The Commitment to Care is Real

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Next, we’re gonna head over to the simulation teaching and research center at the Nicole Wertheim College of Nursing and Health Sciences and meet Carlos. He’s a recent grad and critical care nurse who is on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic, from flight paramedic to real triumphs nursing grad, Carlos never strayed from his mission, saving lives. Let’s learn more about his story, Carlos.

Thanks Alex, hi everyone and welcome to FIU. Coming to this university has always been a dream ever since I was in high school. And lemme tell you a story how everything started. I grew up with my uncle he was a surgeon, and I remember how much I loved listening to his stories about his work at the hospital. It was at that moment when I knew that medicine and caring for people was the path to follow. I work two jobs while attending to nursing school. One as a flight paramedic, the other for the emergency medical system. When I graduated from nursing school, my dream became a reality. I was accepted to the FIU online program. FIU nursing doctoral program is one of the top 40 in the United States according to the US News and World Report and now we here. In our 20,000 square foot Simulation Teaching and Research Center known as STAR center, it feels like you’re walking into a fully operational clinic and hospital. From a prescribing station, to a 15 bed critical care unit, from primary care clinic offices, to operating room equipped with surgical instrument, the STAR Center gives student a real world, acute and primary health care experience without having to leave the hospital. From the first day I stepped into an operating room, I knew the anesthesia was the path to follow. FIU has one of the top five anesthesia program in the State of Florida. Becoming a nurse anesthetist would be the peak in my academic acumen. I graduated with honors and I was nominated as a realtime student. All my accomplishment were possible because of the incredible staff and nursing professor that were there for me since day one. Today I work as a critical care nurse. Now more than ever, I know that becoming a nurse was the best choice I ever made. Thanks to FIU for helping me become a better professional, and for this opportunity to show my appreciation in such an amazing show like The College Tour. Now back to you Alex, I’m going back to save life and help all those in need.

Awesome, Panther’s got grit does it get any cooler than flight paramedic? I thank you Carlos for your hard work, we are grateful to have nurses like you on the front lines, take care.