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Portrait of Karen Thurman

Honor Society® member

Karen Thurman

certified nursing assistant (cna) at Belhaven Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

  • nursing
  • Class of 2023
  • chicago, il

Member since May 2023

About

My entry into the nursing profession was influenced by many factors. I believe that nursing is a helping profession that aims at assisting people in their vulnerable states. The nursing profession requires compassion and a strong commitment to helping others and promoting their overall well-being. Since I was young, I always wanted to become a nurse. I admired the nurse’s uniforms and how they cared for the sick to become well again. I worked hard in school and passed my examinations and had the grades required o pursue nursing. My parents were very supportive and since they learned about my career aspirations, they motivated and encouraged me to push forward to fulfill my dream of becoming a nurse.

Education

  • Chicago State University

    pre-nursing

    2023 – 2024

Goals and interests

Career goal

Registered Nurse

Graduate school interests

Chicago State University

Outside the classroom

Dancing, and singing.

Experience

  • certified nursing assistant (cna)

    Belhaven Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

    May 2015 – May 2023

Languages

  • English (US) Advanced