associate program<\/a>, he still finds ways to stay involved in the Goodwin community by tutoring nursing students three days a week.<\/p>\n“Goodwin’s nursing faculty motivates all of their students to be the best nurses possible,” Carlson explained. “I\u2019m committed to their mission, and I want to help Goodwin bring this field forward.”<\/p>\n
Through tutoring, Carlson discovered how much he enjoys teaching and how rewarding it is to give back.<\/p>\n
“You can learn at any nursing school, but the experience at Goodwin in unique. I believe in Goodwin\u2019s message, and I want to continue that.”<\/p>\n
It\u2019s obvious that Carlson will bring his passion and dedication wherever his career takes him, whether as a nurse, as a teacher, or a combination of both.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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