Personal Experience: Pre-Nursing And Physician Assistant Club

I came to America from Vietnam when I was just three years old. I spent a majority of my life with my grandma, who has always taught me the importance of helping others. She always told me to have; you must give, and if you have nothing to give, you can always give your time. This phase has been a huge guide in my life, and it has truly shaped me into who I am. At a young age, I always felt that my purpose in life was to help people. After attending many doctor visits with my grandma for her health check-ups, I was confident my future occupation would be in the medical field. During these frequent doctor visits, I had the chance to watch the interactions and cooperation among different healthcare professionals in different settings. Being in this inspiring environment, I hoped one day I could mirror them and make a difference in people’s lives and the community. Although I have always wanted to help those in need, I was uncertain of what specific career role would allow me to fulfill my passion for helping others.

The Certified Nursing Assistant program started this year with a new instructor, Karla Garrison RN BSN. Karla was previously one of the state board of nursing examiners and tested our students last year. After being impressed with our students and our program as well as the opportunity to make a difference Karla joined our team. Under her leadership we have transferred to a new curriculum and new text books that are more focused on meeting the Arizona state board exam requirements.

Over the past two years (2014-2016) I have participated in the National Junior Honors Society. As a member, I commit to completing community service and to learning among my peers in order to develop into a superior leader. I have taken part in activities such as fundraisers, team building activities, and several forms of community services such as working in a soup kitchen, daycares and organizing social events. Recently, I volunteered for a week as a vendor at a temple in Tacoma, raising money for the establishment during the Cambodian New Year festival.

Two years ago, I volunteered at YMCA and found myself an acting vice president. My country was known as the 5-11 Club which was a part of the greater YMCA continent. The country was in constant turmoil, but before I could address these problems I first had to cross the cultural barrier

This past year, my co-site-leader and I planned and lead eighteen other students on a week-long, service-learning trip to Indianapolis focusing on the issue of public health. Our group served the community for forty hours through seven different organizations in the community ranging from Gleaners Food Bank to the Julian Center, a center for victims of domestic violence. Through reflection and service, the interconnected network of social injustices soon became apparent in our discussion of public health as a major social justice focus. Through our discussions, we realized that we are capable of extending ourselves into the local community and making a significant difference. For me, leadership is not solely measured by the immediate outcome or a visible change; leadership should help others realize the untapped potentials within themselves. This goal was achieved in our lengthy service reflections in

I’ve learned that embracing an uncomfortable feeling has made me become a better student, and I will continue to show that dedication even if in the end it isn’t perfect. As I’ve gotten older, something that has contributed to my personal growth and success are the two pillars, leadership and service. With these two qualities, I’ve been able to not only change my own life, but make a difference in others lives too. During school, I have shown this as a founder and secretary of the Latin Honor Society, where I help plan out events for our community and our society. I also devote most of my time to giving back to the community, by completing many hours of community service.

There are several nursing organizations, both locally and nationally that provide opportunities for professional development. Nurses can join a general, state, or specialty nursing organization. After doing some research I think joining the American Nurses Association (ANA) will provide me with the opportunities and education I've been looking for. The organization has a lot to provide such as an online continuing education library, access to state and national meetings/conferences, programs that enhance and extend leadership skills, professional opportunities, access to various professional tools, and much more. The ANA help develop national standards, represent nurses on important matters, and participates in state associations. In my

My drive to help others stems from my time volunteering with the service organization, Rotary, and their leadership program, Camp RYLA. When I attended this camp as a high schooler, I learned invaluable lessons of self-confidence and connecting with others, traits seldom found in a high school environment. My experience at this program inspired me to return as a counselor, where I have been helping foster the growth of today’s youth for the past four years.

My talents and experiences have prepared me to support the Metropolitan State University School of Nursing mission and prepared me for graduate education. I currently work in healthcare as a certified pharmacy technician and work with diverse and underserved population daily. Unfortunately, I can see how communication barriers, access to health care, physical barriers, and monetary barriers can prevent individuals from living up to their full health potential. I have had patients call our pharmacy to tell us they are unable to pick up their medications due to a lack of transportation access and an inability to pay for their medications. I have also had patients who are unable to take their medications regularly also due finances and an inability to read or understand the directions of their medications.

Being born to Nigerian parents who came to the USA about 20 years ago, the motto that was always preached was integrity. "No matter what you do pursue it to excellency," my father said. Instilled from an early age, I used this mentality to excel in high school, earn a full-tuition scholarship to The Ohio State University and now enter into to Johns Hopkins University to pursue nursing and subsequently become a nurse practitioner, I will use it to provide quality care. I also realize the opportunity to that has been granted to me. I was not born into an environment filled with war, poverty, and/or disease or an environment with little opportunity. That is why I am so passionate about the Nurse Corps mission in serving underserved communities. After experiencing the conditions back home on trips to Nigeria contrasting with my solid upbringing in America, I feel a moral responsibility to give back to those who are less fortunate than me. Those in underserved communities often face the greatest barriers to quality healthcare including not knowing where to go for health care and in communities with undocumented individuals the fear of deportation prevents people from getting care. Add these factors with the burden caused by other environmental stressors the likelihood of poor health outcomes in these communities increases. After seeing the suffering and hearing stories of family friends from

Nursing is a career that is rapidly changing. This makes it vital for nurses to stay updated on current research as well as engage in what is known as lifelong learning or professional development. The American Nurses Association has defined the concept as "learning activities designed to augment the knowledge skill and attitudes of nurses and therefore enrich the nurses' contributions to quality healthcare.” The benefits of continued education is so the nurse can provide safer care and increase patient outcomes. It also helps nurses promote their critical thinking skills, increase their knowledge and it contributes to their professional growth. I will most definitely take advantage of all the continuous learning opportunities that come along

When my parents met me after the graduation ceremony, I recognized how proud they were; they came to this country for their children to be successful, and seeing my diploma, they knew they made the correct decision. Of course, I alone would not have been able to get to that point; along the way, I recognized the importance of community and teamwork. The support from my community in the government-subsidized projects of Starrett City enabled me to integrate effectively into American society. Consequently, they encouraged me to dedicate myself to a career that assists the underserved, which I began doing through a program such as Holy Apostles Soup Kitchen. My curiosity as a child to learn about American culture and integrate my Bukharian Jewish values with it allowed me to develop a passion for research and discovery, compelling me to explore novelties at Hunter College and Memorial Sloan Kettering. Furthermore, the determination and resourcefulness I showed to excel academically taught me the value of initiative and leadership, which manifested itself through my efforts to reopen the Chemistry Club at Hunter College and also my organization of shadowing opportunities for fellow research associates. The culmination of the lessons that I learned and qualities that I developed, combined with the compassion and empathy that my mother’s

I am currently a senior at Lemoore High School and my goal is to attend West Hills and get into their Pre-Nursing Program to later become an RN.

I am needing to seek your guidance and assistance. Next spring is my last semester here at CofO I am looking to shadow/intern with a child life specialist for class credit.

four years ago, in the hope that my father’s health would improve, I encountered many obstacles that have motivated me to help my community. My family and I have felt the sting of discrimination because of our skin color, culture, and Mexican accent. However, this has only emboldened me to reach for my dreams and aspirations and work towards a higher-level education to help and support those who also face difficult obstacles in order to reach their goals. When I began to volunteer with different organizations and discovered the tremendous need of healthcare, education, food, and hygiene supplies that exists, I learned that one must help their own community for all to succeed and obtain what they deserve. I observed that there is not just crucial need for better health care and nutrition in our state, but a tremendous need for homeless shelters and food banks that can support low-income families. Even though I was not born in this city, Albuquerque has become my community and my home and I have become attached to the people who day by day work exceedingly hard to give the best to their families. Since little, my dream has always consisted of attending college to become a health care provider to help those people who are struggling with health issues, such as my father. I want to motivate other students to believe in their potential and reach their goals despite the economic and social barriers one may face. For me this is the power of a higher-lever education: improve our quality of life and the one of those around