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Alicia Patton

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General information

Hobbies & Interests

  • Painting and Studio Art
  • Dog Training
  • Travel And Tourism
  • Yoga
  • Advocacy And Activism
  • Mental Health
  • Reading
  • Self Care

Reading

  • Classics
  • Academic
  • Literature
  • Thriller
  • Novels
  • Philosophy

I read books multiple times a week.

Bio

I am a Master's Entry into Professional Nursing (MEPN) student at Duke University School of Nursing, with the goal of becoming a Nurse Practitioner. My prior degree is a B.A. in Philosophy from CUNY Hunter College. Outside of my studies, I enjoy painting and hiking with my German Shepherd puppy.

Education

Duke University

Master's degree program

2026 – 2027

Majors:
  • Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions
  • Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

CUNY Hunter College

Bachelor's degree program

2017 – 2019

Majors:
  • Philosophy
Minors:
  • Chemistry

Miscellaneous

Desired degree level:
Doctoral degree program (PhD, MD, JD, etc.)
Majors of interest:
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other, Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Public Health, Law, Political Science and Government
Medical school interest:
No

Career

  • Crisis Counselor

    Mental Health Care · Crisis Textline

    Jan 2019 – Jan 2021

  • Front Office Coordinator

    Hospital & Health Care · Plastic Surgery Office

    Jan 2022 – Jan 2025

  • Head Medical Assistant

    Hospital & Health Care · 57 West Dermatology

    Jan 2019 – Jan 2021

Miscellaneous

Dream career field:
Mental Health Care
Dream career goals:
PhD in Nursing
Work experience:
5 years
Has nursing license:
No

Future Interests

  • Advocacy
  • Politics
  • Volunteering
  • Philanthropy
  • Entrepreneurship
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