2020 Success Stories

Sarah Aguiar

B.A. in Psychology, Minor in History

Aguiar will remain at Salve Regina to complete her master's degree in applied behavior analysis. "I plan on becoming a board-certified behavior analyst in a clinical or school setting," she said. "I would eventually love to open my own practice or be a leader in a practice."

A key takeaway for Aguiar was learning how to conduct research. "Being a part of a research team in a previous psychology class has taught me a lot about how to conduct research and how to interact and work with others," she said. "SRyou was a great way for me to present my work and to see the work of others. Salve has also taught me about mercy and to be caring and compassionate towards others."

Lauren Arpin

B.A. in Psychology

Arpin will move to Nashville for a year of service with Catholic Charities of Tennessee through the Jesuit Volunteer Corps, working with the refugee elders and youth programs. "I am proud to have been selected though their competitive program, to be a part of their mission in creating change at the front lines of social justice," she said.

She first met her mentor, psychology professor Dr. Paula Martasian, while visiting Salve Regina as an accepted student. "She has been my rock these past four years," Arpin said. "Not only did she believe in me, she always pushed me to try new opportunities. It is because of Dr. Martasian that I got into research as a freshman, studied abroad, accepted my post-grad opportunity with confidence, and discovered what career path was best for me."

Arpin said that Salve Regina is unlike other schools she considered. "I would never have had the same opportunities if I attended a larger school," she added. "Being able to assist in research alongside a professor and to have your name printed first on an academic poster presented at a highly recognized conference is unheard of as a freshman/sophomore, but at Salve, it become a reality."

Drew Balestrieri

B.S. in Financial Management, Minors in Accounting and Business Administration

Balestrieri will remain at Salve Regina to complete his MBA, and plans to pursue a career in financial advising. "I learned the valuable lesson of accountability while balancing school, social life and playing college football," he said. "I became more productive when I was the busiest because I was on a strict routine, and that helped me see improvements in my academics."

He advised new students to be patient and keep an open mind. "In my experience, I found that I wanted to pursue a finance degree during a class that did not take place until my sophomore year," Balestrieri added. "My advice would be to try everything and go into every situation with a positive attitude."

Jillian Brooks-Duval

B.A. in English Communications, Minors in Business Administration and Theatre Arts

Brooks-Duval has been hired as a character performer at Walt Disney World as part of the Disney College Program. "Disney has always been my dream, so to be able to say I am achieving it is the best feeling in the world," she said. "In the future, I plan to keep auditioning. I would love to be a performer on cruise ships while I am young so I can also see the world, but eventually I want to get into casting."

While at Salve Regina, Brooks-Duval appreciated the opportunity to sample a variety of courses through the Core Curriculum. "The discussion-based classes where I was able to hear others' opinions and views while articulating my own were great," she said. "By learning about myself and others, I have gained empathy and compassion, which I carry with me wherever I go."

Salve Regina is special because the campus community is invested in students' success, Brooks-Duval said. "For me, it was the experiences outside the classroom that truly rounded out my education," she added. "The clubs, sports, jobs and community service opportunities around the island are the cherry on top. There is a place for everyone here at Salve."

Kathleen Christ

B.A. in American History and Religious and Theological Studies, Minor in Secondary Education

Christ will enroll in Providence College's Providence Alliance for Catholic Teachers program, through which she will earn her master's degree in education while teaching middle school social studies and religion at Espirito Santo School in Fall River, Massachusetts. "I would love to continue working in Catholic schools, or wherever God leads me," she said. "At the end of the day, I just want to inspire people to love learning and cultivate a personal spiritual life."

She said that her Salve Regina experience has been indescribable. "Salve is a special place where the faculty and staff really care about you," Christ said. "It is a wonderful feeling to always feel as if someone cares about you, especially when you're away from home for the first time, and miss it terribly as I did. Enjoy every minute, do not wish time away, and do not limit yourself, because the only time you are guaranteed is the present, and each second you have should be appreciated."

Amanda Corp

B.A. in Psychology, Minor in History

In addition to working as an annual giving officer at Salve Regina, Corp is completing her master's degree in applied behavior analysis and graduate certificate in cybersecurity and intelligence at the University. "My dream is to work with high-profile criminals and their victims," she said. "I have always been so interested in how the minds of criminals work and why they act the way they do. Through internships with special victims' units and other factions of police departments, my passion for learning more about the criminal mind has heightened."

