Why did you choose NKU?

NKU was a very logical choice for me due to its location in Highland Heights.  The university had a well-respected nursing program and my employer at the time, St. Elizabeth Medical Center, had an amazing tuition reimbursement program.    

   
What are some of your favorite memories as a student? 

My favorite memories are the development of relationships with other students.  Especially, two of them who remain life-long friends.   

 
Who were your favorite professor or class?

I also appreciated the support of nursing faculty like Betsy Lorenzi and Francie Moser. Both of these nursing faculty where extremely helpful to me in the clinical setting. 

 
Do you stay in touch with any classmates or professors?

As I mentioned before, two people remain among my most dear and cherished friendships.  Honestly, they are my family. Erica Crum-Richardson and Rebecca Sullivan-Leach.  Erica, Rebecca and I have started an annual tradition; we meet in a new city every Labor Day weekend for laughter and fun. I cherish each of these women as tremendous blessings.   

    
What was a typical day like for you as a student?

A typical day was attending classes or clinicals as well as study groups – usually with Erica and Rebecca. I then rushed off to work at St. Elizabeth for my full-time evening shift job. 

   
How has your career developed over the years?

I moved to Seattle after working for a little less than one year at St. Elizabeth. I continued my nursing education at the University of Washington where graduated with a BSN in 2000 and a MN in 2004. I worked at the bedside for about ten years, followed by ten years in nursing operations, and I am currently working as the Stroke Program Coordinator. I have specialty certifications in critical care and stroke care. 

    
Do you feel like your education prepared you for
your career? 

My education at NKU absolutely prepared me to pass the NCLEX and enter practice at the bedside.