Tuition for LAST Semester of Nursing School
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Hello, my name is Kayla and I am currently a senior nursing student at Ball State University. Ever since I was a little girl, I knew I wanted to become a nurse. I remember spending most of my childhood in and out of hospitals with my sick dad. While most children would become quite bored in the hospital, I was playing with equipment and stealing cotton swabs, alcohol pads, tongue depressors, and bandaids for my own use. I remember stuffing my pockets full of latex gloves to go home and play nurse with my dolls! When my brother was born in 2005, I became obsessed with pediatrics and the NICU. I remember asking the nurses tons of questions during the time spent with Joshua. My favorite part of visiting the NICU was how kind all the nurses were to my very anxious parents. I knew even at the age of 5 that I wanted to do what those big grown ups in scrubs were doing.
Fast forward a few years and those memories shaped the curiosity I have with the medical field today. It wasn’t uncommon for me as a kid to search the library for books about the human anatomy, science, and biology. I even “forgot” to return a few books during elementary school. I believe I still have those books to this day. When my dad became a diabetic, I remember sneaking his glucometer in my room to use it on myself and my toys. I just always knew what I was meant to do and I knew exactly how to get there. At home, I would help take care of my two disabled parents. Most of the medical knowledge I had entering college came from taking care of them.
Everything in my life has directed me to nursing. Everything. I became a CNA while in high school. It was by far one of the best experiences I’ve had. The instructor I had at the time will always be one of the biggest influencers in my life. She would often talk about her own experiences as a nurse, and I was always wanted to know more and more about what it was like. That year, I had the wonderful opportunity to visit the L&D unit and watch an actual birth. I remember sitting with the nurses and feeling so excited about, well, everything. I felt like a little child again, asking the nurses questions upon questions. The OBGYN allowed me to get as close as I could, and I even helped her gown up. I was able to stand right next to the mom as she birthed a beautiful baby boy. Tears ran down my face and it felt just like God was showing me where I needed to be.
Coming from a family where money was hard to come by, college always felt impossible. I used to sit in my room and pray to be able to go to college. It felt like an opportunity only “rich” people got. Well, with God, nothing is impossible. I was blessed with enough scholarships and grants to get through not one, but FOUR years of college. A college that I had been dreaming of going to, with one of the finest nursing programs. It feels like a dream, honestly. I worked as hard as I could, made the Dean’s List, made it into the program and NOW I am about to graduate in December. I am SO close to becoming that nurse I spent my whole life dreaming of. I am so thankful for everything God has done so far and I believe he will work everything out for my last semester.
Unfortunately, I have exhausted all my scholarships and grants. They only last four years, and this is my 9th semester. I am SO close to graduating but I’ve been hit with a roadblock. I need over $2300 to be able to finish college. This is not including my textbooks, which can range from $500-700. I can’t take out anymore loans. I have asked my college for help but they can’t help me. I did not expect for this to happen. I didn’t even know I wasn’t getting my grants until last week. I have worked so hard. I have pulled myself out of so many hard spots just to get the same experience as everyone else. Having to worry about not having textbook money is making me physically sick. I don’t know what will happen if I can’t get my books by September. I feel embarrassed to ask for help but at this point, I have very limited options.
I am so close. 
December 17th is my graduation date. I am setting up this GoFundMe so those who are able, can help me graduate. I really appreciate every bit of assistance I can get. Thank you for taking the time to read this.
God’s got this!
I’ve got this.
Thank you. ♥️
Fast forward a few years and those memories shaped the curiosity I have with the medical field today. It wasn’t uncommon for me as a kid to search the library for books about the human anatomy, science, and biology. I even “forgot” to return a few books during elementary school. I believe I still have those books to this day. When my dad became a diabetic, I remember sneaking his glucometer in my room to use it on myself and my toys. I just always knew what I was meant to do and I knew exactly how to get there. At home, I would help take care of my two disabled parents. Most of the medical knowledge I had entering college came from taking care of them.
Everything in my life has directed me to nursing. Everything. I became a CNA while in high school. It was by far one of the best experiences I’ve had. The instructor I had at the time will always be one of the biggest influencers in my life. She would often talk about her own experiences as a nurse, and I was always wanted to know more and more about what it was like. That year, I had the wonderful opportunity to visit the L&D unit and watch an actual birth. I remember sitting with the nurses and feeling so excited about, well, everything. I felt like a little child again, asking the nurses questions upon questions. The OBGYN allowed me to get as close as I could, and I even helped her gown up. I was able to stand right next to the mom as she birthed a beautiful baby boy. Tears ran down my face and it felt just like God was showing me where I needed to be.
Coming from a family where money was hard to come by, college always felt impossible. I used to sit in my room and pray to be able to go to college. It felt like an opportunity only “rich” people got. Well, with God, nothing is impossible. I was blessed with enough scholarships and grants to get through not one, but FOUR years of college. A college that I had been dreaming of going to, with one of the finest nursing programs. It feels like a dream, honestly. I worked as hard as I could, made the Dean’s List, made it into the program and NOW I am about to graduate in December. I am SO close to becoming that nurse I spent my whole life dreaming of. I am so thankful for everything God has done so far and I believe he will work everything out for my last semester.
Unfortunately, I have exhausted all my scholarships and grants. They only last four years, and this is my 9th semester. I am SO close to graduating but I’ve been hit with a roadblock. I need over $2300 to be able to finish college. This is not including my textbooks, which can range from $500-700. I can’t take out anymore loans. I have asked my college for help but they can’t help me. I did not expect for this to happen. I didn’t even know I wasn’t getting my grants until last week. I have worked so hard. I have pulled myself out of so many hard spots just to get the same experience as everyone else. Having to worry about not having textbook money is making me physically sick. I don’t know what will happen if I can’t get my books by September. I feel embarrassed to ask for help but at this point, I have very limited options.
I am so close. December 17th is my graduation date. I am setting up this GoFundMe so those who are able, can help me graduate. I really appreciate every bit of assistance I can get. Thank you for taking the time to read this.
God’s got this!
I’ve got this.
Thank you. ♥️
Organizer
Michaela Plumley
Organizer
Muncie, IN