SECTION 4
THANK YOU'S
I AM WHO I AM BECAUSE OF YOU
as a baby nurse, I was exposed to DIVERSE TEACHING STYLES AND worked with inspired nurses with tips + perspectives as unique as
their stories
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I DEVELOPED AND FOSTERED CRUCIAL RELATIONSHIPS GAINING GREAT MENTORS,
each had a profound effect on me, personally + professionallY
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celebrate
their existence
8.5 years later, I am proud of MY PROGRESS AND INDIVIDUAL accomplishments through inquiry and work ethic; however
I tribute SOME OF my success to the following people because they opened a door where one did not exist or had faith in young new yorker that asked way to many questions!
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RESPECTIVELY YOU ALL ignitED my passion, prevented it from being extinguished, guided mY explorATION or reminded me to REMAIN authentic to myself and the nurse I wanted to be
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I AM BETTER BECAUSE OF YOU
INFAMOUS C.C.
ANTHONY BECKHAM
KITE
AIYANA JONES
JEN FAIRY GODMOTHER
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ADAM MATERASSO
TOM BANZON
ANGELA YU
SHANEA HARRIS
MY HOPKINS ED CREW <3
jen
sharifa
shanika
HALSTED 4/MEYER 9 FAMILY
Doris neng
ashley haas
TARREL CCSR
MS. CATHY UA
tracey henderson
mariah king
sherita. nicole
camille rose
celebrate
their existence
CHARLSEA BURGESS
KIM EXUM
EMILY "AUNTIE EM"
AUNTIE CHERENA
KETA MEYERS
the adderly family
ruby "gammy gam"
CAROLINE
BIBEK GUPTA
ANNA KATZ
Sandra Piedra
NOAH
KRISTONOFF
NICOLE PATTERSON
NIKKI BUTLER
ROBERTO RODRIGUEZ
TIM STAHL
ANNA K <3
CAROLINE
ISSAIH
AMON
MA DUKES
HIJAB HITTA
MOMMY
YOU GO BY MANY NAMES,
but what is consistent is
that I know I can turn to you.
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whether to help me think it through, or redirect
when things go wrong, you have shown me unconditional love and granted me intellectual freedom, shelter from danger and your presence when i was scared. each time you found patience and understanding even when I made the bird brain choice, you praised all my moments of success, cheered from the sidelines, and taught me how to to do it better :)
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your guidance gives me the strength to stand ten toes down. your wisdom or at least your voice guides me, and the confidence you built in me has made me stronger than you know, but never too strong to need my ma dukes.... sheesh im only an adult in training
you allowed me to grow like the wild flower child i am, encouraging me each step of the way even when you didn't understand or agree. thank you for never giving up on me. despite being quite the handful. i've never lived one day without feeling loved, supported, and unique.
thank you forgiving me the best of you
love, your favorite (haha)
Thank you for being a father to me; even though I am not your own flesh and blood, you have taken me in and loved me more than I could ever imagine. In my eyes.
CALVIN
MIDGE MAN
MOM SAID I HAVE TO BE NICE LOL
PLEASE HOLD
SADAE "LBS" WILLIAMS
EACH OUTLANDISH IDEA, ANXIOUS MOMENT, VULNERABLE MOMENTS, hilarious memories of the things you taught me... you always got me, NEVER JUDGING, NEVER A PRESSED VOICE but somehow balance. im in awe of everything you juggle manage to make time for your big little sis.
with less than 5 words you completely get me or have tried something similar... from latch keys playing hookie to motherhood YOU ARE THE BLUEPRINT AND I LOVE YOU FART NUGGET
JAE
HELLLLLLLO LADY,
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I AM HONORED TO BE YOUR AUNTIE SHINE. YOU ARE A CATALYST FOR ME TO PERSEVERE. YOU ARE worthy, BRILLIANT, FUNNY, AND unique! no one can define you, you are the author of your story! stay humble and kind-hearted, what you say and do matters. Never be afraid to take a risks! stay present and grateful in every moment. never rush judgement, Stay curious, and remember There is nothing you can say or do that I would leave your side. remember to BE FEARLESS AS YOU MAKE YOUR FOOTPRINT IN THIS WORLD. I WILL ALWAYS BE IN YOUR CORNER. LOVE YOU F. nugget
..... IM THINKING DONT RUSH ME LOL
IT HAS TO BE CHEF'S KISS
OR ILL LIVE IN FEAR YOULL RETURN THE GOLDFISH
THANKS
OG FRIENDS THAT FEEL LIKE FAMILY.
