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I chose to pursue nursing not because of a lifelong admiration for the profession, but because of a difficult and, quite frankly, traumatic experience I had during my first interaction with the healthcare system. As a young Black woman, I felt dismissed and misunderstood. That experience opened my eyes to the very real and often overlooked inequalities embedded in our healthcare system, especially for people of colour.

Rather than turning away from the profession, I felt a deep responsibility to become a nurse who could help rebuild trust for others like me. My goal is to challenge the harmful assumptions that Black women and other marginalized individuals often face when accessing care, while actively working to repair the systemic barriers that continue to harm our communities.

Now that I am a nursing student, I have the opportunity to connect with other nurses and healthcare professionals who share these values. Being surrounded by like-minded individuals who are just as committed to equity and justice in care has been incredibly refreshing. It reminds me that change is not only possible, but already in motion.

Nursing is not just a career for me; it is a calling rooted in advocacy, representation, and healing. I hope to provide care that honours each person’s full humanity and creates space for voices that have too often been silenced.