"Growing up, my mother was a registered nurse, so I was introduced to healthcare and nursing from an early age. I loved to hear the stories my mom would tell about the interesting cases she would see in Accident and Emergency and the impact she had on patients through her interactions and care. In secondary school, I discovered my own interest in healthcare as I began volunteering at the local hospital. I loved working with people of all ages and really went above and beyond to create a positive experience for patients that came into the facility. I decided to pursue a career in nursing and just recently completed my nurse associate program."