Raised on Kauai, I directly experienced the effects of inadequate healthcare in rural, isolated locations. I saw the strong impact the nurses at my Dad’s hospital and clinics had on our island neighbors. Their understanding of cultural competence in a diverse area mixed with the way they built relationships with my family really helped me understand the nursing profession and how to do it in a way that benefits the community. I then explored my specific nursing emphasis, path, and passion during my undergraduate years. During my first year, I read the novel The Spirit Catches You and You Fall Down by Anne Fadiman, which discusses the problems in healthcare when it comes to treating people where cultural and language barriers exist. I also took a seminar called Health Challenges where we discussed other downfalls of the healthcare systems. What was awakened across my liberal arts studies was the global impact and interaction of healthcare and the direct effect and opportunities for positive outcomes nurses have on patient experiences across cultural, language, and social barriers. My nursing career and motivation are clearer now; I want to provide quality care specialized to marginalized and disenfranchised patients. Expanded through readings, projects, volunteering, and personal experiences, I know I want to make a difference in a patient's healthcare experience by using a holistic healing approach to support all their needs. During my volunteer hospital experience, I realized simple things I could do to make it easier for non-English speaking or homeless patients—such as arranging for appropriate translation devices, sharing my personal connection coming from a very diverse family, or simply holding someone’s hand. Obviously, scientific, and clinical knowledge is imperative for nursing, but I want to apply those technical skills with a dedicated compassion to non-traditional patients in settings where healthcare is challenging.

On my preschool graduation, I remember being asked, "What do you want to be when you grow up" I happily responded, " I want to be a nurse so I can help people!". To this day I still have the passion and desire to help people. With a legacy of family members in healthcare, motivation to become a nurse has been my career goal from a young age. Raised on Kauai, I directly experienced the effects of inadequate healthcare in rural, isolated locations. I saw the strong impact the nurses at my Dad’s hospital and clinics had on our island neighbors. Their understanding of cultural competence in a diverse area and how they built relationships with my family really helped me understand the nursing profession and how to do it in a way that benefits the community. What I then explored during my undergraduate years was my specific nursing emphasis, path, and passion. During my first year, I read the novel The Spirit Catches You and You Fall Down by Anne Fadiman, which discusses the problems in healthcare when it comes to treating people where cultural and language barriers exist. I subsequently took a seminar called Health Challenges where we discussed other downfalls of the healthcare systems. What was awakened across my liberal arts studies was the global impact and interaction of healthcare and the direct effect and opportunities for positive outcomes nurses have on patient experiences across cultural, language, and social barriers. My nursing career goal and motivation are even clearer now; I want to provide quality care specialized to marginalized and disenfranchised patients. Expanded through other readings, projects, volunteering, and personal experiences, I know I want to make a difference in a patient's healthcare experience by using a holistic healing approach to support all their needs whether physical, mind, or spirit. During my volunteer hospital experience, I realized simple things that I could do to make it easier for non-English speaking or homeless patients—such as arranging for appropriate translation devices, sharing my personal connection coming from a very diverse family, or simply holding someone’s hand. Obviously, scientific, and clinical knowledge is imperative for nursing, but I want to apply those technical skills with a dedicated compassion to non-traditional patients in settings where healthcare is challenging. Throughout my life, traveling, exploring, reading, and questioning have been a bedrock of my upbringing, and have formed a drive to learn new details and challenge assumptions. I was raised to be intellectually curious, questioning, and open. I remember being curious about how the people of Pompeii figured out running water, how early Asian Pacific Islanders solved ocean navigation, and how epidemiologists mitigated HIV infections. That is why I chose St. Olaf College. I was drawn to its mission to challenge students to be leaders on the world stage and take courses outside one’s typical comfort level. Through St. Olaf, I studied in Scotland, Australia, New Zealand, and China specifically to stretch my cultural perceptions—especially those related to healthcare. Integrity is who I am. I was raised by a compliance officer/ethicist and social worker, and “doing the right thing right” was our family creed. I was raised to balance people’s values, listen to all sides, and act from a place of goodness and positive intent.

