My name is Joey Sadlon and i have just graduated from the University of Connecticut with a Bachelor's degree in Nursing. I will be sitting for my NCLEX exam July 7, 2009. I graduated with a 3.4 GPA and a resume with strong work experience and leadership positions including starting a nationally ranked athletic club.

I have applied for over 50 RN positions across the country since December, 2008 and I am yet to get even an interview. I am interested in working in a city in any state in the count… Continue

It is very interesting to see the committment of this student nurse in a time where patient centered care and evidence-base nursing constitute the most inportant tool in delivery of care. I admire your interest in this noble profession and your understanding of the cultural diversity in South Florida. I hope that you keep your devotion to nursing throughout your career and pursue your education to excel in the field of Nurse Anesthesist.

You are not only an intelligent and dedicated student, a good friend and an excellent mother, but you are also someone who is truly committed to the nursing profession. God Bless you and keep pushing forward.

Please vote for the schlorships every vote counts (i am not a candidate) I recommand "Why nursing is important to me"

I felt this entry should win over the other two posted. This person really seems to be grounded and know where she is going! It sounds like she has had experience in many cultural issues that have helped her to become an open minded person. She has high goals and will be in school for a while so I am sure that money is a factor in getting this education. I enjoyed her essay, it was very inspiring.

I think this entry should win a scholarship. It sounds as though she needs the money first of all. Secondly, we really need nurse educators and she sounds like she has experience from her former career to do this. I was impressed with her honesty and the ability to juggle all she is juggling!

A CampusRN Scholarship Program finalist for the Southeast region:

My name is Renee Waddell. I am a 27 year old returning student. I am married with a 8 year old daughter. My husband works at full-time job at the Presbyterian Home of SC during the week, and works on the weekends doing varied jobs fixing cars and equipment. My time currently consists of going to school full-time during the week, working as a server pa… Continue

A CampusRN Scholarship Program finalist for the Southeast region:

I am a student at the University of South Alabama in the Doctor of Nursing Practice program. I am in my second year and planning for my capstone project which is a community-based service to prevent and control the proliferation of HIV. This change will provide an increase in HIV testing and immediate linkage to care and prevention services for patien… Continue

A CampusRN Scholarship Program finalist for the Southeast region:

Although I have worked in the public health field for over six years now, I have always had a strong desire to pursue a career in nursing. Being a nurse is important to me because it provides an opportunity for me to address the growing health care needs of my community, especially during a time when the population is increasing, while nursing profess… Continue

A CampusRN Scholarship Program finalist for the South Central region:

Born in southeast Louisiana and the second of ten children, I have been a caregiver all of my life. I graduated from high school at the age of 16 and had no clue as to what I wanted to do with my career. I took jobs working in fast food restaurants and such but was never satisfied. When I turned 18, I took a job in a long-term care facility for th… Continue