For LVN Student Of The Year, Loss Inspires Compassion

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Stephanie Macaluso’s personal experiences inspired her to come to the College of the Mainland Licensed Vocational Nursing Program so she could offer other families the support that nurses gave her when she needed it most.

“I want to pay it forward,” said Macaluso. “I want to be that family’s backbone.”

Learn more about Macaluso's journey, from personal loss to student of the year.

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