With a legacy of family members in healthcare, motivation to become a nurse has been my career goal from a young age. Raised on Kauai, I directly experienced the effects of inadequate healthcare in rural, isolated locations. I saw the strong impact the nurses at my Dad’s hospital and clinics had on our island neighbors. Their understanding of cultural competence in a diverse area and how they built relationships with my family really helped me understand the nursing profession and how to do it in a way that benefits the community. What I then explored during my undergraduate years was my specific nursing emphasis, path, and passion. During my first year, I read the novel The Spirit Catches You and You Fall Down by Anne Fadiman, which discusses the problems in healthcare when it comes to treating people where cultural and language barriers exist. I subsequently took a seminar called Health Challenges where we discussed other downfalls of the healthcare systems. What was awakened across my liberal arts studies was the global impact and interaction of healthcare and the direct effect and opportunities for positive outcomes nurses have on patient experiences across cultural, language, and social barriers. My nursing career goal and motivation are even clearer now; I want to provide quality care specialized to marginalized and disenfranchised patients. Expanded through other readings, projects, volunteering, and personal experiences, I know I want to make a difference in a patient's healthcare experience by using a holistic healing approach to support all their needs whether physical, mind, or spirit. During my volunteer hospital experience, I realized simple things that I could do to make it easier for non-English speaking or homeless patients—such as arranging for appropriate translation devices, sharing my personal connection coming from a very diverse family, or simply holding someone’s hand. Obviously, scientific, and clinical knowledge is imperative for nursing, but I want to apply those technical skills with a dedicated compassion to non-traditional patients in settings where healthcare is challenging. Throughout my life, traveling, exploring, reading, and questioning have been a bedrock of my upbringing, and have formed a drive to learn new details and challenge assumptions. I was raised to be intellectually curious, questioning, and open. I remember being curious about how the people of Pompeii figured out running water, how early Asian Pacific Islanders solved ocean navigation, and how epidemiologists mitigated HIV infections. That is why I chose St. Olaf College. I was drawn to its mission to challenge students to be leaders on the world stage and take courses outside one’s typical comfort level. Through St. Olaf, I studied in Scotland, Australia, New Zealand, and China specifically to stretch my cultural perceptions—especially those related to healthcare. Integrity is who I am. I was raised by a compliance officer/ethicist and social worker, and “doing the right thing right” was our family creed. I was raised to balance people’s values, listen to all sides, and act from a place of goodness and positive intent.

With a legacy of family members in healthcare, motivation to become a nurse has been my career goal from a young age. Raised on Kauai, I directly experienced the effects of inadequate healthcare in rural, isolated locations. I saw the strong impact the nurses at my Dad’s hospital and clinics had on our island neighbors. Their understanding of cultural competence in a diverse area and how they built relationships with my family really helped me understand the nursing profession and how to do it in a way that benefits the community. What I then explored during my undergraduate years was my specific nursing emphasis, path, and passion. During my first year, I read the novel The Spirit Catches You and You Fall Down by Anne Fadiman, which discusses the problems in healthcare when it comes to treating people where cultural and language barriers exist. I subsequently took a seminar called Health Challenges where we discussed other downfalls of the healthcare systems. What was awakened across my liberal arts studies was the global impact and interaction of healthcare and the direct effect and opportunities for positive outcomes nurses have on patient experiences across cultural, language, and social barriers. My nursing career goal and motivation are even clearer now; I want to provide quality care specialized to marginalized and disenfranchised patients. Expanded through other readings, projects, volunteering, and personal experiences, I know I want to make a difference in a patient's healthcare experience by using a holistic healing approach to support all their needs whether physical, mind, or spirit. During my volunteer hospital experience, I realized simple things that I could do to make it easier for non-English speaking or homeless patients—such as arranging for appropriate translation devices, sharing my personal connection coming from a very diverse family, or simply holding someone’s hand. Obviously, scientific, and clinical knowledge is imperative for nursing, but I want to apply those technical skills with a dedicated compassion to non-traditional patients in settings where healthcare is challenging. Throughout my life, traveling, exploring, reading, and questioning have been a bedrock of my upbringing, and have formed a drive to learn new details and challenge assumptions. I was raised to be intellectually curious, questioning, and open. I remember being curious about how the people of Pompeii figured out running water, how early Asian Pacific Islanders solved ocean navigation, and how epidemiologists mitigated HIV infections. That is why I chose St. Olaf College. I was drawn to its mission to challenge students to be leaders on the world stage and take courses outside one’s typical comfort level. Through St. Olaf, I studied in Scotland, Australia, New Zealand, and China specifically to stretch my cultural perceptions—especially those related to healthcare. Integrity is who I am. I was raised by a compliance officer/ethicist and social worker, and “doing the right thing right” was our family creed. I was raised to balance people’s values, listen to all sides, and act from a place of goodness and positive intent.

