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  • First-Year Highlights: Food, Friends, and Fun

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    As the 2023-’24 school year comes to a close, two of the First-Year students from our “First Impressions of First-Year Gusties” article this past fall reflect on how their experiences and learnings have evolved throughout the year.  Chavy Ngov ‘27 Chavy reports that despite the initial shock he felt with the harder curriculum, increase in…

  • Jessica Helget ’11

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    “I aim to create a dynamic and stimulating classroom environment that fosters enthusiasm and promotes active learning. What is your teaching style? As a current practicing Acute Care Registered Nurse, I am able to bring current nursing knowledge and practice in alignment with the courses and simulations I teach. Additionally, by incorporating evidence-based teaching strategies…

  • Lakesha Carter ’25

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    “The professors come from a variety of backgrounds that help get different perspectives and different learning techniques.” Originally planning on a major in Biology and a career in physical therapy, after coming to Gustavus Lakesha realized that nursing was a better career option for her. After working in an assisted living facility, she noticed what…

  • Jessica Stadick

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    “As a nursing student over 20 years ago, I often sat in class and wondered how education could be more hands on or application based, and since then it has been a goal of mine to teach nursing in that way” What are your areas of research and teaching expertise? Teaching Expertise= Acute Care: Medical…

  • Olivia Jahnke ’25

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    “I love class with [Jessica Stadick] because she pushes us to think deeper, has helped me realize that I know more than I think I do, and has overall helped me become more confident in my knowledge.” As a member of the Gustavus Gymnastics Team, Olivia chose to come to Gustavus for the opportunity to…

  • Emi Jono ’25

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    “[Nursing Faculty] are understanding, supportive, and flexible, and I feel that I can come to them for questions and advice anytime.” Emi decided on a major in nursing due to the impact that nurses had on her life as a prenatal baby, saying “After contact with my neonatal nurse, my interest in nursing increased and…

  • Emily Norman ’23

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    “Nursing Faculty have provided the students with ample opportunities, connecting us with summer internship options, jobs for after college, studying tools, tips on how to build our resumes, and knowledge on different educational paths to take after college to further our careers as nurses.” Emily’s passion for nursing has stemmed from a fascination with the…

  • Nicole Nelson ’24

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    “In the classroom,  we learn on our own but then come together to think things through in groups. We talk things through and build off one another which creates a better understanding in our course material.” Nicole’s ability to pursue nursing while also being involved in athletics and music is what brought her to Gustavus…

  • Hayley Trebil ’23

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    “Small class sizes allow me to hone in on my skills in the lab.” Hayley came to Gustavus thinking that she wanted to pursue a biology degree and become a Physician’s Assistant. However, having had multiple complex chronic illnesses herself, she realized that her nurses have always been her biggest caregivers and advocates. She ended…

  • Thomas Sullivan ’23

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    “Nursing faculty have personally helped me solidify my goals for my career along with helping me create my resume and even helping me practice interviews.” Originally intending to pursue a degree in Psychology due to the opportunity it offers to “lessen the stressors in [others’] lives,” Thomas eventually realized that he could do this through…