Christian University Personal Statement

An experience that expires me to achieve my goals at Colorado Christian University is my current

occupation and job. When I first entered college back in 1992, I knew I wanted to be a nurse. Toward

the end of my prerequisite classes that would lead me into nursing school I became pregnant with my

first child. Even though I was pregnant I still had the motivation to finish school despite me feeling sick

and tired all the time. I switched all my classes to night because of my fatigue and illness. It became too

overwhelming so I took a break. I still needed that feeling of accomplishment, so I went to a vocational

school to obtain my certified nursing assistant license. After the delivery of my son, I decided to obtain

my cosmetology license to become a

hairstylist. That was short lived. I had a responsibility now, so I

went to work utilizing my certified nursing assistant license. I worked at the nursing home for about a

year before I discovered the jobs at the local hospital. Finally it came to me. I can still work in healthcare

and taking care of patients from an admistrative standpoint.

I finally received a phone call for my

interview to work in the registration department in the emergency room. I was able to learn every

aspect of the job and more throughout my eight years of employment at the hospital. Obtaining a

nurses degree still remained in the back of my mind. I just couldn’t figure out how to provide for my

child and go back to school too. So life began for me with now three children to provide for.

In 2005, everyone that I knew of life was turned upside down. The devastation of hurricane Katrina

affected my entire family, parents, kids cousin, aunts, uncles siblings ,friends etc. The city we knew as

home was no more. I was forced out of my comfort zone. Wondering what to do. Once I arrived to

Dallas, Texas, relatives was able to give me resources to apply for jobs. I completed so many applications

a day. I could hardly keep up. I just knew I needed a job and fast. After two weeks I received my first

interview. Needless to say I had no idea where I was going for the interview. I just knew I would find it. I

was determined to get the job. The interview was with my current employer. Yes I got the job. Ten

years

later I’m still with the same doctors office. Even though all my experience was obtained from the

hospital, it was very interesting to see how much both departments had similar components of the job. I

was able to climb the ladder in one year, from patient representative to office manager. This was the

ultimate feeling of accomplishment.

So, here I am today ,solely depending on my years of experience. In order for me to continue to climb

the ladder to become a director, vice president, etc. I will definitely need a degree. Who’s to say one day

the company decide all managers will require a degree. Actually today it does require a degree. Most of

my friends and family all have degrees. I’ve put off my education long enough. Come to think of it that

was a really long break. I have two more kids living at home. A couple more years and they will be off to

college obtaining their degree. My education is long overdue. Besides I’m feeling the need of

accomplishment again. My life experience is my motivation to help me complete my educational

journey