Essay Contest Winners

January 2010

Theresa Mendoza

I believe this about nursing…“It’s the act of turning caring and meaningful thoughts into actions. Instead of just thinking about helping others, you step forward and you do it.”

December 2009

Charvette Royal

I believe this about nursing… “Nursing is one of the greatest, rewarding career opportunities.”

Ezakar Bigilinka

I believe this about nursing… “Through nursing I am able to serve the most vulnerable and neediest of people.”

Krystal Edwards

I believe this about nursing… “Nursing is a path of devotion, hard work and an overwhelming desire to serve those in need.”

November 2009

Marlena Fisher

I believe this about nursing… “Nursing is a very important profession that makes a large impact on the patient’s hospital experience.”

Aaron May

I believe this about nursing… “Nurses have the ability to make an impact on the lives of patients.”       

Cecilia Gallardo

I believe this about nursing… “Having the opportunity to help people at their most vulnerable state and being able to make a difference is what makes this profession one of the most rewarding fields to be a part of.”

October 2009

Mavia L. Barnes

This I believe about nursing….“Nursing will allow me to be there for people as a nurturer, provider and advocate in some of the most crucial, difficult and wonderful moment of their lives.”

Stacy Smith

This I believe about nursing… “Nursing takes innovation, imagination and reflection.”

M. Lawson

This I believe about nursing… “It is a health care career that opens the door to countless opportunities to help those who are ill, injured or unable to care for themselves.”