Meet BSN Student Lauren Josiah

Originally from Chesterfield, VA. The first in her family to enter healthcare. Pursuing her dream of becoming a dermatology nurse practitioner. Former figure skater. World traveler, including her favorite destinations, Kenya and Saint Lucia. Proud member of the Black Student Nursing Alliance and passionate advocate for healthcare equality.

"I wanted to provide myself with the platform to be able to make the changes I wanted to see firsthand and provide equitable, quality healthcare to a wider scope of individuals."

Lauren Josiah on choosing UVA for her BSN

WHY UVA?

"I have always been passionate about the inequities and disparities within healthcare especially towards minorities. I have gotten to travel and see so many places where quality healthcare is not an option. I wanted to provide myself with the platform to be able to make the changes I wanted to see firsthand and provide equitable, quality healthcare to a wider scope of individuals. UVA was a school that would provide me the opportunities to not only be successful but to become a leader and flourish in whatever specialty I decided to go into."

UVA SCHOOL OF NURSING IN A WORD

"Uplifting. The nursing school is somewhere I always feel supported and encouraged. The skills and concepts we must learn throughout our four years at UVA are incredibly tough, but the fact that every single faculty member is ready and excited to help you in any way possible makes it feel like everything is going to be okay. It has become my home four days a week, starting at 8 am every morning, and I'm thankful I have somewhere I know people are cheering for my success."

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