Meet Bryce!

Name: Jonathan (Bryce) Riekkola
Age: 22
Block: 1

Why did you decide to become a nurse? I like to help and teach people. I also like the fact that I can live anywhere and make a decent living.
When do you graduate? December 2011
What is your favorite holiday and why? Christmas because it has the most memories and I like seeing family.
What are some of the things you like to do for fun? Swimming, boating, hiking, traveling, skimboarding, snowboarding, and watching movies.
What is your favorite Bible verse and why? I don’t have one in particular but I like all of it!
How many siblings do you have? 5 Brothers
Where did you grow up? Astoria, OR
What are your favorite TV Shows/Movies/Books? Don’t have time unfortunately
Got a favorite quote, and if so, what? “Absolute power corrupts absolutely”
Have any funny or embarrassing moments to share from nursing school? Not Yet
What are you goals for your nursing career? To help as many people as I can.

Meet Vanessa!

Name: Vanessa Slaughter
Age: Older than most of you, lol
Block: 4

Why did you decide to become a nurse? Grew up watching my mom be a nurse and her passion for it.

When do you graduate? May 2010

What is your favorite holiday and why? I have to admit, I love Halloween, love to dress up and be silly, I would say Christmas is my most favorite.

What are some of the things you like to do for fun? I love to read anything but a textbook. I love to watch Kimberly my youngest play softball and my oldest Ashley play volleyball.

What is your favorite Bible verse and why? 1John 4: 7-8, this verse reminds me on a daily basis to love and be tolerant.

How many siblings do you have? One brother.

Where did you grow up?Kansas City Missouri—Home of the Chiefs who are not fairing so well

again this year.

What are your favorite TV Shows/Movies/Books? ER, Nip/Tuck, Love John Sandford books

What are you goals for your nursing career? I would love to work in the ER and someday get the opportunity to just have ONE ride in the helicopter!