I have always had a higher calling to help and serve people. I started out at a community college at 18 years old. Not knowing what I wanted to do in life. I took a few random prerequisites and America sign language was one of my most interesting classes. During this course, not only was I taught a new language, but I was able to learn about different communication styles. I was able to learn about the different health care providers that help people who are not able to communicate by speaking. This class was also interesting because my professor was completely deaf. He communicated with the students by typing on the computer only. This course helped me make a decision to study communication disorders and sciences. I later, transferred to Southern Illinois University where I began my study. After graduation, I moved to Tennessee, and worked as an SLPA(Speech language pathologist assistant) at an adult developmental facility. I worked at this facility for 4 years and loved every bit of it. Working at this facility, allowed me to help patients with speech and articulation . I enjoyed coming to work everyday and being able to see the progress that my patients were making from each session. During covid, I was laid off and I started working as a revenue specialist for the local VA hospital. Although I loved this job, I knew my passion for helping people was still there. My "aha" moment that I knew I wanted to be a nurse, wasn't until last year. I had my first child. Which consisted of me being in and out of Dr's appointments for 9 months. The day that I went into labor was the day I knew for sure that nursing was something I wanted to pursue. Each nurse that I came into contact with made me feel very safe, comfortable and well taken care of. I could not ask for better nurses during such a vulnerable time. This personal experience lead me to want to become a labor and delivery nurse. I would like to provide the best care possible to new moms, so they also have a good experience like I did. I want each mom to be treated with the care they deserve and need. As a nurse, I know that I will be make a difference by advocating and providing the quality of care that I would want if I were left in their shoes.

I have always had a higher calling to help and serve people. I started out at a community college at 18 years old. Not knowing what I wanted to do in life. I took a few random prerequisites and America sign language was one of my most interesting classes. During this course, not only was I taught a new language, but I was able to learn about different communication styles. I was able to learn about the different health care providers that help people who are not able to communicate by speaking. This class was also interesting because my professor was completely deaf. He communicated with the students by typing on the computer only. This course helped me make a decision to study communication disorders and sciences. I later, transferred to Southern Illinois University where I began my study. After graduation, I moved to Tennessee, and worked as an SLPA(Speech language pathologist assistant) at an adult developmental facility. I worked at this facility for 4 years and loved every bit of it. Working at this facility, allowed me to help patients with speech and articulation . I enjoyed coming to work everyday and being able to see the progress that my patients were making from each session. During covid, I was laid off and I started working as a revenue specialist for the local VA hospital. Although I loved this job, I knew my passion for helping people was still there. My "aha" moment that I knew I wanted to be a nurse, wasn't until last year. I had my first child. Which consisted of me being in and out of Dr's appointments for 9 months. The day that I went into labor was the day I knew for sure that nursing was something I wanted to pursue. Each nurse that I came into contact with made me feel very safe, comfortable and well taken care of. I could not ask for better nurses during such a vulnerable time. This personal experience lead me to want to become a labor and delivery nurse. I would like to provide the best care possible to new moms, so they also have a good experience like I did. I want each mom to be treated with the care they deserve and need. As a nurse, I know that I will be make a difference by advocating and providing the quality of care that I would want if I were left in their shoes.

I have always had a higher calling to help and serve people. I started out at a community college at 18 years old. Not knowing what I wanted to do in life. I took a few random prerequisites and America sign language was one of my most interesting classes. During this course, not only was I taught a new language, but I was able to learn about different communication styles. I was able to learn about the different health care providers that help people who are not able to communicate by speaking. This class was also interesting because my professor was completely deaf. He communicated with the students by typing on the computer only. This course helped me make a decision to study communication disorders and sciences. I later, transferred to Southern Illinois University where I began my study. After graduation, I moved to Tennessee, and worked as an SLPA(Speech language pathologist assistant) at an adult developmental facility. I worked at this facility for 4 years and loved every bit of it. Working at this facility, allowed me to help patients with speech and articulation . I enjoyed coming to work everyday and being able to see the progress that my patients were making from each session. During covid, I was laid off and I started working as a revenue specialist for the local VA hospital. Although I loved this job, I knew my passion for helping people was still there. My "aha" moment that I knew I wanted to be a nurse, wasn't until last year. I had my first child. Which consisted of me being in and out of Dr's appointments for 9 months. The day that I went into labor was the day I knew for sure that nursing was something I wanted to pursue. Each nurse that I came into contact with made me feel very safe, comfortable and well taken care of. I could not ask for better nurses during such a vulnerable time. This personal experience lead me to want to become a labor and delivery nurse. I would like to provide the best care possible to new moms, so they also have a good experience like I did. I want each mom to be treated with the care they deserve and need. As a nurse, I know that I will be make a difference by advocating and providing the quality of care that I would want if I were left in their shoes.

