The author, Dr. Joy Seymour, offers encouragement to nursing students facing challenges such as academic failures and financial struggles. She emphasizes that current difficulties do not define future success and encourages students to embrace their struggles as essential parts of their journey. Dr. Seymour reminds aspiring nurses that their experiences will build resilience and empathy, ultimately preparing them to provide excellent care. She stresses that setbacks are not disqualifications but rather opportunities for growth. The message concludes with a call to persevere, as future patients will rely on their unique journeys.