Journey to Nursing by Madison

Journey to Nursing by Madison - March 2025 Scholarship Essay

My dream as a nurse is to connect with others on a level beyond ensuring their physical safety, establishing an environment where they can feel safe discussing and understanding their health. My journey towards the Bachelor of Science in Nursing began in a biology course. Through weekly experiments and in-depth analysis of biological structures, the course reignited my passion for scientific inquiry. I deepened my interest by taking medical microbiology, studying bacteria, their properties, treatments, and epidemiology. As I became more passionate about this subject, I took my knowledge outside of the classroom setting. In HOSA (Health Occupations of America), I build camaraderie with other students seeking a future in health sciences through volunteer work and career exploration. Volunteering at institutions such as Glass Health and Wellness has provided me with hands-on experience. I observe firsthand the atmosphere of a healthcare setting. Acquiring a BSN requires effective collaboration, flexibility, and quality interpersonal communication. Actively participating in choir and theatre and serving as an officer for the latter have developed these skills in me. I am in constant communication whether I am executing a scene or resolving backstage conflicts over miscommunications. Ultimately, in the next ten years, I aspire to become a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. A nursing education is essential to practice this, and receiving this scholarship will propel my goals.