A Road Worth Traveling Shannon Starkweather James Madison University Sent an article to the editor of Scrubs Magazine entitled “A Road Worth Traveling” The intention of the article was to inspire others in their pursuit of nursing or continuing education Included in the article was my personal journey to nursing school, people who have inspired me, my mother’s advice, support systems, lifelong friendships, and the uniqueness of each person who has become a nurse My best friend and I at a clinical. My favorite spot to study for hours! Graduation J.D., the person who inspired me to become a nurse.