I have always had an interest in the medical field. I can remember when I was a little girl reading any and everything about the human body and how it works. I did not know that I would choose nursing, as a career but I knew that I wanted to help people in their struggle to fight the horrific diseases that I had read about. I decided to become a nurse in 1998 after I had taken care of special needs children in my home. I can remember taking my foster daughter to her appointments and admiring the doctors and nurses for their caring and compassionate hearts. I knew that I had found my calling. I knew that I wanted to be a nurse.
             I moved to the coast approximately 2 years ago. I have learned from coworkers and people in the community that this college has a very good reputation. I know from personal experience that I am pleased with the education I have received thus far. My Instructors have always been very helpful and available to assist with my needs.
             Upon completion of this program I plan to work in a hospital setting. My immediate plan is to work in Labor and Delivery. My long-term plan is to continue my education so that I may be able to one day teach those who share my propensity to help others.
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