Trinity School of Nursing

06/23/2026

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Robyn Fowler

I chose nursing because I know we are in need of nurses who care about their patients. On a more personal level, I chose nursing to help advocate and support the patients and families in any way that makes their stays a little better.
I chose Trinity School of Nursing (TSON) because I have had some friends and co-workers who graduated from TSON and they only had positive and encouraging things to say. I would always recommend
TSON. The instructors were always supportive. They were always ready to help us overcome and help us believe in ourselves.
I have been an STNA since 2017, and now here I am, 9 years later, graduating college with my RN. Although being an aide is what brought me into the healthcare field.
I have 2 young boys who ironically drive me wild and keep me sane. They have been my ultimate motivation to never give up on my dream of becoming an RN. I would like to continue my education for PMH-BC, and
eventually specialize in children's mental health.
I would like to thank all my friends and family who have been by my and my boys’ sides throughout these last rough 2 years of school. I want to give a special thank you to my Grandma, Anna Grimm, who is the very best woman on this Earth, and without her helping me so much with schedules I could not have made it!

06/22/2026

Our freshman students are experiencing some fun activities at Our Place of Jefferson County… line dancing is just one of the many physical activities. ❤️

06/19/2026

06/16/2026

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Ari Sudvary

I always knew I wanted to pursue a career where I would have the opportunity to help others. After graduating from Edison in 2022, I decided to finish my associates degree and enroll in a STNA course to see if healthcare was the correct path. I instantly knew it was for me and decided to continue my education by enrolling in an LPN program. During this time I worked in a nursing home, where I continued to learn that providing care to patients and being able to be there for others was my passion. I completed my LPN in May of 2024 and immediately wanted to go for RN. I knew I wanted a program that was not only academically strong but hands on with clinical experiences. Trinity School of Nursing was the best choice! I started that Fall and I knew instantly I had made the correct choice. The School has provided a variety of experiences and the faculty is always helpful and supportive.
While I have enjoyed all my clinical experiences and learned something different about every area of nursing, I have enjoyed the emergency department the most. After graduation, I plan to work in the emergency department while continuing my education to earn my BSN.
Pursuing my nursing degree has not always been easy, however, the countless hours studying, stress, and tears have all been worth it. I’ve developed friendships that I’m forever grateful for. I’d like to thank the instructors who have taught me so much both in class and and on clinical. They truly care about each student’s success. I’ve appreciated their time, expertise, and the encouragement to keep moving forward. Most importantly, I want to thank my family who have provided endless support, patience, and encouragement. I don’t know what I would’ve done without you guys!

06/13/2026

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Payten Ewing

I graduated from Indian Creek High School in 2024. Nursing was always something I wanted to do because I have a very nurturing and caring personality. As a junior in high school I got to visit Trinity School of Nursing’s Ready SET Go program and I knew nursing was the best fit for me! Not only did Trinity SON have a great reputation, high student success rate, and amazing instructors, but it was also close to home.

One person who influenced my decision to attend this program was my great- grandmother Imogene Hellock. She graduated from OVH School of Nursing and was head nurse on the pediatric floor at OVH. She was so proud of her profession and would be elated to know I was accepted into their nursing program to follow in her footsteps in the nursing field.

I want to first thank the Lord for helping guide me everyday throughout this journey. I also am very fortunate to have a family who supported me and was always there for me when I needed it, throughout this program. I specifically want to thank my amazing Mom for being my rock and biggest supporter every single day. My fiancé Justin was there for me through some of the most challenging days of nursing school. I also gained a few close friends from the program who were always there when I needed someone to rant to or to just sit in silence with me after a hard class or clinical day.

I applied for and received a tuition scholarship award from, and plan to begin my career with Trinity Health System following graduation, on one of their Med-surg telemetry floors. I hope to further my skills and help care for people when they need it the most. Attending Trinity School of Nursing was one of the best decisions I ever made.

06/09/2026

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CiCi Teasdale

Similar to an EKG - life itself is filled with ebbs and flows. My journey to RN has not been linear. It didn't start right out of high school, however I finally made it.

I initially applied to and got accepted to TSON back in 2012, but life had other plans for me. So, I started my career in medicine on the ambulance; I am still an EMT-B for my local fire department. I became an LPN in 2023 and always knew I would further my education and obtain my RN. Trinity has always been my first choice RN school. It was extremely important to me to have instructors that specialized and were experts in the areas they taught. Along with the clinical aspect, I am a firm believer that the best and most efficient way to learn is to be on the floor touching and talking with actual patients.

