Tiffany Vuong

Chicago, IL

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"Why nursing?" This is a question that I have very frequently received from other people since I started nursing school. I chose nursing because of a combination of reasons. Coming from a country where patient-centered care and hospital facilities are still very limited, being able to work in such a developed healthcare setting in the U.S. has always been my dream. Then, I started clinical and had my very first interactions with my patients. Until that moment, I\'ve finally realized how important it is for me, as a future nurse, to be there and provide sufficient care for the patient when they need me the most. Being hospitalized and possibly facing the thin line between life and death is a very scary situation. During those vulnerable moments, what the patient needs the most is a simple touch of human hand or a small gesture of kindness. It is truly a privilege, as nurses, to be able to be there for them in those moments. That is why I am interested and so passionate about the profession that I am going in right now. I want to be a nurse who pass by my patient’s bedside everyday acknowledging and sympathizing the pain they go through and the discomfort of being away from home they experience. I want to be someone who is knowledgable enough to provide sufficient care for my patients as well as that very needed “human kindness” to them in such difficult times in their lives.

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Join the Chicago chapter as the lead the pilot Medical Outreach trip to Albania this upcoming winter! Volunteers will work in mobile medical clinics, where they will have the opportunity to intake patients, conduct public health surveys, take vitals, shadow local physicians, work in the pharmacy, teach education classes, and much more! Join our trip through Empowered or contact us at chicago@volunteersaroundtheworld.org for more information!

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Oct 04, 2015 01:04 AM

Jessica Mae Shen donated $20

Saying "Hey, Tiffany! I know that you are passionate nurse and a joyful friend! As your friend, I would like to support your dream! I'm not a billionaire~ I hope $20 isn't too little! Go get them, girl!"

Sep 28, 2015 11:59 PM

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Saying "You're amazing! Keep up the good work!!"

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Alexandra Charles donated $20

Saying "A beautiful project Tiffany !
I hope it can become real, and it will surely bring you a wonderful experience! "

Sep 16, 2015 03:56 AM

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Kevin Y Lee donated $20

Saying "Hope this contribution will be some sort of help in achieving your goal. "

Sep 16, 2015 01:25 AM

Lim Shi Jie donated $55

Saying "Awesome job there :) hope this amt helps"

Sep 15, 2015 09:34 PM

Chelsea de Lara donated $5

Saying "Tiffany,
I'm so happy that you are going on this trip! When I went on my medical brigade to Ghana last year, it was truly a wonderful, eye opening experience! I hope you have as life-changing of an experience as I did! Cheers to you for using your nursing knowledge for social justice!
Best of luck!
Chelsea"

Sep 15, 2015 08:03 PM

Anonymous donated $500

Saying "This would be a life-time experience for you Tiff! I wish you the best of luck!"

Sep 15, 2015 07:41 PM

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