Let Me Play Mary Brophy Marcus

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In most cases people are required to have some experiences before they start their career. In the essay “Let me Play”, Mary Brophy Marcus challenged herself through her experiences in college athletics. Her challenges helped her to prepare for a successful business career. Based on her story I would follow her to be my example to prepare and challenge myself before my career. One of my goals is to become a nurse. I know I will need to be fully prepared to be an effective nurse. I plan on being prepared by gaining work experiences, working hard in school, and obtaining the necessary certifications. It is because of these preparations I will be an effective and caring nurse. It is important for me to have work experiences. Working in

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