How UC College of Nursing supports me personally and professionally

All the faculty at UC College of Nursing are dedicated and caring. They prove to us nursing students every day that they want us to succeed and care about where we are in achieving that. The greatest thing I felt my freshman year was that I wasn’t alone in what felt like a time when I was sinking. My professors and advisors reassured me that I was meant to be here, that I earned it and that my purpose is far more than just the schooling.

These reminders were what helped me through the struggles then and to this day. When viewing each nursing program, one of the things that stood out to me about UC were the numerous opportunities to gain extra experience. Between Dedicated Education Units (DEU), co-ops and international clinicals, I felt that my chances of bettering myself as a nurse were the greatest at Cincinnati. It is these opportunities that I look the most forward to during my time here in the program.

I recently got accepted into the DEU program, where I get paired with a nurse during their 12-hour shift. This takes the place of the traditional clinical and is done for the whole semester. As I prepare for this experience, I could not be more excited. Although it is nerve racking, I know that I have been taught well and am well prepared.

The University of Cincinnati is known for its co-op programs, and this is true for the College of Nursing as well. I am eager to get the chance to work in the hospital as a soon-to-be nurse, caring for patients beyond the clinical setting. With all these opportunities, I felt that this was the greatest place to not only gain the skills, but also be able to effectively put them into action.