After graduation I plan on continuing my education at OU for my BSN then transitioning into their PMHNP masters program. I plan to remain at my current job in addiction recovery and have hopes of becoming the provider for our facility one day.

First and foremost I want to thank my husband Josh. Without him, I don't know if any of this would be possible. He has been my biggest source of support and encouragement through every leg of this journey. Along with him I'd like to thank all of my nursing friends, colleagues, and coworkers for always being supportive and understanding of my time and schedule and answering any and all of the questions I have about the field of medicine and treatment.

Lastly, thank you to TSON faculty and instructors. I truly believe you are all experts in the field of nursing and am forever grateful for all the knowledge and training you have given me. I know it is because of you all I have all the tools to become a successful, empathetic, and most of all, compassionate nurse.

06/07/2026

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Alana McAllister

❤️ Upon graduation in ‘13 , I went to West Liberty for psychology. I didn’t really know what I wanted to do with my life after graduation, so I chose child psychology. I knew I wanted to help people and I loved children. Growing up, I’ve always been the one to try and make someone smile. I just wanted to impact somebody’s day in a positive way. Fast forward,I knew I didn’t want to go back to school for another 4 years to be able to become a psychologist (total of 8 years); I had to do something else and this is what led me right into nursing.

My Mom had been a nurse for many years, and I’ve always been a care taker since I was a little girl . I was the cousin who looked after all her other cousins to make sure everyone was getting along or nobody was hurt. I always cared a little too much. It’s funny, because growing up, my family would always say, “Are you going to be a nurse like your mom?” And I would say “no, I love animals and my dogs are MY FAVORITE, or ANY dog for that matter.” I actually wanted to be a veterinarian since I was a little girl until I saw the sick animals and my mind changed quickly as my heart couldn’t handle that.
I started out as an aide, then a medical assistant, then I became an LPN! Since LPN school, it was my dream to become an RN. I chose TSON because of their NCLEX pass rates and their longstanding history of excellent nurses who graduated from their program. Upon graduation, I plan to work in a fast paced hospital environment such as ICU, ER, or LTACH. I eventually want to further my education with my BSN and MSN, and become a nurse practitioner.

I want to first thank GOD for carrying me along the way because without Him I wouldn’t be where I am today; my husband (Robert) and my daughter (Myla) for all the support/love they’ve given me along the way; my Mom of whom I couldn’t have done it without; and my Dad and Stepdad for never losing hope in me. Even when I thought I would fail, they knew I wouldn’t! Lastly, I would like to thank my instructors at TSON and my fellow classmates who have become like family to me. It’s been a long 2 years, but it’s totally been worth it. Word of advice: Never stop believing in yourself !!

06/01/2026

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Ananda Livingston

Growing up I enjoyed going to appointments with my grandma and assisting with her care. I was side by side with her leading up to her successful lung transplant in 2019; it has been a beautiful experience to see how much she has improved and how much strength she had to consistently work towards her health goals. She built great relationships with the nurses, and she would always smile when seeing a nurse she recognized. I chose nursing because of how much I admired the nurses that have cared for her. I hope to provide the same support for my own patients.

I graduated from Indian Creek High School in 2021, completed an STNA course in 2023, and graduated at Eastern Gateway Community College in 2024 and became a Licensed Practical Nurse. I chose Trinity School of Nursing’s LPN-RN bridge program because of it being close to home, the amount of hands-on learning, and the NCLEX pass rates. I have been working in long-term care as needed throughout nursing school for almost 3 years. After graduation, I plan to go back to college to complete a BSN program.

I would like to thank my fiancé and my grandma for the endless support, my classmate Jada for all of the study calls and reassurance, and the faculty and staff for truly caring about their students’ success. Nursing school has been challenging, but I am thankful for a career that is flexible, rewarding, and always having the opportunity for continued learning.

