Hello my name is Tiana Maloney and I am currently a nursing student at Houston Community College. My journey thus far in college has been very challenging, yet rewarding knowing that I will continue towards my goal of obtaining a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing. My ultimate goal is to pursue a career as a registered nurse, however I have had many obstacles thrown my way. My ideal plan for my life was to attend Stephen F. Austin State University, obtain my bachelors of science in nursing by 2019 and become an amazing nurse residing in Houston, however things don't always go as planned. When the time came to apply for nursing school I applied to Prairie View A&M nursing program. I got accepted and started my journey with them in January of 2019. While in this program I was working trying to maintain life, dealing with my parents, moving out on my own, taking out loan after loan, and studying long hours. In my 2nd out of 5th semester in this program I ended up failing a class by 0.2 points and I had to retake it, which put me a semester behind. I retook the class the following semester and my focus was just handling my business so I can get out of school. Then, COVID-19 has hit and everything changed.The following semester, I failed another course as well and was dismissed from the program. It’s like everything I’ve been working so hard for has gone down the drain. Even with so many roadblocks that came my way, I still plan on pursuing a career in nursing. I eventually changed my major and graduated with my Bachelors of Science in Health on December 11, 2021. Now, I have been given a chance to pursue nursing again at Houston Community College and I couldn't be more happy. Growing up, I’ve been told education is the key to success and I try to connect my passion for education with my desire for helping others. I made the decision to become a registered nurse (RN) at the age of eight. At that stage of my life my grandmother was ill with Congestive Heart Failure and diabetes, which she later passed away from in the year of 2007. She is the reason that I am motivated to help others gain strength, both emotionally and physically for their well-being. A few years from now I see myself giving a helping hand to those in need. Each day people are rushed to hospitals frequently and it will be my pleasure to one day be the reason that someone is still alive. I want to be that nurse that turns frowns upside down. Therefore, I think that pursuing a career in the healthcare field as a nurse is the right position for me. I have an opportunity to assist with one’s health conditions and medical needs. At this point I am devoted to nursing and I want the opportunity to experience one on one with my patients. Who knows, maybe in ten years I will also have children who I will then teach to help others who are in need as well and make an impact in my community!

Hello my name is Tiana Maloney and I am currently a nursing student at Houston Community College. My journey thus far in college has been very challenging, yet rewarding knowing that I will continue towards my goal of obtaining a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing. My ultimate goal is to pursue a career as a registered nurse, however I have had many obstacles thrown my way. My ideal plan for my life was to attend Stephen F. Austin State University, obtain my bachelors of science in nursing by 2019 and become an amazing nurse residing in Houston, however things don't always go as planned. When the time came to apply for nursing school I applied to Prairie View A&M nursing program. I got accepted and started my journey with them in January of 2019. While in this program I was working trying to maintain life, dealing with my parents, moving out on my own, taking out loan after loan, and studying long hours. In my 2nd out of 5th semester in this program I ended up failing a class by 0.2 points and I had to retake it, which put me a semester behind. I retook the class the following semester and my focus was just handling my business so I can get out of school. Then, COVID-19 has hit and everything changed.The following semester, I failed another course as well and was dismissed from the program. It’s like everything I’ve been working so hard for has gone down the drain. Even with so many roadblocks that came my way, I still plan on pursuing a career in nursing. I eventually changed my major and graduated with my Bachelors of Science in Health on December 11, 2021. Now, I have been given a chance to pursue nursing again at Houston Community College and I couldn't be more happy. Growing up, I’ve been told education is the key to success and I try to connect my passion for education with my desire for helping others. I made the decision to become a registered nurse (RN) at the age of eight. At that stage of my life my grandmother was ill with Congestive Heart Failure and diabetes, which she later passed away from in the year of 2007. She is the reason that I am motivated to help others gain strength, both emotionally and physically for their well-being. A few years from now I see myself giving a helping hand to those in need. Each day people are rushed to hospitals frequently and it will be my pleasure to one day be the reason that someone is still alive. I want to be that nurse that turns frowns upside down. Therefore, I think that pursuing a career in the healthcare field as a nurse is the right position for me. I have an opportunity to assist with one’s health conditions and medical needs. At this point I am devoted to nursing and I want the opportunity to experience one on one with my patients. Who knows, maybe in ten years I will also have children who I will then teach to help others who are in need as well and make an impact in my community!

Hello my name is Tiana Maloney and I am currently a nursing student at Houston Community College. My journey thus far in college has been very challenging, yet rewarding knowing that I will continue towards my goal of obtaining a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing. My ultimate goal is to pursue a career as a registered nurse, however I have had many obstacles thrown my way. My ideal plan for my life was to attend Stephen F. Austin State University, obtain my bachelors of science in nursing by 2019 and become an amazing nurse residing in Houston, however things don't always go as planned. When the time came to apply for nursing school I applied to Prairie View A&M nursing program. I got accepted and started my journey with them in January of 2019. While in this program I was working trying to maintain life, dealing with my parents, moving out on my own, taking out loan after loan, and studying long hours. In my 2nd out of 5th semester in this program I ended up failing a class by 0.2 points and I had to retake it, which put me a semester behind. I retook the class the following semester and my focus was just handling my business so I can get out of school. Then, COVID-19 has hit and everything changed.The following semester, I failed another course as well and was dismissed from the program. It’s like everything I’ve been working so hard for has gone down the drain. Even with so many roadblocks that came my way, I still plan on pursuing a career in nursing. I eventually changed my major and graduated with my Bachelors of Science in Health on December 11, 2021. Now, I have been given a chance to pursue nursing again at Houston Community College and I couldn't be more happy. Growing up, I’ve been told education is the key to success and I try to connect my passion for education with my desire for helping others. I made the decision to become a registered nurse (RN) at the age of eight. At that stage of my life my grandmother was ill with Congestive Heart Failure and diabetes, which she later passed away from in the year of 2007. She is the reason that I am motivated to help others gain strength, both emotionally and physically for their well-being. A few years from now I see myself giving a helping hand to those in need. Each day people are rushed to hospitals frequently and it will be my pleasure to one day be the reason that someone is still alive. I want to be that nurse that turns frowns upside down. Therefore, I think that pursuing a career in the healthcare field as a nurse is the right position for me. I have an opportunity to assist with one’s health conditions and medical needs. At this point I am devoted to nursing and I want the opportunity to experience one on one with my patients. Who knows, maybe in ten years I will also have children who I will then teach to help others who are in need as well and make an impact in my community!