Board Certified Lactation Consultant. This educational opportunity starting this fall earning my BSN will help me achieve an exciting and meaningful change for myself and my family, leading me to help women and children faster. I want to be a nurse to give back to the community, have a more rewarding career, and care for those who need it most. This is where my compassionate and creative personality is being called. I want to empower women to know their options before, during, and after giving birth, providing them with the most resources possible, especially for underserved and rural populations. I want to educate women about their choices so that they are making informed decisions about their health. I remember when my first child was about to be born and feeling so afraid that I wouldn't know what to do. I had some complications as well, but the nurses and lactation consultants taught me so much that I know firsthand the life-changing impact nurses have on so many women. Exclusively breastfeeding my children was a very important goal that I was determined to do. With the challenges that I faced, I would not have been able to do that with the guidance of the amazing lactation consultants that I was privileged to work with. Being able to provide that to other women, would be so meaningful to me. I have loved teaching college students how to become more creative individuals, but I am ready to start this new chapter as an RN Lactation Consultant and eventually also as Certified Nurse Midwife after I finished my undergraduate degree.

I am returning to college to earn a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from New England College in Henniker, NH this fall of 2024. That might not sound too radical, however, I am a 40-year-old woman who is a ceramic sculptor with over 15 years of experience as an Adjunct Professor of Art. When I was in high school, there were two fields that I was interested in; fine art and medicine. Although I loved my art classes, I would walk to Concord Hospital and volunteer in day surgery after school every Thursday and absolutely loved it. Another factor leading me to choose nursing as a career choice is that I fractured my leg about a year ago. Being in a wheelchair with a full leg cast for over two months, undergoing two surgeries, and still in physical therapy, has made me reevaluate how I would like to spend my time helping others in need. All of these events have made me ready to pursue my other passion of becoming a nurse and lactation consultant. As a mother of two middle schoolers, I truly believe that my loving nature combined with my strong work ethic will be put to productive use as a nurse. I have already started my education in nursing this spring because I can't wait to get started as soon as possible. I just became a Licensed Nurse Assistant and I am also on the path to becoming a Certified Lactation Consultant through Lactation Education Resources' online lactation program. As an adult with a family, and existing student loans, I am beginning work full-time as a Maternal Child Health Licensed Nurse Assistant in a Level III NICU while being a full-time student. While I am working, I will be earning my 1000 clinical hours needed to become a Board Certified Lactation Consultant. This educational opportunity starting this fall earning my BSN will help me achieve an exciting and meaningful change for myself and my family, leading me to help women and children faster. I want to be a nurse to give back to the community, have a more rewarding career, and care for those who need it most. This is where my compassionate and creative personality is being called. I want to empower women to know their options before, during, and after giving birth, providing them with the most resources possible, especially for underserved and rural populations. I want to educate women about their choices so that they are making informed decisions about their health. I remember when my first child was about to be born and feeling so afraid that I wouldn't know what to do. I had some complications as well, but the nurses and lactation consultants taught me so much that I know firsthand the life-changing impact nurses have on so many women. Exclusively breastfeeding my children was a very important goal that I was determined to do. With the challenges that I faced, I would not have been able to do that with the guidance of the amazing lactation consultants that I was privileged to work with. Being able to provide that to other women, would be so meaningful to me. I have loved teaching college students how to become more creative individuals, but I am ready to start this new chapter as an RN Lactation Consultant and eventually also as Certified Nurse Midwife after I finished my undergraduate degree.

I am returning to college to earn a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from New England College in Henniker, NH this fall of 2024. That might not sound too radical, however, I am a 40-year-old woman who is a ceramic sculptor with over 15 years of experience as an Adjunct Professor of Art. When I was in high school, there were two fields that I was interested in; fine art and medicine. Although I loved my art classes, I would walk to Concord Hospital and volunteer in day surgery after school every Thursday and absolutely loved it. Another factor leading me to choose nursing as a career choice is that I fractured my leg about a year ago. Being in a wheelchair with a full leg cast for over two months, undergoing two surgeries, and still in physical therapy, has made me reevaluate how I would like to spend my time helping others in need. All of these events have made me ready to pursue my other passion of becoming a nurse and lactation consultant. As a mother of two middle schoolers, I truly believe that my loving nature combined with my strong work ethic will be put to productive use as a nurse. I have already started my education in nursing this spring because I can't wait to get started as soon as possible. I just became a Licensed Nurse Assistant and I am also on the path to becoming a Certified Lactation Consultant through Lactation Education Resources' online lactation program. As an adult with a family, and existing student loans, I am beginning work full-time as a Maternal Child Health Licensed Nurse Assistant in a Level III NICU while being a full-time student. While I am working, I will be earning my 1000 clinical hours needed to become a Board Certified Lactation Consultant. This educational opportunity starting this fall earning my BSN will help me achieve an exciting and meaningful change for myself and my family, leading me to help women and children faster. I want to be a nurse to give back to the community, have a more rewarding career, and care for those who need it most. This is where my compassionate and creative personality is being called. I want to empower women to know their options before, during, and after giving birth, providing them with the most resources possible, especially for underserved and rural populations. I want to educate women about their choices so that they are making informed decisions about their health. I remember when my first child was about to be born and feeling so afraid that I wouldn't know what to do. I had some complications as well, but the nurses and lactation consultants taught me so much that I know firsthand the life-changing impact nurses have on so many women. Exclusively breastfeeding my children was a very important goal that I was determined to do. With the challenges that I faced, I would not have been able to do that with the guidance of the amazing lactation consultants that I was privileged to work with. Being able to provide that to other women, would be so meaningful to me. I have loved teaching college students how to become more creative individuals, but I am ready to start this new chapter as an RN/Lactation Consultant and hopfully as a neonatal nurse practitioner after that.

