EXTENDING
EXTENDING AN OUTSTANDING LEVEL OF CARE TO STUDENTS
THROUGHOUT THEIR EDUCATIONAL JOURNEY
The decision to return to the rigors of academia can be
exciting—and daunting. Defining goals and needs, both
professional and personal, is essential to the successful pursuit
of a graduate nursing degree. Almost all potential graduate
students are or have been practicing nurses, and must weigh
many considerations.
Academic Advisor Nikki O’Brien, MSW, and the Office of
Student Support Services are passionate about student success,
both academic and personal. Delivering relationship-oriented,
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resource driven support is the cornerstone of O’Brien’s
philosophy from recruitment to graduation and beyond.
It begins by meeting with prospective students at three to four
open houses a year or arranging phone, skype, and in-person
appointments, as well as meetings with faculty. This highly
responsive and personal introduction to the College reflects the
kind of support each student will receive throughout their program.