The document is an entrance essay for a nursing program. The author discusses how even as a child they enjoyed helping others and felt good when providing support. Small acts of kindness as a child led them to pursue a career in nursing where they can continue helping people. The author also discusses a specific experience working in labor and delivery and wanting to contribute to bringing new life into the world and happiness to families. They also describe being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis and how that experience has shaped their desire to care for others through nursing.