LUKBAN
JAMES LUKBAN
Your support and encouragement LITERALLY A DECADE IN, IS SOMETHING I DO NOT TAKE FOR GRANTED OR LIGHTLY. Thank you for EVERY SECOND YOU WERE A SOUNDING BOARD ON MY BAD DAYS, FOR EVERY MILE TRAVELED TO CREATE MEMORIES, believing in me WHEN I DOUBTED MYSELF, and for being the biggest PAIN IN my....
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cheerleader, FOR BEING MY BIGGEST CHEERLEADER!
Your words of encouragement have helped me through some dark times, we shared laughs that made us gasp for air, DEBATED FOR INTELLECTUAL SPORT, AND KINDLY CRITIQUED. its in those moments and EACH TIME YOU HAVE
TO remnd me TO
EAT I REALIZE
JUST HOW
blessed
I AM TO have
a lukban
EMILY FISCH
ARE TRULY A gem in my life A YEAR can PASS AND ID BE ON THE PLANE IN YOUR LIVING ROOM AS IF IT WAS 2 WEEKS. YOU ALLOWED ME TO BE AUTHENTICALLY ME, YOU ARE MY OG SCHULTZBERG READY TO FAKE AN INJURY TO GET
ME OUT OF A DATE,
EAT MY COOKIES
AFTER THE FIRE
DEPARTMENT,
AND never
forget TO (CITE)..
I AM REJUVENATED
RECOUNTING THE
MEMORIES BOTH
RECENT AND FROM
THE GOOD OLD DAYS... IT FEELS LIKE IT WAS YESTERDAY... THE THESIS SUITCASE, SONGS COMING ACROSS THE HALL AT ANY GIVEN TIME, OUR GIRAFFE PJ PARTIES, YOUR upliftING CARDS AND
THE FISCHES...FISCHI
(THE VOTE WAS STILL OUT) YOUR FAMILY WELCOMING ME LITERALLY WEEK 1. our friendship has been a constant source of comfort and support. YOUR ARE THE EPITOME OF LOVE AND LIGHT, IM PROUD TO STAND BY YOUR SIDE as you hit that high note and i yell about your inside pants, outside
CHE ANDERSON
​ what can i say,
nothing! that blackmail dates back to fireball in A SINK and middle school's bedazzled bandanas. unlike MANY in this list you
have always
reminded me
there is more
to life and
not every
moment has
to be
intentional.
WHO KNOWS WHAT LIBRARY, MOSH PIT,
oR MUSIC FESTIVAL i'D BE LOST AT WITHOUT YOU. YOU ALWAYS SEEM TO FIND ME
CHELMO
you've encouraged me to be authentically me, even when that means you have to stop being the cool one and be goofy with me :)
we have. grown together,
LAUGHED UNTIL WE CRIED, + WIPED AWAY SNOT BUBBLES
man you are
today + cheer
in all your
accomplishments
im so proud
To BE the
zoe to your
DELON TURPIN
you're a true ANGEL, HE SENT YOU HERE BEFORE I KNEW I WOULD NEED SOMEONE LIKE YOU! i am honored to call you friend, you are beautiful inside and out, accepting,
fearless, pATIENT, and graceful despite wearing many hats confidant, friend, cousin, nurse, daughter, and not to mention a
THINK BACK TO PRAYERS BEFORE OUR COMMUTES, THOSE SILENT PANICKED GLANCES BEFORE AN EXAM, AND PERFECTING OUR CLINICALS APPROACH. GIRL! YOU got me through IT, BACK, THEN THROUGH IT AGAIN. WITH YOU IN MY CORNER school, death, loss, change, and then more change WAS A WALK In THE PARK. you were unshakable and I AM INSPIRED AND GRATEFUL FOR YOU
OUR ORIGIN STORY IS AS HILARIOUS AS THE STORIES WE LIVE... I SWEAR IM LOOKING IN A MIRROR AT TIMES BUT I DONT THINK I HAVE THAT MANY GRAYS YET. YOU TURNED A HORRID VACATION AROUND, EMBRACED ME WITH INQUIRY + ACCEPTANCE NOT TO MENTION YOU WERE ALSO A SOLO, DOWN FOR THE
PISCO SOUR SHENANIGANS
2AM DRUNKEN COVID SWABS
NOT TO DOWNPLAY THE AIRPORT CHAOS
YOU ARE A FASCINATING FRIEND
IM COUNTING DOWN TO OUR NEXT TRIP
BRUCE HEATH
ALLY
YOUNG
where do i start?! cliche but i knew we'd be besties from the moment you cursed me out on day 1 of my contract (haha) from dayton to slumber parties and those annoyingly hard days, you make life as hilarious as some of those shifts AT DG. YOU ARE MY BREATH OF EAST COAST AIR ON THIS COAST we started out as colleagues BUT DARE I SAY WE ARE FRIENDS BECAUSE YOURE STUCK WITH ME IDK IF YOU GOT THE MEMO. ThankS for ALWAYS BEING AUTHENTIC, VULNERABLE, AND TRUSTING ME AS YOUR FRIEND enough.
