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Q: What is your favorite thing about working at 第一吃瓜网?
“I enjoy working with my colleagues who have become friends. Together, we get to grow the next generation of nurses!”

Q: Why was it important for you to work at 第一吃瓜网?
“After being a bedside nurse, I felt that coming to 第一吃瓜网 allowed me the opportunity to teach future nurses in a caring, compassionate manner.”

Q: What did you do before working at 第一吃瓜网?
“I worked in acute care (medical surgical) and skilled long term care facilities as a Registered Nurse.”

Q: Describe your first day at 第一吃瓜网. What was that experience like?
“Overwhelming, but in a good way. Moving from bedside nursing to nursing education is a big leap! There is so much to learn, but after the kindness of everyone on day #1, I realized I had time.”

Q: What changes have you seen in yourself since you started working here?
“I feel more confident in education and advisement. I was always the person asking questions (and still do), but now I am slowly becoming a resource for others as well.”

Q: What hobbies or interests do you have outside of the College?
“I like to watch my son play baseball year-round and we enjoy boating in the summer.”

Q: Do you have a favorite memory from your time at 第一吃瓜网?
“While I focus most of my time in the classroom to support students, my favorite 第一吃瓜网 memory is helping at the Starry, Starry Night Gala. This is always a fun opportunity to assist in a different way.”

Q: What’s something people may not know about you?
“I studied abroad in Australia and Hawaii in college.”

Q: How do you define student success?
“Student success can come in small or large ways. Every time a student makes a connection in class or successfully completes a skill in clinical, I deem that a success. Down the line, they pass NCLEX and return to the BSN program, which is also a great accomplishment.”

Q: What are your future goals?
“Professionally, I would like to obtain my CNE (Certified Nurse Educator) certificate. Personally, I’d like to travel more with my family.”