05/31/2026

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Alysea Fiedorczyk

I graduated from Edison High School in 2022 and began my college journey at Kent State University majoring in business. I quickly decided that wasn’t for me and moved home. Five years ago, if you would’ve told me I was going to become a nurse I would’ve thought you were crazy! Somehow my mom and sister always knew I’d be a nurse, even before I figured it out for myself. Trinity has been the best decision that I have made for my life and I couldn’t be more grateful for the time and knowledge that this school has given me.
The reason I want to be a nurse is to be able to help others and comfort them when needed most. I love having a positive impact on people’s lives whether it be big or small. Nursing is a very rewarding career and I will never take that for granted. I chose Trinity because one, my older sister had graduated from there and I know how great of a nurse she is and two, I had also heard such great things about the school regarding hands on learning and instructors that help every step of the way and that couldn’t be more true! They encourage and push you to your limits, there is not one who will push you away!
In the future, I plan to further my education for my BSN and to then go for my NP. I plan to work on a Labor & Delivery unit while in school. I am very excited to be able to provide care to those who need it most, and provide support and patient advocacy.
I want to thank my family for dealing with my anxious self and crazy schedule! They have given me so much support through all of this and never let me doubt myself. I want to thank the friends that I have made along the way. They have listened to all my rants and always were so patient when I asked a thousand questions. I thank the instructors and faculty at Trinity School of Nursing for dealing with all of our craziness and never giving up on us. I’d also like to thank God for being with me every step of the way and always giving me a push forward!

05/28/2026

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Diana Elaine Foresha

For the past 26 years, I have proudly worked as a CT (Cat Scan) Technologist, caring for patients and serving my community in a field I have always loved, from Diagnostic Radiology to Cross training to be a CT Technologist. However, after losing my dad following a heart attack, my life changed in ways I never expected. Although he underwent a heart catheterization and bypass surgery, our family still lost him, and that heartbreaking experience forever changed me. It inspired me to go back to school for nursing and pursue a new path in healthcare. While I loved my career in CT, I realized I wanted to be more hands-on with patients and care for them on a deeper level during some of the most difficult moments of their lives.

I wanted to show my children that no matter your age or where you are in life, it is never too late to chase your dreams, change careers, and become the person you are meant to be. The past two years have been challenging, exhausting, rewarding, emotional, and unforgettable, and I am so proud to finally be finishing this journey.

There were many moments when I doubted myself and wondered if I was strong enough to keep going. Nursing school challenged me mentally and emotionally, at times life brought personal struggles that felt overwhelming. But every single time I felt like giving up, my family stood beside me cheering me on, reminding me that I was smart, capable, strong, and that I could do this. Their love and encouragement helped me keep pushing forward even on the hardest days. Despite every obstacle and personal challenge, I have continued to rise above it all, and I know without a doubt that I would not be where I am today without God carrying me through.

I also want to give a heartfelt thank you to the amazing instructors at the Trinity School of Nursing. Their kindness, encouragement, patience, and support meant more to me than words can express. There were times when personal struggles felt unbearable, and the compassion and understanding shown to me during those moments helped me continue moving forward. I will never forget the support I received from the school and instructors throughout this journey.

I am incredibly thankful for my husband, who supported me 100% through this amazing and crazy journey and never stopped believing in me, even on the days I doubted myself. I also want to thank my children, who sacrificed so much time with me while I worked toward this goal. Everything I have done has been for them.

A very special thank you goes to my mom, who stepped in and helped raise my kiddos over the past two years so I could continue pursuing this dream. I truly could not have done this without her love, sacrifices, and support.

Most importantly, I want to thank God, who has been my constant therapist, my strength, my comfort, and my peace through every stressful, emotional, and overwhelming moment. My faith carried me through and I am beyond grateful for the path He placed before me.

After graduation, I hope to pursue a position in the ICU/CVU or Cardiac Cath Lab, caring for some of the most critically ill patients and continuing to make a difference when patients and families need support the most. I want to be the kind of nurse patients feel comfortable with — someone they know truly cares about them and will take good care of them. I want to be the person patients feel safe talking to, someone who helps ease their fears, supports them through their pain, and cares for them during the hardest moments of their lives.

Most of all, I want to be the kind of nurse I watched care for my dad. The nurses who cared for him at Trinity Health System made such a lasting impact on myself and my family. They fought for him, comforted us, treated him with dignity and compassion, and showed me what it truly means to be a nurse. Watching them during one of the hardest moments of my life inspired the nurse I hope to become.

This chapter may be ending, but an exciting new one is just beginning.