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Leslie K.
Chewelah, WA
Nurse Educator
Though I had nursed in every area with the exception of mental
health, I never really had a passion for any particular field until
I began teaching CNA courses at St. Joseph’s Hospital. Here I feel
I’ve truly found my calling. To be teaching the very first step so
that others, including high school students, can begin a nursing
career gives me a real sense of accomplishment and pride. My belief
is that our educational system has to give more opportunities to
vocational classes so students can succeed in something other than
academics. As past president of the Washington Health Occupation Educators
Association and current president for the Trade and Industry
Association for High School Educators, I support vocational
instructors and try to bring a stronger and clearer voice to the
educational system. One need only look at the success of my high
school students who have met certification requirements and gained
employment in our rural area to realize the importance of nursing
vocation classes in high schools. There is no stopping anyone who
pursues the health occupations field. I have never been without a
job and do not foresee any lack of employment in my future.
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