When I think of what I am literate in, of course I think about reading

and writing. However, I did not think about being literate in something that I
have a passion for. Now when I think of what I am literate in, I think of CNA
work. I had an idea of what I wanted to do with my life around my sophomore
year in high school. Every time that I tell someone about knowing so early
they are shocked. However, it was not set in stone that I wanted to become a
nurse. It took the rest of my high school years and a lot of hard work to know
for sure.
I moved to North Carolina my sophomore year in high school. It was
hard enough to get used to the new environment, much less figure out what I
wanted to do for the rest of my life. My counselor was there for me from the
beginning. She helped me get the classes that I needed to graduate on time.
I remember sitting in her office on my first day at Southeast Guilford High
School. She handed me a list of classes to pick from. She told me to take my
time, but we both knew that would not be a problem. I didnt want to be
there, so I just looked and picked a class. The class that I picked turned out
to be the best decision I made.
Health Science I, was the class that I picked. I had an idea of what it
was about, but I still wasnt completely sure what I was getting myself into.
However, I did hear great things about the teacher and the class. So, I went
ahead and kept it on my schedule. I am so happy, today, that I did. Health
Science I was not the hardest class I have ever taken. I found out that I was
really good at doing health related work. Of course some of the things were

difficult, but nothing was impossible to do. After this class I decided I wanted
to continue taking the health related courses. Next, Health Science II.
Going into Health Science II, again I had somewhat of an idea of what it
was going to be like. This was the last step before the big leagues in health
classes at my high school. I knew that I had to do the absolute best that I
could. Everyone adored my teacher Mrs. Watkins. She was definitely a
sponsor in my becoming literate in CNA work. She was the first one to push
me to be my best and go through with this dream that I had to become a
nurse.