With a legacy of family members in healthcare, motivation to become a nurse has been my career goal from a young age. Raised on Kauai, I directly experienced the effects of inadequate healthcare in rural, isolated locations. I saw the strong impact the nurses at my Dad’s hospital and clinics had on our island neighbors. Their understanding of cultural competence in a diverse area and how they built relationships with my family really helped me understand the nursing profession and how to do it in a way that benefits the community. What I then explored during my undergraduate years was my specific nursing emphasis, path, and passion. During my first year, I read the novel The Spirit Catches You and You Fall Down by Anne Fadiman, which discusses the problems in healthcare when it comes to treating people where cultural and language barriers exist. I subsequently took a seminar called Health Challenges where we discussed other downfalls of the healthcare systems. What was awakened across my liberal arts studies was the global impact and interaction of healthcare and the direct effect and opportunities for positive outcomes nurses have on patient experiences across cultural, language, and social barriers. My nursing career goal and motivation are even clearer now; I want to provide quality care specialized to marginalized and disenfranchised patients. Expanded through other readings, projects, volunteering, and personal experiences, I know I want to make a difference in a patient's healthcare experience by using a holistic healing approach to support all their needs whether physical, mind, or spirit. During my volunteer hospital experience, I realized simple things that I could do to make it easier for non-English speaking or homeless patients—such as arranging for appropriate translation devices, sharing my personal connection coming from a very diverse family, or simply holding someone’s hand. Obviously, scientific, and clinical knowledge is imperative for nursing, but I want to apply those technical skills with a dedicated compassion to non-traditional patients in settings where healthcare is challenging. Throughout my life, traveling, exploring, reading, and questioning have been a bedrock of my upbringing, and have formed a drive to learn new details and challenge assumptions. I was raised to be intellectually curious, questioning, and open. I remember being curious about how the people of Pompeii figured out running water, how early Asian Pacific Islanders solved ocean navigation, and how epidemiologists mitigated HIV infections. That is why I chose St. Olaf College. I was drawn to its mission to challenge students to be leaders on the world stage and take courses outside one’s typical comfort level. Through St. Olaf, I studied in Scotland, Australia, New Zealand, and China specifically to stretch my cultural perceptions—especially those related to healthcare. Integrity is who I am. I was raised by a compliance officer/ethicist and social worker, and “doing the right thing right” was our family creed. I was raised to balance people’s values, listen to all sides, and act from a place of goodness and positive intent.

With a legacy of family members in healthcare, motivation to become a nurse has been my career goal from a young age. Raised on Kauai, I directly experienced the effects of inadequate healthcare in rural, isolated locations. I saw the strong impact the nurses at my Dad’s hospital and clinics had on our island neighbors. Their understanding of cultural competence in a diverse area and how they built relationships with my family really helped me understand the nursing profession and how to do it in a way that benefits the community. What I then explored during my undergraduate years was my specific nursing emphasis, path, and passion. During my first year, I read the novel The Spirit Catches You and You Fall Down by Anne Fadiman, which discusses the problems in healthcare when it comes to treating people where cultural and language barriers exist. I subsequently took a seminar called Health Challenges where we discussed other downfalls of the healthcare systems. What was awakened across my liberal arts studies was the global impact and interaction of healthcare and the direct effect and opportunities for positive outcomes nurses have on patient experiences across cultural, language, and social barriers. My nursing career goal and motivation are even clearer now; I want to provide quality care specialized to marginalized and disenfranchised patients. Expanded through other readings, projects, volunteering, and personal experiences, I know I want to make a difference in a patient's healthcare experience by using a holistic healing approach to support all their needs whether physical, mind, or spirit. During my volunteer hospital experience, I realized simple things that I could do to make it easier for non-English speaking or homeless patients—such as arranging for appropriate translation devices, sharing my personal connection coming from a very diverse family, or simply holding someone’s hand. Obviously, scientific, and clinical knowledge is imperative for nursing, but I want to apply those technical skills with a dedicated compassion to non-traditional patients in settings where healthcare is challenging. Throughout my life, traveling, exploring, reading, and questioning have been a bedrock of my upbringing, and have formed a drive to learn new details and challenge assumptions. I was raised to be intellectually curious, questioning, and open. I remember being curious about how the people of Pompeii figured out running water, how early Asian Pacific Islanders solved ocean navigation, and how epidemiologists mitigated HIV infections. That is why I chose St. Olaf College. I was drawn to its mission to challenge students to be leaders on the world stage and take courses outside one’s typical comfort level. Through St. Olaf, I studied in Scotland, Australia, New Zealand, and China specifically to stretch my cultural perceptions—especially those related to healthcare. Integrity is who I am. I was raised by a compliance officer/ethicist and social worker, and “doing the right thing right” was our family creed. I was raised to balance people’s values, listen to all sides, and act from a place of goodness and positive intent.

