SAN FRANCISCO, CA— KQED is proud to present “Nursing Possibilities,” Roadtrip Nation’s newest two-episode series that follows three aspiring nurses as they explore the wide range of specialties and areas available to pursue within the nursing profession. “Nursing Possibilities” premieres on public television stations nationwide in November.
Follow along as roadtrippers Adrianna, Logan, and Maya take a journey to discover how they can carve out their own unique paths in the field, and engage in conversations that center nurses’ experiences, voices, and expertise—because when nurses advocate for better conditions and care, they’re also advocating for better health outcomes for all.
Adrianna is a first-generation Haitian American nursing student at Florida State University. She is passionate about Black representation in healthcare and hopes to have her own women’s health practice someday. The collaborative nature of nursing has inspired her to want to learn more about nontraditional nursing roles related to policy and education, as she is determined to create a lasting impact in her community no matter which route she chooses to take.
Logan is pursuing his second bachelor’s degree in nursing at the University of Central Florida. Having earned his first degree in marketing, he decided to shift careers after working in a senior living center—which introduced him to the clinical environment—and witnessing his father step into a caregiving role during his mother’s battle with cancer. He is driven by a deep desire for community impact, and is eager to explore how he may provide compassionate care to the world.
Maya is a nursing student at Florida State University, with a strong interest in clinical care nursing. She is eager to explore paths in ICU work, as well as advanced practice like becoming a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist. Having been raised to be a “global citizen,” she is passionate about diversity in health care and eager to learn from nursing professionals how to balance the emotional demands of the job while still providing meaningful and empathetic care.