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ACLS Essays

• Penelope November 1, 2020 — As a person in the prehospital medical field as a frontline Emergency Medical Technician, I have seen a lot of incidents that include traumas and/or medical emergencies on every call.

• Kelsey November 1, 2020 — When a person decides on going into a career in healthcare especially on the clinical side there are certain characteristics a person should possess.

• Jiwan November 1, 2020 — As I am currently preparing for the College of Pharmacy, I am interested in the ACLS Scholarship.

• Brooke November 1, 2020 — From working in prehospital care, clinical and emergency departments as an EMT, it is clearly evident that the value of quality basic life support skills and knowledge is immeasurable.

• Tayler October 31, 2020 — Emergency medical care can be very stressful because you are never expecting it to happen.

• Ryan October 31, 2020 — There are certain basic skills everyone should know and even master such as changing a tire, making mac and cheese and have a basic knowledge to save a life.

• Ewa October 31, 2020 — The ACLS Scholarship for Healthcare Providers first caught my eye because of the applicability of emergency medical care like basic life support (BLS) to various areas of my life.

• Emily October 31, 2020 — The ACLS Scholarship for Healthcare Providers interests me because I have seen the benefits of the training first hand through my fire department and previous private ambulance service experience.

• Cara October 31, 2020 — When you think of physical therapy, you may think of someone going to an outpatient clinic after an injury or surgery to do exercises.

• Arisha October 31, 2020 — The first time I saw someone perform a cardiopulmonary resuscitation was when I was 12 years old.

• Andrea October 31, 2020 — I entered an Associate Degree in Nursing program at the age of forty.

• fernando October 31, 2020 — The medical field is important to me because I have always seen hospitals and clinics as an environment in the judgement of saving a person’s life or solving minor health issues.

• Leah October 30, 2020 — I was first introduced and trained in CPR when I took the Safe Sitter at the age of 12.

• Rojas October 29, 2020 — Since I was a child I felt a great inclination for health sciences, because my father was diagnosed with hypertension.

• John October 29, 2020 — When you talk about emergency medical care, your mind wanders, instantly, to a scene with high adrenaline and chaos.

• Aliyu October 29, 2020 — Back when I was in primary school, we used to have a Future Careers Day, a day when all students will dress up according to their ambitious careers.

• Damon October 28, 2020 — I am currently a student at Drake University, studying Pre-Physical Therapy.

• Carissa October 28, 2020 — I have been a registered nurse in the emergency room for 3 years now. While working I have been a part of both adult and pediatric codes.

• Kara October 27, 2020 — ACLS, PALS, TNCC, BLS are all valuable tools that are used regularly in my regional hospital in Washington state.

• Hayley October 27, 2020 — Athletic Training is healthcare. Not many people look at athletic training as a form of healthcare, however it is.

• Duane October 27, 2020 — When I was a child, I never once imagined that I would save a life, and yet that’s exactly what I’ve done time and time again.

• Devon October 27, 2020 — My submission will involve the experiences of three people: my mother in law, my father, and myself.

• Emma October 26, 2020 — ‘Emma how many times do I have to remind you, sleep is a necessary part of your health as well!’ my professor said to me as I began to zone out during my anatomy lab.

• Elizabeth October 24, 2020 — I am participating in the ACLS Scholarship for Healthcare Providers to help cover tuition costs towards a BSN degree.

• Emmalyn October 23, 2020 — Students who aspire to delve into the healthcare field often dream of helping others and saving lives

• Jamela October 21, 2020 — Two of the most impactful clinical experiences in my life were really dark; first losing a 22 month old patient to a rare case of cancer and second a Code that resulted in the death of a 10 year old Hematology patient.

• Amanda October 19, 2020 — Besides having a current CPR certification since I was 11 (first for babysitting then dental assisting and for the last 12 years as a dental hygienist) my Medical Emergency class was when full awareness and preparation got started.

• Justyna October 18, 2020 — My journey with health and emergency medical care surfaced in my teenage years, where I received my first CPR certification as a pool lifeguard.

• Cassandra October 15, 2020 — When I first entered nursing school, the only thing I knew about CPR was that it was a requirement to my admission.

