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Current Ambassadors (click to learn more) Ella Deters Entered as GEPN MSN Year 1 Pediatric Primary Care Meet with Ella Originally FromShelburne Falls, Massachusetts Educational BackgroundBA, Brandeis University Health, Science, Society & Policy; minors in Education Studies, Hispanic Studies, Creativity Arts & Social Transformation Previous ExperienceClinical Research Nursing Coordinator at Dana Farber Cancer Institute, Breast Oncology Career GoalsOutpatient pediatric clinic in rural areas; plans to pursue a DNP and eventually teach Fun FactThere were only 9 students in her high school graduating class! Favorite Study SpotWherever her friends are YSN or Sterling Library on main campus Favorite ClassPediatric Seminar with Dr. Wendy Mackey Favorite New Haven RestaurantTe Amo restaurant in downtown New Haven Advice for Prospective StudentsYSN has so much to offer an amazing community and a platform to grow in more ways than you can imagine. The opportunities through YSN and the greater Yale community allow you to grow professionally, academically, and personally. Emma FitzGibbon Entered as GEPN MSN Year 1 Women's Health Meet with Emma Originally FromHoward County, MD Educational BackgroundBiomedical Engineering, University of Delaware (originally wanted to develop prosthetics!) Previous ExperienceMedical Assistant at gynecology clinic; volunteer EMT Career GoalsProvide reproductive healthcare for individuals of all ages in underserved communities Fun FactLoves hiking and has a goal to trek the Annapurna Circuit in Nepal! Favorite Study SpotElena's on Orange amazing soft serve in East Rock Favorite ClassCare of the Childbearing Families especially the clinical experience Favorite New Haven PizzaPepe's best crust in CT Advice for Prospective StudentsReach out to current students with similar career goals! We are happy to answer any and all questions. Kerry Sendrick Entered as GEPN MSN Year 1 Pediatric Primary Care Meet with Kerry Originally FromMost recently Boston, MA (lived all over the East Coast) Educational BackgroundB.S. in Biology (Health Sciences concentration), Emmanuel College Previous ExperiencePediatric neurology intern at Boston Children's Hospital; clinical research with metastatic breast cancer patients at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute Career GoalsPediatric nurse practitioner with interests in oncology and preventive medicine; plans to pursue a doctorate Fun FactInvented "Souper Bowl" a holiday where friends bring homemade soups and crown a winner. She's won four years running! Favorite Study SpotSterling Memorial Library or the Hub at YSN Favorite ClassesPediatrics with Dr. Mackey and Drug Therapy with Dr. Cohen (a tie!) Favorite New Haven PizzaModern Apizza (Frank Pepe a close second) Advice for Prospective StudentsFeel free to reach out with any questions! We've been in your shoes and are here to share our experiences to help you determine if YSN is the right fit for you. Take full advantage of everything Yale has to offer faculty and community will be there to help you along the way. Kiley Sweet Entered as GEPN MSN Year 1 Psychiatric Mental Health Meet with Kiley Originally FromWilbraham, Massachusetts Educational BackgroundB.S. Allied Health Sciences, UConn (2024); minor in Psychological Sciences Previous ExperienceResearch assistant in a Clinical Psychology lab at UConn Career GoalsInterested in working with incarcerated individuals and the pediatric population Fun FactHas a service dog named Marlin who LOVES YSN! Favorite Study SpotSmall study rooms connected to the Hub, and Elena's on Orange Favorite ClassPharmacology with Dr. Cohen Favorite New Haven PizzaModern Apizza, for sure Advice for Prospective StudentsApply! The worst that could happen is they say no. I applied just for the heck of it, and I'm so happy I did. Bernadette Valenzano Entered as GEPN MSN Year 1 Nurse Midwifery Meet with Bernadette Originally FromFairfield, CT Educational BackgroundB.A. in Psychology and M.S. in Mental Health Counseling, both from Lynn University Previous ExperienceTherapist for 11 years in inpatient and outpatient settings with specialty in perinatal mental health; volunteered on L&D, postpartum, and NICU in Bridgeport, CT Career GoalsCertified Nurse Midwife in both outpatient and inpatient settings Fun FactHas two sons, ages 3 and 5 Favorite Study SpotPrivate study room off the Hub; socially: Gryphon's Favorite ClassChildbearing Favorite New Haven RestaurantMecha Advice for Prospective StudentsIt's a challenging program, but also really supportive. The people faculty, staff, and students are what make it special. You're pushed to grow, but never alone in it. If you're looking for a place that cares about who you are and the kind of nurse you want to be, it's a great fit! 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