EFSC Foundation Newsletter April 2018 | Page 2

Page 2 Foundation Newsletter Alumni Update Hailey Sebree T he Alumni office recently had the pleasure of speaking with Hailey Sebree, an EFSC Nursing alum. Hailey graduated in 2017 from EFSC with an Associate in Science Degree in Nursing. She is currently working in the Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (PCICU) at UF Health, formerly Shands Hospital, in Gainesville, FL. The unit’s primary responsibility is taking care of children who need heart transplants. Choosing a career in nursing was simple for Hailey. “I’ve never wanted to do anything else!” she said. Hailey also shared that without EFSC’s amazing nursing faculty and staff, her experience would not have been the same. “Dr. Hurley, my clinical leader, was like a mother figure for me. She would talk to us as a person, not just a student, and really went above and beyond for us,” she said. When asked about the challenges of her career as a nurse in the PCICU, she said, “We just try to make the kids comfy, love on them and support their families. The emotions really hit you when you walk out of the room. There are plenty of positive outcomes to celebrate. Seeing the kids come in for follow-ups, growing stronger, and looking healthy, brings tears knowing I’m a part of their recovery.” Congratulations, Hailey, on all that you have accomplished. We are so proud to have you as a Titan! Alumni Spotlight New Year Brings Big Changes to Alumni Association M embership in the EFSC Alumni Association will now be free for all members! After researching other successful “no dues” alumni programs, we feel that it is a perfect fit for EFSC. We have even started a Student Alumni Association to connect current students with alumni to foster networking opportunities. Be sure to register with the EFSC Alumni Association by emailing us at [email protected] so we can keep you informed of all the great things we have planned! Alumni Association now has a Facebook page where we also share Foundation news. Follow us at Fb.com/EFSCalumni Alumni Association is now FREE to join and open to current students.