I am returning to college to earn a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from New England College in Henniker, NH this fall of 2024. That might not sound too radical, however, I am a 40-year-old woman who is a ceramic sculptor with over 15 years of experience as an Adjunct Professor of Art. When I was in high school, there were two fields that I was interested in; fine art and medicine. Although I loved my art classes, I would walk to Concord Hospital and volunteer in day surgery after school every Thursday and absolutely loved it. Another factor leading me to choose nursing as a career choice is that I fractured my leg about a year ago. Being in a wheelchair with a full leg cast for over two months, undergoing two surgeries, and still in physical therapy, has made me reevaluate how I would like to spend my time helping others in need. All of these events have made me ready to pursue my other passion of becoming a nurse and lactation consultant. As a mother of two middle schoolers, I truly believe that my loving nature combined with my strong work ethic will be put to productive use as a nurse. I have already started my education in nursing this spring because I can't wait to get started as soon as possible. I just became a Licensed Nurse Assistant and I am also on the path to becoming a Certified Lactation Consultant through Lactation Education Resources' online lactation program. As an adult with a family, and existing student loans, I am beginning work full-time as a Maternal Child Health Licensed Nurse Assistant in a Level III NICU while being a full-time student. While I am working, I will be earning my 1000 clinical hours needed to become a Board Certified Lactation Consultant. This educational opportunity starting this fall earning my BSN will help me achieve an exciting and meaningful change for myself and my family, leading me to help women and children faster. I want to be a nurse to give back to the community, have a more rewarding career, and care for those who need it most. This is where my compassionate and creative personality is being called. I want to empower women to know their options before, during, and after giving birth, providing them with the most resources possible, especially for underserved and rural populations. I want to educate women about their choices so that they are making informed decisions about their health. I remember when my first child was about to be born and feeling so afraid that I wouldn't know what to do. I had some complications as well, but the nurses and lactation consultants taught me so much that I know firsthand the life-changing impact nurses have on so many women. Exclusively breastfeeding my children was a very important goal that I was determined to do. With the challenges that I faced, I would not have been able to do that with the guidance of the amazing lactation consultants that I was privileged to work with. Being able to provide that to other women, would be so meaningful to me. I have loved teaching college students how to become more creative individuals, but I am ready to start this new chapter as an RN Lactation Consultant and eventually also as Certified Nurse Midwife after I finished my undergraduate degree.

I am returning to college to earn a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from New England College in Henniker, NH this fall of 2024. That might not sound too radical, however, I am a 40-year-old woman who is a ceramic sculptor with over 15 years of experience as an Adjunct Professor of Art. When I was in high school, there were two fields that I was interested in; fine art and medicine. Although I loved my art classes, I would walk to Concord Hospital and volunteer in day surgery after school every Thursday and absolutely loved it. Another factor leading me to choose nursing as a career choice is that I fractured my leg about a year ago. Being in a wheelchair with a full leg cast for over two months, undergoing two surgeries, and still in physical therapy, has made me reevaluate how I would like to spend my time helping others in need. All of these events have made me ready to pursue my other passion of becoming a nurse and lactation consultant. As a mother of two middle schoolers, I truly believe that my loving nature combined with my strong work ethic will be put to productive use as a nurse. I have already started my education in nursing this spring because I can't wait to get started as soon as possible. I just became a Licensed Nurse Assistant and I am also on the path to becoming a Certified Lactation Consultant through Lactation Education Resources' online lactation program. As an adult with a family, and existing student loans, I am beginning work full-time as a Maternal Child Health Licensed Nurse Assistant in a Level III NICU while being a full-time student. While I am working, I will be earning my 1000 clinical hours needed to become a Board Certified Lactation Consultant. This educational opportunity starting this fall earning my BSN will help me achieve an exciting and meaningful change for myself and my family, leading me to help women and children faster. I want to be a nurse to give back to the community, have a more rewarding career, and care for those who need it most. This is where my compassionate and creative personality is being called. I want to empower women to know their options before, during, and after giving birth, providing them with the most resources possible, especially for underserved and rural populations. I want to educate women about their choices so that they are making informed decisions about their health. I remember when my first child was about to be born and feeling so afraid that I wouldn't know what to do. I had some complications as well, but the nurses and lactation consultants taught me so much that I know firsthand the life-changing impact nurses have on so many women. Exclusively breastfeeding my children was a very important goal that I was determined to do. With the challenges that I faced, I would not have been able to do that with the guidance of the amazing lactation consultants that I was privileged to work with. Being able to provide that to other women, would be so meaningful to me. I have loved teaching college students how to become more creative individuals, but I am ready to start this new chapter as an RN Lactation Consultant and eventually also as Certified Nurse Midwife after I finished my undergraduate degree.

