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A Word From Our Graduates

Brockport graduates are working throughout this community and many others. Many have returned to school for advanced degrees and others have pursued additional certifications within their area of specialty. When surveyed after actually working as a registered nurse they told us:

Group humor project   RN-BSN graduates- 2012

"When I started the RN-BSN program I have to admit I was just doing it to keep my job. I didn't really expect to learn much, after all I was already practicing nursing for almost twenty years! I was really surprised by how challenging the coursework was and how much I did learn. I took classes that looked at issues I had never thought about before and I found myself starting to question what and how we did things at the bedside. I ended up loving my Seminar project and used it for an in-service to earn my Clinician III designation at work. I never thought I would say this but I am now looking forward to graduate school at age 50!"

Group humor project Dr. Lori Breitmaier and her clinical nursing students involved in a group humor project

“I had a much larger amount of knowledge than new grads from other programs when I started.”

“The professors are the best!”

“The clinical experiences opened my eyes and my mind.”

“Each of you helped me to grow as a professional and as an individual. The value of this education was well worth the hard work and money.”

“In talking with other new grads, I am so happy that I went to Brockport. I felt more prepared than most. I also am glad to have met the people I have. I am still in contact with half of my class, including orienting two of the new grads this year!”

Margaret Ecklund, R.N. Margaret Ecklund, R.N., N.P. Progressive Pulmonary Unit

“I love my job!”

“I am proud to be a Brockport graduate!”

“I just thought I'd write you an email and an update. I am currently getting my MS and FNP. Just finished up 21 credits this semester and if all goes well with my last final I will still have a 4.0. I'm working on a Surgical/telemetry/trauma unit. I love it. The main reason I am writing this email is to compliment you and the Brockport nursing staff. The advanced pathophysiology class that I just completed was not nearly as in depth with diseases as our undergrad class was. Most of the information that I am learning is review, which is good that I was able to retain that information. At the time I did not realize how well our medical/surgical class was taught. But looking back and it I am very happy with the information that I took out of the class and the program. It has definitely helped with the graduate class. We were only given one semester for patho but without my underclass preparation I do not think I would have made it through the semester with all of my hair (ok maybe I gained a few gray hairs in the class but its mainly still all there). I just want to thank you again as you were very influential to me. Thank you for all the hard work and time you put into the program. It really is appreciated. I will never regret going to Brockport for my schooling. It was the best 4 years of my life! Thank you thank you thank you!”

“I was really able to help my sister with her biology test review. One of the chapters is the cardiovascular system, and I was able to explain to her the EKG and what each wave stands for, and all about the electrical impulse and the path of it. Also, I explained to her about the chambers of the heart and valves and how the blood flows. I was able to tell her everything. I was really happy that I was able to explain everything in a much more simplified form for my sister who always struggles through science. Just wanted to thank my critical care instructors! Being able to recall everything made me feel like I had a really excellent preparation for the future. I feel a little more confident just from this.”

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Sun, Aug 18

Collaborative Training Dinner
5 pm - 7 pm

Tue, Aug 20

Faculty Staff Convocation
8:30 am - 10:30 am

Wed, Aug 21

Collaborative Training
1 pm - 5:30 pm

Tue, Aug 27

Red Cross Blood Drive
11 am - 4 pm