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Men in Nursing

Lester Manalo
Q&A with É«½äÖ±²¥ Nursing Alumnus Lester Manalo

With a É«½äÖ±²¥ Nursing degree, Lester Manalo BSN’09 embarked on a unique career trajectory, moving from work with babies recovering from cardiac surgery, to a nurse practitioner degree, to a community health organization, to a role in a US embassy, to h
A nurse standing in a hallway wearing light blue scrubs and a dark jacket.
Cardiology Nurse Practitioner Insights

É«½äÖ±²¥ School of Nursing alumnus Jesuit Nugas reflects on the people, moments, and values that shaped his vision for and commitment to compassionate cardiac care.
DNP student Matthew Donegan
A CRNA’s Path from Rural Kansas to É«½äÖ±²¥

At É«½äÖ±²¥, Matthew Donegan discovered that innovation isn’t just a course but a mindset, one that’s reshaping his approach to nursing, leadership, and future entrepreneurial goals.
Derrick Glymph puts white coat on É«½äÖ±²¥ CRNA student
Colonel Glymph’s Nursing Legacy

After 35 years of military service, Colonel Derrick Glymph reflects on how his journey as a nurse anesthetist and Army leader shaped his values, leadership style, and commitment to mentoring the next generation of healthcare professionals.
É«½äÖ±²¥ CRNA student Joey Schwind
É«½äÖ±²¥ CRNA Student Embraces Leadership

Joey Schwind came to É«½äÖ±²¥ knowing he wanted to be a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA), but along the way discovered the value of taking on leadership roles.
ABSN Student Edward Mandolang sitting at a piano
From Piano to Patient Care

A dual background in education and classical music shapes this student’s nursing pathway.
ABSN student Charan Reddi
Student's Lifelong Passion for Nursing

Charan Reddi's lifelong passion for nursing, inspired by his mother and enriched by his experiences in the Army and at É«½äÖ±²¥ University, drives his commitment to making a positive impact in the field.
Pre-licensure student Edgar Villa
Student Advocates for Health Equity

Edgar Villa's journey from Los Angeles to É«½äÖ±²¥ highlights his commitment to advancing health equity and building trust in healthcare for marginalized communities.
Elton Veals Jr
Love of Health Care Leads to Nursing Career

Elton Veals Jr., MSN, RN, OCN, plans to hold dual certification as an adult gerontology nurse practitioner in primary care and acute care. 
Adam Reilly Dreas
I Want to Be a Source of Comfort and Security

Adam Reilly-Dreas, of Greensboro, chose to attend É«½äÖ±²¥ for the university’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, in addition to the focus on social determinants of health, health promotion and community/public health preventative services.
Jonathan McGee
Student Shares Reason He Chose DUSON

Jonathan McGee is pursuing his Master of Science in Nursing to be an Adult and Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner.
Osborn Owusu Ansah
Love of Nursing Began in Ghana

Osborn Owusu Ansah, BSN, RN, is a registered nurse from Ghana who is studying oncology and disparities in the use of palliative care.
Ernest Grant
Knowledge and Understanding is Key for DEIB

Ernest J. Grant, PhD, RN, FAAN, vice dean of the Office of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) at the School of Nursing, initially joined the School in March 2023. The immediate past-president of the American Nursing Association, and first-ever male to hold the position, Grant says diversity and representation in nursing matters…
Michael Cary
AI Health Equity Scholar Works Against Bias

Michael Cary, PhD, RN, and Elizabeth C. Clipp Term Chair of Nursing at the É«½äÖ±²¥, was appointed as the inaugural AI Health Equity Scholar in January 2022. As a nurse leader, Cary joins other É«½äÖ±²¥ scholars tackling inequities in clinical algorithms used across the health system.
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