Meet Malia.

What made you consider nursing as a program of study?

I considered nursing because I saw how much help and care the nurses showed towards my grandmother when on a ventilator with Covid Pneumonia. That was the type of help, care and bravery I saw in the hospital at peak Covid. 

Did you have an ah-ha moment about wanting to become a nurse?

I knew I wanted to be a nurse when I saw how much care the nurses were able to provide for my grandmother. I realized I had the same amount of care and compassion to become a nurse.

Why did you choose WVU School of Nursing?

I chose WVU SON because of its NCLEX success rate. What sets it apart from other schools was how thought provoking the work is to make you think outside of the box.

What’s one piece of advice you would give your freshman self?

I would advise myself to ask for help when I would struggle if the teachers and tutors are there to help.

What do you hope to do after graduation?

After graduation, I hope to working as an emergency room nurse.

Where do you draw your inspiration from?

I draw my inspiration from my family seeing how hard they work to get me here is something I think about often when taking an exam to make myself but them proud as well.

What student organizations are you involved with, and what do they mean to you?

I’m a part of Black Student Union (BSU) and Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated. To me, BSU is my second family in Morgantown, always there to uplift and support me in times of need. Similarly, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. is another family for me, not just in Morgantown but globally connected. Both mean so much to me that I can't even imagine not being in them.