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mazing!I love how writing has allowed me to get back in touch with this side of learning about and researching about people and culture. Plus I get to share it with you.<h1 id="4a74">I am a student nurse</h1>While I love all things anthropology, I decided to go back to school to get a second degree in nursing.Yes, I am currently finishing up my nursing degree during a global pandemic…yikes!But I can tell you, this pandemic makes me even more confident in my decision to enter the nursing field. I have been blown away by the selflessness and sacrifice of our front line heroes.I am also curious to see how this pandemic changes healthcare. We can already see that telehealth has taken over in a huge way, and people are taking extra precautions about spreading disease.Also, did you know, that a lot of nurses are expected to leave the field due to burnout because of this pandemic? <a href="https://www.trustedhealth.com/blog/what-does-the-future-of-nursing-look-like">This is going to create a nursing shortage in the next 5 years and there will be an estimated 1.1 million NEW nurses needed to help.</a><a href="https://www.trustedhealth.com/blog/layoffs-furloughs-and-nursing-after-covid-19">On the flip side, I have

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been reading things about hospitals cutting staff due to decreased revenue.</a> A lot of hospitals are losing profit because they are not able to schedule elective surgery, which is the way hospitals make most of their money.I guess we’ll see what happens.<h1 id="a518">I write under a pen name</h1>I honestly wasn’t quite sure I wanted to go this route, but I eventually made up my mind to write under a pen name.Why?As I was delving into the research of pen names, I quickly realized the benefits of using one. The top reason suggested using a pen name if another author already had your name. While I know this isn’t a deal-breaker in most cases, I have a very common name.When I googled myself (shudder), I found many well-established people with the same name — including many authors. Some even had the same middle name or initial.That sealed the deal.I am certainly not a bestselling romance novelist nor am I quite sure I want to be…? Hey. Never say never.But, all jokes aside, I am happy with my decision to use a pen name. I think it makes me a little more vulnerable in my writing.So I guess that’s it. Thanks for reading — it’s nice to meet you!</article></body>

This Is Me — Jennie

Introducing myself to ILLUMINATION

Hello! My name is Jennie and I am currently 22 years old. I’m very excited to join the ILLUMINATION community.

Here are 3 interesting facts about me…

I am an anthropologist

In May of 2019 I graduated from college with a Bachelor’s degree in anthropology. What is anthropology you ask? It’s the study of people!

I know super broad, right?

Basically anthropology focuses on all things human. This meant that my studies included topics like archeology, evolution, primates, biology, culture, and linguistics. It was a little bit of everything and it was wonderful. However, my favorite topic was culture because I love people.

People are so fascinating to me. The way they talk, act, dress, and engage with the environment around them — there are endless factors that influence people — it’s amazing!

I love how writing has allowed me to get back in touch with this side of learning about and researching about people and culture. Plus I get to share it with you.

I am a student nurse

While I love all things anthropology, I decided to go back to school to get a second degree in nursing.

Yes, I am currently finishing up my nursing degree during a global pandemic…yikes!

But I can tell you, this pandemic makes me even more confident in my decision to enter the nursing field. I have been blown away by the selflessness and sacrifice of our front line heroes.

I am also curious to see how this pandemic changes healthcare. We can already see that telehealth has taken over in a huge way, and people are taking extra precautions about spreading disease.

Also, did you know, that a lot of nurses are expected to leave the field due to burnout because of this pandemic? This is going to create a nursing shortage in the next 5 years and there will be an estimated 1.1 million NEW nurses needed to help.

On the flip side, I have been reading things about hospitals cutting staff due to decreased revenue. A lot of hospitals are losing profit because they are not able to schedule elective surgery, which is the way hospitals make most of their money.

I guess we’ll see what happens.

I write under a pen name

I honestly wasn’t quite sure I wanted to go this route, but I eventually made up my mind to write under a pen name.

Why?

As I was delving into the research of pen names, I quickly realized the benefits of using one. The top reason suggested using a pen name if another author already had your name. While I know this isn’t a deal-breaker in most cases, I have a very common name.

When I googled myself (shudder), I found many well-established people with the same name — including many authors. Some even had the same middle name or initial.

That sealed the deal.

I am certainly not a bestselling romance novelist nor am I quite sure I want to be…? Hey. Never say never.

But, all jokes aside, I am happy with my decision to use a pen name. I think it makes me a little more vulnerable in my writing.

So I guess that’s it. Thanks for reading — it’s nice to meet you!