• Mara October 13, 2020 — During a life-threatening event, employing effective cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) measures can save precious time and improve the chance of a patient’s survival.

• Mahlet October 10, 2020 — I am interested in ACLS scholarship for HealthCare Providers because I have twelve years work experience in Health Care as a Certified Nursing Assistant and Licensed Vocational Nurse.

• Iveth October 9, 2020 — Ever since I was a little girl, I have been inspired to be in the healthcare world. Especially seeing my family members who are in the field from dental hygienist to OR Register nurse.

• Jonathan October 6, 2020 — When someone’s heart stops, what do you do? Most people answer CPR. When can you start CPR though? That answer is a bit more nuanced.

• Koustubh October 4, 2020 — The first step in handling any given medical emergency, especially as a healthcare professional, is establishing a knowledge base.

• Sean October 3, 2020 — Perhaps this essay will serve me with a sense of catharsis, however, there is also a chance that my written words will bring upon a volley of tears and memories that I had purposefully repressed.

• Emily October 2, 2020 — I am interested in the ACLS Scholarship for Healthcare providers as a Registered Nurse in an Emergency Department.

• Arianna October 1, 2020 —

• Tamara September 10, 2020 — April 1st 2013, for an 18-year-old kid was just like any other Monday. Monday’s have always consisted of seeing the same faces on my morning commute to school.

• Brandon September 9, 2020 — If you are reading this, you want to help people. That basic human desire placed in countless people around the world drives us to educate and train ourselves in various capacities.

• Madison September 3, 2020 —

• Kimberly August 29, 2020 — As a young child I had one of the most important tasks imaginable: saving a life.

• Kathryn August 29, 2020 — As a nurse, I have seen first-hand the benefits of competent advanced life support and early intervention with life-saving measures.

• Corinne August 26, 2020 — Our thoughts greatly affect many aspects of our lives. How we view the world, our emotions, and our actions are all influenced by the voice in our head created by millions of firing neurons.

• Zachary August 16, 2020 — You guys are awesome. Any opportunity to help random kids off the street fight of trying to learn in the depreciating value of the education system.

• Amber August 4, 2020 — It is understood among caregivers in medical field that providing attentive, compassionate and effective treatment is crucial for the health of our patients.

• Edward August 4, 2020 — The ACLS Scholarship for Health Care Providers specifically interests me because I have been involved in some type of healthcare since I was teenager.

• Connor August 2, 2020 — Have you ever been in a situation, lets say an exam, where you sit, staring blankly at the question for over 2 minutes. You once knew the answer to this question.

• Amber July 30, 2020 — Understanding the importance of an education was ingrained into me at the ripe age of 7 years old while helping my mother with a janitorial service by clean office buildings so we could afford our home and food.

• Grace July 28, 2020 — Three years ago, I was diagnosed with Bipolar Depression ii. Most days, I don’t have the strength to get out of bed in the morning.

• Sims July 21, 2020 — I chose to pursue medicine while working in two local Oregon emergency departments as a medical scribe.

• Craig July 19, 2020 — Nursing. What this career means to me can not be overstated. I love that every day I get to help people and educate them on the pathophysiology.

• Rim July 17, 2020 — My name is Rim Assil. I’m an aspiring student enthusiast about all what would give me a fresh opportunity to reach a better position and to thrive accordingly.

• James July 15, 2020 — Let me preface this essay with a cliché but realistic revelation about using ACLS and BLS skills in an emergency.

• Rosalie July 7, 2020 — Fall 1999 brought what I knew about myself and my life thus far to a screeching halt. A lunch break drive forever changed my direction, my goals and who I am.

• Kristen July 6, 2020 — My life would be very different without the skills I’ve learned from BLS, ACLS, and PALS. My journey with BLS began at the age of sixteen.

• Terryl June 28, 2020 — First thing how I see emergency medical care today with coronavirus is amazing and stressful all forms of live.

• Sara June 24, 2020 —

• Maraya June 24, 2020 — My name is Maraya Araceli Lujan. I’m a senior at Bastrop High School.

• Wenjing June 3, 2020 — Like most of high school graduates, the struggle of coming up with a decision about one’s professional path is unavoidable.

• Jeremy June 1, 2020 — As we enter young adulthood we are preached to by our community and role models to set reasonable attainable goals.

