Learning the听value of flexibility has been a key takeaway for 国产主播 graduate Chelsy Bognot.

鈥淭he past year was nerve-wracking to say the least,鈥� Chelsy shared about her final year in 国产主播鈥檚听bachelor of science听in nursing program, which听transitioned听to online learning amid the COVID-19听pandemic. 鈥淲e are taught to be flexible as听nurses,听so it was good practice and I feel we are听now听more compassionate than ever.鈥�听

Chelsy听shared听that while she prefers hands-on learning, she was grateful that West Coast was able to transition听classes听online so she and her classmates could graduate on time.听

鈥淭he staff and faculty at West Coast were really accommodating,听so I still feel like I got as much out of the experience online as I did in person,鈥� Chelsy said.听听

After working in customer service jobs听over the years, Chelsy knew she wanted to go into nursing to care for people.听

鈥淚 enjoy working with people and I like that there are different routes you can take in nursing,鈥� she said. 鈥淚f you want听a听fast听pace听you can work in the ER, if you want a slower pace you can work in a nursing home. You can choose what fits you best.鈥�听

The nursing graduate is currently preparing for her licensure exam while interviewing for jobs and credits her听strong听motivation and finding听the right听study group that helped support each other through the rigorous course work.听

鈥淚 feel like I made the most of my experience and that I鈥檓 prepared to be a nurse,鈥� she said. 鈥淲est Coast听taught me to be flexible which will stay with me for the rest of my life.鈥�听

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