Transitions Career Institute Celebrates Its First Graduating Class
On November 20, 2015 Transitions Career Institute (TCI) produced its first graduating class of hardworking and devoted nurses. The Valedictorian, Carla St. Hubert, and Salutatorian, Nadine Sanon explain how they both ended up at TCI, what they got out of the program, and how they coped with the demands of nursing school.
Flushing, New York, December 2, 2015 (Newswire.com) - The Transitions Career Institute (TCI), located in Flushing, Queens, was established to offer programs which are of high quality, accessible, and community centered. The Licensed Practical Nursing Program was designed by three energetic and positive Masters prepared RN's with over 84 years of nursing experience combined to produce compassionate and professional nurses. TCI provides a high quality education from a dedicated staff of professionals.
On November 20, 2015, TCI produced its first graduating class of hardworking and devoted nurses who are enthusiastic to enter into their field knowing that they have been given the expertise and benevolence required to enter into a career that requires you to put your heart and soul into it to be successful. Setting out to become a nurse is not an easy path. It requires a strong work ethic to succeed. The coursework is demanding. TCI’s Valedictorian, Carla St. Hubert, and Salutatorian, Nadine Sanon, know best the hard work it takes to complete nursing school and end up at the top of the class.
"Aside from the faculty", Carla said, "Ms. Gordon was always there to help and Ms. Savain was always emailing and checking on us. They made sure we had the support we needed. Before Ms. Gordon could take off her coat or put her bags down we would ask her questions about our lessons."
Carla St. Hubert, TCI Graduate
Nadine and Carla came to TCI by different paths. Nadine was a CNA and Home Health Aide who always knew that she had something more to offer. Carla decided to follow in her mother’s footsteps and continue a family tradition of dedication to service in the healthcare profession. Both women knew that they had what it took to succeed in nursing school and both dedicated themselves to the training.
Nadine was taking classes with 1199 and asked someone if they knew of a nursing school. Nadine said that TCI was a godsend. She learned more than she could ever imagine and was elated to be in a school that was so dedicated to her success. “They don’t play with your time”, says Nadine referring to the intense coursework and in depth classes. The personal attention she received at TCI helped her to be successful in her studies.
It was not easy. Nadine said she had to set her own pace for studying and made a schedule to help her balance her life and nursing school. She knew what to expect going in and she said that helped her to be successful. Many may go into nursing school not understanding how heavy the workload is and because it is unexpected they burn out quickly.
Carla was referred to TCI by her mother who took the NCLEX Review courses with Ready to Pass, TCI’s sister NCLEX Review program (owned and operated by Derrice Gordon and Rhonda Savain of TCI). Carla’s mother told her there was no other choice when it came to nursing schools and Carla was glad that she did. “Aside from the faculty”, Carla said, “Ms. Gordon was always there to help and Ms. Savain was always emailing and checking on us. They made sure we had the support we needed. Before Ms. Gordon could take off her coat or put her bags down we would ask her questions about our lessons.”
Since Carla’s mom was a nurse she knew what to expect from nursing school. “It helps to know that this is what you really want to do”, said Carla. She was passionate about becoming a nurse. “You have to know how to manage your time” says Carla, who also said she had to make herself go out every once in a while to take a break from studying. “After three or four full hours of studying your mind doesn’t retain the information. You have to know when to take a break”.
Nadine and Carla both take pride in the clinical skills they received from TCI, but what they think was most important was the lessons on safety and compassion. TCI teaches the importance of safety for the patients and for the nurse. “It is something they drill into you” said Nadine “they make sure you understand how important safety really is”. It can be the difference between a good nurse and a great nurse.
Nadine and Carla worked very hard and being part of TCI’s first graduating class was a big honor for both. “They were like family for fourteen months”, said Carla who was in such shock that she was Valedictorian she cried. That is when it finally hit her that she had succeeded. Nadine was equally honored but knew she could get there. “It is what I worked so hard for”, says Nadine.
Nadine, Carla, and the rest of the graduates of TCI’s first graduating class have a bright future ahead of them in the healthcare industry. Graduating from TCI’s LPN school has given them the foundation to later train to become a registered nurse if they are interested. They have benefited from an education that will allow them to be marketable in the healthcare industry and opened the door for many future opportunities. TCI’s commitment to creating professional, dedicated, and compassionate nurses will continue in the many graduating classes to come.
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