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Kathy Regan

Kathy Regan

Comal ISD

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Kathy's work combines: Medicine, Education, and Helping People

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Day In The Life

School Nurse

I care for the health care needs of students

Skills & Education

Here's the path I took:

  • High School

    St. John's High School

  • Bachelor's Degree

    Nursing

    The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio

Here's the path I recommend for someone who wants to be a Registered Nurses:

Bachelor's Degree: Nursing

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Life & Career Milestones

My path in life took a while to figure out

  • 1.

    College after high school - did not finish first year as I was more interested in working

  • 2.

    Piano teacher & office work

  • 3.

    Supported spouse through nursing school

  • 4.

    Moved from Canada to USA

  • 5.

    Piano teacher & office work

  • 6.

    Enrolled in university; graduated with Bachelor of Science in Nursing.

  • 7.

    Currently employed as a school nurse

Defining Moments

How I responded to discouragement

  • THE NOISE

    Messages from Myself:

    Are you sure you want to be a nurse?

  • How I responded:

    As I progressed through nursing school I realized I enjoyed it, and that reduced my self-doubt.

Experiences and challenges that shaped me

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  • I took advantage of student financial aid, including student loans and grants, which helped me to achieve my goal.