“Every flower
blooms in its own time.”
-- Ken
Petti
Hello! My
name is Suki Wong, Verrazano Class of 2017. I’m a senior majoring in Nursing. It’s
crazy to think that in less than 6 months, I will be graduating at College of
Staten Island. I survived nursing school! Time has passed by in a blink of an
eye and I am proud to say I am a Registered Nurse.
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| At the RN Pinning Ceremony 2016 |
Throughout
the years, I have stepped outside of my comfort zone and tried new experiences.
I interned at New York University
Langone Medical Center through the HCOP Internship Opportunities Program. My
most memorable experience was seeing an autopsy being done and it was pretty
cool. I shadowed nurses and attended lectures and conferences. I also had a lot
of interactions with the patients. From this experience, I was determined that
pursuing a nursing degree was the right choice.
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| On the Dean's List, with President Fritz, 2016 |
Now, I am
working on my Capstone project “Nursing
Practice and Strategies for Responding to Child Abuse”. The objective of my capstone project is to find the most
effective strategy for preventing or reducing child abuse. Most importantly, I
want to encourage and establish a universal protocol in all professional work
places in responding to suspected child abuse cases.
It was a
pleasure to be part of the Verrazano family. I have met amazing people and
developed close friendships with my nursing classmates. I want to thank all my
professors, mentors, and my friends who have supported me throughout the journey. I will definitely miss going on
field trips with Verrazano. Not to mention, on one of my VELA events, I met
Park Shin Hye, a South Korean actress!
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| Exploring the Brooklyn Bridge! |
My advice
to incoming students is to do at in your own pace. There is no need to compare
yourself to others and worry about being behind. And when you are feeling unsure
or don’t know what to do anymore, do not give up. Being lost is part of the
path and eventually you will find the path that is meant to be.
I am
super excited for the adventures ahead. I am looking forward to sharing more about
my adventures!
