Have you had an internship, clinical or other field work experience within your major?
All PSU nursing majors participate in clinical rotations at different patient care settings in New Hampshire. I've had to opportunity to learn at Speare Memorial Hospital on the medical-surgical floor, Concord Hospital on the pediatric floor, Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center at the Birthing Pavilion, and a multitude of other schools, long-term care facilities and outpatient settings. We are given patients to provide care for, doing assessments, administering medications, helping with basic care needs and learning documentation. Visiting these patient care settings provides great learning opportunities for us to better our skills and see real life nursing situations.
Are there any community service activities you've enjoyed being involved in?
Our field hockey team is fortunate to be a part of the Friends of Jaclyn Foundation. We “adopted” a little girl named Arielle, who is a brain cancer survivor and has become an important part of our team. Although shy at times, I can tell Arielle lights up when she comes to see our team at practice or games, and we are so happy to have her around.
Are you involved in any clubs/organizations on campus outside of athletics?
I am a member of the PSU Student Nurses Association, I participate in meetings and plan to volunteer this year for events put on by the group.
What were you able to do that helped you get through the quarantine period earlier this year?
School work kept me busy during quarantine, as we were wrapping up the end of our semester. I also found it amusing to paint or draw, and find small activities that I wouldn't normally do to keep myself occupied.
What are your career plans after college?
After I graduate from PSU and pass the NCLEX to become registered nurse, my short-term goal is to move back home to Maine and apply for a medical-surgical job at a hospital there. My long-term goal is to become a critical care nurse and work at a hospital in the sunshine state!