I am returning to college to earn a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from New England College in Henniker, NH this fall of 2024. That might not sound too radical, however, I am a 40-year-old woman who is a ceramic sculptor with over 15 years of experience as an Adjunct Professor of Art. When I was in high school, there were two fields that I was interested in; fine art and medicine. I would walk to Concord Hospital and volunteer in day surgery after school every Thursday and absolutely loved it. Another factor leading me to choose nursing as a career choice is that I fractured my leg about a year ago. Being in a wheelchair with a full leg cast for over two months, undergoing two surgeries, and still in physical therapy, has made me reevaluate how I would like to spend my time helping others in need. All of these events have made me ready to pursue my other passion of becoming a nurse and working in maternal/child healthcare. As a mother of two middle schoolers, I truly believe that my loving nature combined with my strong work ethic will be put to productive use as a nurse. I have already started my education in nursing this spring because I can't wait to get started as soon as possible. I just became a Licensed Nurse Assistant and I am also on the path to becoming a Certified Lactation Consultant. As an adult with a family, and existing student loans, I will work full-time as a Licensed Nurse Assistant while being a full-time student. A scholarship such as this one will help ease this degree's financial burden. This educational opportunity to earn my BSN will help me achieve an exciting and meaningful change for myself and my family, leading me to help patients faster. I want to be a nurse to give back to the community, have a more rewarding career, and care for people who need it most, especially women and young children. This is where my compassionate and creative personality is being called. I want to empower women to know their options before, during, and after giving birth, providing them with the most resources possible, especially for underserved and rural populations. I remember when my first child was about to be born and feeling so afraid that I wouldn't know what to do. I had some minor complications as well, but the nurses and lactation consultants taught me so much that I know firsthand the life-changing impact nurses have on so many women. I have loved teaching college students how to become more creative individuals, but I am ready to start this new chapter as a nurse and eventually as a Certified Nurse Midwife and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant.

I am returning to college to earn a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from New England College in Henniker, NH this fall of 2024. That might not sound too radical, however, I am a 40-year-old woman who is a ceramic sculptor with over 15 years of experience as an Adjunct Professor of Art. When I was in high school, there were two fields that I was interested in; fine art and medicine. I would walk to Concord Hospital and volunteer in day surgery after school every Thursday and absolutely loved it. Another factor leading me to choose nursing as a career choice is that I fractured my leg about a year ago. Being in a wheelchair with a full leg cast for over two months, undergoing two surgeries, and still in physical therapy, has made me reevaluate how I would like to spend my time helping others in need. All of these events have made me ready to pursue my other passion of becoming a nurse and working in maternal/child healthcare. As a mother of two middle schoolers, I truly believe that my loving nature combined with my strong work ethic will be put to productive use as a nurse. I have already started my education in nursing this spring because I can't wait to get started as soon as possible. I just became a Licensed Nurse Assistant and I am also on the path to becoming a Certified Lactation Consultant. As an adult with a family, and existing student loans, I will work full-time as a Licensed Nurse Assistant while being a full-time student. A scholarship such as this one will help ease this degree's financial burden. This educational opportunity to earn my BSN will help me achieve an exciting and meaningful change for myself and my family, leading me to help patients faster. I want to be a nurse to give back to the community, have a more rewarding career, and care for people who need it most, especially women and young children. This is where my compassionate and creative personality is being called. I want to empower women to know their options before, during, and after giving birth, providing them with the most resources possible, especially for underserved and rural populations. I remember when my first child was about to be born and feeling so afraid that I wouldn't know what to do. I had some minor complications as well, but the nurses and lactation consultants taught me so much that I know firsthand the life-changing impact nurses have on so many women. I have loved teaching college students how to become more creative individuals, but I am ready to start this new chapter as a nurse and eventually as a Certified Nurse Midwife and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant.

I am returning to college to earn a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from New England College in Henniker, NH this fall of 2024. That might not sound too radical, however, I am a 40-year-old woman who is a ceramic sculptor with over 15 years of experience as an adjunct college art teacher. I have struggled to find a full-time teaching position and made the exciting and daunting decision to make a career change. When I was in high school, there were two fields that I was interested in; fine art and medicine. I would walk to Concord Hospital and volunteer in day surgery after school every Thursday and absolutely loved it. Another factor leading me to choose nursing as a career choice is that I fractured my leg about a year ago. Being in a wheelchair with a full leg cast for over two months, undergoing two surgeries, and still in physical therapy, has made me reevaluate how I would like to help others in need as I was. All of these events have made me ready to pursue my other passion of becoming a nurse and working in maternal/child healthcare. As a mother of two middle schoolers, I truly believe that my loving nature combined with my strong work ethic will be put to productive use as a nurse. I have already started my education in nursing this spring because I can't wait to get started as soon as possible. I am in an LNA program right now and also on the path to becoming a Certified Lactation Consultant through an online program. As an adult with a family, and existing student loans, I will work full-time as a Licensed Nurse Assistant while being a full-time student. A scholarship such as this one will help to ease the financial burden of this degree. This educational opportunity to earn my BSN will help me achieve an exciting and meaningful change for myself and my family, leading me to help patients faster. I want to be a nurse to give back to the community, have a more rewarding career, and care for people who need it most, especially women and young children. This is where my compassionate and creative personality is being called. I want to empower women to know their options before, during, and after giving birth, providing them with the most resources possible, especially for underserved and rural populations. I remember when my first child was about to be born and feeling so afraid that I wouldn't know what to do. I had some minor complications as well, but the nurses and lactation consultants taught me so much that I know firsthand the life-changing impact nurses have on so many women. I have loved teaching college students how to become more creative individuals, but I am ready to start this new chapter as a nurse and eventually as a Certified Nurse Midwife and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant.