• Tyler May 27, 2020 — Like the blink of an eye, it can happen in an instant. I woke up early on the morning of January 24, 2017 in my apartment in Westlake.

• Michelene May 21, 2020 — This year of 2020 has been a complete rounded roller coaster for many of us around the world and mostly healthcare workers dealing with the pandemics of COVID-19.

• Rachel May 20, 2020 — I was methodically cracking open pills from their cartridge and putting them in a small clear cup.

• Mary May 20, 2020 — Emergency medical care as a medical student is different from a seasoned medical professional in many ways.

• Kevin May 20, 2020 — I was first certified in basic life support as a teenage boy scout, but had no idea the value of the skillset I was learning.

• Susan May 18, 2020 — Emergency medical care from the perspective of a medical student can be only explained as hours of boredom complementing by 30 seconds to 60 minutes of sheer terror.

• Omar May 18, 2020 — It is nearly impossible to truly prepare for life-saving or emergency situations. Rather, the experience is incredibly important.

• Tiffany May 9, 2020 — As I helped wheel a patient into the Emergency Department at Northwestern Memorial Hospital to check in, I heard a loud noise as if someone or something struck the window of the building.

• Gabriela May 8, 2020 — My name is Gabriela Martin. I am a senior Sports Medicine major and Chemistry minor at Howard University from New York.

• Theodore May 6, 2020 — Children gathered around me as my drone hovered above the mobile clinic. One pointed to a trash dump on the video display.

• Raina May 6, 2020 — Emergency Medicine is not for everyone. As I prepare to start my nursing degree, I am thankful for the 15 years of experience that I have gained as an Emergency Medical Technician, and as a Paramedic.

• Analesi May 6, 2020 —

• Erika May 5, 2020 — In the case study I have chosen to work with, I decided to pull from a movie I examined and worked with in depth this past semester.

• Megan May 4, 2020 — Emergency medicine is not for the faint of heart.

• Manuela May 2, 2020 — The answer was in front of me the entire time - yet I was completely blind to it. What is it that drives me?

• Aseanti April 28, 2020 — I grew up in a family that dictated what everyone should do with their life.

• Shannon April 27, 2020 — When someone mentions the words “medical emergency,” most of us visualize the fast-paced actions of nurses and medical professionals.

• Sarrah April 23, 2020 — Sirens blared through the hospital’s speakers: ‘En-route cardiac arrest patient. ETA: two minutes.’

• Christina April 23, 2020 — Christina Harris was born April 26, 1980 in Fort Smith, Arkansas. She is an inspiring mother, wife and medical professional.

• Asna April 21, 2020 — It’s been almost two months since the first Covid-19 case in California. As time goes on, the cases are increasing, and more people are dying from respiratory failure.

• Timothy April 2, 2020 — My name is Tim Johnson, and I live in Yakima Washington. I just recently returned from serving a two-year full time mission for my church in Virginia and North Carolina.

• Mary March 24, 2020 — Having the knowledge on how to perform CPR is crucial in saving someone’s life. I have worked in a hospital setting where I had to perform CPR on someone.

• Kennedy March 20, 2020 — Without emergency medical care, I would not be here writing this essay. When I was seven years old, I was in a life-threatening accident.

• Jennifer March 15, 2020 — Choosing Molloy College to pursue a degree in Cardiovascular Technology was never a question in my mind.

• Megan March 3, 2020 — I think regular training is crucial in preparing healthcare students to perform life-saving techniques on patients.

• Jennifer February 28, 2020 — I have been in the medical field since I was 18 y/o, & received my ACLS when I was 19y/o as a Paramedic.

• Omotunde February 27, 2020 —

• Mallory February 22, 2020 — As a certified Advance Life Support (ALS) instructor through the Red Cross, the ACLS Scholarship for Healthcare Providers interests me.

• Sasha January 27, 2020 — My name is Sasha A. Pizarro, 32 years old, Filipina American. I am the third child out of four children created by two Filipino immigrants from the Philippines, whom are our parents.

• kathryn January 26, 2020 — Imagine yourself, as a graduate student (in any field, but physical therapy in my case) out on your first clinical.

