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Giang Anh Ngo

There are countless times I was told that nursing is about cleaning up excrement, blood, and vomit. This preconceived notion has scared a lot of people away from nursing. However, this did not deter me from wanting to be a nurse. I was born and raised in Vietnam, where poverty is apparent. Growing up in a society where healthcare is limited has pushed me to really want to help for the people in need. I guess my main source of inspiration to become a nurse simply comes from my innate desire to help and care for people. In addition, the functions of the human body and the effects of the environment, genetics, and drugs on human body have always grabbed my interest. From what I can see, the ability to personally care for someone’s …show more content…

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