I am returning to college to earn a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from New England College in Henniker, NH this fall of 2024. That might not sound too radical, however, I am a 40-year-old woman who is a ceramic sculptor with over 15 years of experience as an adjunct college art teacher. I have struggled to find a full-time teaching position and made the exciting and daunting decision to make a career change. When I was in high school, there were two fields that I was interested in; fine art and medicine. I would walk to Concord Hospital and volunteer in day surgery after school every Thursday and absolutely loved it. Another factor leading me to choose nursing as a career choice is that I am recovering from an accident that fractured my leg about a year ago. Being in a wheelchair with a full leg cast for over two months, undergoing two surgeries, and still in physical therapy, has made me reevaluate how I would like to help others in need as I was. All of these events have made me ready to pursue my other passion of becoming a nurse and working in maternal/child healthcare. As a mother of two middle schoolers, I truly believe that my loving nature combined with my strong work ethic will be put to productive use as a nurse. I have already started my education in nursing this spring because I can't wait to get started as soon as possible. I am in an LNA program right now and also on the path to becoming a Certified Lactation Consultant through an online program. As an adult with a family, and existing student loans, I will work full-time as a Licensed Nurse Assistant while being a full-time student. A scholarship such as this one will help to ease the financial burden of this degree. This educational opportunity to earn my BSN will help me achieve an exciting and meaningful change for myself and my family, leading me to help patients faster. I want to be a nurse to give back to the community, have a more rewarding career, and care for people who need it most, especially women and young children. This is where my compassionate and creative personality is being called. I want to empower women to know their options before, during, and after giving birth, providing them with the most resources possible, especially for underserved and rural populations. I remember when my first child was about to be born and feeling so afraid that I wouldn't know what to do. I had some minor complications as well, but the nurses and lactation consultants taught me so much that I know firsthand the life-changing impact nurses have on so many women. I have loved teaching college students how to become more creative individuals, but I am ready to start this new chapter as a nurse and eventually as a Certified Nurse Midwife and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant.

This fal, I am returning to college to earn a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from New England College in Henniker, NH. That might not sound too radical, however, I am a 40-year-old woman who is a ceramic sculptor with over 15 years of experience as an adjunct college art teacher. I have struggled to find a full-time teaching position and made the exciting and daunting decision to make a career change. When I was in high school, there were two fields that I was interested in; fine art and medicine. I would walk to Concord Hospital and volunteer in day surgery after school every Thursday and absolutely loved it. Another factor leading me to choose nursing as a career choice is that I fractured my leg about a year ago. Being in a wheelchair with a full leg cast for over two months, undergoing two surgeries, and still in physical therapy, has made me reevaluate how I would like to help others in need as I was All of these events have made me ready to pursue my other passion of becoming a nurse and working in maternal/child healthcare. As a mother of two middle schoolers, I truly believe that my loving nature combined with my strong work ethic will be put to productive use as a nurse. I have already started my education in nursing this spring because I can't wait to get started as soon as possible. I am in an LNA program right now and also on the path to becoming a Certified Lactation Consultant through an online program. As an adult with a family, and existing student loans, I will work full-time as a Licensed Nurse Assistant while being a full-time student. A scholarship such as this one will help to ease the financial burden of this degree. This educational opportunity to earn my BSN will help me achieve an exciting and meaningful change for myself and my family, leading me to help patients faster. I want to be a nurse to give back to the community, have a more rewarding career, and care for people who need it most, especially women and young children. This is where my compassionate and creative personality is being called. I want to empower women to know their options before, during, and after giving birth, providing them with the most resources possible, especially for underserved and rural populations. I remember when my first child was about to be born and feeling so afraid that I wouldn't know what to do. I had some minor complications as well, but the nurses and lactation consultants taught me so much that I know firsthand the life-changing impact nurses have on so many women. I have loved teaching college students how to become more creative individuals, but I am ready to start this new chapter as a nurse and eventually as a Certified Nurse Midwife and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant.

