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Q: If you could describe your UConn SoN experience in three words or one phrase, what would they be?<\/strong><\/p>\n A:<\/strong> “Fun, collaborative, and short.”<\/p>\n Q: What is your favorite thing about SoN?<\/strong><\/p>\n A: <\/strong>\u201cThe professors. The professors are very personable, very knowledgeable, and you can always reach out to them. They really love to see you succeed and that\u2019s what I really appreciated during my time.\u201d<\/p>\n Q: What are some of your fondest memories as a nursing student?<\/strong><\/p>\n A: <\/strong>\u201cThe first few days of clinical are super exciting because you have no idea what to expect and it\u2019s really the first time you\u2019re utilizing everything that you learned in your first two years in the actual nursing practice.\u201d<\/p>\n Q: What are your biggest accomplishments during your time here?<\/strong><\/p>\n A:<\/strong> \u201cI would say getting the job in the specialty that I wanted. I\u2019m also proud that I was on the track team and was able to manage and continue both.\u201d<\/p>\n Q: What’s your biggest takeaway or something that stuck with you during your SoN experience?<\/strong><\/p>\n A:<\/strong> “I had a day where I was at clinical and we had a patient who had just recently lost their spouse, and they were having a really tough time. I took 30 minutes to sit with them and talk with them. When I went back to say bye, they said thank you for making me feel less alone. I feel like that is a perfect summary of what a nurse\u2019s job is. I really appreciated that, and I know it\u2019s something that I\u2019ll always carry with me, be present for my patients and make them feel a little less alone.\u201d<\/p>\n Q: What’s something you wish you knew before coming into this program?<\/strong><\/p>\n A:<\/strong> \u201cI wish I knew how rewarding it was before I came. I don\u2019t think I appreciated, until I was on the clinical site, how much of a difference you\u2019re making and how rewarding it is. You\u2019re able to see the direct impacts of everything that you do\u201d<\/p>\n Q: Go-to spots on campus and why?<\/strong><\/p>\n A:<\/strong> \u201cThe Fieldhouse, I\u2019m always in there for practice but I also study in there. The third floor of the nursing building, and if you can find an empty room in Gant, it\u2019s perfect.\u201d<\/p>\n Q: Any study-hacks or superstition rituals before exams?<\/strong><\/p>\n A:<\/strong> \u201cWhen I\u2019m taking tests and an answer pops in my mind and I\u2019m second guessing\u2026I will always pick the first answer that pops in my mind, because every time I pick the second one, I always get it wrong.\u201d<\/p>\n Q: What advice would you give to incoming nursing students?<\/strong><\/p>\n A:<\/strong> \u201cEnjoy the ride. Don\u2019t take anything for granted and make sure that when you\u2019re at clinical you\u2019re taking advantage of it and using it as a time to better yourself for the future. A lot of opportunities will come your way and so definitely seek those opportunities.\u201d<\/p>\n Q: What are your plans after graduation?<\/strong><\/p>\n A: <\/strong>\u201cI\u2019m going to be working at Connecticut Children\u2019s Hospital in the emergency room and then hopefully go back to school to get my masters.\u201d<\/p>\n Q: Any shoutouts to faculty or staff that helped you along the way?<\/strong><\/p>\n \u201cCarrie Eaton, Dr. Sarage, Professor Cole, Annette Maruca, they really shaped me during my clinicals. All the professors were great here. 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