Compassion is a cornerstone characteristic of many nurses. Bhumika Trivedi, this month’s Student Spotlight, discovered her compassion for others as an employee in the Activities Department at Friendship Village, an Assisted Living Community in Schaumburg. Working with Alzheimer's patients and observing the nursing staff she works alongside, Bhumika was inspired to pursue her LPN education.

The search for the right program was the first step in the process. After visiting CMK, and Harper College, Bhumika found the right fit for her with Ambria. She had heard good things about the program from co-workers and the location proved to be convenient. The decision was a wise one on her part, as her experience so far has shown. She currently holds a place on the Dean’s List with a cumulative GPA of 4.0. Interaction with other students has also been a highlight for Bhumika. She describes her fellow classmates as the feature of Ambria she most enjoys.

In addition to her outstanding academic performance, Bhumika is also a model for the power of a positive attitude. Her disposition is constantly upbeat and pleasant, and when asked to give advice to any future nursing students she replied, “Just keep smiling.” These are wise words for those entering a practice where both the educational training and on-the-job experience can be more than a little stressful. She expands on this outlook by adding, “Keep your fear to yourself,” “remember what it is you want to do,” and always “be open-minded about learning.” She declares that retaining these qualities will help Ambria students achieve success in their nursing education.

Currently Bhumika is enrolled in NUR 101: Fundamentals of Nursing with Lesa Williams. She finds her biggest support in her husband, and continues to work in the Activities Department at Friendship Village in Schaumburg. She looks forward to graduation and is eager to begin working as a Licensed Practical Nurse.

• If you could only eat one thing for the rest of your life, what would it be?  Indian food
• What is your favorite thing to do when you have a day off?    Be active
• If you could be any animal for 24 hours what would you be?   Penguin
• If you were given a yacht, what would you name it?   "Sunshine"
• If you would be any flavor of ice cream, what would you be and why?    Mango
• If tomorrow you woke up blind, what would be the one thing you miss seeing the most?   Myself. I want to see myself working as an LPN.
• If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would you go?   Paris
• If a genie could grant you three wishes what would you wish for? 
  - Free people from human trafficking
  - Have my family live near me
  - Make me an RN
• If you could be on any reality TV show, what show would you choose to be on?   Dancing with the Stars
• If you had to wear a t-shirt with one word on it for the rest of your life, what word would you choose?   Smile
• If you could be any Disney character, who would you be?    Cinderella
• If Hollywood made a movie about your life, who would you want to play the leading role?   Julia Roberts