b'A L U M N I P R O F I L ECarolyn Marshall, DDiv, RN, betterQ: How has your time with the known as Nippy throughoutRMH School of Nursing influenced the hospitals and communities,NURSE, REVEREND,your work as a nurse? is a proud Richmond Memorial Hospital (RMH) School of NursingCOUNSELOR, A: Being part of the RMH School of graduate (now Bon SecoursNursing instilled great work ethic Memorial College of Nursing).MENTAL HEALTHand accountability within me for my Marshall endured many challengesclinical performances. It gave me in life but persevered to followADVOCATE: a sense of pride to work together her passion and purpose towith a team of professionals who serve. These challenges made herwere essentially your family away stronger in faith and a blessing tofrom home. Being a member of others with the educational giftthis organization taught me to and professional talents that sheconsistently give my best. I believe has worked diligently to achieve.the greatest concept taught was to treat each patient as though they I am very blessed to be able towere your own family member. uphold the morals and values thatThe instructors took us under God has given to the Bon Secourstheir wings and instructed us on Mercy Health ministry and missionthe basics of nursing care, which to improving the health and well- later built our confidence and being of our communities. As acompetency to care for patients medical professional, I want towith more complex health care help those in need by giving themneeds. The instructors held very the care they deserve, especiallyhigh expectations of the students those who are underprivileged andbecause they wanted us to learn underserved, Marshall said. the proper and professional way of delivering excellent nursing care. Q: What drew you to Bon Secours for your nursing education andQ: What other influences have nursing career? informed your work as a nurse?A: After graduating from highA: Ever since I was in high school, I school, I attended Virginiahad the compassion and ambition Commonwealth University (VCU),to help others. Taking care of focusing on a nursing career. Imy own family members when encountered financial challengesthey were sick always gave me that prevented me from continuingMEET ALUMNA joy, especially because I knew this specific path, but I persevered,they appreciated my help. This nonetheless. For financial support,Carolyn Nippy help to others enabled me to I had to secure a full-time job toapply my clinical expertise into continue my journey towards aMarshall,the communities and faith-based career in nursing. I chose RMHorganizations. As a nurse, our School of Nursing to continue myDDiv, RN primary focus is mainly on the journey because many of my familymedical facets of a patient; this members had received patientbeing physical, emotional and care and services at Richmondmental aspects. However, to Memorial Hospital. This programcompletely take care of a patient provided financial aid options tonumber of years to not only pay off the debt but to the body, mind and spirit needs cover tuition costs post-graduation.also take advantage of an unmatched professionalto be addressed. This concept I interviewed and was acceptedopportunity to advance my career. The structure of theinfluenced me to start a health into this amazing program. I believeprogram allowed me to surpass the courses that I hadand wellness ministry in my church this was a godsent opportunitypreviously taken at VCU and allowed me to work onthat expanded to nearby churches to further my goal of becoming aweekends at the hospital to obtain clinical experiencein the community. I completed a nurse. I chose the option to work atas a nursing assistant. Forty years later, I am still withprogram through the hospitals the schools hospital for a certainBon Secours providing good help to those need.organization and became a faith BSMCON Annual Report 2022| 23'