I am returning to college to earn a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from New England College in Henniker, NH this fall of 2024. That might not sound too radical, however, I am a 40-year-old woman who is a ceramic sculptor with over 15 years of experience as an adjunct college art teacher. I have struggled to find a full-time teaching position and made the exciting and daunting decision to make a career change. When I was in high school, there were two fields that I was interested in; fine art and medicine. I would walk to Concord Hospital and volunteer in day surgery after school every Thursday and absolutely loved it. Another factor leading me to choose nursing as a career choice is that I fractured my leg about a year ago. Being in a wheelchair with a full leg cast for over two months, undergoing two surgeries, and still in physical therapy, has made me reevaluate how I would like to help others in need as I was All of these events have made me ready to pursue my other passion of becoming a nurse and working in maternal/child healthcare. As a mother of two middle schoolers, I truly believe that my loving nature combined with my strong work ethic will be put to productive use as a nurse. I have already started my education in nursing this spring because I can't wait to get started as soon as possible. I am in an LNA program right now and also on the path to becoming a Certified Lactation Consultant through an online program. As an adult with a family, and existing student loans, I will work full-time as a Licensed Nurse Assistant while being a full-time student. A scholarship such as this one will help to ease the financial burden of this degree. This educational opportunity to earn my BSN will help me achieve an exciting and meaningful change for myself and my family, leading me to help patients faster. I want to be a nurse to give back to the community, have a more rewarding career, and care for people who need it most, especially women and young children. This is where my compassionate and creative personality is being called. I want to empower women to know their options before, during, and after giving birth, providing them with the most resources possible, especially for underserved and rural populations. I remember when my first child was about to be born and feeling so afraid that I wouldn't know what to do. I had some minor complications as well, but the nurses and lactation consultants taught me so much that I know firsthand the life-changing impact nurses have on so many women. I have loved teaching college students how to become more creative individuals, but I am ready to start this new chapter as a nurse and eventually as a Certified Nurse Midwife and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant.

I am returning to college to earn a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from New England College in Henniker, NH this fall of 2024. That might not sound too radical, however, I am a 40-year-old woman who is a ceramic sculptor with over 15 years of experience as an adjunct college art teacher. I have struggled to find a full-time teaching position and made the exciting and daunting decision to make a career change. When I was in high school, there were two fields that I was interested in; fine art and medicine. I would walk to Concord Hospital and volunteer in day surgery after school every Thursday and absolutely loved it. Another factor leading me to choose nursing as a career choice is that I fractured my leg about a year ago. Being in a wheelchair with a full leg cast for over two months, undergoing two surgeries, and still in physical therapy, has made me reevaluate how I would like to help others in need as I was All of these events have made me ready to pursue my other passion of becoming a nurse and working in maternal/child healthcare. As a mother of two middle schoolers, I truly believe that my loving nature combined with my strong work ethic will be put to productive use as a nurse. I have already started my education in nursing this spring because I can't wait to get started as soon as possible. I am in an LNA program right now and also on the path to becoming a Certified Lactation Consultant through an online program. As an adult with a family, and existing student loans, I will work full-time as a Licensed Nurse Assistant while being a full-time student. A scholarship such as this one will help to ease the financial burden of this degree. This educational opportunity to earn my BSN will help me achieve an exciting and meaningful change for myself and my family, leading me to help patients faster. I want to be a nurse to give back to the community, have a more rewarding career, and care for people who need it most, especially women and young children. This is where my compassionate and creative personality is being called. I want to empower women to know their options before, during, and after giving birth, providing them with the most resources possible, especially for underserved and rural populations. I remember when my first child was about to be born and feeling so afraid that I wouldn't know what to do. I had some minor complications as well, but the nurses and lactation consultants taught me so much that I know firsthand the life-changing impact nurses have on so many women. I have loved teaching college students how to become more creative individuals, but I am ready to start this new chapter as a nurse and eventually as a Certified Nurse Midwife and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant.

I am returning to college to earn a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from New England College in Henniker, NH this fall of 2024. That might not sound too radical, however, I am a 40-year-old woman who is a ceramic sculptor with over 15 years of experience as an adjunct college art teacher. I have struggled to find a full-time teaching position and I have made the exciting and daunting decision to make a career change. When I was in high school, there were two fields that I was interested in; fine art and medicine. I am now ready to pursue my other passion of becoming a nurse to work in maternal/child healthcare. As a mother of two middle schoolers, I truly believe that my loving nature combined with my strong work ethic will be put to productive use as a nurse. I have already started my education in nursing this spring because I just can't wait to get started as soon as possible. I am in an LNA program right now and also on the path to becoming a Certified Lactation Consultant through an online program. As an adult with a family, existing student loans, and bills to pay, I will be working full-time as a Licensed Nurse Assistant. A scholarship such as this one will help ease the degree's financial burden. This educational opportunity to earn my BSN will help me achieve an exciting and meaningful change for myself and my family, which will lead me to help patients. I want to be a nurse to give back to the community, have a more rewarding career, and care for people when they need it most, especially women and young children. This is where my compassionate and creative personality is being called. I want to empower women to know what their options are before, during, and after giving birth, providing them with the most resources possible, especially for underserved and rural populations. I remember when my first child was about to be born and feeling so afraid that I wouldn't know what to do, but the nurses and lactation consultants taught me so much that I know firsthand the impact nurses have on so many women. I have loved my time teaching college students how to become more creative individuals, but I am ready to start this new chapter in my life as a nurse and eventually as a Certified Nurse Midwife and Board Certified Lactation Consultant.

