Learning From Life: Veterinary Technician, Brittany Cody Masters her Life and Career
Brittany Cody, 26, a recent graduate of Carrington’s Veterinary Technology program, has had enough life experience for someone three times her age. This is what she said about her childhood: “I was being put in the situation to make me become who I’m becoming. I felt that everything was for a reason. I can’t dictate […]
Staying the Course; Tamara Martin, was a Positive Force in the Medical Assisting Program!
From day one, Tamara Martin stood out in the Medical Assisting (MA) program. “Tamara was a positive force in the classroom the minute that she stepped on campus,” Krystal Lopez, her instructor, says. “She has such an inquiring mind, was always eager to help new classmates, and shared her knowledge with countless students and staff. […]
What to Listen For: Muhammad Haqq Finds His Path to a Medical Assistant Career
Moe, as he is affectionately known by his colleagues at Carrington College, hardly would have known that he was ever going to find his career as a Medical Assistant. He was born in Sacramento and lived in foster care from age 3 to 18. He says he basically raised himself, taking knowledge from adults and […]
For Portland Dental Assisting Grad Alexis Casarez, Scoring a $5,000 Scholarship Made a Great College Experience Even Better
There are Zoom video calls, and there are great Zoom video calls. Alexis Casarez, who completed her Dental Assisting program at Carrington’s Portland, Oregon campus in April, knows the difference. When she was invited to log on to a Zoom video call one morning in March, a month before graduation, Alexis was surprised to learn […]
How Spokane Veterinary Assisting Grad Nate Perry Shifted Gears and Changed His Life to Pursue a Passion for Animals
Have you ever had a middle-of-the-night encounter with a desert mouse that changed your life? It’s a safe bet that few people have. But Nate Perry is one of them—and he remembers it well. “I was a 21-year-old Marine who was trying to find a purpose and direction in my life,” recalls Nate. “I went […]
Mesa Nursing Grad Rudy Waterman Learns an Essential Lesson About Transforming Obstacles into Opportunities
Like most people who have lived for 50 years, Rudolph “Rudy” Waterman has had his share of successes—and failures. But what happened earlier this year was especially humbling. Rudy, a former prison corrections officer who has worked as a caregiver and certified nursing assistant since 2012, was on track to graduate in May with his […]
With the help of her Career Services Advisor and Instructor, Linda Hernandez Completed the Dental Assistant Program and was Hired by her Externship site Immediately after Completing the Program.
Please tell us a little bit about yourself. I just turned twenty-seven. I am a single mom, and my son Cilus will be two in August. I was born in Clovis, New Mexico, but I grew up in Albuquerque’s South Valley. I was the youngest in my family, and I lost my mom in 2013 […]
Through Hardwork and Dedication, Beatriz Reyes, Successfully Graduated the Medical Assisting Program at the Albuquerque Campus
Please tell us a little bit about yourself. I was raised by my grandparents in Albuquerque. My mom was around but I didn’t have a father figure, so my grandpa stepped up. Life wasn’t easy and I experienced adversity. I even was labeled as slow just because my mind works differently. I had a rough […]
Desirae Beltran, Medical Assisting Grad is Following a Passion to Help High-Needs Children
Desirae Beltran graduated from the Medical Assisting program at Carrington College, Albuquerque, in April of 2022; she is now studying for her associate degree in Health Studies. Bonnie Nolen, Program Director for the Medical Assisting program, nominated Desirae because of her excellence and dedication as a student. “Desirae is strong student who has overcome many […]
Through Perseverance and Hard Work, Dionne King, Rewrote her Story and Made her Dreams of Completing the ADN Nursing Program Happen
Please tell us about yourself. I just turned 48 and I’m a mother of six. I’m also originally from the South Side of Chicago and a widow. I lost my husband during nursing school and that was the ultimate obstacle to overcome. He died on April 24th, 2021, just a few months before I was […]
How Dental Assisting Student, Jose Pena, Found Happiness by Brushing His Teeth
From elementary to high school, Jose Pena would take his toothbrush to school every day. At the risk of being made fun of, he ignored the teasing from classmates and showed from early age confidence that came from taking care of something he was very proud of: his beautiful set of strong teeth. He loved […]
Vet Tech Program Grad, Courtney Stewart, Landed Job as an Animal Control Officer!
Courtney Stewart has always loved animals. With a nudge from her mom, with whom she worked at her pet grooming salon, she enrolled in Carrington College’s Vet Tech program. Since graduating, Courtney has become an animal control officer in Calaveras County and works with a local rescue. Here, she tells us about her horses, her […]