My guest this week shows how sometimes, our goals and take a hefty dose of persistence to be reached. Meet Monique, currently a masters student at Vanderbilt University earning her Pediatric Nurse Practitioner license with an emphasis on primary care provider. Monique knew early on that she wanted to become a nurse as she had a passion for science and working with and helping people. So, starting as a CNA in high school, she began her journey. Little did she know that it would turn into a saga. Listen in as Monique details her nursing experiences and how occasionally it can take more than one, two, or even three tries before things really work out the  way you hope. But, as she shows, hard work, continuous effort, and believing in yourself and your abilities does pay off in the end!

Show Notes:

• Currently at Vanderbilt University based in TN, though she lives in Maryland.
• Being a full time masters student and working as an RN is tough but can be done!
• This full time program is a little over a year long.
• Why go on to be an NP? For Monique the benefits are a career that suits her lifestyle better. 
• She loves getting to know the families of her pediatric patients well, and getting to see these kids grow up to an extent.
• It took a few tries but Monique was accepted into the University of Utah's nursing program where she earned her BSN. 
• She was able to get into her PNP program after just 1 year of nursing experience where she gained experience in adult oncology, an emotional but very inspiring area to work in!
• She currently works in Post Partum and occasionally in the nursery and NICU.
• In choosing a masters program it was important for her to get into a well known school as she felt that it would help make up for her "lack of experience".
• Her advice: if you are wanting to get into a masters program, do your research and really seek to understand why you want to go that path. Then, once you find one that fits your goals, GO FOR IT! Trust yourself, "someone out there needs you. You can do it!"
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Links:

1. https://nursing.vanderbilt.edu/index.php Click here to learn more about nursing programs at Vanderbilt
2. https://nursing.utah.edu/ To learn more about the programs at the University of Utah click here.
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