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Alicia Patton

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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
2025 - 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
  • Not planning to go to medical school
  • Career

    • Dream career field:

      Mental Health Care

    • Dream career goals:

      PMHNP

    • Crisis Counselor

      Crisis Textline
      2019 – 20212 years
    • Front Office Coordinator

      Plastic Surgery Office
      2022 – 20253 years
    • Head Medical Assistant

      57 West Dermatology
      2019 – 20212 years

    Sports

    Volleyball

    Club
    2009 – 20156 years

    Public services

    • Volunteering

      Huntington Hospital — Volunteer
      2014 – 2016
    • Volunteering

      Crisis Textline — Crisis Counselor
      2019 – 2021

    Future Interests

    Advocacy

    Politics

    Volunteering

    Philanthropy

    Entrepreneurship