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Valerie Casimir, Nursing Major, Class of 2025
Student Ambassador
Hometown: Canton, MA
What inspired me to become a nurse?
I chose nursing because I have always been a very compassionate person so choosing a field where that is highlighted was very important to me. Medicine has always been intriguing to me, so I love that nursing encompasses both medicine and compassion. I love the deep connection that nurses can make with their patients, since nurses are there for them during their most vulnerable moments.