LSSC LEESBURG LSSC SOUTH LAKE CAMPUS

NAME: Tricia Sacco AGE: 34

HOMETOWN: Orlando

WHAT INSPIRED YOU TO GO INTO NURSING?

I love learning, and the nursing field is constantly evolving to provide the best care possible to patients. I also love that nurses are constantly being tasked with greater responsibilities in the world of health care.

PLANS AFTER GRADUATION:

I hope to work at South Lake Hospital so I can be part of this wonderful community and impact it in a positive way. My top three choices are to be a nurse in pediatrics, the emergency room, or intensive care unit.

NAME: Jessica Saunders AGE: 26

WHAT INSPIRED YOU TO GO INTO NURSING?

I was a patient, and I had a not-so-good experience with a nurse. The next nurse I had was wonderful, and she turned the whole experience around. I hope to be like her.

PLANS FOLLOWING GRADUATION:

Immediately after graduation I’m going to transfer to the University of Central Florida, and I hope to be employed in the Intermediate Care Unit at LRMC.

NAME: Kimberly Ball AGE: 21

HOMETOWN: Sorrento

WHAT INSPIRED YOU TO GO INTO NURSING:

My mom inspired me. She was sick with cancer, and I cared for her, and that lead me into this.

PLANS AFTER GRADUATION:

After graduation I want to work on the obstetrics or pediatrics floors and get my BSN and masters so I can teach.

WHAT INSPIRED YOU TO GO INTO NURSING:

My family inspired me. I’ve been a CNA for 10 years, and I really enjoy taking care of people so I decided to go back to school and get my nursing degree.

PLANS FOLLOWING GRADUATION:

I want to work as an ICU nurse in a local hospital.

NAME: Roscel Pantalla AGE: 24

HOMETOWN: Born in the Philippines, lives in Leesburg

WHAT INSPIRED YOU TO GO INTO NURSING:

My family. My mother and my brothers are nurses. I see their compassion, and that they are really enjoying the field. It was either that or become a cop like my dad.

PLANS AFTER GRADUATION:

I want to get my BSN and become an ICU nurse.

NAME: Tiffany Barber AGE: 23

HOMETOWN: from the Philippines, Tavares

WHAT INSPIRED YOU TO GO INTO NURSING:

I was inspired because my mom passed from epilepsy. I wasn’t able to help her, so I wanted to learn how to save lives. My mom wanted to be a nurse too, so I feel like I’m fulfilling one of her dreams for her.

PLANS FOR THE FUTURE:

I’m going to the University of Central Florida to get a bachelor’s degree. I will take a break and go back to become a nurse practioner. I eventually want to own my own assisted living.