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.
Nicole,
ReplyDeleteIt's always a crazy ride trying to figure out where you want to go with your life and in what field and when you go into that field what part of that field. I think its amazing that you formed your own major not many people think to do things that way. You seem like you have figured out what will be best for you and I wish you success in your field. Your grandma seems like she has been a huge influence on your life and it's an amazing thing to have someone some inspirational in your life.
Jessica Dall
Nicole,
ReplyDeleteYour story reminded me a little of my own. I went in many different directions with my schooling from early childhood education to business before I found somewhere that I really felt that I should be. I can honestly say that I now know that I made the right choice to come into the social work field. I'm curious if you wanted to work at the same hospital in Ashland or do you have somewhere else in mind? Good luck with the rest of your schooling!
Rachel Rigoni
Hello Nicole, I love that you chose your grandma! Neither one of my grandmas worked, however, they never challenged any of my dreams either. Unfortunately they both have passed now, but I cherish everything I have learned from them outside of school. I always remember my grandma telling me "Remember who you are" because I feel it's so true in deciding your future career.
ReplyDeleteGood Luck in your future!