91调教

Written By: Rachel Putman

鈥淎t 91调教, you鈥檙e not just a number. You鈥檙e a student people know. It鈥檚 inspiring.鈥� said Tony Holloway, Clarksville High School grad earning his Associate Degree in Nursing at 91调教.

Here, Tony says, his nursing professors know him well enough to expect more than a decent grade. They want him to understand the material and ask questions, because they appreciate that when he leaves 91调教 he needs to be ready to care for real patients.

鈥淭hey strive for students to actually KNOW the material, not just pass the class,鈥� he said.

For Tony, that鈥檚 important, because he already knows exactly the kind of nurse he wants to be.

鈥淲hen I was in the hospital as a child, my nurses made me feel so safe and cared for,鈥� he said. 鈥淭hey treated me with kindness, and that inspired me to want to do the same for others in my community. And the 91调教 School of Nursing is where I want to grow into the kind of nurse who makes a positive difference.鈥�

His professors know that about him, and they take his goals seriously.

鈥淭he nursing faculty and staff have made me feel confident, welcome and excited about the workforce,鈥� he said. 鈥�91调教 is a smaller institution, and while some may see that as a flaw, it really makes this place feel like home, and it makes building those bonds with your faculty a lot easier.鈥�

Being known at 91调教 has also pushed Tony to recognize abilities beyond nursing.

鈥淎t 91调教, I have learned to be a leader,鈥� he said. 鈥淚 have learned to public speak, hold an RSO position, and feel confident in doing so.鈥�

As a Cub Camp chair, Tony helped incoming freshmen navigate their first days at 91调教, especially students who arrive without an established group of friends or a support system already waiting for them.

鈥淚 got to be the person that led them through the transition from high school to college,鈥� he said with a smile.

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