Many of Saint Anselm’s Jean School of Nursing and Health Sciences students engaged in professional and personal enrichment opportunities this past summer, working in local hospitals, summer camps, and health care centers. They returned to campus with valuable insights and experiences that will enrich their academic and professional journeys.
“Summer is a great time for our students to participate in internships, study abroad, camp nursing, fellowships, or employment in health care,” said Nursing Professor Carrie MacLeod. “These experiences contribute greatly to their academic experience at the Jean School of Nursing and Health Sciences and their growth as a nurse."
Nursing major Sela Rathe ’25 spent her summer as a fellow at the Yale New Haven Smilow Cancer Hospital. She shadowed nurses on various oncology and hematology floors, including surgical oncology, apheresis, and chemotherapy infusion, gaining firsthand exposure to specialized care.
“I discovered that surgical oncology was the floor to which I was most strongly drawn,” shared Rathe, who was introduced to the Flynn Fellowship Program by Professor Caryn Vallante.
Lauren Hatch '25 also explored a new field during her summer at Camp Young Judaea, where she completed her Pediatrics Clinical. “This experience showed me just how versatile nursing can be,” said Hatch. Her responsibilities included distributing medication and caring for campers, providing her with a different experience than the hospital environment.
Caitlin Sullivan ’25 completed her senior preceptorship in the Critical Care Unit at South Shore Hospital. The opportunity allowed her to strengthen her skills in patient care, such as administering medication and monitoring vital signs.
“Working with my professors and the Career Development Center, I was able to prepare tailored resumes and cover letters for each hospital,” Sullivan said, crediting the support she received during the application process.
Meghan Farnum ‘25, who shadowed at The Mom’s Place at Catholic Medical Center in Manchester, described her preceptorship as both challenging and rewarding. “This is the whole goal of preceptorship,” she explained after gaining experience caring for mothers and newborns during labor, delivery, and postpartum.
As students like Rathe, Hatch, Sullivan, and Farnum reflect on their summer work, they carry new skills, experiences, and professional goals back to campus as they continue toward their ultimate goal of becoming registered nurses.