Certified Nursing Assistant

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I stumbled into my first college class and as I sat down at my desk, I looked around and was surprised when I saw a diverse group of people, according to age. I sat tall because I was proud of myself for finding this opportunity to be a Certified Nursing Assistant while only being a Junior in high school. Through the Medical Academy, nursing homes offered sponsorships to get a CNA certification in exchange for working at a nursing home for a year, and I gladly accepted. I knew how important nursing was to me because of my mom. She showed how important nurses are to healthcare and how they strive to provide the best care for their patients. Her presence in my life has had such an influence on me to be the best version of myself. She always told