At times I wish I could say that all my life I’ve known I wanted to become a Registered Nurse. Each time a patient asked me why I chose this profession, I secretly wanted to tell them, “all my life.” That wasn’t the case for me. Since I was a child, my parents constantly told me I should be a nurse. Of course, I considered every other profession except nursing, but nothing caught my attention. I eventually applied to nursing school where I ended up on a wait list for three years plus an estimated two years remaining. Frustrated, I enrolled into a Licensed Vocational Nursing program. I was slightly jealous hearing everyone’s life long dream of becoming a nurse. My reason? During that time, I didn't have a real reason, but soon after rotating to a few clinical sites, I was thrilled to see myself enjoying what I did. One of our last rotation sites consisted of a pediatric subacute facility that involved high acuity patients. The first day on site, I remember seeing a nurse run by with a smile on her face. Very loudly, she had asked the other nurses if any one of them had seen Charlie, then disappeared. A few moments later, I heard a soft bell followed by giggles. A young boy, no older than four, had zoomed by the opposite direction carrying a backpack attached with a portable oxygen tank. I assumed it was Charlie. That moment solidified my desire to be a nurse. I was surprised that a laugh so small had such a big impact on me. I realized it wasn’t merely the laugh, but what was behind it. Despite his conditions, I saw an energetic child and a nurse who didn't allow the surroundings of a hospital to impinge on his life. It truly inspired me. Workings as a LVN, I now know I made the right career path. I feel lucky to have a job where making a difference is what I do for a living. It’s hard to not love being a nurse knowing that people appreciate what you do.