Bria Sharp, right, student in the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program in the UT Health Science Center College of Nursing, decided to pursue nursing after her own experience managing sickle cell disease. Her mother, Assistant Professor Jackie Sharp, DNP, APRN, PMHNP, left, said she was excited when Bria decided to become a nurse.
Leigh Ann Roman rported this story for the University of Tennessee Health Science Center.
“I always knew I wanted to go into health care after my
early experiences with St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. They were my
primary providers for my first 18 years and provided a great model for me to
follow,” she said. “Not only did they provide excellent care, but they also
taught me about my disease and how to manage it.” These experiences are what
led to Bria developing her desire to pursue nursing.
Despite her chronic condition, Bria has chosen a very
challenging path in nursing. She is in the middle of a rigorous, full-time
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program in nurse anesthesiology at the UTHSC College of Nursing.
Bria earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing (BSN) from the college in
2019. It was in this program that Bria was first introduced to nurse
anesthesiology. “I had a certified registered nurse anesthesiologist (CRNA) who
took us under her wing for our clinical day in the OR. We could tell her role
was complex and interesting, and this is where my interest began.”
Read more about Bria Sharp at:
https://news.uthsc.edu/nursing-students-experience-as-patient-inspires-her-journey-to-become-a-crna/
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