I was a young teenager when I discovered my mother slumped over on the floor of her bedroom; beside her was a note to document her final manifesto accompanied by an empty bottle of prescription medication. I watched helplessly as the paramedics wheeled my mother into the back of an ambulance. In those fleeting moments I didn’t know if I would ever see …show more content…
I am mature enough to know beyond a doubt that a career in nursing is the path that I desire to take. The accumulations of my life experiences allow me to demonstrate capable leadership to others through worldly means. I am able to offer my peer empowerment and I strive to lift others up. Additionally, I place great importance on my academics and have remained steadfast and focused on my pursuit of a Bachelor’s degree of Science in Nursing. I possess a realistic and objective mindset that has prepared me for both the highs and lows of the nursing profession. Nursing is also more than just a career for me; it is an embodiment of both my livelihood, as well as my legacy. The decision to become a nurse and a student at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire is one that I do not take lightly. I take great pride and would be so privileged to become a Blugold nursing student. I would be equally as honored to earn a career that would allow me the opportunity to impart my love while providing care and grace to those who need it