Meet some of our students and alumni and learn why they chose to attend The Conway School of Nursing, as well as how it has benefitted their personal and professional growth. ![](/themes/custom/cua_standard/idfive-component-library/public/images/divider-line.svg) ### Legacy in the Making Noah Gomes, a recent alumnus and legacy graduate, discusses his experience at Catholic as he heads into working for the U.S. Public Health Service. ![Thumbnail for video A Legacy of Care: Noah Gomes’ Journey From Nursing Student to Public Health Servant](https://img.youtube.com/vi/He-Wu5qqY24/maxresdefault.jpg) Play Video { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "VideoObject", "name": "Embedded Video", "description": "", "thumbnailUrl": "https:\/\/img.youtube.com\/vi\/He-Wu5qqY24\/maxresdefault.jpg", "contentUrl": "", "embedUrl": "https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=He-Wu5qqY24" } ### Making Her Mark at Catholic Elizabeth Ulicny chose Catholic University for its respected nursing program, strong community, and the diverse opportunities to study and serve around the world. ![Thumbnail for video How This Nursing Student Made Her Mark at Catholic University](https://img.youtube.com/vi/wliOXqKhkXE/maxresdefault.jpg) Play Video { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "VideoObject", "name": "Embedded Video", "description": "", "thumbnailUrl": "https:\/\/img.youtube.com\/vi\/wliOXqKhkXE\/maxresdefault.jpg", "contentUrl": "", "embedUrl": "https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=wliOXqKhkXE" } ### Faith, Field Hockey, Nursing Mary Parker excels in both field hockey and nursing while staying grounded in her faith. She balances the demands of her athletic and academic commitments, all while pursuing her passion for helping others. ![Thumbnail for video Faith, Field Hockey, Nursing: Mary Parker’s Inspirational Path](https://img.youtube.com/vi/m8PTzkVViMU/maxresdefault.jpg) Play Video { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "VideoObject", "name": "Embedded Video", "description": "", "thumbnailUrl": "https:\/\/img.youtube.com\/vi\/m8PTzkVViMU\/maxresdefault.jpg", "contentUrl": "", "embedUrl": "https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=m8PTzkVViMU" } ### The Perfect Route to Serve Others Anisa Ellis fell in love with the welcoming spirit of everyone on campus and wants to join a professional field where she can serve others. ![Thumbnail for video From Student Leader to Future Nurse: Anisa’s Catholic University Story](https://img.youtube.com/vi/JhJ9DjTHM5k/maxresdefault.jpg) Play Video { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "VideoObject", "name": "Embedded Video", "description": "", "thumbnailUrl": "https:\/\/img.youtube.com\/vi\/JhJ9DjTHM5k\/maxresdefault.jpg", "contentUrl": "", "embedUrl": "https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=JhJ9DjTHM5k" } ### A World Traveling Nurse Amelia Clemens chose Catholic University because of the centrality of faith on campus and because the Nursing program allowed her to study abroad in Rome. ![Thumbnail for video Amelia’s Journey: Nursing, Faith, and Traveling the World](https://img.youtube.com/vi/Nwd6grLnVbM/maxresdefault.jpg) Play Video { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "VideoObject", "name": "Embedded Video", "description": "", "thumbnailUrl": "https:\/\/img.youtube.com\/vi\/Nwd6grLnVbM\/maxresdefault.jpg", "contentUrl": "", "embedUrl": "https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=Nwd6grLnVbM" } ### Life Studying Nursing While Working as an EMT Megan Stake isn't just a nursing student, she's also an EMT in New York. She walks us through a simulation lab at Catholic University and shares how it prepares students for real clinical settings. ![Thumbnail for video Life Studying Nursing While Working as an EMT](https://img.youtube.com/vi/Bjx5wdbfmNc/maxresdefault.jpg) Play Video { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "VideoObject", "name": "Embedded Video", "description": "", "thumbnailUrl": "https:\/\/img.youtube.com\/vi\/Bjx5wdbfmNc\/maxresdefault.jpg", "contentUrl": "", "embedUrl": "https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=Bjx5wdbfmNc" } ![](/themes/custom/cua_standard/idfive-component-library/public/images/divider-line.svg) ## Additional Stories More stories from students and alumni sharing their Conway School experience and how it helped them. - ![amanda at her nursing