Reno Registered Nursing Grad Amanda McRae Survives ‘Trial by Fire’, Lands Nursing Job Before Finishing Program
When Amanda McRae decided to become a Registered Nurse and began pursuing her Associate Degree in Nursing at Carrington’s Reno campus in October, 2019, she knew the next year and a half would be intense. But looking back, “intense” doesn’t even begin to describe what was to come. For starters, the global pandemic changed everything […]
Learn What This Carrington College Graduate Loves About Her Career as a Registered Nurse
Alexia Savianeso-Bautista graduated from the Registered Nursing program at the Carrington College Tucson campus in 2020. Before studying to become an RN, Alexia worked in the medical field as an OB/GYN surgery scheduler, and in registration in the ER. A busy mom to twin nine-year-old boys, Alexia had a busy year in 2020. Not only […]
For Geanette Parker, the Pandemic Proved to be a Blessing In Disguise. How She Used 2020 to Create a Better Future
2020 was an unnerving, uniquely challenging year for everyone. But for Geanette Parker, a recent graduate of the Medical Billing and Coding certificate program at Carrington College in Albuquerque, New Mexico, the events of 2020 also proved to be a blessing in disguise. Last February, after working as a Business Office Manager at an […]
Stockton Massage Therapy Grad Veronica Lopez Launches New Career, Discovers the Healing Power of Touch
Back when Veronica Lopez was working as a supervisor at a Northern California resort or as a bartender at Benihana in San Francisco, interacting with guests was her favorite part of the job. But even then, she knew she wanted more. “As much as I love engaging with people, I couldn’t help but believe I […]
This Seventeen Year Old Student Became a Leader Amongst her Classmates
Morgan Rivers worked as a restaurant hostess and food runner for years before she knew she wanted to become a dental assistant. She had been going through some life challenges and moved away for a while. During a visit home, her mom encouraged her to look at colleges. Morgan was interested in nursing, but she […]
They Each Went to College to Become Respiratory Therapists. They Left with Degrees, Careers and an Enduring Friendship
When Rebekah Perkins decided to pursue her Associate of Science degree in Respiratory Care in 2007, she never imagined she would leave school less than two years later with one of the most enduring, essential friendships of her life. Neither did Courtnie Crawford. But when the two Arizona women met in class at Apollo […]
After Providing Years of Care for Elder Family Members Annabell Enrolls in Medical Assisting Program
Annabell Vila was just seventeen years old when she started looking at the Medical Assisting program at Carrington College in Albuquerque, New Mexico. That was 2019 and by then she had already provided several years of care for a family elder and decided she wanted to pursue a career in healthcare. Her friends who had […]
Dental Assisting Graduate Works Now as a Lead Dental Assistant
When Carrie Rivington was exploring a new career path, she decided to look into Medical Assisting programs. During her tour of Carrington College in Portland, the advisor asked if she had ever considered a career in dental assisting. “I had never thought about it,” she says, “But he told me a little about the program […]
For Medical Assisting Valedictorian Louie Ferroggiaro, the Road to Recovery Leads to a Fresh Start, Academic Success and a New Career
When you picture a college class valedictorian, it’s a safe bet you don’t envision Louie Ferroggiaro. When he earned that distinction last July, finishing at the top of his Medical Assisting class at Carrington’s Mesa, Arizona campus, perhaps no one was more surprised than Louie himself. Forty-four years old and heavily tattooed, Louie’s […]
Former Cirque du Soleil Acrobat Lands on His Feet, Graduates from Physical Therapist Assistant Program
For five years, Sam Aylestock-Leclair pushed his body to the limit, ten shows a week, as an acrobat in two Las Vegas Cirque du Soleil shows—”Viva Elvis” at the Aria Resort and Casino and “The Beatles LOVE” at The Mirage. In the eight years since his performing career ended, Sam has worked as a […]
Medical Assisting: A Family Career Path
Pritika Devi & Neha Singh Having support and encouragement from family can make a real difference for students. When Pritika Devi decided to enroll in the Medical Assisting (MA) program at the Portland campus of Carrington College, three family members joined her; they were there for each other through classes, exams, graduation, and beyond. Pritika […]
Carrington Spokane Graduate Decided to Pursue Medical Assisting After Years of Being a Caregiver in the Philippines
Vilma Fenton chose to pursue her Medical Assistant certification after 21 years of caregiving experience in the Philippines and 3 more years in the United States. “I decided to expand my knowledge in the medical field and continue following my heart’s desire—helping elderly people, but at a different level,” she explains. Vilma began the Medical […]