I am returning to college to earn a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from New England College in Henniker, NH this fall of 2024. That might not sound too radical, however, I am a 39-year-old woman who is a ceramic sculptor with over 15 years of experience as an adjunct college art teacher. I have struggled to find a full-time teaching position and I have made the exciting and daunting decision to make a career change. When I was in high school, there were two fields that I was interested in; fine art and medicine. I am now ready to pursue my other passion of becoming a nurse to work in maternal/child healthcare. As a mother of two middle schoolers, I truly believe that my loving nature combined with my strong work ethic will be put to productive use as a nurse. I have already started my education in nursing this spring because I just can't wait to get started as soon as possible. I am in an LNA program right now and also on the path to becoming a Certified Lactation Consultant through an online program. As an adult with a family, existing student loans, and bills to pay, I will be working full-time as a Licensed Nurse Assistant. A scholarship such as this one will really help to ease the financial burden of this degree. This educational opportunity of earning my BSN will help me achieve an exciting and meaningful change for myself and my family, which will lead me to help patients soon. I want to be a nurse to give back to the community, have a more rewarding career, and care for people when they need it most, especially women and young children. This is where my compassionate and creative personality is being called. I want to empower women to know what their options are before, during, and after giving birth, providing them with the most resources possible, especially for underserved and rural populations. I remember when my first child was about to be born and feeling so afraid that I wouldn't know what to do, but the nurses and lactation consultants taught me so much that I know firsthand the impact nurses have on so many women. I have loved my time teaching college students how to become more creative individuals, but I am ready to start this new chapter in my life as a nurse and eventually as a Certified Nurse Midwife and Board Certified Lactation Consultant.

To me, becoming a nurse means fully embracing a lifestyle of helping, healing, and comforting. These three qualifications are how I describe my personality and I am switching careers at age 40 to be able to fully put these attributes into practice. I have been a college art professor for 17 years and I can no longer deny that maternal/infant nursing is my true calling. I want to help mothers and infants in a labor and delivery unit in every way possible. I want to help new mothers welcome their first or additional baby into their family. What a special privilege it will be to be with someone on one of the most special and important days of their lives. I want to support all mother's decisions for personal preferences, including helping those who would like to breastfeed. Before I begin my first year of nursing school in the fall, I am taking LNA and Certified Breastfeeding Specialist courses to jumpstart my career. I am a mother of two and I know firsthand how overwhelming those first few days during and after giving birth are and I want to help new mothers and babies adjust to their new lives, as many nurses helped me during those fragile periods of my life. Healing through providing holistic care is how I want to approach nursing. I want to listen to all of my patients' concerns carefully, addressing not just the physical, but also their emotional states, as both systems influence each other. I want to heal new mothers after whichever mode of delivery they’ve had and help them to heal quickly and efficiently. Being a nurse means paying close attention and noticing any changes in their body and mind during someone’s healing process. Nurses should work to heal their patients with the most accurate and effective care, which I feel can only be done by strong observational skills. Comforting a patient, physically and emotionally is usually the most important role of a nurse unless of course in a life-saving situation. When someone is far away from home, possibly in pain, sometimes away from friends and family, it makes them feel on edge, lonely, and a whole other host of worries. I have had some personal health complications throughout my life and a kind and caring nurse makes all of the difference. I have also experienced the opposite effect when a nurse is rushing and doesn’t listen to everything that you would like to tell them and the adverse effects that may have as well. Being a nurse means to excel at so many critical skills and through helping, healing, and comforting, I feel that almost anything can be achieved.

I am a 39-year-old woman who is a ceramic sculptor with over 15 years of experience as an adjunct college art teacher. I have struggled to find a full-time teaching position without having to relocate my family to another state and I have made the exciting and daunting decision to make a career change. When I was in high school, there were two fields that I was interested in; fine art and medicine. I am now ready to pursue my other passion of becoming a nurse to work in maternal health. As a mother of two middle schoolers, I truly believe that my loving nature combined with my strong work ethic will be put to efficacious use as a nurse. As an artist, I have found that people assume that I don't excel in math and science. What a big mistake! As a sculptor, I rely on math and science for my design AND construction process. For example, I incorporate mathematical patterns that are found in nature into my sculpture. With my career switch, I am looking forward to finding out how my strengths in creative thinking and creative problem-solving can apply to math and science as I enter into nursing. In nursing and medicine, each person is so unique and individual, that using the standard algorithms for their treatments seems short-sighted. Successful nursing is truly an art form! This educational opportunity will help me achieve an exciting and meaningful change for myself and my family, financially and spiritually, which will lead me to help patients soon. I want to be a nurse to give back to the community, have a more rewarding career, and take care of people when they need it most, especially women and young children. This is where my compassionate and creative personality is being called. I want to empower women to know what their options are before, during, and after giving birth, providing them with the most resources possible, especially underserved populations. I remember when my first child was about to be born and feeling afraid that I wouldn't know what to do, but the nurses and lactation consultants taught me so much that I know firsthand the impact they have on so many women. I have loved my time teaching college students how to become more creative individuals, but I am ready to start this new chapter in my life as a nurse and eventually as a certified nurse midwife.

