Kelly Nickell, RN
MS, Anesthesiology
Class of 2020
After she earns her Master of Science in Anesthesiology this May, Kelly Nickell has no plans to rest on her laurels. “My ideal path after completing my program is to continue to practice in a place that will make me the most well-rounded and indispensable practitioner possible,” she says. Nickell entered Barry after working as a nurse in progressive- and intensive-care units at Florida Hospital Altamonte. Her passion for surgery inspired her to advance her career by becoming a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, and Barry was the perfect fit. “I chose Barry’s program specifically because of its renowned reputation,” she says. “I knew that I wanted to be the best CRNA I could possibly become.”
Nickell’s motivation has been met with strong support from her Barry professors and peers. She is currently a Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist, a demanding role that continues to build her clinical skills as she prepares for her role as a CRNA. “Barry has bestowed a wealth of knowledge on me,” she says. Enthusiasm and determination have helped her transform that knowledge into mastery and are critical ingredients in her personal recipe for success. “Don’t lose faith when you get tired,” she says. “Just keep pushing on and dedicate yourself to being the best you can be.”
"I chose Barry’s program specifically because of its renowned reputation. I knew that I wanted to be the best CRNA I could possibly become."