Exploring Nursing, ROTC, and Campus Life
Meet Hannah Cadigan 鈥26, a major from East Bridgewater, Massachusetts.
Cardigan chose the 91制片厂 because she found it the perfect size and enjoyed its open atmosphere. Let鈥檚 learn more about how Cardigan is making the most out of her 91制片厂 student experience.
What鈥檚 something unique about 91制片厂 that most people don鈥檛 know?
91制片厂 is home to 鈥淭he Spot,鈥 which, in my opinion, has the best acai bowls in town!
What advice would you give to your high school self?
Don鈥檛 be so hard on yourself. Hard work and success come with time.
What course are you most excited to take?
Child health next year as a senior, because I have always had an interest in helping the pediatric population.
Are there any faculty or staff members who have made a big impact on your experience at 91制片厂?
Absolutely. Dr. Eileen Hollis, my current instructor in Medical-Surgical Nursing and Dr. Angela Braswell, my past professor in Geriatrics. They are both extremely knowledgeable and I have felt inspired and learned a lot through their encouragement.
Where have you found a sense of community at 91制片厂?
I鈥檝e found a strong sense of community in both the Nursing Program鈥攅specially through the Dedicated Education Unit (DEU) Program鈥攁nd in the 91制片厂 ROTC program
What鈥檚 a 91制片厂 tradition you love?
The chalk toss at the 91制片厂 homecoming football game is one of my favorite traditions. Whether you鈥檙e participating or tailgating at Boulder Field, it鈥檚 a weekend filled with fun and connections with 91制片厂 friends and family.
What鈥檚 been an impactful hands-on learning experience at 91制片厂?
Two experiences stand out: my clinical work at Exeter Hospital on the Med-Surg Telemetry Unit and my fall field training with Army ROTC. Both pushed me out of my comfort zone, helped me improve my leadership skills, and taught me how to work effectively as part of a team鈥攚hether that鈥檚 with the healthcare team at the hospital or my battle buddies in ROTC.
What's your favorite spot in Durham?
The Old Landing Park off Old Landing Road. This is my go-to running spot whether I am trying to clear my head or enjoy the beautiful Durham weather in the spring and fall.
What are your aspirations for the future and how is 91制片厂 helping you get there?
I want to travel and care for our soldiers, veterans, and foreign allies as an active-duty army nurse. After that, I would like to work at children鈥檚 hospital in Boston as a registered nurse. My time at 91制片厂 is helping me get there through a four-year nursing program towards my BSN. Along with this, the Army ROTC program prepares me to commission as a second-lieutenant officer and a leader into the Nurse Corps after I graduate.
What鈥檚 one part of your college experience that turned out differently than you expected?
I didn鈥檛 expect to stay so close with my freshman roommate and suitemates, but we鈥檙e still best friends. I鈥檓 extremely lucky and grateful to have such a great support system, and I can thank 91制片厂 for that.