In your position now, knowing what you do, what would you say to someone who is just now starting a nursing career?

"I would say, 'Be open to changes and unexpected discoveries.' I started medical school thinking I would do gynecology, but like many other things in life, that changed."

"I would have to say, 'If you feel like you want to specialize in one area and then change your mind, go with it. We all have that special calling in our life. We just have to listen for it.'"

"I would encourage anyone who is beginning a career in the medical field to remember to care for themselves as much as they do their patients. It is very easy to get caught up in day-to-day work and forget that while we are making a living, we forget to make a life."

"I would recommend to anyone first beginning their nursing career to stay humble. Its easy to feel like you know everything because you just finished your schooling and it is all so fresh in your mind but it is important to remember that there is always more to learn once you're out in the workforce and in practice. Allow seasoned nurses to share their wisdom and knowledge with you and always be willing to ask questions to gain further clarification if you're unsure of something. Be willing to continue to learn new information daily."