A day in the life… A day in their lives starts before dawn They arrive as juniors and leave as nurses and in between are regarded as some of the hardest-working students on campus. “You pretty much have to say goodbye to your social life,” says nursing student Carolina Dimsdale. But there is a sense of pride, too. “I can walk on campus and see other students and think to myself, ‘I gave someone an I.V. and a shot. What did you do today?’” says Hallie Horrocks (right). “We learn so much so quickly,” says junior Kelly Baxley (center). “Before we start clinicals we work with models, and take part in role-playing to see how we will act.” Her classmates are her best friends and they support each other through the stresses of life on the front lines. …continued on page 19
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