Maria is the truest example of what a genuinely kind, compassionate, selfless, hardworking, dedicated, and generous person looks like. These attributes translate beautifully into her journey toward achieving her MSN. Maria has made many personal and financial sacrifices along the way to becoming a nurse and has never given up. She is an inspiration to her fellow students because of her unwavering dedication to her studies and willingness to help anyone in need to ensure their success, along with her own.