Corp said Salve Regina's smaller size allowed her to build valuable relationships with faculty. "Knowing that I can always reach out to an old professor for help is so rewarding as I graduate," she added. "I know that no matter what, the professors I built relationships with will always be there to support me and guide me in the right direction."

Makenzie Curr

B.A. in Psychology

Curr will join Child & Family in Middletown as a case manager for elderly services, and will also pursue a master's degree in holistic clinical mental health counseling at Salve Regina. "I would love to become a positive psychologist to create positive changes in our public school systems," she said. "I also see myself as a professor at Salve or a similar institution that is community based."

Stepping out of her comfort zone to learn new and different things was a highlight of her Salve Regina education. "Going down the path that I am now on started in my Taoism course," Curr added. "I had no idea what Taoism was, so I decided to sign up for it as my religion course and it has since changed my life and what I want to do."

When searching for the right fit, Curr said that prospective students should look for a school that inspires emotion. "Go to a place that gives you goosebumps, where everyone holds the door for each other, where you are constantly learning from faculty and students and where there is truly community," she said. "For me and lots of other people, that place was Salve."

Delaney Daly

B.A. in Cultural and Historic Preservation, Minor in Art History

Daly is pursuing a position with a local museum and will apply to the Winterthur Program in American Material Culture at the University of Delaware for the 2021-2022 academic year.

"The cultural and historic preservation program offers such an amazing combination of experiences both in and out of the classroom," said Daly, who completed internships with the Newport Opera House, Providence Preservation Society and the Preservation Society of Newport County while at Salve Regina.

"Dr. Jeroen van den Hurk, director of the Noreen Stonor Drexel Cultural and Historic Preservation Program, has been a driving force behind my success at Salve Regina," Daly said. "He has been an amazing professor and mentor, and I cannot thank him enough. I can honestly say that I would not have achieved half of the things that I did here at Salve without Dr. Van den Hurk's help."

Michaela Darragh

B.S. in Early Childhood Education, Minors in Dance and Special Education

Darragh will join Providence College's Providence Alliance for Catholic Teachers program, teaching kindergarten at All Saints Catholic School in New Bedford, Massachusetts while completing a master's degree in literacy.

Salve Regina's size afforded Darragh the opportunity to establish meaningful relationships with professors and peers. "Dr. Juliette Relihan has always supported my love of teaching and has inspired me to be the best educator I can be," she said. "And Lindsay Guarino has truly helped me find myself as an artist and has supported my passion for dance in countless ways."

Darragh, who came to Salve Regina as an exploratory student, advises undecided students to be open to anything. "I never would have imagined that I would be graduating with a major in education and heading into graduate school and a teaching career so soon," she said. "If I did not take chances and listen to my heart, I would not be as happy as I am today."

Vanessa DiPietro

B.A. in Administration of Justice, Minor in Psychology

DiPietro will serve as a City Year AmeriCorps member, mentoring students in the Boston school system. "After serving at least one term with City Year Boston, I plan to work somewhere in the social work or law enforcement realm, and pursue law school," she added.

Her advisor, Dr. Robin Hoffmann, has been a "kind and helpful" constant, DiPietro said. "She has been a key figure in my life, teaching me that I can make up my own path and achieve any combination of things as long as I put my mind to it," she added. "From assisting me with classes and career paths to allowing me to help run pet therapy, I am constantly learning from Dr. Hoffmann, in and out of the classroom."

Madalyn Drotning

B.S. in Nursing

Drotning has accepted a full-time RN position in the University of Washington Medical Center's medical-surgical oncology unit as part of a new graduate nurse residency program. "I want to find a way to care for the vulnerable," she said. "I have ideas of joining Doctors Without Borders, or working as a staff nurse at the UW homeless medical clinics and shelters."

Her future career path is grounded in a key takeaway from her Salve Regina education: the idea of mercy. "At Salve, I learned exactly how important it is to be merciful, and to share mercy with others," Drotning said. "I want to bring the concept of mercy into the everyday care of my patients by valuing what makes them unique and whole."

A native of Washington state, Drotning said that the Mercy Center staff – Amy Cady, Anna Mae Mayer and Matt Kelly – had an enormous impact on her Salve Regina experience. "Being far away from home, I often missed the feeling of family while at school," she added. "Amy, Anna Mae, Matt and all the students at the Mercy Center became my family. They always encouraged me to challenge, and stay true to myself."

