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Why Be a Nurse?

My Road to Nursing

Hear from Chantol Aspinall, a nursing student and J&J scholarship recipient, as she describes her road into nursing. There is a place for everyone in nursing.
Why Be a Nurse?

My Road to Nursing

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Hear from Chantol Aspinall, a nursing student and J&J scholarship recipient, as she describes her road into nursing. There is a place for everyone in nursing.
My Road to Nursing

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0:0: My road to nursing?

0:02: I always say it's divine, but it was so bumpy.

0:05: It was never like straight away I went into nursing.

0:08: But I love the scientists and I love just human interactions.

0:11: Nursing was one of the best choices I could have made because of the opportunity.

0:15: I always say I want to be impactful.

0:17: I want to leave an imprint when I go.

0:19: Everyone has a beautiful background and so is yours, and it needs to be heard.

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