Ms. Juzelle James is a student currently enrolled in the Bachelor of Nursing Program at Plaza College and will be graduating in Spring 2024! For her, being nominated for the Student Spotlight, “acknowledges students who work hard and through individual situations. We each have things we go through, and it’s important to have the ability to work through life’s challenges while meeting our goals.” Ms. James was inspired to pursue this major after being by her Mother’s side through a breast cancer diagnosis.
Her most memorable experience at Plaza College was the first time she attended her clinicals. “Seeing what it was really like from a nursing perspective, from the side of a healthcare provider was impactful.” This semester, Ms. James looks forward to refocusing her personal goals of self care and going back to the gym. “This was something my Mom and I did together. It helps my mental stability to take care of my body. I love strength training to build more muscle.”
Ms. James loves the close knit community at Plaza College. “The professors are so supportive, you can call or text, and they personally check in with you if you have something going on. They will work with you to get back on track with your studies. That’s very important in academia. If you feel as a student you can’t approach your professors, it’s demoralizing. The professors at Plaza College look out for you and want to see you succeed.” Dr. Moses says, “Ms. James’ resilience and dedication as a nursing student, even in the face of adversity, is truly inspiring. Her unwavering commitment to her studies and patient care, despite the challenges, is a testament to her strength and passion for nursing. She is a shining example of perseverance and determination for all nursing students and will be missed once she graduates but I’m confident the nursing profession is in good hands because of her compassion and intellect.”
Her dream job is to become a Nurse Practitioner and continue on for her Masters Degree after a few years of working as a Registered Nurse. When it comes to her studies, she makes sure to eliminate all distractions in her home environment. “On study days I commit to four hours of studying, take a break to watch television, and then get back to it. If I can’t study I’ll compensate by doing homework assignments.” Dr. Habeeb says, “It is with pride I recommend Ms. Juzelle James for the Student Spotlight. She is not only a shining star in the senior nursing class, but a scholar and future nurse who is clearly destined for greatness. She is highly structured, motivated and very disciplined. She undertakes tasks with eagerness, and enthusiasm to not only get them completed but to also gain knowledge to improve and grow. She is very caring, compassionate and has overcome many challenges and obstacles to be successful. The most notable attributes of Ms. James are, namely, resilience, respect for self and others, and determination to succeed.” Her favorite fall activity is apple picking and driving through upstate New York to see the foliage. She highly recommends Mindhunter on Netflix saying the first two seasons were amazing!
