Hello! I'm Tamara, a second-year nursing major. I understand the role of a professional nurse as someone who cares for those in need. Nurses help their patients by providing medical assistance and emotional support. They also act as their patient’s advocates. Health is something that I have always greatly valued, and I am a big proponent of living as healthy of a lifestyle as possible. I currently work as a personal trainer at a gym, and I just recently got my certification to become a nutrition coach. Despite this, I understand that preventative measures are not always foolproof; that is why I want to become a nurse. I have been fortunate enough to have been born healthy, and I strive daily to maintain my health. In my current job, I motivate our members to maintain a healthy body. By continuing my education, I have the opportunity to expand my knowledge and broaden my scope of practice to help even more people. I want to be able to use my background knowledge about physical health to help those who are not as fortunate as I have been to achieve wellness. Aside from providing medical assistance, I want to be there as emotional support and to advocate for my patients. I have a strong passion to become a registered nurse. I am confident that I have the passion, determination, and self-discipline to successfully complete Saint Xavier University’s nursing program, despite any obstacles that I may encounter.