Fresno State University Scholarship Analysis

Currently, this is my first semester here at Fresno State University and have just completed my first semester of the nursing program. I feel blessed to say that I know I have chosen an educational path that will empower me to fulfill my aspiration of helping others while getting the opportunity to enlarge my knowledge base while furthering my education.
Throughout my high school career, I participated in the Business Academy for a total of three years. By my senior year, I had the opportunity to further serve my class by being class vice president. I first joined the business academy with the ambition of possibly pursing a college career in business. Although, after graduating high school I realized that the business industry wasn’t for me, …show more content…
Throughout, those six months I truly found a yearning for helping others in times of sickness and in need. I demonstrated scholarly academics and graduated at the top of my class, in addition to receiving an externship, that gave me the opportunity to practice hands-on. Throughout my externship I had the experience of participating in basic screenings for the community, taking vital signs, giving injections, charting and assisting other medical professionals when needed. After completing my externship, I now knew what I wanted to pursue a career in, which is …show more content…
My ultimate ambition of becoming a registered nurse goes beyond just helping those in need; I want to make a difference in people’s lives and in how they view health. I want to provide patient and family centered care with a holistic approach while applying both the art and science fields involved in nursing. Although, I’ve only experienced one semester as a nursing student I have shared memories of laughter, sadness, and tears with both patients, staff members, and fellow colleagues. From doing something as simple as taking a vital sign or administering medication to actually taking the time to sit with a patient and play cards while conversing with them to listen to their needs is what matters most to patients. Anyone can be a nurse, but not everyone can make a difference. My satisfaction comes in helping others, but most importantly making an impact in their lives. I know this career won’t be easy and as of now I don’t have much experience, but as a young lady I know I have the compassion, dedication, willingness to be a life-long learner, patience, leadership skills and a sense of advocacy to have what it takes to be a successful