Nursing Student: Shanella Burton
March 6, 2012 by ShalenaD.I.V.A
Filed under Career
I’m thirty seven years old. I grew up in Southwest Philadelphia, and currently reside in Northeast Philadelphia. I’m recently divorced with two daughters. After separating from my husband I decided to pursue my dream to become a nurse. My biggest obstacle was worrying about how I was going to work seven days a week, find [...]
Nursing Student: Mikenda Early
February 10, 2012 by ShalenaD.I.V.A
Filed under Career
I grew up in multiple cities. My step dad was in the United States Army so we moved alot. My favorite activity is reading, writing, singing and hanging with my family and friends. One of the greatest obstacles is being diagnosed with a brain tumor. After brain surgery and radiation and prayer I have been [...]
Nurse: Kia Harris
January 22, 2012 by ShalenaD.I.V.A
Filed under Career
I was born and raised in the inner city of Philadelphia. I am thankful for a mother that had the insight and vision to know that she had to get me out of the “hood”. I am a graduate of Masterman Middle and High School. I received a great education there and credit the foundation [...]
Nursing Student: Reneisha Knight
February 14, 2011 by ShalenaD.I.V.A
Filed under Career
I grew up in North Philadelphia as a Catholic. I attended Gesu Catholic School and West Catholic High School. I enjoy dancing (ballet, jazz, hiphop) and listening to music. I entered the military straight from high school after being awarded a full scholarship to Penn State. I served my time and am now able to [...]
Nursing Student: Alisha Banks
February 14, 2011 by ShalenaD.I.V.A
Filed under Career
My decision to become a nurse at first was a means to make more money. That still is one of my reasons but also because I have worked in the healthcare field as a Certified Nurse’s Assistant (CNA) for so many years, I feel it’s time to advance myself. Also, my grandmother was a huge [...]
So you wanna be a Nurse… by ShalenaD.I.V.A.
September 13, 2010 by ShalenaD.I.V.A
Filed under Career
A conversation I had with a 14-year-old girl in the hair salon in early April of 2010 finally convinced me that I needed to create www.shalenadiva.com, an online resource for women that addresses issues such as self esteem, education, career, relationships and so many other issues that are openly discussed on the website. Prior to [...]
