When Heather Bellegia was about 6 years old, she wrote in her diary that she wanted to become a nurse someday.  As she got older, she started considering other paths like becoming a veterinarian or a flight attendant — careers that involve helping others. But nursing was always at the forefront of her aspirations.

Ellaine Celestino is a nurse practitioner who not only helps her patients — she also helps other healthcare workers learn to make their money work for them. 

Seeing her parents work in the healthcare field, Ellaine knew she wanted a career in healthcare from a young age.

I was born and raised in Las Vegas, Nevada by an incredible single mom. Growing up, I knew I wanted a career in healthcare to help people. I graduated with my Bachelor of Science in Nursing, achieving a 4.0 GPA and I am currently obtaining my Master of Science in Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner hoping to specialize in women's health.

Dr. Amanda Hoffmeister is not only a dentist — she also has a passion for promoting eco-friendly dentistry and educating people online.

Having a career in healthcare does not mean you cannot tap into your artistic, creative side. This is especially true for Raquél Pérez.

Raquél is a registered nurse (RN) who worked in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) for over a year before starting her current role as chief nursing officer for Gales, a company that makes shoes specifically for nurses. 

Cara Lunsford is a nurse and a creator of HOLLIBLU, a social networking app made exclusively for nurses to connect the nursing community. The app launched in 2008.