CeraVe Skincare Scholarships for Diversity and Equity

My name is Yeshaia Hager, and I am entering my 3rd year of nursing at the University of Ottawa. I was born and raised in Lloydminster, a small city on the border of Alberta and Saskatchewan. Growing up with a single mom, I have always naturally been pushed into roles of leadership and advocacy. I chose to pursue my BScN because I saw in nursing a reflection of my own life’s work; caring, advocating, and translating the needs of those who struggle to be heard. 

Working in healthcare has always been a dream of mine, and I hope to inspire others to pursue their passion, no matter the obstacles. I believe that as a nurse, you possess the unique power to transform each interaction into an opportunity to positively influence the lives of others, serving as a voice for those who can not speak up for themselves. I’ve always been intrigued by the medical field and nursing gives me the opportunity to provide hands-on and direct patient care. 

As a Canadian Nurses Foundation scholar, I bring with me not only the aspirations of my family and community but also the hopes of countless others who seek to be heard within healthcare. Thank you for the generosity of the Canadian Nurses Foundation and their donors; I am honoured to be a recipient.