DAZA aND SiByL
I CHERISH YOUR FRIENDSHIPS IMMENSELY. UNKNOWNINGLY, YOU BOTH CHALLENGED ME TO EXCEED WHAT was EXPECTED of me and the standards i set for myself. you REMINDED ME ITS OKAY TO WALK TO THE
BEAT OF MY OWN DRUM in my time of
unmasking, AND HELPED ME UP WHEN I
STUMBLED. daza, i cherish those nights
you hosteddinner and we discuss our
home reno or begrungingly SCHOOL.
Sibs, from med-surg to our specialities, two countries, an rv, and tik tok fame later i am so grateful to know i have a friend in you. i laugh at those times we DENied AN OBVIOUS STATIONARY ADDICTION or turning your handwriting into wall art for my home. YOU EACH HAD A UNIQUE INFLUENCE THAT STANDS THE TEST OF TIME ZONES AND TIME ITSELF.
THANK YOU michael daza and the infamous sibyl
WACO
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ADAM MATERASSO you hold a special place in my heart and superhero telling of my story :) i never saw women like me in certain spaces but you taught me that should not limit my reach
because it didn't make me any less deserving. i applied
to a prestigious institution with only your help from
essay to postage.mailing even when ms regina was
hesitant. thank you for your thoughtful
encouragement, advocacy, and consistent support
amidst changes and challenges both inside and
outside of school. when i tried to hide or figure
out my identity amongst high school hormones
you made me feel seen and supported. i commend you for
your tireless dedication to us, i modeled my approach to
connect with my patients after you. your effortless ability to remove barriers and reach every single student with a degree of unique nuance, anticipate our needs before we even knew we needed help, then deliver advice in a way we could receive while providing an agency of control or accountability-- was remarkable and crucial in my formidable years. thank you for four years of positivity, acceptance, and encouragement because it instilled a sense of pride, confidence, belonging, and calculated risk taking that set me on the path of who i am, what i can accomplish, and the milestones that came shortly thereafter
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ANNA BROMPTON I am deeply grateful for the time invested in my growth that did not directly or immediately benefit the department. you saw past the assumptions and preconceived notions about who i was and truly saw me. and taught me an alternative approach. you invested in me personally, i am better because of it.your support has been a guiding light in my career and gave me the courage to proceed with emigration abroad (spoiler alert:: pandemic stopped my move to london)
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NEYSA ERNST YOU Were the espresso shot to
my career: strong, impactful, and absolutely vital. THANK YOU FOR YOUR FAITH IN ME AS A NOVICE NURSE., your INNOVATIon IN FINDING OPPORTUNITIES TO FOSTER MY GROWTH each time i grew restless, AND YOUR PATIENCE AS I FOUND MY VOICE. you model what a leader is, thank you for being the manager who nurtures dreams, fosters growth, and illuminates possibilities
you led by example and if i can be half the woman, mentor, professional you are then I count it as a win
TANYA IVEY-BLOOM serving your community while serving your country on active duty, and still finding time to answer my endless amount of questions never once making me feel like a burden. you foolishly made eye contact and couldn't get rid of me. humbled to call YOU a MENTOR AND A friend. you are truly an inspired woman, Your advice and insights were instrumental.I’m genuinely grateful for all the wisdom, LAUGHS, TEARS, and advice you’ve shared.
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Art Pease thank you fOR recognizING my potential and assistING my transfer from suburban to the main campus WITH ONLY 4-5 MONTHS OF EXPERIENCe.