I am a 39-year-old woman who is a ceramic sculptor with over 15 years of experience as an adjunct college art teacher. I have struggled to find a full-time teaching position without having to relocate my family to another state and I have made the exciting and daunting decision to make a career change. When I was in high school, there were two fields that I was interested in; fine art and medicine. I am now ready to pursue my other passion of becoming a nurse to work in maternal health. As a mother of two middle schoolers, I truly believe that my loving nature combined with my strong work ethic will be put to efficacious use as a nurse. As an artist, I have found that people assume that I don't excel in math and science. What a big mistake! As a sculptor, I rely on math and science for my design AND construction process. For example, I incorporate mathematical patterns that are found in nature into my sculpture. With my career switch, I am looking forward to finding out how my strengths in creative thinking and creative problem-solving can apply to math and science as I enter into nursing. In nursing and medicine, each patient is so unique and individual, that using the standard algorithms for their treatments seems short-sighted. Successful nursing is truly a work of art! This educational opportunity will help me achieve an exciting and meaningful change for myself and my family, financially and spiritually, which will lead me to help patients soon. I want to be a nurse to give back to the community, have a more rewarding career, and take care of people when they need it most, especially women and young children. This is where my compassionate and creative personality is being called. I want to empower women to know what their options are before, during, and after giving birth, providing them with the most resources possible, especially underserved populations. I remember when my first child was about to be born and feeling afraid that I wouldn't know what to do, but the nurses and lactation consultants taught me so much that I know firsthand the impact they have on so many women. I have loved my time teaching college students how to become more creative individuals, but I am ready to start this new chapter in my life as a nurse and eventually as a certified nurse midwife.

I am a 39-year-old woman who is a ceramic sculptor with over 15 years of experience as an adjunct college art teacher. I have struggled to find a full-time teaching position without having to relocate my family to another state and I have made the exciting and daunting decision to make a career change. When I was in high school, there were two fields that I was interested in; fine art and medicine. I am now ready to pursue my other passion of becoming a nurse to work in maternal health. As a mother of two middle schoolers, I truly believe that my loving nature combined with my strong work ethic will be put to efficacious use as a nurse. As an artist, I have found that people assume that I don't excel in math and science. What a big mistake! As a sculptor, I rely on math and science for my design AND construction process. For example, I incorporate mathematical patterns that are found in nature into my sculpture. With my career switch, I am looking forward to finding out how my strengths in creative thinking and creative problem-solving can apply to math and science as I enter into nursing. In nursing and medicine, each person is so unique and individual, that using the standard algorithms for their treatments seems short-sighted. Successful nursing is truly an art form! This educational opportunity will help me achieve an exciting and meaningful change for myself and my family, financially and spiritually, which will lead me to help patients soon. I want to be a nurse to give back to the community, have a more rewarding career, and take care of people when they need it most, especially women and young children. This is where my compassionate and creative personality is being called. I want to empower women to know what their options are before, during, and after giving birth, providing them with the most resources possible, especially underserved populations. I remember when my first child was about to be born and feeling afraid that I wouldn't know what to do, but the nurses and lactation consultants taught me so much that I know firsthand the impact they have on so many women. I have loved my time teaching college students how to become more creative individuals, but I am ready to start this new chapter in my life as a nurse and eventually as a certified nurse midwife.

I am a 39-year-old woman who is a ceramic sculptor with over 15 years of experience as an adjunct college art teacher. I have struggled to find a full-time teaching position without having to relocate my family to another state and I have made the exciting and daunting decision to make a career change. When I was in high school, there were two fields that I was interested in; fine art and medicine. I am now ready to pursue my other passion of becoming a nurse to work in maternal health. As a mother of two middle schoolers, I truly believe that my loving nature combined with my strong work ethic will be put to efficacious use as a nurse. As an artist, I have found that people assume that I don't excel in math and science. What a big mistake! As a sculptor, I rely on math and science for my design AND construction process. For example, I incorporate mathematical patterns that are found in nature into my sculpture. With my career switch, I am looking forward to finding out how my strengths in creative thinking and creative problem-solving can apply to math and science as I enter into nursing. In nursing and medicine, each person is so unique and individual, that using the standard algorithms for their treatments seems short-sighted. Successful nursing is truly an art form! This educational opportunity will help me achieve an exciting and meaningful change for myself and my family, financially and spiritually, which will lead me to help patients soon. I want to be a nurse to give back to the community, have a more rewarding career, and take care of people when they need it most, especially women and young children. This is where my compassionate and creative personality is being called. I want to empower women to know what their options are before, during, and after giving birth, providing them with the most resources possible, especially underserved populations. I remember when my first child was about to be born and feeling afraid that I wouldn't know what to do, but the nurses and lactation consultants taught me so much that I know firsthand the impact they have on so many women. I have loved my time teaching college students how to become more creative individuals, but I am ready to start this new chapter in my life as a nurse and eventually as a certified nurse midwife.