Lucie Ford

B.S. in Biology, Minor in Chemistry

Ford will enroll in a Ph.D. program at Texas A&M University. "After getting my Ph.D. I would like to go back into academia or work for a pharmaceutical company as a toxicologist," she said.

While at Salve Regina, Ford studied tropical biology in Belize with Dr. Jameson Chace and also worked with him to cultivate her knowledge of hydroponics and sustainable growing. "His passion for teaching is so inspiring through his knowledge and dedication to the topic of discussion," she said. "Although a lot of my professors have expressed immense interest and dedication to their field and specialties, Dr. Chace goes above and beyond."

Ford said that she has benefited greatly from Salve Regina's close-knit community. "I have been able to develop such strong relationships with both faculty and students at Salve," she added. "The small community has opened up many opportunities for me that many undergraduate students from bigger universities would never be able to experience."

Anjali Gordon

B.A. in Global Studies and Sociology and Anthropology

Gordon has worked with many local nonprofits throughout her time at Salve Regina and hopes to continue this work after graduation. She said that her four years at Salve Regina were pivotal in developing who she is today.

"Creating connections through leadership positions, studying abroad, developing Salve Surf Club and much more has allowed me to grow in ways I would have genuinely never imagined walking into Salve as a first-year student," Gordon said. "I wish all incoming students the very best throughout their studies here and I am excited for them to experience the loving community of Salve Regina University."

Lily Gorman

B.A. in Psychology, Minors in Neuroscience and Spanish

Gorman will seek a position conducting psychological research and plans to pursue a Ph.D. in developmental psychology before beginning a career in autism research.

"In the last couple years, I have gone through some tough times, but Salve was my shining light through it all," said Gorman, who lost her mother to ALS during the fall 2019 semester. "No matter what I was dealing with, I knew I could count on my friends, teammates and professors to help get me through it."

Although Gorman was initially given incompletes for her fall courses, she was determined to complete those courses and return to Salve Regina to finish her senior year. "All my mom wanted was for me to be successful and happy, so I set out to make her proud," she said. "Over the following months I worked harder than ever, and ended up finishing the fall semester with a 4.0. I am so grateful for the support my professors gave me during this time, especially Dr. Paula Martasian, who was always positive and encouraging during the four years she was my professor and advisor."

Abigail Grabherr

B.S. in Accounting, Minor in Business Administration

Grabherr will prepare for the Certified Public Accountant exam and begin working for PwC, one of the "Big Four" accounting firms, in October. "I plan to work in public accounting until I think a switch to a smaller or private firm is best for me," she said.

The genuine, one-on-one relationships that she developed with her professors, especially senior lecturer Jamie Carlone, will have a lasting impact. "She is one in a million and Salve is lucky to have her," Grabherr said. "She made sure I was able to connect and network with alumni that were in the work field I was interested in. This made all of the difference in helping me achieve my post-graduation position."

Kathryn Hollis

B.A. in Psychology, Minor in Special Education

Hollis is enrolled in Salve Regina's graduate program in applied behavior analysis and will continue working for the Daniel J. Hollis Foundation. "I thrive on helping others, and put the needs of others before my own," she said. "I would like to either end up working with children with autism in the school setting or working with adolescents struggling with addictions."

Hollis said that choosing Salve Regina was one of the best decisions of her life. "The faculty are all supportive and genuinely care about you as a student," she said. "The classes are small, so you know your voice can be heard and your opinion is valued. The students are friendly and all have different interests, making campus life vibrant and inclusive. And of course, what better way to start and end your day than with an ocean view?"

Chandler Joyce

B.S. in Accounting, Minor in Business Administration

Joyce will pursue a master's degree in taxation at Bentley University, and will begin working full-time at PwC in Boston after earning the degree. "Eventually, I would like to start my own business providing financial and tax services," she said. "I worked for Corrigan Financial in Middletown, and I really like the services that they provide as a company. I would like to start a company like that someday."

She said the networking events organized by Salve Regina's Department of Business and Economics were incredibly beneficial. "Having the chance to meet successful alumni and get connected with them has been so great," Joyce added. "Being president of the Accounting and Finance Club was a great experience too. I loved being able to interact with so many students and get them involved in events that will help them with their future."

