Role Models

There are many reasons I chose to go back to school and to pursue a career as a nurse.  Today, I would like to give a shout-out to a couple of people who have been very influential and encouraging to me on this journey.

I worked with these two nurses at the cancer center where I was employed prior to starting school.  To me, these two women epitomize nursing as a combination of art and science.  Not only are they incredibly smart, skilled and educated, but they are two of the most caring and approachable people I have ever met.  They are my role models - in patient care, in work ethic, in teamwork and collaboration (and on a side note, in future parenthood!).  These two women have been so kind and encouraging to me in the process of applying to school and pursuing my career. 

I only hope that someday I can be half the nurse they are!

These pictures were taken at my going away party!

I was very sad to be leaving this group of people...

There are many other people that have influenced me in my journey as a future nurse - the doctors, nurse practitioners, nurses, pharmacists and other professionals I have worked with - not to mention my wonderful friends and family!  Still, when I think of the examples that I would pattern my practice after, Susan and Leesa are those examples. 

Thank you I love you guys!

You are in charge of your feelings, beliefs, and actions. And you
teach others how to behave toward you.  While you cannot
change other people, you can influence them through your
own behaviors and actions.  By being a living role model of what
you want to receive from others, you create more of
what you want in your life.

Eric Allenbaugh

You've got to be careful whom you pattern yourself after
because you're likely to become just like them.

Rich Mayo