Rachel da Cunha is currently in her third year at Nipissing University enrolled in the RPN to BScN bridging program. She had previously completed a BSc degree at the University of Guelph

before deciding to pursue a career in nursing. Rachel is also a big advocate of continued learning; she hopes to enroll in a Master’s degree for nursing education or wound care after her undergraduate degree. Rachel hopes in the future she can be a clinical instructor to support and guide new nurses into the field.