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Personal Narrative: A Career In The Nursing Field

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I will never forget the day when I was a little girl seeing my mom unconscious from low-blood sugar with nurses and ambulances swarming around her. I didn't realize how important their jobs were until I saw them tending to my mom and slowly bringing her back to consciousness. I am very grateful for nurses because without them, my mom would not be here today. They have inspired me to make a difference for others just like they did for my mom. This memory has affected the critical decisions that will alter the path of my life in the future. I have decided that the nursing field is an excellent career path for me because of analyzing and researching the day to day tasks, the salary, and the benefits of the job. The thought of sitting at
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