The document discusses Kerri Dowgiallo's motivation for pursuing a career in nursing. She sees nursing as compatible with her values of respect, compassion, service, and flexibility. She is drawn to the Creighton University nursing program because of its emphasis on incorporating family, service, and diversity into students' professional lives. The document also honors a fellow nursing student, Jenny Steinmann, who passed away from cancer, but inspired others with her compassionate care of patients.

1. Journeys in becoming a Nurse By: Kerri Dowgiallo

6. As I look to nursing as a career, I see a career of respect, compassion, service, and flexibility. Each of these traits work compatibly with what I already hold to importance in my life, which includes, my faith, family, service, and well-being. I want a career that amplifies my traits and I see nursing as a perfect match. -Kerri Dowgiallo (Nursing School Application)

10. “Nurses - one of the few blessings of being ill.”-unknown

13. I’ve grown so fond of the Creighton values which encourage students to include family, service, and ethnic diversity into our professional lives in order to enhance our learning and our contribution to society. Having this, I could never imagine continuing my education where these values where not in place. I hope to continue to grow from incorporating Creighton’s mission in my life so that I may enhance my career experiences.-Kerri Dowgiallo (Nursing School Application)

19. “Nurses dispense comfort, compassion, and caring without even a prescription” -unknown

27. "It is not how much you do, but how much love you put in the doing." -- Mother Theresa

31. “When you are a nurse you know everyday you will touch a life or a life will touch yours”-Author unknown

41. "...the character of the nurse is as important as the knowledge they possess."~Carolyn Jarvis

46. “Be the change you wish to see in the world” -Ghandi

52. "Caring is the essence of nursing."~Madeline Leninger

59. In loving memory of Jenny Steinmann, a fellow Creighton nurse, a dear friend and an inspiration to all.

60. Jenny lost her battle with Ewing’s Sarcoma on November 4, 2009 but not without teaching so many around her how to truly love and care for other people. I know the influence Jenny has had on me will forever change my career. With every patient I encounter I hope to see them through the same compassionate eyes as Jenny.

61. As nurses we will experience many trials and triumphs, I encourage you all to not wallow with pity or get lost in the glory but to learn and grow from each experience.Take a piece of those patients that touch your heart in a special way and let them be an influence for a change of mind.