Why do I love what I do?
My journey began when, my great grandmother and BFF became ill with colon cancer. She and I had shared a bathroom and had been across the hall from each other for most of my life. I could swear, confide, cry, and express myself without judgment from her and it was wonderful. I also had an endless supply of trash mags by the toilet to keep me up to date with current events. I started helping care for her as she became more frail and ill. I was there when she passed, in her bedroom across the hallway. I decided shortly after to go to medical school. That was short lived because the amazing nurse I shadowed during career day, made such an impact that I changed my major at Catholic University that day. I believed that nursing was truly a vocation for me. I love people-like a true extrovert to the extreme. I am interested in people. I value our differences, our individuality, our backgrounds, our journeys, ou...