Although accounting is a rigorous program, Joyce said prospective majors shouldn't feel intimated. "Majoring in accounting provides you with an extensive and professional degree, while connecting you with great people," she said. "The professors are awesome and helpful. It is a very fun environment and the students form a tight-knit group by senior year."

Daniel Landino

B.A. in Psychology and Theatre Arts

Among other activities, Landino was a member of the student-run theater company Stagefright, co-founded Completely Scripted Improv Company and participated in nearly every mainstage production during his time at Salve Regina. "These high-caliber shows have tested my abilities and have given me a chance to utilize the skills I've learned in class, and I'm all the better actor because of it," he said.

Landino plans to combine his studies by working as an adolescent holistic clinical mental health counselor specializing in theater-based therapy. "I hope to one day open a private practice for all ages to engage in artistic-based therapy approaches that fosters cultured and healthy emotional expression, especially for underprivileged kids who typically wouldn't have the means of accessing a robust artistic program," he said.

Hailey Leclerc

B.A. in Administration of Justice

Leclerc will remain at Salve Regina to complete her master's degree in administration of justice and homeland security, with a concentration in digital forensics. "My career plan is to work in the field of emergency management and humanitarian disaster response," she said. "I interned with the Rhode Island Emergency Management Agency, which solidified that I wanted to work in this field because I was able to see the humanitarian side of emergency response and its promotion of community welfare."

Eric Lipa

B.S. in Financial Management, Minor in Global Business and Economics

Lipa will move to Boston and begin work at RINET, a wealth management and financial advisory services firm, as an associate client advisor. "My career plans are to continue my education and obtain my master's degree," he said. "I also plan to take the CFP exam and become a Certified Financial Planner."

Salve Regina's small class sizes provided opportunities to gain knowledge from faculty's real-world experiences. "Professor Sacco had the greatest impact on me," Lipa said. "Through him, I gained insight into the finance world, and it was a major source of motivation for me to pursue a career in the field."

Angelina Lorenzo

B.A. in Psychology

Lorenzo will continue working as an applied behavior analysis therapist. "I am incredibly grateful to have a job in my field and am excited to see where my degree in psychology brings me beyond this," she said.

During her first year at Salve Regina, Lorenzo transferred closer to her home in New Jersey, but ended up returning to complete her degree. "If you feel unsatisfied, lost or confused during your freshman year and consider transferring, don't do it," she said. "I left my freshman year and regret it so much. I transferred to a much larger school and felt even more lost and lonely, and the academics just could not compare to Salve. Bloom where you are planted, soak up every moment you have as an undergrad and take advantage of all that is going on around you."

Returning to Salve Regina meant putting in extra work to complete her degree. "Without Dr. Paula Martasian and her advice, I have no idea if I would even be handed a degree this year," Lorenzo said. "I had to complete a semester of courses in four months with four jobs, which would never have been possible without the guidance from Dr. Martasian."

Kyle Majkowski

B.S. in Biology, Minor in Chemistry

Majkowski will pursue a Doctor of Chiropractic degree at the University of Bridgeport. "I look to open my own chiropractic office where I get to treat not only adults but children," he said. "I also look to open a holistic healing center where I get to help people in a hilltop way."

He encouraged new Salve Regina students to seek out service opportunities. "Community service at Salve has been a huge part of my four years," Majkowski added. "I was able to not only attain over 200 hours, but also friendships that will last me a lifetime."

Brianna Mayoka

B.S. in Chemistry, Minor in Biology

Mayoka plans to enter a joint Ph.D. program in marine ecology at San Diego State University and the University of California Davis. "My research will involve looking at how humans affect the environment, specifically evaluating the quality of ocean water and the impact it has on marine life," she said.

She added that associate professor Dr. Khadine Higgins made an enormous impact from the start. "She embodies what a professor should be," Mayoka said. "She is always organized and encourages her students to be the best they can be. She has always inspired me to push myself to what I am truly capable of."

Caroline Nickerson

B.S. in Social Work

Nickerson will manage the long-term care unit at Durgin Pines, a residential nursing home and rehabilitation center in Maine. "My internship at the Rhode Island Veterans Home this past semester solidified my passion for working with the geriatric population, as well as furthered my knowledge in regard to long term care facilities," she said. "I am excited to be able to continue to serve and support this community, especially in this time of need."

