Accelerated Bachelor of Nursing
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Hello Everybody,
As many of you know, I've been accepted into the Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing. With a huge THANK YOU to those whom originally donated, I finished my first semester with excellent grades: 3 A's and a B+ and I cannot wait to continue. I absolutely love the art of nursing, and I know my future lays within healthcare.
Prior to becoming a nursing student, I was a gymnast and contortionist who performed all over the world in Cirque du Soleil's Totem. I have a deep passion for helping people and knew once I retired from performing, my next life goal was set: pursue a career in the medical field. I quickly realized how unreasonably expensive tuition is for higher education in the United States. I saved all my money while touring with Cirque, and invested it into my undergraduate bachelors degree, graduating with a 3.86 GPA. I have applied for financial aid, filled out the FASFA forms, and spoken to many different advisors who are trying to help me figure out a financial aid plan. One of the advisors suggested that I create a gofundme.
Additionally, having applied for federal financial aid, I have applied for scholarships and am grateful to admit that I was awarded one (sadly it won't cover the full tuition, but I am very honored to be chosen for it).
I know this coming semester is going to be one of the biggest challenges because I will be commuting to NYC from Boston every weekend to continue working at Transform Fitness. I am grateful I will still be able to train my amazing athletes to pursue their physical goals while I"m achieving my educational ones. I know, 500+ miles, round trip on a Megabus, every weekend seems vast, but it gives me an income and guaranteed study time while on the road.
In addition to my history as a gymnast and contortionist, I am also the author of my memoir, 'Acrobaddict', which is about my struggles as a homeless heroin addict, and how I got clean and sober. One of the primary tenants of nursing is education. It is my hope that I am able to utilize my experience and teach current nurses, addicts and their families; sending a real message that resonates with those suffering from addiction, helping them avoid the same path I mistakenly went down. If you can donate a little, I would be extremely appreciative. I believe I will become an incredible nurse who will work tirelessly and try my very best to save and inspire many lives. My deepest and warmest wishes to you.
www.joeputignano.com
www.joeputignano.com
As many of you know, I've been accepted into the Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing. With a huge THANK YOU to those whom originally donated, I finished my first semester with excellent grades: 3 A's and a B+ and I cannot wait to continue. I absolutely love the art of nursing, and I know my future lays within healthcare.
Prior to becoming a nursing student, I was a gymnast and contortionist who performed all over the world in Cirque du Soleil's Totem. I have a deep passion for helping people and knew once I retired from performing, my next life goal was set: pursue a career in the medical field. I quickly realized how unreasonably expensive tuition is for higher education in the United States. I saved all my money while touring with Cirque, and invested it into my undergraduate bachelors degree, graduating with a 3.86 GPA. I have applied for financial aid, filled out the FASFA forms, and spoken to many different advisors who are trying to help me figure out a financial aid plan. One of the advisors suggested that I create a gofundme.
Additionally, having applied for federal financial aid, I have applied for scholarships and am grateful to admit that I was awarded one (sadly it won't cover the full tuition, but I am very honored to be chosen for it).
I know this coming semester is going to be one of the biggest challenges because I will be commuting to NYC from Boston every weekend to continue working at Transform Fitness. I am grateful I will still be able to train my amazing athletes to pursue their physical goals while I"m achieving my educational ones. I know, 500+ miles, round trip on a Megabus, every weekend seems vast, but it gives me an income and guaranteed study time while on the road.
In addition to my history as a gymnast and contortionist, I am also the author of my memoir, 'Acrobaddict', which is about my struggles as a homeless heroin addict, and how I got clean and sober. One of the primary tenants of nursing is education. It is my hope that I am able to utilize my experience and teach current nurses, addicts and their families; sending a real message that resonates with those suffering from addiction, helping them avoid the same path I mistakenly went down. If you can donate a little, I would be extremely appreciative. I believe I will become an incredible nurse who will work tirelessly and try my very best to save and inspire many lives. My deepest and warmest wishes to you.
www.joeputignano.com
www.joeputignano.com
Organizer
Joe Oatmeal
Organizer
New York, NY
