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Jay Davila

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Bio

Hello, my name is Jay Davila, and I would like to share with you some things about myself. My personal goals are the following. I would like to become a Nurse Practitioner and help play a big role in saving lives in the ER. The things that I'm most passionate about are the outdoors, and The Boy Scouts of America program. What I believe makes me a great candidate for your scholarships is that I want to make your investment in me count. In return, I will continue to give back to the community through community service, teach the new generation of children how to be efficient leaders, and good members of society, and ultimately how to support their community.

Education

Robert Vela High School

High School
2018 - 2022

Miscellaneous

  • Desired degree level:

    Bachelor's degree program

  • Majors of interest:

    • Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
  • Not planning to go to medical school
  • Career

    • Dream career field:

      Medical Field Redgistered Nurse

    • Dream career goals:

      Nurse

    • Customer Service Representative

      Domino's Pizza
      2022 – Present2 years

    Sports

    Powerlifting

    Varsity
    2021 – 20221 year

    Research

    • Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants

      ECISD CTE Building CNA Class — CNA Student
      2021 – 2022
    • Chemistry

      Robert Vela High School Chemistry Club — Club Member
      2021 – 2022
    • Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences

      South Texas College Biology Club — Club Member
      2022 – Present

    Public services

    • Volunteering

      United Methodist Church — Food Distributor
      2018 – Present
    • Volunteering

      Boy Scouts Of America — Eagle Scout, Senior Patrol Leader, Patrol Leader, Troop Guide, Chapline Aide
      2016 – Present

    Future Interests

    Advocacy

    Politics

    Volunteering

    Entrepreneurship

    McAllen Emergency Room Student Scholarship
    Winner
    Hello, my name is Jay Davila. Today I would like to talk to you about my parents' impact on the community. I would like to say that they both are very vital to the community. With my father being in law enforcement, and my mother being part of the medical field. I would like to talk about my father's line of work first. My father works with the Border Patrol, and his job is really intense. He is expected to respond quickly to unpredictable situations and take action when necessary. When I was twelve years old my father told me a story about the cartel and their predictable tactics to get into the United States illegally. Unfortunately, my father can't stop them all, but I know he and his team try their best to sweep out all the illegal drugs they find. It's for the good of society if my father and his coworkers didn't put their lives on the line. The opioid epidemic would be more catastrophic, and local police departments wouldn't have the grip on criminals that they have today. To conclude my father's line of work is very intense, and not everyone can do it, we have to appreciate our Border Patrol. My mother's job is just as important as my father's job. My mother may not be on the front lines stopping the never-ending drug war, but her line of work is in the hospital. My mother just like my father is trained to act quickly in intense situations. For example, when the EMTs rush somebody into the emergency room my mother is one of the first nurses to start giving the patient medical attention. Once the patient has received medical attention, my mother usually keeps up to date with the patient by taking their vital signs, and tracking their intake, and output. After she follows protocol, she goes to make sure all of her patients feel safe, optimistic, healthy, and happy. If it were not for my mother and her fellow nurses, I don't think many lives in the community would be saved. We need to value our health care workers they do so much for our community, and the best thing we can do in return is to thank them for everything they do. Now that I have explained how my parents impact the community, I would like to discuss with you how your investment in my education will count. Just like my mother, I have aspirations to work in the emergency room not as an LVN but, as a Nurse Practitioner. I am currently enrolled in South Texas College in McAllen Texas, and I have maintained all A's in my classes since the start of the semester. My grades will not change, the nursing program in my college is competitive, and I want to pass the program. Once I reach my goal in return. I will continue to give back to my community and inspire my peers to be good members of society.