I have always had a higher calling to help and serve people. I started out at a community college at 18 years old. Not knowing what I wanted to do in life. I took a few random prerequisites and America sign language was one of my most interesting classes. During this course, not only was I taught a new language, but I was able to learn about different communication styles. I was able to learn about the different health care providers that help people who are not able to communicate by speaking. This class was also interesting because my professor was completely deaf. He communicated with the students by typing on the computer only. This course helped me make a decision to study communication disorders and sciences. I later, transferred to Southern Illinois University where I began my study. After graduation, I moved to Tennessee, and worked as an SLPA(Speech language pathologist assistant) at an adult developmental facility. I worked at this facility for 4 years and loved every bit of it. Working at this facility, allowed me to help patients with speech and articulation . I enjoyed coming to work everyday and being able to see the progress that my patients were making from each session. During covid, I was laid off and I started working as a revenue specialist for the local VA hospital. Although I loved this job, I knew my passion for helping people was still there. My "aha" moment that I knew I wanted to be a nurse, wasn't until last year. I had my first child. Which consisted of me being in and out of Dr's appointments for 9 months. The day that I went into labor was the day I knew for sure that nursing was something I wanted to pursue. Each nurse that I came into contact with made me feel very safe, comfortable and well taken care of. I could not ask for better nurses during such a vulnerable time. This personal experience lead me to want to become a labor and delivery nurse. I would like to provide the best care possible to new moms, so they also have a good experience like I did. I want each mom to be treated with the care they deserve and need. As a nurse, I know that I will be make a difference by advocating and providing the quality of care that I would want if I were left in their shoes.

I have always had a higher calling to help and serve people. I started out at a community college at 18 years old. Not knowing what I wanted to do in life. I took a few random prerequisites and America sign language was one of my most interesting classes. During this course, not only was I taught a new language, but I was able to learn about different communication styles. I was able to learn about the different health care providers that help people who are not able to communicate by speaking. This class was also interesting because my professor was completely deaf. He communicated with the students by typing on the computer only. This course helped me make a decision to study communication disorders and sciences. I later, transferred to Southern Illinois University where I began my study. After graduation, I moved to Tennessee, and worked as an SLPA(Speech language pathologist assistant) at an adult developmental facility. I worked at this facility for 4 years and loved every bit of it. Working at this facility, allowed me to help patients with speech and articulation . I enjoyed coming to work everyday and being able to see the progress that my patients were making from each session. During covid, I was laid off and I started working as a revenue specialist for the local VA hospital. Although I loved this job, I knew my passion for helping people was still there. My "aha" moment that I knew I wanted to be a nurse, wasn't until last year. I had my first child. Which consisted of me being in and out of Dr's appointments for 9 months. The day that I went into labor was the day I knew for sure that nursing was something I wanted to pursue. Each nurse that I came into contact with made me feel very safe, comfortable and well taken care of. I could not ask for better nurses during such a vulnerable time. This personal experience lead me to want to become a labor and delivery nurse. I would like to provide the best care possible to new moms, so they also have a good experience like I did. I want each mom to be treated with the care they deserve and need. As a nurse, I know that I will be make a difference by advocating and providing the quality of care that I would want if I were left in their shoes.

I have always had a higher calling to help and serve people. I started out at a community college at 18 years old. Not knowing what I wanted to do in life. I took a few random prerequisites and America sign language was one of my most interesting classes. During this course, not only was I taught a new language, but I was able to learn about different communication styles. I was able to learn about the different health care providers that help people who are not able to communicate by speaking. This class was also interesting because my professor was completely deaf. He communicated with the students by typing on the computer only. This course helped me make a decision to study communication disorders and sciences. I later, transferred to Southern Illinois University where I began my study. After graduation, I moved to Tennessee, and worked as an SLPA(Speech language pathologist assistant) at an adult developmental facility. I worked at this facility for 4 years and loved every bit of it. Working at this facility, allowed me to help patients with speech and articulation . I enjoyed coming to work everyday and being able to see the progress that my patients were making from each session. During covid, I was laid off and I started working as a revenue specialist for the local VA hospital. Although I loved this job, I knew my passion for helping people was still there. My "aha" moment that I knew I wanted to be a nurse, wasn't until last year. I had my first child. Which consisted of me being in and out of Dr's appointments for 9 months. The day that I went into labor was the day I knew for sure that nursing was something I wanted to pursue. Each nurse that I came into contact with made me feel very safe, comfortable and well taken care of. I could not ask for better nurses during such a vulnerable time. This personal experience lead me to want to become a labor and delivery nurse. I would like to provide the best care possible to new moms, so they also have a good experience like I did. I want each mom to be treated with the care they deserve and need. As a nurse, I know that I will be make a difference by advocating and providing the quality of care that I would want if I were left in their shoes.