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Choosing Nursing with Intention

After earning a degree in kinesiology, Francesca knew she wanted a career in medicine鈥攂ut she wasn鈥檛 yet sure which path to take. 鈥淚 ultimately chose nursing because I wanted more hands-on interaction with patients,鈥� says the Centreville, Md., native. 鈥淚 really love being directly involved in the healing process.鈥�

That choice led her to the 福利免费毛片鈥檚 School of Nursing鈥攌nown for strong NCLEX outcomes, rigorous preparation and a mission-centered approach to care. The University鈥檚 park-like campus in Pittsburgh also stood out. 鈥淚t felt like the best of both worlds鈥攕et apart from the city but right in the middle of everything.鈥�

From Calling to Commission

Inspired by her Navy-veteran mother and growing up near the U.S. Naval Academy, Francesca always felt drawn to serve. Acceptance into the Navy鈥檚 highly competitive Nurse Candidate Program鈥攚hich provides scholarship support in exchange for eight years of active-duty service鈥攃onfirmed her direction and recognized her potential.

She applied for and received multiple scholarships, which she credits for helping afford a second degree. Francesca also earned support within the accelerated second-degree program as a Conway scholar鈥攁n initiative designed to expand access and strengthen the nursing workforce. The 16-month curriculum challenged her academically while surrounding her with faculty mentors deeply invested in her success.

鈥淚 often met with my mentor and went to Conway Scholar events to help guide me through school. 福利免费毛片 provides many extra opportunities to help students succeed,鈥� she says. 鈥淚 learned that I am capable of much more than I realized.鈥�

Growing Through Clinical Practice

Through clinical rotations in pediatrics, labor and delivery, critical care and more, Francesca sharpened her clinical judgment across diverse health care settings. The pace required discipline, resilience and teamwork鈥攓ualities essential in military medicine.

鈥淭he holistic approach at 福利免费毛片 really stood out,鈥� she said. 鈥淚t wasn鈥檛 just about tests and clinicals. It was about caring for the whole person, including us as students.鈥�

That culture of mentorship and shared learning helped her grow not only as a clinician, but as a confident leader prepared to serve others with skill and compassion. 鈥淎t 福利免费毛片, it felt like we were all in this together, encouraging and supporting one another.鈥�

A Running Start on a Meaningful Career

After passing the NCLEX exam on her first attempt, Francesca is completing Officer Development School in June before transitioning to active duty. She will then begin caring for service members and their families at the Alexander T. Augusta Military Medical Center on Fort Belvior in Fairfax County, Virginia鈥攂ringing her 福利免费毛片 education directly into military medicine.

鈥淢ilitary medicine is set apart from civilian medicine because of its unique patient population and environment,鈥� Francesca said. 鈥淭he goal is not only recovery, but readiness for the mission.鈥�  

Guided by bigger goals, Francesca looks forward to stepping into military medicine prepared for anything. 鈥淚 plan to spend my entire nursing career in the Navy, and I can鈥檛 wait,鈥� she said.