And, just like that, this first generation Latina graduated from the University of Pennsylvania Nurse Anesthesia Program and passed boards!
Introducing Dr. Darlene Adames, DNP, CRNA!
"The Latina in me is an ember that blazes forever" ~ Sonya Sotomayor
And, just like that, Ashley Bell, DNP, CRNA passed boards after graduating from the University of Pennsylvania Nurse Anesthesia Program!
All the way from Howard University School of Nursing to Surgical Intensive Care Unit to an Ivy League CRNA Program!!
“Today, I took the hardest, most important exam of my life! All the early mornings, months of studying, and years of training have finally paid off! I’m so thankful for my village, all of you have helped me through this journey and made me feel supported every step of the way.”
And, just like that, Dr. Tamaya Tampoe, DNP, CRNA passed boards after graduating from Boston College Nurse Anesthesia Program!
This CRNA journey has been one of my most challenging and humbling paths to becoming the successful woman I've always prayed to be…
"You are your own best thing" ~ Toni Morrison
Black Butterfly...
Morning light, silken dream to flight
As the darkness gave way to dawn
You've survived, now your moment has arrived
Now your dream has finally been born
~Deniece Williams~
Dr. Amazing-Grace Ighedo, DNP, CRNA
Graduate, University of Pennsylvania
And sometimes, Black nurses need to see a mirror image of themselves as they pursue Nurse Anesthesia
Congratulations to Dr. Ighedo!! I witnessed her journey from nursing school as the only Black student in her cohort graduating with high academic honors to an Ivy League CRNA Program!