After 29 years in the nursing field, Rachel Wohld is still passionate about her career.

 

"I still love being a nurse," Wohld said. "I believe Trinity Valley Community College helped fuel my love and passion for it.”

 

Wohld's interest in the medical field led her to pursue an Associate of Applied Science in Nursing from TVCC, which she completed in 1995.

 

"TVCC was the closest school to my home, so it just made sense," she explained. "I enjoyed all of my classes!"

 

Wohld recalled that during her time at TVCC, computers were becoming more prevalent in the classroom, and much of their coursework was being offered online. Her graduating class was the first to take the NCLEX exam on a computer. Thanks to the collaborative nature of their class, everyone quickly bonded and worked well together.

 

"We became a little family," she said. "Since we were a small class and worked closely together, we quickly got along."

 

In addition to finding a group of friends, Wohld also gained hands-on experience that prepared her for her career.

 

"I remember we attended a mock trial, and there were a few students from Baylor University standing in front of me," she shared. "We were asked about something specific, and I remember a Baylor student turning to others in the room, asking what it was. Every TVCC student knew the answer. That was when I realized how different education is at community colleges compared to universities."

 

After graduating from TVCC, Wohld began her career as a registered nurse. Over the years, she has worked in various areas, including a cardiac cath lab, pediatric and adult ICU, emergency room, med-surg, family practice, and more. Currently, Wohld is attending Chamberlain University in Illinois to complete her Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) and plans to pursue a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) afterward.

 

"I have loved being in the nursing field for 29 years," she added. "I'm going back to school because of my love for nursing. But I will say, TVCC is one of the best schools I've attended. TVCC taught me everything I should and need to know in my medical field."