• Amanda January 15, 2020 — Let me start with how much I detest writing essays about myself. Alas, I understand there has to be some sort of way for a scholarship committee to select a student to receive the allotted funds but it still makes me feel extremely narcissistic.

• Morgan January 14, 2020 — It is inevitable that when working in the field of radiographic science you will encounter situations that require life saving techniques.

• Melissa September 15, 2019 — Five years ago, I found myself experiencing chest pain and ended up as a patient in the emergency room.

• Carter September 15, 2019 —

• Liliya August 20, 2019 — A little about myself, I am in an accelerated bachelors of science in nursing (ABSN) program at Concordia University.

• Swanzy August 20, 2017 — Eris Swanzy, University of North Texas Health Science Center

• Robensky August 20, 2017 — Mondelus Robensky, University of Notre Dame D’Haiti

• Pires August 20, 2017 — Marine Antunes Pires, Universidade Municipal de São Caetano do Sul (USCS)

• Patel August 20, 2017 — Tulsi Patel, University of South Carolina

• Niiquaye August 20, 2017 — Ernest Niiquaye, University of Texas at El Paso

• Mcfarlane August 20, 2017 — Peggy McFarlane, Stockton University

• Kotowski August 20, 2017 — Brett Kotowski, Indiana University School of Nursing

• Jauch August 20, 2017 — Kelly Jauch, Marquette University

• Ish August 20, 2017 — Vidushi Rathi Ish, Vallabhbhai Patel Chest Institute, Delhi University

• Harral August 20, 2017 — Caleb V. Harral, Idaho State University

• Gebremeskel August 20, 2017 — Zekarias Hailu Gebremeskel, Addis Ababa University

• Baalbaki August 20, 2017 — Mai Baalbaki, Keele Medical School

• Akhtar August 20, 2017 — Ifrah Akhtar, Rutgers University

• Yam August 19, 2017 — Tiffany Yam, Mt. San Antonio College

• Powell August 19, 2017 — Denise Elaine Powell, University of Mississippi Medical Center

• Pedneault August 19, 2017 — Justin Pedneault, University of Connecticut

• Nasir August 19, 2017 — Zeba Nasir, Army Medical College, Rawalpindi, Pakistan

• Huang August 19, 2017 — Kelly Huang, Long Island University

• Hilary August 19, 2017 — Hilary Anderson, Samuel Merritt University

• Burgess August 19, 2017 — Matika Burgess, Bryant & Stratton Career College

• Anderson August 19, 2017 — Laura Anderson, University of Wisconsin Milwaukee

• Sohn August 18, 2017 — Rebecca Sohn, Marquette University

• Ruschkowski August 18, 2017 — Brittany Ann Ruschkowski, University of Ottawa

• Rozell August 18, 2017 — Anna Rozell, Idaho State University

• Hart August 18, 2017 — Kaitlyn Nicole Hart, Idaho State University

• Brewer August 18, 2017 — Matthew R Brewer, Southern Illinois University School of Medicine

• Barraza August 18, 2017 — Ivan Barraza Duran, University Of Detroit Mercy

• Natasha Smith | PMT August 17, 2017 — Natasha Smith, College of St. Scholastica

• Apodaca August 17, 2017 — Rylee Apodaca, University of Arizona

• Young August 16, 2017 — Peter A. Young, Idaho State University

• Martin August 16, 2017 — Kylee Martin, Lone Star College-North Harris

• Williams August 15, 2017 — C. J. Williams, Oklahoma City University School of Law

• Hochla August 15, 2017 — Christina Inez Rose Hochla, Marquette University

• Hamma August 15, 2017 — Bala Francis Hamma, University of Maiduguri

• Antoine August 15, 2017 — Aurore Antoine-Alexander, Community College of Baltimore County

• Leal August 14, 2017 — Lateesha Leal, Idaho State University School of Nursing

• Hisham August 13, 2017 — Nur Afiqah Akmal Hisham, School of Biomedical Sciences

• Taylor August 8, 2017 — Additional comments on the medical scholarship essay by Lauren Holleyman from Oklahoma City University

