I am a high school student that is very passionate about helping others and learning everything that I can in hopes of becoming a nurse someday. I have spent the past month observing in the NICU and I always look forward to coming each day. There has been one nurse who truly stands out to me and that is Melissa.

The hard work, determination, and knowledge that I see while observing her are truly inspiring. As a high school student, I have little knowledge of the things going on in NICU, and Melissa goes above and beyond to give me explanations, advice, and cool facts along with doing her work. I have gained tons of knowledge from being with Melissa, but most importantly I have gained assurance. What I mean by that is that I am sure that Nursing is where I want to be; I aspire to be a nurse like Melissa. I think that it is important for those in healthcare to inspire youth because we are the future, we are following in the footsteps of those whom we look up to. Healthcare may be associated with the words health and medicine most often, but the word care is involved and Melissa embodies both aspects of healthcare, so thank you Melissa for your inspiration, kind heart, and advice. I hope to become a nurse like you.