LAKE TECH NURSING STUDENTS

Lssc South Lake Campus

NAME: Luis Contreras AGE: 22

HOMETOWN: Mascotte

WHAT INSPIRED YOU TO GO INTO NURSING?

When I was in seventh grade I took a career choice test and nursing came up as one of the careers I should pursue. I actually became a certified nursing assistant when I attended South Lake High School and have worked at a nursing home for four years. I’d rather be wiping butts than flipping burgers!

PLANS AFTER GRADUATION:

I want to become a pediatric nurse practitioner. I feel I’m most in my comfort zone when I work with children.

NAME: Avery Brodus AGE: 40

HOMETOWN: Clermont

WHAT INSPIRED YOU TO GO INTO NURSING?

Back in 2009, I took a physiology class and my professor encouraged me to go into nursing because I did so well on the test. I’m glad I listened to him because I am thoroughly enjoying nursing school.

PLANS AFTER GRADUATION:

I hope to get a job at South Lake Hospital and be an operating room or critical care nurse. I want to be in a unit where I can do lots of assessing.

NAME: Adeline Antwi AGE: 24

HOMETOWN: Ghana, West Africa

WHAT INSPIRED YOU TO GO INTO NURSING?

I come from West Africa and I’ve seen people die from diseases that could have been cured in other countries. I want to make a positive difference in the healthcare field and I’m ready for a challenge.

PLANS AFTER GRADUATION:

Pediatrics is where my heart is because I love children. I also hope to continue my education and earn a bachelor’s degree and master’s degree in nursing.

NAME: Traci Hemphill AGE: 46

HOMETOWN: Ocoee

WHAT INSPIRED YOU TO GO INTO NURSING?

When I was a customer service technician in another job, a customer came into the office and suffered a seizure. I held her head to prevent injury because I was afraid her head would hit the edge of a table. I also hope to encourage, educate, and have a positive influence on my patients.

PLANS AFTER GRADUATION: I hope to pursue a master’s degree and become a nurse educator at a hospital.