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Steffi Molina

4,915

Bold Points

11x

Nominee

4x

Finalist

Bio

I am an Intelligence Officer transitioning from the United States Army to pursue Nursing. Through military service, I have developed a unique perspective on care, compassion, and respect for all individuals. I feel extremely privileged to have served alongside incredible people while in the Army. The feeling of camaraderie, people first, and mission is what I will miss most about service. As I transition from Soldier to civilian, I have come to realize that this feeling of service does not have to come to an end. The impact these scholarships will have on me is preserving this feeling of camaraderie, people first, and mission. With these scholarships, I will be able to continue my public service. This time, as a nurse in the healthcare field. Taking from personal experiences while in the military, I want to translate the people first mentality to a patient first mentality. In many ways, the qualities that are needed to be a great Soldier are the same qualities that are needed to be a great Nurse. Both require grit, passion, and purpose. Above all, both professions are selfless acts of service. Nurses use their talents in the service of the greater good to benefit the lives of others and to make the world a better place. Discovering that I could use my talents as a soldier and translate what I enjoyed most in the Army to a healthcare setting excites me about becoming a nurse. I am more than ready to further my education and dedication to public service in the field of healthcare. This scholarship will help me get there.

Education

Pikes Peak Community College

Associate's degree program
2021 - 2021
  • Majors:
    • Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

University of Washington-Seattle Campus

Bachelor's degree program
2013 - 2017
  • Majors:
    • Public Health
  • Minors:
    • Military Applied Sciences

Maui High School

High School
2009 - 2013

Miscellaneous

  • Desired degree level:

    Bachelor's degree program

  • Graduate schools of interest:

  • Transfer schools of interest:

  • Majors of interest:

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

    • Dream career field:

      Nursing

    • Dream career goals:

      Family Nurse Practitioner

    • Intern, Quality Administration

      UCHealth Memorial Hospital Central
      2021 – Present3 years
    • Intelligence Officer

      Active Duty Army
      2017 – 20214 years
    • Tennis Instructor

      Maui Country Club
      2013 – 2013

    Finances

    Loans

    • university of washington

      Borrowed: January 1, 2013
      • 150,000

        Principal borrowed
      • 80,000

        Principal remaining
      • Interest rate:

        12%

    Sports

    Tennis

    Intramural
    2015 – 20161 year

    Awards

    • Intramural Champion

    Tennis

    Varsity
    2005 – 20138 years

    Awards

    • 3rd place Maui Interscholastic League - Women's Doubles

    Research

    • Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other

      UCHealth — Falls gap analysis
      2021 – 2021

    Arts

    • Marching Band

      Music
      2010 – 2013

    Public services

    • Volunteering

      Care and Share Food Bank for Southern Colorado — Warehouse volunteer
      2021 – 2021

    Future Interests

    Advocacy

    Volunteering

    Philanthropy