ALUMNI PROFILE
Julie Bleich , RNC , BSN
CLASS OF 1989
What degree or certification did you earn at PHSC and when did you graduate ? I graduated from PHCC , now PHSC , in May of 1989 with my associate ’ s degree in nursing .
Why did you decide to attend PHSC ? I had just fulfilled my first childhood dream of becoming a Weeki Wachee mermaid and wanted to stay local . Attending PHSC allowed me to continue swimming while pursuing my adult dream of nursing .
What were some of your best memories at PHSC ? When I reflect back upon my nursing school experience , I mostly remember the lifetime friendships I made . I remember the bonds we made studying our math calculations , med cards and care plans ! My favorite class was maternal / child . Since the age of five I was mesmerized by pregnancy and childbirth . I still remember to the detail my first delivery experience as a student . I floated out of clinicals that day !
What did you do after graduating ? After graduating I landed my dream job as a graduate nurse in labor and delivery . Thirty-two years later I ’ m still living my dream .
What are you currently doing professionally ?
I am currently working as a charge nurse in labor and delivery at HCA Oak Hill Hospital in Brooksville . I have dabbled in management , but I prefer patient care . I also love leading my team of nurses to ensure we have a happy and safe environment in promoting quality care to our community .
How did PHSC prepare you for your career ?
PHSC helped me develop the critical thinking skills I needed to be a nurse . All those dreadful care plans taught me how to prioritize , stay organized and plan ahead .
What advice do you have for current students at PHSC ? College is challenging but so rewarding in the end . I have loved even the bad days of my career . If you are a nursing student , just remember you are entering a career based on compassion . Nursing is an art . I can always teach anyone a task such as starting an IV . It takes a nurse to be able to do the task with genuine kindness and compassion .
Any other information you would like to share with current and future PHSC students ? Always keep learning . Good luck to you all !
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