Healthcare Pathways with Anne

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Let’s meet Anne Edwards, a practical nursing student from Port Angeles, Washington, which sits at the doorstep to Olympic National Park. Anne has overcome significant obstacles to reach this stage in her life. Now she’s making real progress towards her goals in OC’s long-running and highly respected nursing program. Let’s take a look behind the curtain of the OC nursing program. Anne, take it away.

– Thanks Alex, and hey everyone. Growing up I always knew that a career in nursing was for me after being diagnosed with Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma as a child. I wanted so badly to be the nurse helping the sick kids and not the sick kid stuck in the hospital bed. I’m now working toward my goal of becoming a pediatric nurse at Olympic College. I was super excited to hear about all of the healthcare programs the OC offers. From a nursing assistant certification all the way to a bachelor’s of science and nursing degree, OC meets you exactly where you’re at and provides you the support you need to reach your goals. The Licensed Practical Nursing Program is preparing me in more ways than I could have ever imagined. The stellar simulation rooms where we practice our nursing skills and supportive professors make learning exciting and realistic. Partnerships with clinical sites enable me to work alongside licensed nurses where I’m practicing my skills on real patients and I feel more prepared to practice on my own as a nurse because of this. One of the unique things about Olympic College is that it is a community college where class sizes are smaller and costs are lower. Getting a bachelor’s degree at the community college level is amazing, and the fact that I will be able to begin my career as a knowledgeable nurse not only with great confidence but with no student debt is a big deal that I’m super grateful for. Not only does OC prepare you for whatever degree you are looking for, but they prepare you for life itself. Olympic College truly cares about the success and wellbeing of all of their students and I’m so thankful to be a student here. Alright, Alex, that’s the pulse of the nursing program. Back to you.

– Thank you, Anne, for sharing your truly inspirational story with us. It’s great that you’re getting real world clinical experience alongside seasoned nurses. Olympic College offers a growing selection of healthcare programs, including a first of its kind nursing pathway that allows Army and Navy veterans to gain college credit for prior work experience. Cheers, Anne.