With a legacy of family members in healthcare, motivation to become a nurse has been my career goal from a young age. Raised on Kauai, I directly experienced the effects of inadequate healthcare in rural, isolated locations. I saw the strong impact the nurses at my Dad’s hospital and clinics had on our island neighbors. Their understanding of cultural competence in a diverse area and how they built relationships with my family really helped me understand the nursing profession and how to do it in a way that benefits the community. What I then explored during my undergraduate years was my specific nursing emphasis, path, and passion. During my first year, I read the novel The Spirit Catches You and You Fall Down by Anne Fadiman, which discusses the problems in healthcare when it comes to treating people where cultural and language barriers exist. I subsequently took a seminar called Health Challenges where we discussed other downfalls of the healthcare systems. What was awakened across my liberal arts studies was the global impact and interaction of healthcare and the direct effect and opportunities for positive outcomes nurses have on patient experiences across cultural, language, and social barriers. My nursing career goal and motivation are even clearer now; I want to provide quality care specialized to marginalized and disenfranchised patients. Expanded through other readings, projects, volunteering, and personal experiences, I know I want to make a difference in a patient's healthcare experience by using a holistic healing approach to support all their needs whether physical, mind, or spirit. During my volunteer hospital experience, I realized simple things that I could do to make it easier for non-English speaking or homeless patients—such as arranging for appropriate translation devices, sharing my personal connection coming from a very diverse family, or simply holding someone’s hand. Obviously, scientific, and clinical knowledge is imperative for nursing, but I want to apply those technical skills with a dedicated compassion to non-traditional patients in settings where healthcare is challenging. Throughout my life, traveling, exploring, reading, and questioning have been a bedrock of my upbringing, and have formed a drive to learn new details and challenge assumptions. I was raised to be intellectually curious, questioning, and open. I remember being curious about how the people of Pompeii figured out running water, how early Asian Pacific Islanders solved ocean navigation, and how epidemiologists mitigated HIV infections. That is why I chose St. Olaf College. I was drawn to its mission to challenge students to be leaders on the world stage and take courses outside one’s typical comfort level. Through St. Olaf, I studied in Scotland, Australia, New Zealand, and China specifically to stretch my cultural perceptions—especially those related to healthcare. Integrity is who I am. I was raised by a compliance officer/ethicist and social worker, and “doing the right thing right” was our family creed. I was raised to balance people’s values, listen to all sides, and act from a place of goodness and positive intent.

