CTE Graduate Profile

CAREER PATH

Caitlyn Morris

I had received my CNA in high school I which I worked as for five years while going to college. I received my BSN from the University of St. Francis in December of 2019. After that I took my NCLEX and passed in March 2020 to receive my RN. Now I currently work at Christ as a NICU nurse since May 2020.

EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS NEEDED FOR THIS CAREER

HIGH SCHOOL ATTENDED

Plainfield South High School Plainfield, Illinois -- Will County

It is important as a nurse to be accountable, trustworthy and a team player. Nursing is very much so a team job we are constantly working with each other to help support each other especially when we have a really sick kiddo.

CTE DEPARTMENT/CLASSES ENROLLED IN DURING HIGH SCHOOL

CNA

ADVICE TO HIGH SCHOOL CTE STUDENTS

CURRENT JOB TITLE

Registered Nurse

Take this opportunity seriously. Not every school district gets the opportunity to explore career paths before getting to college. It gives you a better idea about what you want to do in the future as a career. Take in everything you can, make new friends and enjoy it.

PLACE OF EMPLOYMENT

Advocate Christ Hospital Oak Lawn, Illinois

CAREER PATHWAY

HOW HAS CTE MADE A DIFFERENCE IN YOUR LIFE/CAREER?

Health Sciences and Technology

My CNA instructor helped me realize my passion. I loved every day of that class and was always excited to learn. Being in my CNA class in high school solidified that I wanted to be a nurse. I fell in love with the healthcare field in this class.