I yet stand alone in my reasoning for possessing an unyielding determination to succeed regardless of tribulations. I have been administering care to my mother who raised me as a single parent, because within the last seven years my mother has suffered two major strokes and has been diagnosed with having Parkinson's disease. Due to my mother's health conditions I am currently the sole wage earner for my household. My circumstances demand sometimes that I work several jobs and place aside my goals, to take on the customary responsibilities of life. Therefore due to the lack of income and a lack of financial assistance I am not able to acquire the skills that I need through a secondary education. I changed my career choice because of my desire to be able to care for my mother if her health continues to fail. I understand the importance of quality care being given by someone who cares. My devotion to my mothers well being has not been a unwilling sacrifice, it has only increased my desire to obtain my goals, so that I may make her proud and care for her in a manner which is decent.

Once I have completed the Mesa/Boswell Nursing Program I will apply for licensure as a registered nurse. I will also attend ASU to participate in the RN-BSN-MS program. In this program I will have the opportunity to earn a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Masters of Science concentrating in Family Health Nursing. Once I have earned my Masters of Science I anticipate working as a Nurse Practitioner. I will then devote my time to adults and children in three analogous areas in Arizona, Memphis, and Brazil. These areas I have visited with the hope of helping the residences obtain preventative healthcare and health education. Once I have received the theoretical foundation and clinical competence needed I will deliver personal care to individuals, families, and the communities that are at risk and neglected. I foresee my goal, of providing quality care to people within the traditional, non-traditional, and culturally diverse families, coming to fruition by continuing my education and dwelling in the land of determination.