Eventually, Nickerson plans to pursue a master's degree in social work. "Salve Regina's rigorous program has helped me build a fundamental foundation that I will carry forward in my profession as a social worker," she said. "To any incoming students who are thinking about social work as a major, don't be afraid to take a class and explore your interest. College is a wonderful time to build on the values and beliefs you have brought to Salve Regina, and the social work program certainly encourages intellectual and personal growth."

Isabel Ould-Sfiya

B.A. in Political Science and Psychology

Ould-Sfiya will attend graduate school this fall. "I have been accepted to George Washington University for the master's program in political management, but I am waiting to hear from other schools before I make my final decision," she said. "I am hoping for a career in politics, specifically the management side. Being someone's chief of staff is the dream."

She decided to add a second major in political science after taking an introductory course. "Dr. Luigi Bradizza was so helpful throughout the whole process," Ould-Sfiya said. "He really wants his students to succeed and I feel so lucky to have been able to learn from someone with as much knowledge as him."

Ould-Sfiya also studied at Richmond, the American International University in London. "Salve made it so easy for my study abroad dream to come to life," she said. "I had a class that was taught by a member of Parliament, and even got to see the prime minister at the time, Theresa May. I met so many new people, traveled to new countries and have memories I will cherish forever."

Jennifer Page

B.A. in American Studies, Minor in History

This summer, Page will be a seasonal ranger at the National Park Service's Boston African American National Historic Site. This fall, she will pursue a master's degree in public history at James Madison University.

Page said that Dr. William Leeman, associate professor in the Department of History, and Chiquita Baylor, director of student engagement, had the greatest impact on her Salve Regina experience. "Dr. Leeman has been an indispensable resource for me with both my academic work and in helping me plan my future career in the history field," she said. "Over the past four years he has gone above and beyond the role of professor countless times.

"While serving as SGA president this past year, I was also able to work more closely with Chiquita," she added. "It has been incredible to see and learn from Chiquita how to advocate for others. Chiquita was always available to me when I needed her, whether that was on a Saturday or past what many consider working hours. I am thankful that I have had the opportunity to learn from them."

Caroline Parks

B.S. in Social Work

Parks will enter New York University's Master of Social Work program with advanced standing and will also intern at a local elementary school, working with children who have special needs. "After graduating from NYU next May, I plan to become a licensed social worker and would love to work in pediatric hospice and palliative care," she said.

During her time at Salve Regina, Parks built strong, close-knit relationships with her social work classmates and professors. "The social work program at Salve is astounding," she said. "The professors are so dedicated and willing to help you succeed. Another perk is having the ability to have an internship junior and senior year."

Parks said she owes much of her Salve Regina success to Kelly Powers and Kathleen Rendos in the Center for Community Engagement and Service, who helped her find a passion for serving others. "Without Kelly and Kathleen, I would have never switched my major, had campus leadership positions or gone on immersion trips to Florida and Jamaica," she added.

Riley Rancourt

B.A. in Administration of Justice and Political Science

Rancourt will spend eight weeks in the U.S. followed by up to nine months in Azerbaijan studying Turkish and Azerbaijani as a David L. Boren Fellowship recipient. His immediate career goals are to find a position within the U.S. government that combine his skillsets in a unique and productive way. "In the future, I hope to work in the Department of Defense or the intelligence community, defending our nation from the increasingly real danger of cyberattacks," Rancourt said.

As a political science major, Rancourt completed two internships in government service, one under U.S. Rep. David Cicilline (D-RI) and another in the state's Department of Transportation, Office of Civil Rights. "Through these, I figured out that I wanted to find work in the government that provided more opportunity to travel, and a more direct connection with helping people," he said.

Madison Schettler

B.A. in Administration of Justice and Political Science, Minor in Spanish

Schettler plans to take a gap year and attend law school in the fall of 2021. "I completed my degree in three years, and I could not have done it without the help of my family, friends and the supportive Salve community," she said. "I want to especially thank Dr. Robin Hoffmann and Dr. Clark Merrill for their constant support and guidance throughout my years here."

Michaela Simon

B.S. in Global Business and Economics, Minor in Accounting

Simon plans to work in the business field for a year and pursue a graduate program or law school beginning in fall 2021. "I could never have graduated in three years without the support of my advisor, Carmel Coughlan, all of the other amazing teachers in the business department that pushed me to do my best," she said. "I value my time spent at Salve, as I gained so much from my classes, my professors and my jobs as an Orientation leader and student ambassador."