• Narkis August 8, 2017 — Amy Narkis, NHTI, Concord’s Community College

• Holleyman August 8, 2017 — Lauren Holleyman, Oklahoma City University

• Baron August 6, 2017 — John Baron, University of Arizona

• Lane August 4, 2017 — Crystal Kanderis Lane, Idaho State University

• Haigh August 3, 2017 — Lexi Haigh, Idaho State University

• Magrill August 1, 2017 — Jamie Magrill, University of British Columbia

• Emmanuel July 31, 2017 — Odogwu Emmanuel

• Reed July 28, 2017 — Towson University, Nursing Program

• Mcconnell July 28, 2017 — Gwyn McConnell, University of Cincinnati

• Mehta July 26, 2017 — Nihit Mehta, University of New England

• Rutter July 25, 2017 — Lauren Rutter, Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine

• Olson July 25, 2017 — Anndres Olson, Washington State University Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine

• Lohr July 25, 2017 — Courtney Lohr, St. Vincent College School of Anesthesia

• Resch July 24, 2017 — ​Alexandra Resch, Castleton University

• CPR Certification | Pacific Medical Training July 22, 2017 — Sara Smith, Sul Ross State University

• Ruchalski July 21, 2017 — Lorraine Ruchalski, Chamberlain College of Nursing

• Arnold July 20, 2017 — Chase Arnold, Marshall University

• Markee July 13, 2017 — Mary Markee, Western Kentucky University, Nursing

• Geoffroy July 10, 2017 — Natalie Geoffroy describes her first time administering first aid in her medical scholarship essay.

• Mehrl July 9, 2017 — Allison Marie Mehrl, Allen College Nursing Program

• La July 8, 2017 — Jessica La, Hofstra University, PA-S

• Vannoie July 7, 2017 — Nicole Van Noie, Bellin College of Nursing

• Malcolm June 26, 2017 — Rebecca Malcolm, BS Life Science Queen’s University

• Gonzalez June 18, 2017 — Stephanie Gonzalez, Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine

• Akinsiju June 15, 2017 — Omojadesola Mokunfayo Akinsiju, University of Ibadan, Nigeria

• Cedillo May 30, 2017 — Ashley Cedilla, Medical Assistant program at PIMA Medical Institute

• Beyer May 26, 2017 — Katelin Beyer is attending Herzing University in Madison, WI in Fall 2017

• Horsfall May 24, 2017 — Megan Horsfall from Southwest Wisconsin Technical College

• Douglas May 22, 2017 — Carl R. Douglasis a Medical Imaging BS candidate at University of Pennsylvania

• Holton May 10, 2017 — Corrie Holton is a Nursing candidate at Florida State College at Jacksonville, pending nursing acceptance, good luck!

• Amber Dills May 8, 2017 — Amber Dills is an Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner candidate for 2019 at Ohio State University.

• Yukness December 20, 2015 — Kristen A. Yukness is a pre-med student and a former cancer survivor. Her former background in law enforcement has given her opportunities to provide emergency care.

• Park December 20, 2015 — Joon Park is a current student and offers advice for avoiding burnout.

• Njoku December 20, 2015 — Anne C. Njoku is only starting her nursing education, but shows keen interest in life saving techniques such as stroke recognition and treatment.

• Mumba December 20, 2015 — Mumba is a student and has knowledge of CPR who shares her medical experience in Zambia.

• Lipe December 20, 2015 — Louise Lipe is pursuing a Master of nursing. She implemented emergency care training for the first time while working as an emergency room technician.

• Dean December 20, 2015 — Morgan Dean is a third-year nursing student and works 12 hours a week at a surgical trauma burn unit. Dean’s career started as a volunteer hospice worker in High school.

• Cho December 20, 2015 — Christine Cho discusses physical preparation and the effects of aging during a career in medicine.

• Bonaparte December 20, 2015 — Jared Bonaparte currently studies nursing. He has an inclination for research and a strong belief in using his education to save lives.

• Popov December 17, 2015 — Ekaterina is a first generation college student and dreams of becoming a physical therapist.

• Frost December 16, 2015 — Nancy Frost was heavily inspired to continue her education in nursing by an experience abroad. While on a medical mission in Africa, she witnessed the loss of a premature infant named Sitala.

