Nursing with Jonathan

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Jonathan is a junior from Midwest City, Oklahoma, majoring in Nursing. Jonathan has always been passionate about the medical field. And he’s here to share his experience with SWOSU’s renowned Nursing Program. Jonathan, we hear you’re involved in the Student Affairs Board and the Nursing Students Association. So tell us more about your time at SWOSU. Please take it away.

– Thanks, Alex. Hey, y’all. I always knew that I wanted to work in the medical field. When I discovered the career of nursing where knowledge meets compassion, I was hooked. I knew SWOSU was the place for me after touring and seeing how amazing the campus is. When I finally got my acceptance letter to be part of the SWOSU Nursing Program, I was elated. But I knew the hard work was just beginning. My experience in the School of Nursing has been the stuff of dreams. I’m on the Student Affairs Board and the current Co-President of our Nursing Students Association. SWOSU provides resources that prepare students for their future in healthcare, like our state-of-the-art Simulation Lab that offers hands-on practice from taking vital signs to starting an IV. SWOSU’s experienced faculty and staff offer academic advice and make us feel at home. The School of Nursing provides education opportunities that many schools lack, particularly through the Rural Healthcare System where making connections with patients is easier. SWOSU nurses are some of the most sought after in the state of Oklahoma. With the resources provided, we are ready for our clinical experience. As a SWOSU nursing student, you will see it all. Ooh, she’s not breathing. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 1, 2. Woo.

– Baby’s alive.

– Yes, good job. The program puts you in direct contact with many companies, hospitals, and overall opportunities from the start setting you up for career success. What’s next for me, you may ask? After graduating and taking the NCLEX, I will receive my license to become a registered nurse. I have been exposed to so many fields of nursing already, but I have fallen in love with one in particular and that is the pediatric intensive care unit. So I hope to work there someday. Well, this future nurse needs a coffee break. Back to you, Alex.

– Jonathan, it’s inspiring to hear how SWOSU’s Nursing Program has shaped your path. Your hands-on practice in the state-of-the-art Simulation Lab and the networking opportunities have certainly prepared you for life after graduation. Best of luck with your goal of working in the pediatric intensive care unit. Amazing. Take care.