Dionysios Skaliotis

B.S. in Financial Management, Minors in Biology and Economics

Skaliotis plans to work in the financial industry and earn his respective licenses. "Moving forward, I will carry Salve Regina's mission of mercy, forgiveness and philanthropy in all of my business endeavors," he said. "It has helped shape the man I am, and I know it will continue to shape the man I am becoming."

While at Salve Regina, Skaliotis founded the Options Trading Club, which explores the methods and disciplines required to succeed in the stock market. In November 2019, club members finished second in the national Student Managed Investment Fund Consortium portfolio building competition, besting large institutions like Penn State, Cal Poly, UConn and the University of Michigan.

"None of this could have been done without my advisor and mentor, Samuel Sacco," Skaliotis said. "He has made the most profound impact on my career, from agreeing to represent my club as the advisor to giving us the guidance needed to compete in the national competition."

Kaitlin Sullivan

B.A. in Administration of Justice, Minor in Spanish

Sullivan is completing her master's degree in administration of justice and homeland security at Salve Regina. "My all-time career goal is to be a deputy U.S. marshal for the U.S. Marshals Service, and I have actually been in their hiring process since August 2019," she said.

After two years a Resident Advisor and three as a Writing Center consultant, Sullivan feels a deep connection to the Salve Regina community. "It has always brought me joy when I can walk anywhere on campus and see someone I know," she said. "The feeling of being surrounded by friends made a world of difference, and allowed me to flourish and succeed. I would recommend to every Salve student that they get as involved as possible. It is a great way to make friends and memories to keep long after we have graduated."

Christina Taft

B.S. in Biology, Minors in Chemistry and Psychology

Taft will prepare for admission to a physician assistant graduate program and intern as a medical assistant in a primary care office. She hopes to eventually work in a children's hospital, and is interested in surgical and emergency medicine.

"The educational experience at Salve provided me with not only the knowledge in my courses, but also the hands-on experiences that will be beneficial to me in my future career," she said. "The biology department is very supportive of your educational goals and personal well-being."

Taft said that her Salve Regina experience provided the knowledge to tackle her prospective career and the opportunity to participate in organizations that she’s passionate about. "Newport is such a beautiful place to live, and the relationships you form at Salve will be long lasting," she added.

Grace Vargo-Willeford

B.A. in Cultural and Historic Preservation and Sociology and Anthropology, Minor in Studio Art

Vargo-Willeford plans to take two years off before attending graduate school. "Ultimately, I want to be an archaeologist, with a career focused in marine and maritime archaeology," she said.

Last summer, assistant professor Jodie Mim Goodnough helped Vargo-Willeford coordinate a multidisciplinary internship combining archaeology and photography. "I worked with the University of Pennsylvania on an archaeology dig in lower Mississippi, where I was the head photographer for the project," she said. "Jodie helped create this opportunity and assisted me in post-internship photographic work involving official artifact documentation. She has been one of my greatest supporters and the best teacher I have had at Salve."

Alyssa Vilarino

B.A. in Psychology

Vilarino will pursue a master's degree in mental health counseling at Fordham University's Graduate School of Education while working at NewYork-Presbyterian's Behavioral Health Center as a mental health technician. "After I get my master's and complete my two years of supervised practice, I really want to go back to school and get my Ph.D. in clinical psychology," she said. "Mental health is my life's passion and I want to try and help as many people as possible."

After transferring from a larger university, Vilarino found value in Salve Regina's small class sizes. "Having a smaller amount of people in my classes at Salve helped me to connect with my peers, professors and learning material in a much more meaningful way," she said. "This philosophy fosters an environment where students are able to build valuable communication skills that you otherwise wouldn't be able to attain in large lecture courses."

Micayla Yorski

B.S. in Nursing

Yorski will join a new graduate nurse residency program on an acute psychiatric unit at Middlesex Hospital in Middletown, Connecticut. This year-long program is designed to help new graduates make a smooth transition into becoming professional nurses.

"Through both my capstone and psych clinical rotations at Bradley Hospital in East Providence, I discovered just how much I enjoyed psych nursing, and I am so excited to pursue a career in this field," she said. "I hope to eventually go back to school to become a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner specializing in the treatment of adolescents."