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Nursing Scholarship Winners
4th Quarter, 2006
 StraightForward
Media is proud to announce that the winner of our 4th Quarter,
2006, Nursing School Scholarship is Dannie Myers,
who plans to continue to work in the pre-hospital setting as a
Flight Paramedic/RN in addition to doing Critical Care Ground
Transport. She will be focusing on trauma and emergency care.
"Born in San Diego, California I was the only girl and the oldest
of three. Having two younger brothers I was always patching wounds
and comforting boo-boo’s. Inherently with two brothers I grew
up as somewhat of a tom-boy, enjoying the outdoors and playing
rough. I remember meeting the Firemen when they came to our school
as children and wondering why there were never “Girl Firemen.”
As I grew older, like all kids, I was always fascinated with the
lights and sirens and the excitement that went along with Emergency
Services. As a teenager working in a sporting good store I became
familiar with a couple local Paramedics who shopped at my store
often. I began inquiring about the world of EMS (Emergency Medical
Services). They encouraged me to do a “Ride-a-long” with them
and begin taking EMT classes; three years later I became a Paramedic.
On a personal level I was recently chosen to represent AMR (American
Medical Response) of San Diego to compete in a National Paramedic
Competition, put on every year by JEMS Magazine (Journal of Emergency
Medical Services) in Baltimore, Maryland. I was teamed up with two
other Paramedics as we competed against Paramedics and Firefighters
across the Nation. We received the Gold Metal and have now been
awarded an all expense paid trip to Australia in September of this
year to compete in the world competition. A very large reward for
simply doing something I love, taking care of others."
Please click here
to read a portion of Dannie's winning essay.
3rd Quarter, 2006
 StraightForward
Media is proud to announce that the winner of our 3rd Quarter,
2006, Nursing School Scholarship is Chrystal Solis,
who attends UCLA's School of Nursing.
"I have always had an interest in the medical field; as a young girl, I would "doctor" my stuffed animals and little brother. As I grew older, I learned the importance and value of helping others. My parents were a tremendous influence, teaching me that compassion for others was very important. Most of all, my faith in Christ showed me to love others and care for them. These factors helped inspire me to serve people and become a nurse.
Please click here
to read a portion of Chrystal's winning essay.
2nd Quarter, 2006
 StraightForward
Media is proud to announce that the winner of our 2nd Quarter, 2006,
Nursing School Scholarship is Natalie Comer, a
mother and nursing student at the University of Virginia
"It is such a great joy to see my calling unfolding before my eyes. With my acceptance to the University of Virginia and now beginning classes, it is truly all falling into place. I am very excited to begin this new chapter of my life. As a nursing assistant for the past three years, I have had many wonderful experiences. Now as I enter nursing school, many doors will be opened for future experiences.
Please click here to read a portion of Natalie's winning essay.
1st Quarter, 2006
 StraightForward
Media is proud to announce that the winner of our 1st Quarter,
2006, Nursing School Scholarship is Elizabeth Tsai.
"After earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication
Studies at the University of Michigan, and working in the television
media industry for two years post graduation, little did I know
that I would consider a career change so soon. However, recent
experiences have led me to select nursing as an appropriate choice.
My reasons for pursuing nursing are very simple, yet focused:
live my life to serve and benefit others; contribute to our society
and the world at large; and be a part of the healing process in
the lives of the broken."
Please click here
to read more of Liz's winning essay.
4th Quarter, 2005
StraightForward Media is proud to announce that the winner of
our 4th Quarter, 2005, Nursing School Scholarship is Caroline
Carnevale, a student at Columbia University studying
to become a Nurse Practitioner with a dual degree in Public Health.
She is originally from Providence, Rhode Island and moved to
New York to attend New York University in 1998. There she attained
a bachelors degree in Sociology and during her time at NYU, traveled
to Buenos Aires in Argentina where she was able to participate
in volunteer work. After college, Caroline was accepted to work
with Americorps-Healthcorps division in Berkeley, California.
There she helped to create a Clinic specifically targeting the
homeless youth in the area. She worked with the HIV clinic on
creating a computerized system for their care maintenance records,
and helped to insure the residents of the East Bay in free/low
cost health care.
After Americorps, Caroline went back to New York to work for the AIDS Service Center of New York as an intensive case manager. Caroline assisted her clients in obtaining housing, healthcare, mental health care and financial benefits. Caroline worked at ASC for two years before deciding to go back to school
Please click here to read a portion of Caroline's winning essay.
3rd Quarter,
2005
StraightForward Media is proud to announce that the winner
of our 3rd Quarter, 2005, Nursing School Scholarship is Jeffrey
Lam. Jeffrey is studying in a Clinical Nurse Leader
program at the University of San Francisco. Previously, he
received a B.S. degree in Computer Information Systems and
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Born in China, he migrated to the United States 15 years ago. His goal is to provide optimal patient outcomes across their lifespan, to minimize hospital stays and healthcare cost, and to help achieve Healthy People 2010 objectives of our country.
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Please click here to read a portion of Jeffrey's winning essay.
2nd Quarter, 2005
 StraightForward
Media is proud to announce that the winner of our 2nd Quarter,
2005, Nursing School Scholarship is Doris Jean Caldwell,
a student in the Maricopa Community College Nursing Program in
El Mirage, AZ.
After graduating from high school, Doris worked two jobs to save up enough money to attend the local university. Unfortunately, after one semester she was forced to return home to care for her ailing mother, again working two jobs.
She determined that changing her career focus to the medical field was more practical to accommodate caring for her mother and having a versatile career that she would enjoy.
Doris maintains a 4.0 grade point average and will continue
her education to earn a master's degree in nursing so that she
may dedicate her time to work as a Family Health Nurse Practitioner.
Please click here to read a portion of Doris' winning essay.
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2005
StraightForward Media is proud to announce that the winner
of our 1st Quarter, 2005, Nursing School Scholarship is Binta
Lewis. Binta currently attends Manor College but
will be transferring to Abington Memorial Hospital - Dixon
School of Nursing to pursue a degree in nursing this September.
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Born in Monrovia, Liberia (West Africa), she migrated to the U.S. in 1996. She is the mother of two small children, Denell age six and Destiny age five.
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Please click here to read a portion of Binta's winning essay.
Bookmark this page as this is where we will announce all future winners of the Nursing School Scholarship.
Will you be the next winner? You can't win unless you apply. You can apply online now -- you might be our next
winner!
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