Sarah Jessica Parker, an American actress, once said, "I developed a really strong work ethic, and I don't take anything for granted". I feel the same thing applies to me 100%. I tend to use my stress to fuel my drive to get things done, on time, and right. However, I am also human and know where I need assistance. From working hard at Des Moines Area Community College (DMACC's) nursing program to serving my residents as a certified nurse's assistant at a retirement home, I feel I am an exceptional fit for the DMACC Foundation Scholarship.
Ever since I was a young girl, I knew I wanted to care for and help people, so in the sixth grade, I decided on being a nurse for my lifelong profession. From there, I dedicated my life to becoming a nurse by taking DMACC's college nurse prerequisites in high school. Therefore, I was accepted right away into the nursing program, making me the youngest person in my program. After graduating from DMACC, I plan on starting work right away as a nurse while part-time …show more content…
It has brought me a new perspective about the world around me from listening to my residents who have come from all walks of life. My residents have given me valuable life advice about relationships between people, aging with humbleness, and just how to be an overall valuable citizen in society. However, it has also been one of my greatest privileges to serve my residents from giving them showers to feeding them. Likewise, making sure the people who cannot voice what they need and have limited mobility are comfortable, well-fed, and feel cared for. Equally, it is also important to me to help them transition from being a person who used to be totally independent to someone who needs a little extra help at their time in life. For that reason, I consider it one of my most meaningful accomplishments in life to serve the generation older than
Ever since I was a young girl, I knew I wanted to care for and help people, so in the sixth grade, I decided on being a nurse for my lifelong profession. From there, I dedicated my life to becoming a nurse by taking DMACC's college nurse prerequisites in high school. Therefore, I was accepted right away into the nursing program, making me the youngest person in my program. After graduating from DMACC, I plan on starting work right away as a nurse while part-time …show more content…
It has brought me a new perspective about the world around me from listening to my residents who have come from all walks of life. My residents have given me valuable life advice about relationships between people, aging with humbleness, and just how to be an overall valuable citizen in society. However, it has also been one of my greatest privileges to serve my residents from giving them showers to feeding them. Likewise, making sure the people who cannot voice what they need and have limited mobility are comfortable, well-fed, and feel cared for. Equally, it is also important to me to help them transition from being a person who used to be totally independent to someone who needs a little extra help at their time in life. For that reason, I consider it one of my most meaningful accomplishments in life to serve the generation older than