Daughter of Welder and Empanada Vendor, Lands in 10th Place of Nursing Board Exams

Time and again, a lot of people prove to us that poverty is and should never be a hindrance to success. Take for example Shannara Mica Guira Tamayao from Laoag City, Ilocos Norte who landed in the 10th place of the recently held nursing board exams.

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Her family might be poor but this did not hinder her from finishing her studies and passing the board exams with flying colors!

According to her parents, Shannara has been a consistent honor student since her elementary years. But they were truly ecstatic after she ranked tenth place in the nursing board exams!

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This would surely help Shannara reach her dreams of helping the family out of poverty; though she hopes to finish a Master’s Degree and take the National Council Licensure exam before applying for a job as these would give her a better chance at landing a better paying job.

Watch the heartwarming report about Shannara’s success here: