Nursing

When student commencement speaker Chris Dexter took the podium to speak to the Class of 2025, he brought with him a message of perseverance, inspiration and a touch of humor. Chris, a graduate of the part-time Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) program, shared his unique experiences and perspective as a student returning to college in his 40s. Chris’s

With a full class schedule and a new leadership role, Associate Degree Nursing student Jasmine Jackson has been serving as the 2025 Wisconsin Technical College System Ambassador for Fox Valley Technical College since March.  In this statewide program, one student from each of Wisconsin’s 16 technical colleges is selected annually to represent their school and

What happens when you take the classroom halfway across the world? For a group of Fox Valley Technical College students, the answer is new insights, unforgettable memories and a deeper understanding of their fields. This May and June, FVTC had a total of four study abroad programs that gave students the chance to travel, learn

Career Program: University Transfer Associate of Science and Nursing Originally From: NepalCurrent Residence: MenashaYear Started at FVTC: Fall 2024 Why did you choose this career program? I’ve always wanted to work in healthcare but wasn’t sure which path to take. As I grew up, I realized how vital nurses are in patient care, always by their side, which inspired me

Student Chris Dexter attributes his interest in medicine to his Boy Scout days. His scoutmaster sparked his curiosity about the medical field when the leader recounted his experiences as a Navy Corpsman during World War II. Inspired by those stories, Chris became a Navy Corpsman and served in the reserve for 12 years. He was put

By Joy Wick Kamila Hebbring first became aware of Fox Valley Technical College (FVTC) when she started English Language Learning courses about five years ago after moving to Wisconsin from her lifelong home of Tashkent, the capital city of Uzbekistan.   Now a single mom with two young children, Kamila is one step closer to her

This year, Barbara Timmons, department chair of Nursing at FVTC, celebrated her 60th birthday feeling healthier and more energetic than she ever had in her 50s. For her, this milestone birthday wasn’t just about getting older—it was about embracing a new chapter of wellness, one she never thought possible just a few years ago. Two

Career Program: NursingOriginally From: MilwaukeeCurrent Residence: AppletonYear Started at FVTC: Fall 2023 Why did you choose this career program? I have always wanted to help people by working in the medical field. It’s such an intimate time during a medical moment in someone’s life. Even if it’s a good or bad moment, you are still helping them out. What are you learning about

Career program: Nursing-RN Associate DegreeOriginally from: New York City Current residence: New LondonYear started at FVTC: Fall 2021 Why did you choose to study this field? Nursing is a way to serve others. Making a difference in people’s lives when facing a horrible time is important to me. What are you learning about your career field that you