Mental Illness Vision Statement

My Vision Statement

In my family, there has always existed sickness and illness. Whether it is genetic or self-

inflicted; the impact of disease has left a mark on me. As a child, I would quiver with fear that I

could or would die of some dreadful illness. As a young woman, I faced my fear head on and

pursued a career in nursing to discover why and how diseases occurred and what could we do to

prevent them. I started my career in the operating room with an ADN. I had discovered that

knowledge is the most powerful tool in preventing illness. It was then that I decided I should

always move forward, seeking education at every opportunity to aid in conquering my fear of the

unknown.

Obtaining my BSN is a stepping stone in