Why I Want To Become A Princess?

As a little girl, I always wanted to be a princess. One night while my mom was tucking me into bed I confidently told her, “Mommy, I want to be a princess when I grow up.”

My mother smiled and said, “You can be anything you want to be. But, can I tell you a little secret?”

“Yes, Mommy! What’s your secret?” I excitedly asked.

“You are already a princess. Did you know that your name, Sara, means princess in Hebrew? So, you see sweetie, you’re already my little princess.”

Thinking back on that night, I long for the simplicity of being a child again. I long for that time when I was unashamedly confident in what I wanted to become, no matter how unrealistic. However, like all young children, I grew up. It’s hard to believe that I am already in my

And, I am expecting to change even more in the next few years at college. I dislike saying "I am trying to find myself" because my identity is not lost, it just needs more uncovering. Luckily for me, every day as my experience and knowledge increases, I learn more about myself.

This semester in CORE class I have learned many important lessons including how to apply to the nursing program, how to study effectively, and the best way to stay focused in college. More importantly, I’ve learned a lot about the qualities it takes to be a great nurse. Often times, I’m afraid that I don’t have what it takes. When I look at the qualities that we discussed in class, I see many of them that I need to work on like patience and punctuality, but I also see many qualities that I do have including: compassion, eagerness to learn, responsibility, and empathy.

These characteristics will not only make me an effective nurse, but a better person. I am compassionate and have a kind heart. I also have a strong eagerness to learn and obtain knowledge. I take joy in attending my college courses, such as Anatomy & Physiology and College Writing. Determination and drive go hand in hand and are always pushing me to learn more, be better, and strive for my