Welcome to the 2025 WakeMed health care careers conference for high school students Navigating Health Care Careers:Chart Your Path from High School to Health Care!
In order to participate in this event on Friday, March 14, 2025, you must be invited by an event coordinator, and you must have a full schedule of 8 sessions. To be invited to this event, please have a parent sign the WakeMed consent form and email the form to WorkforceDevelopment@wakemed.org.
Friday, March 14th is a WCPSS traditional calendar teacher workday. If your school does not follow this calendar, you may elect to seek an excused absence from your school’s administration to attend this educational event.
Please email WorkforceDevelopment@wakemed.org with additional questions.
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Welcome to Navigating Health Care Careers: Chart Your Path from High School to Health Care! We are so glad you are here!
This event has been created just for you to showcase the many and varied careers in healthcare. We have fourteen departments represented on this day, and you have the power to create your schedule. Which departments do you want to learn more about? Select those departments for your schedule! You will select four morning rotations (8:30 am - 10:05 am) and four afternoon rotations (11:50 am - 1:25 pm).
For questions, please email WorkforceDevelopment@wakemed.org.
Organizational & Workforce Development Specialist, WakeMed Health & Hospitals
Kathy Price is a Senior Organizational & Workforce Development Specialist in healthcare. As an Organizational Development practitioner, Kathy provides professional and leadership development experiences for employees and intact teams. She has over 24 years of teaching and coaching... Read More →
Senior Vice President, Human Resources & Chief People Officer, WakeMed Health & Hospitals
Dr. Jeronica Goodwin is a seasoned healthcare human resources professional with more than twenty years of experience. She has experience working in both large and mid-size hospitals and healthcare organizations. Recently Dr. Goodwin worked for Unity Health Care as the Vice President... Read More →
When you work in the Emergency Department (ED), you never know what you’re gonna get! During this interactive session, you'll get an idea of what it’s like working in the ED. Hear firsthand from experienced clinicians what you might encounter during a typical shift. Come visit us, and learn what you can do to get on the path to this exciting career choice!
Hey! My name is Morgan. Outside of being a wife and mom of two crazy boys (5 & 8), nursing is my passion! I have been a nurse for 10 years; all of my time, I have served in the emergency room. My passion for nursing began when my younger sisters were born premature and were hospitalized... Read More →
I have worked in several arenas as an RN....-Children's ER/trauma-Adult ER/Trauma-Travel nurse- Aesthetic nurse/nurse injector-Medical Examiner-Instructor for nursing specialty exams-Plastics/OR-Mission trips
I started my nursing career as an LPN. I worked for 1 year and realized that nursing was what I definitely wanted to do. I got accepted into an RN diploma program the following year and never looked back. I continued my education and received my BSN while working as a bedside RN... Read More →
When you work in the Emergency Department (ED), you never know what you’re gonna get! During this interactive session, you'll get an idea of what it’s like working in the ED. Hear firsthand from experienced clinicians what you might encounter during a typical shift. Come visit us, and learn what you can do to get on the path to this exciting career choice!
Hey! My name is Morgan. Outside of being a wife and mom of two crazy boys (5 & 8), nursing is my passion! I have been a nurse for 10 years; all of my time, I have served in the emergency room. My passion for nursing began when my younger sisters were born premature and were hospitalized... Read More →
I have worked in several arenas as an RN....-Children's ER/trauma-Adult ER/Trauma-Travel nurse- Aesthetic nurse/nurse injector-Medical Examiner-Instructor for nursing specialty exams-Plastics/OR-Mission trips
I started my nursing career as an LPN. I worked for 1 year and realized that nursing was what I definitely wanted to do. I got accepted into an RN diploma program the following year and never looked back. I continued my education and received my BSN while working as a bedside RN... Read More →
When you work in the Emergency Department (ED), you never know what you’re gonna get! During this interactive session, you'll get an idea of what it’s like working in the ED. Hear firsthand from experienced clinicians what you might encounter during a typical shift. Come visit us, and learn what you can do to get on the path to this exciting career choice!
Hey! My name is Morgan. Outside of being a wife and mom of two crazy boys (5 & 8), nursing is my passion! I have been a nurse for 10 years; all of my time, I have served in the emergency room. My passion for nursing began when my younger sisters were born premature and were hospitalized... Read More →
I have worked in several arenas as an RN....-Children's ER/trauma-Adult ER/Trauma-Travel nurse- Aesthetic nurse/nurse injector-Medical Examiner-Instructor for nursing specialty exams-Plastics/OR-Mission trips
I started my nursing career as an LPN. I worked for 1 year and realized that nursing was what I definitely wanted to do. I got accepted into an RN diploma program the following year and never looked back. I continued my education and received my BSN while working as a bedside RN... Read More →
When you work in the Emergency Department (ED), you never know what you’re gonna get! During this interactive session, you'll get an idea of what it’s like working in the ED. Hear firsthand from experienced clinicians what you might encounter during a typical shift. Come visit us, and learn what you can do to get on the path to this exciting career choice!
