From HOSA to Pediatric Care | St. Louis News

Just graduated with her nursing degree, Kayla McKissack is now making a difference at a pediatric rehab hospital, caring for kids three and older as they recover. Though she faced tough times as a first-gen college student—crying in professors’ offices, overwhelmed by the workload—she credits faculty support for helping her persevere. While she loved the adrenaline of emergency medicine, she found her true calling in pediatric rehab, where she can build deep connections with patients and families. Her passion began in high school through HOSA, where shadowing nurses sparked her love for hands-on care. And when she got that life-changing scholarship call, she and her mom cried tears of joy—proof that her journey is not just about her, but a beacon for her family. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/673d863cdf931145