chihuahuaMOM

I knew I wanted to be a nurse when my dad died. I was 14, and he had an aortic valve replacement when I was 2. I always helped take care of him. At his funeral I couldn't count how many of his nurses he had throughout the years came to pay their respects. My mom cried and said to me: one thing that really impacted your dad was those nurses. I knew then that I wanted to be "those nurses." Every time a patient tells me that I make a difference, I know I am that nurse. Nothing is more fulfilling than knowing that I am one of "those nurses" to someone. 😊

I started an ADN program at 18. Graduated at 20. Now 21 with a year experience. I plan on going for my masters within a few years. It's hard! It will push you to your limit and not prepare you at all for the real world. BUT, you can do it! You have to have a passion and take school seriously. I was one of the few "babies" to make it, because I didn't go party and ignore the seriousness of the program. I will say, it's so worth it! I get to do my dream job at such a young age. So my advice: take it serious, be confident in your abilities, and never give up! Good luck!