Class of 2022: Ali Kyle

While studying nursing at UVA, Alianna Kyle pursued her interest in working as an emergency medical technician, which led to her becoming a volunteer firefighter. She’ll join the U.S. Air Force as a second lieutenant after graduation, and she hopes to pursue a career in psychiatric medicine, working with veterans who have experienced trauma.

Kyle discusses her evolving interests with videographer Mitch Powers.

[RELATED VIDEO] "Look for the Helpers"

(from the winter 2020 Virginia Nursing Legacy)

Some nursing students - like EMTs Sam Anderson, Ali Kyle, and Raniyah Majied (all BSN `22) - take their roles a step further through volunteerism.

They are emergency responders, every inch of them a helper ready to do the exciting, exhilarating work, and, as Kyle says, “do hard things to achieve personal growth.” read more>>