With a legacy of family members in healthcare, motivation to become a nurse has been my career goal from a young age. Raised on Kauai, I directly experienced the effects of inadequate healthcare in rural, isolated locations. I saw the strong impact the nurses at my Dad’s hospital and clinics had on our island neighbors. Their understanding of cultural competence in a diverse area and how they built relationships with my family really helped me understand the nursing profession and how to do it in a way that benefits the community. What I then explored during my undergraduate years was my specific nursing emphasis, path, and passion. During my first year, I read the novel The Spirit Catches You and You Fall Down by Anne Fadiman, which discusses the problems in healthcare when it comes to treating people where cultural and language barriers exist. I subsequently took a seminar called Health Challenges where we discussed other downfalls of the healthcare systems. What was awakened across my liberal arts studies was the global impact and interaction of healthcare and the direct effect and opportunities for positive outcomes nurses have on patient experiences across cultural, language, and social barriers. My nursing career goal and motivation are even clearer now; I want to provide quality care specialized to marginalized and disenfranchised patients. Expanded through other readings, projects, volunteering, and personal experiences, I know I want to make a difference in a patient's healthcare experience by using a holistic healing approach to support all their needs whether physical, mind, or spirit. During my volunteer hospital experience, I realized simple things that I could do to make it easier for non-English speaking or homeless patients—such as arranging for appropriate translation devices, sharing my personal connection coming from a very diverse family, or simply holding someone’s hand. Obviously, scientific, and clinical knowledge is imperative for nursing, but I want to apply those technical skills with a dedicated compassion to non-traditional patients in settings where healthcare is challenging. Throughout my life, traveling, exploring, reading, and questioning have been a bedrock of my upbringing, and have formed a drive to learn new details and challenge assumptions. I was raised to be intellectually curious, questioning, and open. I remember being curious about how the people of Pompeii figured out running water, how early Asian Pacific Islanders solved ocean navigation, and how epidemiologists mitigated HIV infections. That is why I chose St. Olaf College. I was drawn to its mission to challenge students to be leaders on the world stage and take courses outside one’s typical comfort level. Through St. Olaf, I studied in Scotland, Australia, New Zealand, and China specifically to stretch my cultural perceptions—especially those related to healthcare. Integrity is who I am. I was raised by a compliance officer/ethicist and social worker, and “doing the right thing right” was our family creed. I was raised to balance people’s values, listen to all sides, and act from a place of goodness and positive intent.

With a legacy of family members in healthcare, motivation to become a nurse has been my career goal from a young age. Raised on Kauai, I directly experienced the effects of inadequate healthcare in rural, isolated locations. I saw the strong impact the nurses at my Dad’s hospital and clinics had on our island neighbors. Their understanding of cultural competence in a diverse area and how they built relationships with my family really helped me understand the nursing profession and how to do it in a way that benefits the community. What I then explored during my undergraduate years was my specific nursing emphasis, path, and passion. During my first year, I read the novel The Spirit Catches You and You Fall Down by Anne Fadiman, which discusses the problems in healthcare when it comes to treating people where cultural and language barriers exist. I subsequently took a seminar called Health Challenges where we discussed other downfalls of the healthcare systems. What was awakened across my liberal arts studies was the global impact and interaction of healthcare and the direct effect and opportunities for positive outcomes nurses have on patient experiences across cultural, language, and social barriers. My nursing career goal and motivation are even clearer now; I want to provide quality care specialized to marginalized and disenfranchised patients. Expanded through other readings, projects, volunteering, and personal experiences, I know I want to make a difference in a patient's healthcare experience by using a holistic healing approach to support all their needs whether physical, mind, or spirit. During my volunteer hospital experience, I realized simple things that I could do to make it easier for non-English speaking or homeless patients—such as arranging for appropriate translation devices, sharing my personal connection coming from a very diverse family, or simply holding someone’s hand. Obviously, scientific, and clinical knowledge is imperative for nursing, but I want to apply those technical skills with a dedicated compassion to non-traditional patients in settings where healthcare is challenging. Throughout my life, traveling, exploring, reading, and questioning have been a bedrock of my upbringing, and have formed a drive to learn new details and challenge assumptions. I was raised to be intellectually curious, questioning, and open. I remember being curious about how the people of Pompeii figured out running water, how early Asian Pacific Islanders solved ocean navigation, and how epidemiologists mitigated HIV infections. That is why I chose St. Olaf College. I was drawn to its mission to challenge students to be leaders on the world stage and take courses outside one’s typical comfort level. Through St. Olaf, I studied in Scotland, Australia, New Zealand, and China specifically to stretch my cultural perceptions—especially those related to healthcare. Integrity is who I am. I was raised by a compliance officer/ethicist and social worker, and “doing the right thing right” was our family creed. I was raised to balance people’s values, listen to all sides, and act from a place of goodness and positive intent.