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Mekayla K.

Alumnus at Emory University School of Nursing

Class of 2015

Current: Atlanta, GA

Hometown: Ellenwood, GA

Major: Biology


Before nursing school, I was...

a medical assistant at a family practice and worked as a pharmacy technician prior to that.

My favorite thing to do in Atlanta is...

to explore new restaurants and places for unique dining experiences and activities! Atlanta has restaurants constantly opening up that cater to just about every preference. With a variety of areas to explore, Atlanta feels like a small state with several cities inside.

I chose Emory because...

its name holds great weight because of its success not only in academics, but in diversity as well as healthcare. Emory also offered several nursing program options to where I was able to find one that best fit my own personal interests and goals.

What has been the highlight of nursing school so far?

My experiences during my Role Transition clinical on a Labor & Delivery unit has been the highlight of my nursing school journey. Initially, I was nervous about stepping foot into an area that I knew little about, but with an amazing preceptor and staff alongside me, I was able to feel confident in performing previously learned skills.

I'm passionate about...

Community Service Cooking Movies

I'm involved with...

Mentoring
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