The Christ College of Nursing has trained thousands of health care leaders who have practiced near and far in its 120 years. "So many have gone on, not only in this region but across the country, providing care for thousands upon thousands of patients," said VP of Strategy & Business Affairs Brad Jackson.Saturday at the 120th commencement ceremony, 161 new graduates will be sent out into the field once again to help change the world. "I'm definitely excited, but very nervous being as I am a new nurse and it's critical care unit, but I am very open to learning and I can't wait to learn all the new ropes," said RN, BSN graduate Brooke Kunstman.Kunstman and at least two of her classmates will head straight into the action as intensive care unit nurses in the medical and surgical units at Christ Hospital. Kylie Montgomery says COVID-19 wasn't a deterrent but preparation to head into the field with confidence. "I believe health care workers are like firefighters or those people that run into the fight and COVID is our fire and this is our fight," Montgomery said.A fight that has taken many out of the game, but nursing students like Joe Stinger, who believes he adds a valuable component to the field, say the pandemic mixed with the already rigorous coursework taught him to be resilient. Stinger's part of the 7% of male nurse graduates in this year's class. He says more men should consider the field."Men are really viewed sometimes as being more , I guess more stern. We're just looked at as a little bit more intimidating. I want to make sure that our patients know that we care just as much as everybody else," Stinger said. This is the first year since 2019 when many of the ceremonial traditions will be back to normal. Next year, the college will welcome a degree in diagnostic medical sonography.
The Christ College of Nursing has trained thousands of health care leaders who have practiced near and far in its 120 years.
"So many have gone on, not only in this region but across the country, providing care for thousands upon thousands of patients," said VP of Strategy & Business Affairs Brad Jackson.
Saturday at the 120th commencement ceremony, 161 new graduates will be sent out into the field once again to help change the world.
"I'm definitely excited, but very nervous being as I am a new nurse and it's critical care unit, but I am very open to learning and I can't wait to learn all the new ropes," said RN, BSN graduate Brooke Kunstman.
Kunstman and at least two of her classmates will head straight into the action as intensive care unit nurses in the medical and surgical units at Christ Hospital.
Kylie Montgomery says COVID-19 wasn't a deterrent but preparation to head into the field with confidence.
"I believe health care workers are like firefighters or those people that run into the fight and COVID is our fire and this is our fight," Montgomery said.
A fight that has taken many out of the game, but nursing students like Joe Stinger, who believes he adds a valuable component to the field, say the pandemic mixed with the already rigorous coursework taught him to be resilient.
Stinger's part of the 7% of male nurse graduates in this year's class. He says more men should consider the field.
"Men are really viewed sometimes as being more , I guess more stern. We're just looked at as a little bit more intimidating. I want to make sure that our patients know that we care just as much as everybody else," Stinger said.
This is the first year since 2019 when many of the ceremonial traditions will be back to normal. Next year, the college will welcome a degree in diagnostic medical sonography.
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