Austin Seibert’s favorite part about being in the nursing field is helping others in a meaningful and impactful way.
“I am gradually gaining the knowledge and experience that one day will help someone to get through the worst day in their life, and that thought keeps me driven and motivated,” he says.
The nursing student, who is also working toward a minor in Japanese, grew up in region and has lived here his entire life. He originally went to the University of Cincinnati for nursing but put his plans on hold when he became a father.
He later returned to the medical field by obtaining multiple certifications through Scarlet Oaks and worked at an urgent care as a medical assistant. When the COVID-19 pandemic slowed down, he decided to return to nursing school. However, he needed a change.
Enter Northern Kentucky University.
“I can confidently say that I have yet to go into a clinical situation where I haven’t felt like I was fully prepared to face it. Even if I did have any doubts, all of my clinical instructors have been fantastic, always ready and willing to help."
“I chose NKU because I had heard a lot of good things about their Nursing program,” he says. “While the University of Cincinnati program was great, it didn’t feel like the greatest fit for me when I was there. Being at NKU, I’ve met a wonderful host of supportive and kind professors who have gone above and beyond to ensure that their students receive every learning opportunity possible.”
During his time here, he has been able to share the knowledge he’s learned with his fellow classmates in his roles as a teaching assistant, a Supplemental Instruction leader and a tutor.
“Each of those jobs were greatly rewarding, and I would recommend anyone whose considering them to take that leap to help others and deepen your own knowledge in the process,” he says.
The now father of three just finished his junior year at NKU and hopes to graduate in 2025. After he receives his bachelor’s degree in nursing, he plans to stay in the cardiac/stroke transitional care unit at St. Elizabeth in Edgewood, Kentucky.
And, after his time in the Nursing program, he feels more than ready.
“NKU has prepared me for a career in the nursing field through thorough classroom instruction reinforced by on-site clinical experience and supplemented by true-to-life simulation experiences,” he says. “I can confidently say that I have yet to go into a clinical situation where I haven’t felt like I was fully prepared to face it. Even if I did have any doubts, all of my clinical instructors have been fantastic, always ready and willing to help.”
