Courtney Singleton, BSN, RN a recent grad joins us to discuss her why behind becoming a nurse, what her experience was like as a non-traditional student and mom, applying to nursing school, being one of two Black nursing students entering her program, what she enjoyed best about nursing school, her leadership and organizational involvement and her nursing career aspirations and much more!

PODCAST HOST: Fallon M. Flowers, MSN, BS, RN, WHNP-BC
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ABOUT THE GUEST:
Courtney Allyson Singleton is a graduate nursing student from Lakeview College of Nursing in Danville, Illinois. She graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Courtney is from the south suburbs of Chicago-Flossmoor, Illinois. Courtney is a single mother of three. Courtney is the eldest of two sisters, one a Psychiatrist and the other a Respiratory Therapist. Courtney’s future goals lean toward becoming a Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and servicing a few of many underserved communities in Chicago. She loves to spend time with her children and dogs in her free time, as well as traveling to places she has never been. As a nursing student, Courtney served as President of the Student Nurse Association of Illinois served on Student Government at her nursing school, and received a Nursing Corp Scholarship. Courtney received the President’s Award in September 2023 from the State of Illinois Nurses Association. Leadership has advanced her skills in critical thinking, delegation, and communication.

Connect to Courtney on LinkedIn
https://www.linkedin.com/in/courtney-singleton-9171b22b5/

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