TYLENOL® Fund to Advance Diversity in Nursing and Health Equity Research

I completed my Practical Nursing diploma in 2022. From then on, my passion for nursing only
grew and I decided to return to school to obtain my BScN. Currently, I am enrolled in the
Scholar Practitioner Program through Nipissing University. I continue to work as a Registered
Practical Nurse at Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital. Here, I demonstrate client
and family-centred care and work in collaboration with clients to achieve their goals.

I choose to pursue nursing as there are endless learning opportunities and I am passionate about lifelong learning. I love how I’m challenged on the job and must leverage my critical thinking and problem-solving skills to approach each situation. I have a deep-rooted desire to help others and make a meaningful impact on their lives. Nursing provides me with an outlet to demonstrate kindness and compassion towards individuals in their most vulnerable moments. I recognize that there are injustices and inequities in our system and I seek to be a positive change. I appreciate how as a nurse, I can use my professional power to advocate for patient populations that may face such inequities.

I am beyond grateful to be a recipient of this award and call myself a CNF scholar. Thank you to
my donors for your support in my continuing education.