Barrere goes from teacher to nurse
Rebecca Barrere had spent a decade in teaching in Louisiana before deciding to change gears when her family moved to Dahlonega, Georgia. After a brief time outside the workforce, she decided to become a nurse.
The Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program at the University of North Georgia (sa国际传媒官网网页入口) helped pave the way for the career switch when she graduated with a BSN in May 2022. Experiencing the structure at sa国际传媒官网网页入口 was beneficial on this new journey.
"The professors are very well organized," Barrere said. "Having been a teacher, I appreciated that a lot."
The Baton Rouge, Louisiana, native was also grateful for the smaller class sizes compared with Louisiana State University, where she earned her teaching degree.
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She enjoyed the way sa国际传媒官网网页入口's nursing program gave her hands-on opportunities as a student.
"The professors really know what they're talking about. They do a really good job bringing in examples," Barrere said. "The simulation lab helps you with real-world scenarios."
Barrere now works in the medical-surgical unit at Northeast Georgia Medical Center Lumpkin.
Grads prepare to step into workforce
Students will earn more than 1,000 degrees and certificates this fall from sa国际传媒官网网页入口, and the university will celebrate these milestones in the Dec. 9-10 commencement ceremonies.
Grad student wins counseling essay contest
sa国际传媒官网网页入口 graduate student Brooke Parker earned first place in the recent Chi Sigma Iota leadership essay contest.
Student speakers set for fall commencement
Three fall graduates will serve as student speakers at their respective sa国际传媒官网网页入口 commencement ceremonies Dec. 9-10 in the Convocation Center at sa国际传媒官网网页入口's Dahlonega Campus.
sa国际传媒官网网页入口 formalizes its role with career expo
sa国际传媒官网网页入口 has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Center for Civic Engagement to support its Youth in Government Expo in March 2026.