GR ADUAT I ON 11 Her teachers were different; they gave her a chance and believed in her. She gained the confidence to excel. Within months of graduation, she started the RN to BS program at the University of Colorado College of Nursing. " CU has been incredible. It's nice to have people bring out the best in the students. I've really enjoyed all my classes here. " And one teacher, in particular, has made her confidence soar - Dr. Carmen Stephens. " On one of my papers she noted that if I did a little editing, she felt sure I could get it published. I was shocked and incredibly proud. " To go from struggling in high school to being a straight-A student in college has been a " bit like being reborn. " " CU has taught me that given the right environment, you can flourish, " says Eastman. Her immediate plans are to take the next year to commit to her role as a labor and delivery nurse. Then she intends to pursue her MS to DNP specializing in midwifery. " I had such great and supportive faculty at CU, I can't see going anywhere else. " BACHELOR OF SCIENCE CANDIDATES FOR DEGREE BACHELOR OF SCIENCE RN TO BS PATHWAY AUGUST 2021 Joan McKenzie*** Charles Muth* Lindsay Rohlik* DECEMBER 2021 Mercedez Abrego*** Marlene Angel** When I went back to school, I was surprised I could be a good student. I learned I had a passion for the subject. " - Jasmin Eastman Chanise Christopher*** David Davis* Jasmin Eastman*** Kylie Fernandez*** Anna Haverly*** Skylar Kittel*** Lindsey Kunz Valentine Lambert*** Lindsay Martinez*** Christina Messer** Cassandra Penning** John Roper*** Kursten Shaffer** Heather Spencer*** Erin Trunck** Lauren Walthall*** LEGEND *CUM LAUDE **MAGNA CUM LAUDE ***SUMMA CUM LAUDE Jasmin shares a special moment with her daughters (Quinn and Ella)