Pauline Massy a current PMHN student Pauline Massy, a current PMHN student, was born in Trinidad and Tobago. Growing up in an underprivileged environment subjected her to different challenges. People within the local society suffered with mental illness and resources were limited in order to satisfy their needs. Many patients were told that a curse was the cause of their problems. The struggles encountered by people from her home country motivated her desire to pursue a career in mental health. Her passion to make a difference not only in the local settings but around the globe began to develop from a young age. She had something to offer society and could make a difference. There were many different motivations behind her pursuit of the nursing profession, but she believes that our desires are inherent and are put in us. Pauline had a desire to help the underserved and marginalized in society. This deep desire is what made her the perfect candidate for the Nurse Corps Scholarship Program. Her craving tailored to improving patients care and enlightening the lives of the underserved population are at the heart of what the Nurse Corps aims to do. In the last few years, Pauline has worked as a mental health nurse and gained abundant knowledge that helps her thrive in her studies. Pursuing nursing has always been in her heart and the desire to serve the underserved has never faded. Perseverance, passion and inspiration have brought her this far, and the knowledge acquired through her job, voluntary activities, internships, and education are what prepares her for the professional task. *story adapted from essays written by Pauline for the HRSA Scholarship she received* In October 2019, Pauline informed us that she received the HRSA Scholarship as part of the Nurse Corps Loan Repayment program. We want to say congratulations to Pauline and look forward to watching how she continues to change the world.
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