KADEEM

Mr. Kadeem Thomas is a student in the Bachelor of Nursing program and anticipates graduating in Spring semester 2023. Mr. Thomas’ inspiration to pursue this degree comes from his personal experiences of sickness as a child and having a special relationship with nurses at the hospital. “They’re around for you twenty-four seven. You build a genuine relationship with them through therapeutic conversations. They explain procedures and medications to you. They have a comforting presence.”

Mr. Thomas’ most memorable experience at Plaza College has been his cohort peers. “They’re so upbeat and lively; they hype me up! I get a lot of support from them.” He looks forward to working with patients in maternity and pediatrics come the Fall 2022 semester, for pediatrics is a strong area of interest he would like to specialize in. He is also excited to participate in the Walk Against Breast Cancer and Walk to End Alzheimer’s in October 2022. Mr. Thomas expressed the importance of utilizing therapeutic communication when treating patients with medicine, because “you need a voice behind it. Alot of healing comes from emotional support. That’s why children have such a high rate of healing due to the spirit of levity. This is a practice I’d like to bring to my patients.” He credits the family oriented atmosphere at Plaza College with supporting his academic journey citing how the staff takes time to check in with students and is very committed to student success. He also has a big support system at home giving him the opportunity to completely focus on school. Dean Callahan says, “Mr. Kadeem Thomas’ unwavering commitment to achieve his goals is evident from the moment he began his application process with the Admissions Office. While balancing the rigorous demands of an accelerated nursing program, Mr. Thomas continues to demonstrate his perseverance to become a Registered Nurse by consistently prioritizing his academics, clinical rotations, and willpower to reach the finish line.”

His dream job is to work in an advanced practice of pediatrics given some health issues he faced as a child. Dean Krampf says, “Mr. Kadeem Thomas always has a smile on his face. His calm demeanor will serve him well in nursing. I see how dedicated he is to his studies, and I know that dedication will carry over to his lucky patients.” His favorite study snacks are Hot Fries and he loves any peach flavored beverage (but can easily go through a gallon of water during study sessions). His favorite shows are Sons of Anarchy, Peaky Blinders and Ozark. He loves listening to podcasts on sports as well as The Joe Budden Podcast.