Episode 26- Morgan Pastir: It's OK if the Journey Isn't A Straight Line

In the 26th episode of Who Are You?, Morgan Pastir, a Quinnipiac alum who earned her bachelor's degree in psychology in 2021 and completed the Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing program in 2023, shares: 🤝 How guidance from an advisor help determine her path from Psychology to healthcare 🏥 What led to her decision to join Quinnipiac's Accelerated Nursing Program 💉 What a typical day is like in the Accelerated Nursing Program   Related to this episode: Quinnipiac University’s Psychology Program Quinnipiac’s Accelerated Nursing Program   Host: Joel Vanner Guest: Morgan Pastir Producers: Ryan Ziaks & Peter Gallay   00:00 Who is Morgan Pastir? 00:44 What led to decision to study Psychology for first degree? 01:13 What drew you to Quinnipiac? 01:34 What were your courses like and what did you learn in Psychology? 02:04 Figuring out what she wanted to do with her Psychology degree and guidance that helped determine her path 03:58 Pre-Dental Student Organization at Quinnipiac 05:13 What came next after graduating with Psychology degree? 06:00 Decision to join Quinnipiac's Accelerated Nursing Program 07:10 Morgan's experience in the Accelerated Nursing Program 07:55 Typical day in the Accelerated Nursing Program 09:11 What's it like working with standardized patient actors? 10:15 Faculty support throughout the Accelerated Nursing Program 11:39 Clinical Experiences in the Accelerated Nursing Program 12:44 Opportunity to take part in a residency at the VA 13:20 How did what she learn in the Accelerated Nursing Program prepare her for her residency 14:39 Morgan's journey after her residency 16:49 Advice for students unsure of what direction they want to take in the healthcare field 17:52 Importance in shadowing different healthcare providers