"When my son was born, he had to be in the neonatal intensive care unit for the first two weeks of his life. I watched those nurses and doctors attend him with such care and concern, as if he was their baby. Something about their gentleness with him and their compassion toward me and my family made me realize what a difference healthcare providers can make. From that time forward, I began to pursue my career in the healthcare industry and I will never look back!"

"Initially I did not choose healthcare as a career. I went to school and got a degree in accounting and planned to open my own accounting business. One day, I was at my office sitting at my desk and I realized that I did not want to spend the rest of my life sitting behind a desk. I wanted to do something that really touched the lives of others. I talked to friends and confidants and shared with them some of the things that I wanted to accomplish in my life. I ended up registering for nursing classes and here I am! I am so happy I made the change."