job](/sites/nursing.catholic.edu/files/styles/ks_card/public/2026-03/rn-amanda-thoennes.jpg?h=eac637af&itok=yMaJUzCZ) ### [ Amanda Thoennes ](/explore-our-school/student-success/student-stories/amanda-thoennes) Amanda began her career working in an outpatient primary care clinic, Stout Street Health Center. - ![Amelia outside of the duomo in florence, italy](/sites/nursing.catholic.edu/files/styles/ks_card/public/2026-04/florencedumoo-amelia-clemens.jpg?h=eac637af&itok=aXxI49Gc) ### [ Amelia Clemens ](/explore-our-school/student-success/student-stories/amelia-clemens) Amelia said "yes" to many enriching opportunities as a student— including becoming president of two organizations and studying abroad in Rome. - ![anisa in venice](/sites/nursing.catholic.edu/files/styles/ks_card/public/2026-03/img_1191_-_anisa_ellis.jpg?h=eac637af&itok=kqnNK6Nm) ### [ Anisa Ellis ](/explore-our-school/student-success/student-stories/anisa-ellis) Anisa dreams of becoming a nurse midwife. Her favorite student experience? Studying abroad in Rome! - ![benedict gorman](/sites/nursing.catholic.edu/files/styles/ks_card/public/2026-03/capture.jpg?h=bde28bee&itok=7yCDOKL9) ### [ Benedict Gorman ](/explore-our-school/student-success/student-stories/benedict-gorman) Benedict loves how Catholic University's blend of philosophy, theology, and nursing helps nursing students focus on the dignity of the human person. - ![eboni willis in nursing gear](/sites/nursing.catholic.edu/files/styles/ks_card/public/2026-03/9a91fff5-0161-4426-aea0-7554c7e72325-eboni-willis.jpg?h=eac637af&itok=EVtSCuuY) ### [ Eboni Willis ](/explore-our-school/student-success/student-stories/eboni-willis) For Eboni, the Christian values taught at CUA are crucial to providing adequate nursing care. - ![elizabeth in her graduation cap and gown](/sites/nursing.catholic.edu/files/styles/ks_card/public/2026-03/elizabeth.jpg?h=eac637af&itok=A5kpaPaU) ### [ Elizabeth Mastoros ](/explore-our-school/student-success/student-stories/elizabeth-mastoros) Elizabeth is a Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse at Holy Cross Hospital in Silver Spring, MD. - ![Evan Ampe and friends in their white nursing coats](/sites/nursing.catholic.edu/files/styles/ks_card/public/2026-03/img_8623-evan-ampe.jpg?h=eac637af&itok=CpkNjuHS) ### [ Evan Ampe ](/explore-our-school/student-success/student-stories/evan-ampe) Evan says going to Catholic University and living in DC means opportunities abound. - ![kaelyn on field hockey field](/sites/nursing.catholic.edu/files/styles/ks_card/public/2026-03/img_0445_kaelyn_mashburn.jpg?h=eac637af&itok=z9JEo5Pc) ### [ Kaelyn Mashburn ](/explore-our-school/student-success/student-stories/kaelyn-mashburn) Attending Catholic University meant Kaelyn could pursue a great nursing education while playing field hockey. - ![lucy mchale smiling](/sites/nursing.catholic.edu/files/styles/ks_card/public/2026-03/lucy.jpg?h=eac637af&itok=rf2-hd-9) ### [ Lucy McHale ](/explore-our-school/student-success/student-stories/lucy-mchale) For Lucy, Catholic University is about community. "The entire campus which exudes kindness and understanding." - ![natalia in her white lab coat](/sites/nursing.catholic.edu/files/styles/ks_card/public/2026-03/img_1960_-_natalia_rodriguez.jpg?h=eac637af&itok=y0MJt_w7) ### [ Natalia Rodriguez ](/explore-our-school/student-success/student-stories/natalia-rodriguez) Natalia chose Catholic University because of its diverse academic programs, DC location, clinical opportunities, and strong foundation for her nursing career. - ![sarah in her nursing white lab coat](/sites/nursing.catholic.edu/files/styles/ks_card/public/2026-03/sarah.jpg?h=eac637af&itok=49LXeT3_) ### [ Sarah Abood ](/explore-our-school/student-success/student-stories/sarah-abood) Sarah loves how Catholic University challenges her intellectually through its emphasis on Catholic teaching, bioethics, philosophy, and critical thinking. - ![sarah dern in her nursing scrubs](/sites/nursing.catholic.edu/files/styles/ks_card/public/2026-03/dern2.jpg?h=eac637af&itok=ccut3BnZ) ### [ Sarah Dern ](/explore-our-school/student-success/student-stories/sarah-dern) Sarah is answering God's calling to serve His people as a nurse. - ![whitney and a friend in their white nursing lab coats](/sites/nursing.catholic.edu/files/styles/ks_card/public/2026-03/whitney.jpg?h=bde28bee&itok=ubzqfki2) ### [ Whitney Paulson ](/explore-our-school/student-success/student-stories/whitney-paulson) CUA's Catholic identity solidified Whitney's decision to attend.