Nursing School
Fundraising campaign by
Caitlin Linao
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US$2,125.00Donated So Far
Campaign Story
I am in my second year of nursing school and I am positive this is where I'm supposed to be. I am currently living off campus with 3 housemates to save on living expenses, but the total cost per year, including tuition and living expenses is roughly $50,000. So far I am managing these costs with a scholarship, a part-time job and loans, but I am trying to reduce the debt which is rapidly accruing. My parents are helping financially as much as they can, but they were hit pretty hard by the recession.
A little bit of history
I became interested in nursing while living in India during my Freshman and Sophomore years of high school. I attended Woodstock International School located in North India, in the Himalayas. I was inspired by my biology teacher who gave the class hands-on experience dissecting goat organs from the local butcher shop. I was fascinated by how the body functioned.
I also saw extreme poverty every day. Most of the kids at my school were well-off, but the people who lived in the town nearby were not. Every time I went into town I encountered people who asked me for money, men, mothers holding sick-looking babies, kids, all who were clearly not receiving the care they needed.
Seeing the desperate need for healthcare in my community in India drove me to find a profession in which I could pursue my passion for physiology and help my community (wherever I live) in a practical way. Nursing seemed to be the answer, and the more I talked with friends and family who are nurses, the more I was sure that I would love it.
I am now in my second year in the USF school of nursing. Most of my classes are nursing related and I have begun my first clinical rotation in a skilled nursing facility. I can't wait to try all the other wonderful rotations that my university offers! I am fully committed to this career path and have plans eventually to become a pediatric nurse practitioner.
I deeply appreciate any donations that you are willing to make! I will certainly keep this page updated with my progress in nursing school! Thank you in advance for helping me fulfill this dream!
Rewards
Organizer
- Caitlin Linao
- San Francisco, US
Donors
- Guest
- Posted On Oct 25, 2012
I am a nurse and welcome you to the best profession on earth!
- Guest
- Posted On Oct 25, 2012
We not only need more nurses, we need more Caitlins!
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Donors & Comments
- Guest
- Posted On Oct 27, 2012
Sounds you are on a good career path, Caitlin. Good luck and warm wishes. Elaine
- Guest
- Posted On Oct 25, 2012
I am a nurse and welcome you to the best profession on earth!
- Guest
- Posted On Oct 25, 2012
We not only need more nurses, we need more Caitlins!
- Guest
- Posted On Oct 25, 2012
NEVER EVER give up on your education!
- Guest
- Posted On Oct 22, 2012
Looking forward to great things as you continue pursuing your career. (Oh yes, and free health care.) See you during the holidays! Love, The Molinas (Shanti, Glenn, Olivia & Jacob)
- Caitlin Linao
- Posted On Oct 22, 2012
It's here now! :)
- Glenn Molina
- Posted On Oct 12, 2012
Where is the link/button to actually donate? I'm not finding it on here...
Sounds you are on a good career path, Caitlin. Good luck and warm wishes. Elaine