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La Tisa Foscett-Gonzalez, DNP 2021

La Tisa Foscett-Gonzalez, DNP 2021

She touched my life. Although the prognosis was very slim, her touch, and her compassion, and her caring helped me to be the nurse that I am today.
Oak Point University Celebrates Nurses and Seeks Nominees for Recognition and Prizes

Oak Point University Celebrates Nurses and Seeks Nominees for Recognition and Prizes

Oak Point University is pleased to announce two badass male nurses are the grand prize winners of its Calling All #BadassNurses Contest. Oak Point University, an academic leader that has prepared students for successful careers as nurses and nurse leaders since 1914, launched its inaugural Calling All #BadassNurses Contest during National Nurses Week that resulted in more than 400 nominations. Eighteen finalists were chosen: nine in each of two categories—Oak Point University alum and non-alum. The two grand prize winners were determined by public voting from June 15 through June 30.
Diane Cable, RN

Diane Cable, RN

I take a lot of medical and surgical teams to countries like Sierra Leone, Tanzania; we're getting ready to take a team to Ghana this spring.
Cesar Huerta, MSHI, BSN, RN

Cesar Huerta, MSHI, BSN, RN

“... a mammogram can save somebody's life, ... a colonoscopy can save somebody's life. One simple visit a year can make a difference."
Mary Hansen Davis, BSN 2018

Mary Hansen Davis, BSN 2018

“I realized that my biggest regret in life was not sticking with nursing, no matter how hard it was."
Sarah Hussain, DNP 2019, MSN-FNP 2012

Sarah Hussain, DNP 2019, MSN-FNP 2012

I think nursing is so important. And the most important role for any nurse is to be an advocate when you have a patient.
Vanessa Pryzbyla, MSN-FNP 2014, BSN 2008

Vanessa Pryzbyla, MSN-FNP 2014, BSN 2008

I think what surprised me most about being a nurse was how quickly you bond with the patient, and you are so dedicated and interested in their story and how it turns out, and you just become this huge advocate.
Ashley Tomasewski, BSN 2021

Ashley Tomasewski, BSN 2021

What led Ashley to Nursing? I wanted to become a nurse because when I was 16 or 17, my nephew was born; he was very ill.