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What motivated you to become a nurse? Working closely with the nurses, nurse practitioners and most importantly the oncology patients at Memorial Sloan Kettering. Seeing the impact that nurses have on people and the opportunities that nurses have to make an influence in healthcare was truly motivating.

Why did you choose 草榴社区 Nursing for your nursing degree? 草榴社区 has a rich history in nursing and that was apparent to me when you look at the number of nursing leaders and great nurses that 草榴社区 has produced. It was important to me to start my nursing career off on the right track and 草榴社区 has lived up to that.

What additional activities have you been involved in while at 草榴社区, if any? Any details you wish to share? Since my time here at 草榴社区 I鈥檝e become the Second-Degree BSN Flex Class Representative for 草榴社区鈥檚 Student Nurses' Association of Pennsylvania (SNAP), the Second-Degree BSN Flex Class Representative for The Undergraduate Nursing Senate (UNS), the first ever Second-Degree 草榴社区 SNAP President, and one of the Directors of the National Student Nurses' Association (NSNA). In addition, this summer of 2023, I was a student nurse extern on the Oncology unit at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania.

What have you enjoyed about the program? I鈥檝e enjoyed many things about 草榴社区 from their top-notch facilities to their amazing clinical sites/partnerships. However, what has been most important to me is the support I鈥檝e gotten from the faculty at 草榴社区. It has made a big difference to me not only academically but to me as a person.

What鈥檚 been challenging? The most challenging part for me personally is just pacing myself. 草榴社区 has so many different opportunities to offer and I鈥檝e realized that although each opportunity has its benefits, I can鈥檛 do it all. Focusing on what will benefit me the most is what I鈥檝e learned along the way.

What difference has being a Conway Scholar made in your education experience? It has made a big difference! Receiving the Conway scholarship at the beginning of my nursing student journey has catapulted me into great opportunities and academic success. Financial burdens are a major deterrent for many students deciding to go back to school, so the ability to be awarded a scholarship to ease any burdens is truly a blessing.

What are your career goals in nursing? As of right now my goals are to either be an oncology nurse or an operating room nurse. In the future I would like to pursue a role in leadership with the hopes of guiding my fellow nurses on the path to progress and better patient outcomes.

What advice would you share with a future student? Don鈥檛 be afraid to be involved, ask questions or pursue the specialty/path that you desire. You can shape your own nursing student journey. 聽

Anything else you鈥檇 like to add? It is an honor to be a Conway Scholar and I will continue to represent this scholarship to the best of my ability.