Nursing is one of the few career paths that a person does not choose but is rather chosen
for. It is a privilege to be a nurse and should never be taken lightly. To work in the healthcare
field takes a certain amount of strength but also love for people. That is what drew me to this
profession. Being able to care for those who cannot care for themselves brings me true
satisfaction.
Nursing was not always what I envisioned myself as while growing up. It was not until I
noticed how the people around me, especially my family, were dealing with loads of health
problems. I wanted to learn more about the health issues that were plaguing my community as
well. This curiosity led me to enroll in the vocational course, Health Science, in high school.
This two-year course opened my eyes to the healthcare system and what I could do to be a part
of it. This, along with encouragement from family and teachers, sparked my interest in the
nursing profession.
As a nurse I want to be able to help people like those who live in my community. Holmes
County is one of the poorest counties in the state of Mississippi. The healthcare system here is
not perfect and has its flaws. Many people here have low incomes and sometimes don’t have
health insurance. This has prevented a lot of people from getting the life-saving care they need. I
know these factors and many more cannot be changed overnight, but as a nurse I want to do my
part in helping those who live in communities like this.
Nurses play a vital role in a patient’s life. We will see some on the worst day of their lives
and some on their happiest day. But to be there with them through it all will be my greatest
reward. Whether it’s educating them, encouraging them, or having to physically help them back
to health, I want to be a part of it. That is what motivates me to continue this path of becoming a
part of this wonderful profession.