Growing up and providing care to the sick has always been a calling, not just a job. I was only 14 when my father was diagnosed with congestive heart failure and I had to skip school to care for him. I was all he had in that moment and the care I provided came from within, from the heart. My duty was to help him feel good again, unfortunately he passed away 3 years later and his death left me searching for a compassionate and fulfilling purpose. Since then, I have cared for broken men and women in various recovery homes within our Church – Victory Outreach International, at home and abroad, providing counseling and healthcare to many. After two years of working as a combat medic/emergency technician within the Army (Army National Guard), it has become clear that my calling is to love, nurture, and care for others. To develop myself to my fullest potential, Coppin State University in its prestigious Accelerated Nursing program will pave the way for me to realize this goal. Considering my experience in emergency care and knowledge of medications, pursuing the BSN in nursing will transform me into a well-rounded healthcare professional for the community, the military, and myself. My overall knowledge will be expanded through the professional experience gained from the Coppin State University School of Nursing curriculum. This will not only prepare me to become a brilliant nurse, but will also push me towards new horizons of working abroad on military missions and helping the poor. I currently speak three languages: English, French, African and some Greek, which diversifies my services to a wide range of patients. In more practical terms, the United States is still facing a severe shortage of nurses. At the same time, the U......middle of paper......military commitment. I recorded a 3.88 GPA although I believe I could have done better. I understand that the nursing degree is challenging, but I feel that my EMS, combat trauma technician, and pharmacy technician experience will help me succeed. What many call the pressures of work, I find exhilarating and thriving in this environment, constantly demonstrating my ability to keep my mind focused and think on my feet. All I stand for, all I dream of, and all that burns in me is to do this: to serve with compassion and make suffering people smile with relief, if only I could care for and change a handful of souls during my career with a solid foundation of Coppin State University, then my life will be called fulfilled. I think Mother Teresa said it all with her words “It's not how much you do but how much care you put into doing it”.”