I am a 39-year-old woman who is a ceramic sculptor with over 15 years of experience as an adjunct college art teacher. I have struggled to find a full-time teaching position without having to relocate my family to another state and I have made the exciting and daunting decision to make a career change. When I was in high school, there were two fields that I was interested in; fine art and medicine. I am now ready to pursue my other passion of becoming a nurse to work in maternal health. As a mother of two middle schoolers, I truly believe that my loving nature combined with my strong work ethic will be put to efficacious use as a maternal health nurse and certified midwife. As an artist, I have found that people assume that I don't excel in math and science. What a big mistake! As a sculptor, I rely on math and science for my design AND construction process. For example, I incorporate mathematical patterns that are found in nature into my sculpture. With my career switch, I am looking forward to finding out how my strengths in creative thinking and creative problem-solving can apply to math and science as I enter into nursing. In nursing and medicine, each person is so unique and individual, that using the standard algorithms for their treatments seems short-sighted. Successful nursing is truly an art form! This educational opportunity will help me achieve an exciting and meaningful change for myself and my family, financially and spiritually, which will lead me to help patients soon. I want to be a nurse to give back to the community, have a more rewarding career, and take care of people when they need it most, especially women and young children. This is where my compassionate and creative personality is being called. I want to empower women to know what their options are before, during, and after giving birth, providing them with the most resources possible, especially underserved populations. I remember when my first child was about to be born and feeling afraid that I wouldn't know what to do, but the nurses and lactation consultants taught me so much that I know firsthand the impact they have on so many women. I have loved my time teaching college students how to become more creative individuals, but I am ready to start this new chapter in my life.

I am a 39-year-old woman who is a ceramic sculptor with over 15 years of experience as an adjunct college art teacher. I have struggled to find a full-time teaching position without having to relocate my family to another state and I have made the exciting and daunting decision to make a career change. When I was in high school, there were two fields that I was interested in; fine art and medicine. I am now ready to pursue my other passion of becoming a nurse to work in maternal health. As a mother of two middle schoolers, I truly believe that my loving nature combined with my strong work ethic will be put to efficacious use as a nurse. As an artist, I have found that people assume that I don't excel in math and science. What a big mistake! As a sculptor, I rely on math and science for my design AND construction process. For example, I incorporate mathematical patterns that are found in nature into my sculpture. With my career switch, I am looking forward to finding out how my strengths in creative thinking and creative problem-solving can apply to math and science as I enter into nursing. STEAM is such an important concept and a more holistic method of education, as opposed to STEM. When all of these fields work together with the addition of the arts, it creates a more balanced result. In nursing and medicine, each person is so unique and individual, that using the standard algorithms for their treatments seems short-sighted. Successful nursing is truly an art form! This educational opportunity will help me achieve an exciting and meaningful change for myself and my family, financially and spiritually, which will lead me to help patients soon. I want to be a nurse to give back to the community, have a more rewarding career, and take care of people when they need it most, especially women and young children. This is where my compassionate and creative personality is being called. I want to empower women to know what their options are before, during, and after giving birth, providing them with the most resources possible, especially underserved populations. I remember when my first child was about to be born and feeling afraid that I wouldn't know what to do, but the nurses and lactation consultants taught me so much that I know firsthand the impact they have on so many women. I have loved my time teaching college students how to become more creative individuals, but I am ready to start this new chapter in my life.

I am writing this letter seeking financial assistance for college tuition towards a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing from New England College, where I am enrolled to start in the fall of 2024. As I am already struggling financially and have massive student loan debt from a degree that I cannot find a full time career in, I am seeking scholarships in any amount to offset the cost to begin this new journey. I have been an adjunct college arts professor and I have loved my time teaching college students how to become more creative individuals, but I am ready to start this new chapter in my life. Thank you for your consideration to help me begin! At 40 years old, with over 15 years of experience teacher, I have made the exciting decision to make a career change. In high school, there were two fields that I was interested in, fine art and medicine. I am now ready to pursue my other passion of becoming a nurse with the goal of working with women in a labor and delivery department. My interest in the medical field began when I was a student at Concord High School in Concord, NH, when I would walk after school to Concord Hospital and volunteer every Thursday for two years. As I prepped patient beds in day surgery and delivered mail to patients that were grateful for some company, I could easily envision myself working in that kind of environment. Now as a mother of two middle schoolers, I truly believe that my loving nature combined with my strong work ethic will be put to good use as a nurse. One of the leading factors in my desire to change my career has to do with fracturing my leg while skiing a year ago. The accident and the recovery has really changed my outlook on life in such a positive, more appreciative way. Being in a full leg cast and in a wheelchair for over two months, undergoing two surgeries, and a year of physical therapy has really opened my eyes to what I want in my life. This educational opportunity will help me to achieve this exciting and meaningful change for myself and my family and will hopefully lead me to helping patients in the near future. I want to be a nurse to give back to the community, have a more rewarding career, and to take care of people when they need it most.