The person who inspired me to go into Health and Human Resources was my Grandma, Judy Nasholm. She worked as an administrative assistant to the presidents of Memorial Medical Center in Ashland, Wisconsin for 36 years! Because of her I got to know the ins and outs of hospitals. This is what ultimately inspired me to look at career options in the medical setting. I knew that I wanted to work in a hospital, I just didn't know where.
My grandma is a supportive, kind lady who has never once questioned my dreams. She encouraged me through my trial and errors at different jobs and different majors. I spent time going to school with the intention of becoming a physical therapist. She thought this was great. I spent time going to school with the intention of becoming a nurse. She thought this was great. Finally, I made the decision to go into the business side of hospitals and designed my own major that would allow me to build a career in Human Resources, Public Relations, or Marketing in a hospital. She thought this was great.
Besides being supportive and showing me the world of health care, my grandma raised me and taught me how to be a caring, productive human being. She is incredibly hard working and instilled many of her own traits and beliefs in me. Without her guidance and reassurance I wouldn't be where I am today. I am confident that I am on the right path. I am grateful for everything she has done for me and the things she will continue to do for me.
