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Alumni Spotlight: 2015 Nelson Mandela Inspiration Award Winner Dashanique Harmon

Alumni Spotlight: 2015 Nelson Mandela Inspiration Award Winner Dashanique Harmon

Ms. Dashanique Harmon, a 2015 Vocational Nursing graduate of cohort PTV, was awarded the Nelson Mandela Inspiration Award at the 2015 Stanbridge College Commencement Exercises. The award recognizes a graduate who has shown extraordinary dedication to his or her educational pursuits in the face of adversity. A challenging childhood inspired Ms. Harmon to become a […]

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Stanbridge Spotlight: Kris Kline, 2014 Vocational Nursing Cohort FTX Valedictorian

“I made Stanbridge my decision, never regretted it and it was amazing!” Kris Kline, Vocational Nursing Cohort FTX Valedictorian and 2014 Commencement Speaker describes her decision to attend Stanbridge College and how it impacted her life. To learn more about the Vocational Nurse program at Stanbridge College, please visit www.stanbridge.edu.

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Stanbridge Spotlight: Nursing Alumnus Patricia Buendia Opened New Doors as LVN

For Stanbridge College alumnus, Patricia Buendia, LVN, a simple goal to continue her education while working at the same time turned into a life changing experience that opened new doors to her nursing career. In this Stanbridge Spotlight Patricia talks about the flexibility of Stanbridge’s part-time schedules, the benefits of having her license, and how […]

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Stanbridge Spotlight: Gaby Nuno, LVN, Alumnus of Vocational Nursing Program

Gaby Nuno, LVN and current Quality Care Nurse at Memorial Healthcare, graduated from the Vocational Nurse Diploma program at Stanbridge College in 2010. In this spotlight, Gaby talks about finding the inspiration to become a nurse from her grandmother, her time at Stanbridge College training in the Nursing Skills Lab, and how Stanbridge instructors went […]

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Stanbridge Student Spotlight: OTA Student and Outlaw Dogs Founder Promotes Animal Rescue

Stanbridge College Occupational Therapy Assistant student and founder of Outlaw Dogs, Kaycee Concepcion speaks for those who cannot. As she sits for our interview, her dog Smuckers, once a foster dog and now a Certified Therapy Dog, sits patiently by her side as a testament to her work and her passion for the last 10 […]

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Stanbridge IT Alumni Spotlight: Jeff Upcraft, Director of Information Services Works to Master His Craft

Stanbridge IT Alumni Spotlight: Jeff Upcraft, Director of Information Services Works to Master His Craft

Jeff Upcraft is the 2013 Rear Admiral Howard A. Roop Alumnus of the Year award. Jeff was presented with the award at the 2013 Commencement Exercises in July for his contribution to the IT professional community. Before managing Dryden Flight Research Centers IT Contractors for NASA and becoming the Director of Information Services for Southwest […]

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Student Spotlight: Nursing Student Raises Over $6,000 for Leukemia Research, Continues Passion for Community Service

Walking around the halls of Stanbridge College, you may hear a voice stand out among the crowd: “Have you signed up for this service event? Or are you thinking about it? Oh I really think you should join ME!” That is the voice of full-time nursing student, Vanessa Gonzalez-Arroyo encouraging her fellow classmates to sign […]

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Stanbridge Alumni Spotlight: Alice Brinkmann, LVN, Never Gave Up

Stanbridge Alumni Spotlight: Alice Brinkmann, LVN, Never Gave Up

Stanbridge College spotlights nursing alumnus, Alice Brinkmann, LVN, Case Manager at a behavioral health company in Orange County. Alice talks about her experience at Stanbridge, advice for passing the NCLEX and how becoming a Licensed Vocational Nurse was one of the best decisions she ever made. SC: What did you do before coming to Stanbridge? […]

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Stanbridge Students Granted Huntington Beach Hospital Silver Anchor Auxiliary Scholarship

Stanbridge Students Granted Huntington Beach Hospital Silver Anchor Auxiliary Scholarship

Janice Martinez and Elizabeth Hipple, nursing students at Stanbridge College received scholarships from Huntington Beach Hospital’s Silver Anchor Auxiliary to help fund their educational goals. The scholarships were given based on factors including the student’s goals and accomplishments in the healthcare field. Stanbridge College spoke with Janice Martinez, current student in the part-time nursing program, […]

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Stanbridge Alumni Spotlight: Janelle Seitz, Licensed Vocational Nurse

Stanbridge Alumni Spotlight: Janelle Seitz, Licensed Vocational Nurse

Stanbridge College spotlights alumnus, Janelle Seitz, Licensed Vocational Nurse and Manager of Valley Aesthetics and Laser in Huntington Beach. In her interview, Janelle talks about her inspiration for becoming a nurse, her life as a student at Stanbridge College, how she passed the NCLEX, and how making a difference in the lives of her patients […]

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