"I chose to pursue a career in nursing because my mom and dad are nurses with the NHS. I love caring for others and making them comfortable as they deal with difficult situations. I grew up hearing the stories of the people my parents had helped and even those they could not. Still, I could tell they truly enjoyed their jobs, and it's in my blood. I volunteered with the NHS as a healthcare assistant to ensure I wanted a career as a nurse, and I loved working with patients and their families. I cannot imagine choosing another career path and look forward to following in my parent's footsteps with the NHS."

"I chose to pursue a career as a nurse after working in the insurance industry for five years. I was selling insurance but was unhappy with my line of work. I had a colleague attending nursing school, and I would help her study on our lunch break. I found the information she was learning intriguing, and she would tell me heartwarming stories about the patients she worked with. I decided that nursing sounded far more exciting than selling insurance. Before committing to nursing school, I volunteered with your organization as a patient befriender for three months to ensure I would like this line of work. I had a wonderful experience volunteering and decided to quit selling insurance and attend nursing school full-time. I am thrilled with my decision and look forward to the opportunity to continue my career with the NHS."