• Bright December 14, 2015 — Katherine E. Bright is pursuing a career as a physician’s assistant. Bright takes a pragmatic approach to the reality of emergency care situations.

• Owens December 2, 2015 — Danni Owens hopes to become a registered nurse. Owens works as a CNA in a progressive care unit and in an emergency room.

• Allen November 18, 2015 — AJ Allen has written one of the most technical essays on rendering emergency care.

• White November 5, 2015 — Karen White is a registered nurse seeking to further her education and knowledge. She started her career as an EMT and offers advice that is both practically sound and written with a touch of humor.

• Burch October 31, 2015 — Ashland Stein Burch is studying to become a registered nurse and currently works as an EMT basic. She believes some of the best days on the job are helping patients get through their worst days.

• Abdallah October 15, 2015 — Abdulaziz Abdallah describes the qualities needed to deliver emergency care. Abdallah believes these are the qualities of a hero.

• Ruela September 14, 2015 — Elianna Ruela is an EMT and seeking further education in medicine. Her experiences have given her realistic expectations and advice to anyone looking to enter the medical professions.

• Rodriguez August 29, 2015 — Alexander Rodriguez has just completed his BSN at Lubbock Christian University and is seeking an MSN at his alma mater. He has worked as a nurses aid and since 2000 has been gaining first hand experience of how to react to various codes.

• Sharp August 21, 2015 — Alexia Sharp realizes diagnostic sonography isn’t just about deliver great news about healthy babies, there are complications she knows she’ll have to face head on.

• BLS Certification | Pacific Medical Training July 17, 2015 — Leigh Ann Smith discusses preparation, PTSD, and physical readiness in her scholarship essay.

• Colella June 29, 2015 — Julianne Colella is a nurse seeking to further her education. Her desire for knowledge and improvement are evident in the stories she shares the lessons she carries with her from each experience to help save the next life.

• Montgomery June 11, 2015 — Kyle Montgomery is going to school to become a physician’s assistant. Montgomery’s experience as an EMT and a Paramedic have kindled a desire to become more involved in patient outcomes.

• Mockmore June 10, 2015 — Lindsay Mockmore-Bennet discusses how strength, dedication, and passion see her through late night calls and the losses that occur in emergency care

• Peckham May 29, 2015 — Brittany Peckham is a senior earning her BSN at Sacred Heart University. Her knowledge has helped her detect cancer symptoms in a loved one and care for her mother.

• Hueman May 29, 2015 — Katherine Hueman studies nursing at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. Hueman’s preparation for emergency situations comes not only from training, but also from personal experiences that have made her believe in miracles.

• Hung May 25, 2015 — Alexandra Hung is an Allied Health major and an EMT. Hung has vigorously sought knowledge and training and through the death of one patient learned things that no book our class could ever teach.

• Vo May 22, 2015 — Jennifer Loan Vo offers her humble opinion as a student on the physical and mental preparation doctors need for their work.

• Lawson May 20, 2015 — Chasity Lawson is considering a career in neonatal nursing to satisfy an interest in care of infants. Neonatal nurses spend much time in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit or NICU.

• Aburn May 7, 2015 — Cailey Aburn attends the Johns Hopkins School of Nursing and a of St. Mary’s College of Maryland (Biology). Aburn draws on personal experiences caring for ill family members as preparation for emergency care.

• Perez April 28, 2015 — Christopher Perez has recently started his education in podiatric medicine at Barry University. Prior to this, he has worked as a radiologic technician and was grateful for his BLS training when a patient stopped breathing as he developed her x-rays.

• Adams April 24, 2015 — LaShae Adams is an aspiring nurse and currently works as a CNA. She knew nursing was the career for her when she had to save her own daughter’s life.

• Goodell April 14, 2015 — Kylie Goodell is a pre-med student. She has previously worked as a paramedic and an ER nurse.

• Bellinger March 29, 2015 — Kayla Bellinger describes how she keeps calm amidst panic and dipping vital signs.

• Herda March 6, 2015 — Cynthia Herda describes how she kept calm while caring for a couple that crashed their motorcycle minutes after she met them a rest stop.

• Scarbrough February 4, 2015 — Libby Scarbrough wrote about how educating patients on their circumstances leads to better outcomes. She speaks from her experience as a case manager.