Hey! My name is Morgan. Outside of being a wife and mom of two crazy boys (5 & 8), nursing is my passion! I have been a nurse for 10 years; all of my time, I have served in the emergency room. My passion for nursing began when my younger sisters were born premature and were hospitalized... Read More →
I have worked in several arenas as an RN....-Children's ER/trauma-Adult ER/Trauma-Travel nurse- Aesthetic nurse/nurse injector-Medical Examiner-Instructor for nursing specialty exams-Plastics/OR-Mission trips
I started my nursing career as an LPN. I worked for 1 year and realized that nursing was what I definitely wanted to do. I got accepted into an RN diploma program the following year and never looked back. I continued my education and received my BSN while working as a bedside RN... Read More →
Remi JeanMarie-Jennings is a Certified Medical Assistant (AAMA) currently working in primary care. Her clinical interests are primary care and community health. She is an inaugural graduate of our Medical Assisting Apprenticeship Program partnered with WakeWorks and Wake Technical... Read More →
Dr. Ndidi Azikiwe is board certified in general surgery, and her clinical interests are endocrine and minimally invasive surgery. She offers patients the most advanced technology and highest expertise in a comfortable and caring environment.Education and TrainingDr. Azikiwe received... Read More →
Friday March 14, 2025 10:30am - 11:10am EDT
Room 1
You’re in for a treat! We’ve got some awesome Chick-fil-A grub lined up for you. And the best part? It’s all on us and free for you! So, get ready to chow down and enjoy! 🍔
Friday March 14, 2025 11:10am - 11:40am EDT
Room 1
When you work in the Emergency Department (ED), you never know what you’re gonna get! During this interactive session, you'll get an idea of what it’s like working in the ED. Hear firsthand from experienced clinicians what you might encounter during a typical shift. Come visit us, and learn what you can do to get on the path to this exciting career choice!
Hey! My name is Morgan. Outside of being a wife and mom of two crazy boys (5 & 8), nursing is my passion! I have been a nurse for 10 years; all of my time, I have served in the emergency room. My passion for nursing began when my younger sisters were born premature and were hospitalized... Read More →
I have worked in several arenas as an RN....-Children's ER/trauma-Adult ER/Trauma-Travel nurse- Aesthetic nurse/nurse injector-Medical Examiner-Instructor for nursing specialty exams-Plastics/OR-Mission trips
I started my nursing career as an LPN. I worked for 1 year and realized that nursing was what I definitely wanted to do. I got accepted into an RN diploma program the following year and never looked back. I continued my education and received my BSN while working as a bedside RN... Read More →
When you work in the Emergency Department (ED), you never know what you’re gonna get! During this interactive session, you'll get an idea of what it’s like working in the ED. Hear firsthand from experienced clinicians what you might encounter during a typical shift. Come visit us, and learn what you can do to get on the path to this exciting career choice!
Hey! My name is Morgan. Outside of being a wife and mom of two crazy boys (5 & 8), nursing is my passion! I have been a nurse for 10 years; all of my time, I have served in the emergency room. My passion for nursing began when my younger sisters were born premature and were hospitalized... Read More →
I have worked in several arenas as an RN....-Children's ER/trauma-Adult ER/Trauma-Travel nurse- Aesthetic nurse/nurse injector-Medical Examiner-Instructor for nursing specialty exams-Plastics/OR-Mission trips
I started my nursing career as an LPN. I worked for 1 year and realized that nursing was what I definitely wanted to do. I got accepted into an RN diploma program the following year and never looked back. I continued my education and received my BSN while working as a bedside RN... Read More →
When you work in the Emergency Department (ED), you never know what you’re gonna get! During this interactive session, you'll get an idea of what it’s like working in the ED. Hear firsthand from experienced clinicians what you might encounter during a typical shift. Come visit us, and learn what you can do to get on the path to this exciting career choice!
Hey! My name is Morgan. Outside of being a wife and mom of two crazy boys (5 & 8), nursing is my passion! I have been a nurse for 10 years; all of my time, I have served in the emergency room. My passion for nursing began when my younger sisters were born premature and were hospitalized... Read More →
I have worked in several arenas as an RN....-Children's ER/trauma-Adult ER/Trauma-Travel nurse- Aesthetic nurse/nurse injector-Medical Examiner-Instructor for nursing specialty exams-Plastics/OR-Mission trips
I started my nursing career as an LPN. I worked for 1 year and realized that nursing was what I definitely wanted to do. I got accepted into an RN diploma program the following year and never looked back. I continued my education and received my BSN while working as a bedside RN... Read More →
When you work in the Emergency Department (ED), you never know what you’re gonna get! During this interactive session, you'll get an idea of what it’s like working in the ED. Hear firsthand from experienced clinicians what you might encounter during a typical shift. Come visit us, and learn what you can do to get on the path to this exciting career choice!
Hey! My name is Morgan. Outside of being a wife and mom of two crazy boys (5 & 8), nursing is my passion! I have been a nurse for 10 years; all of my time, I have served in the emergency room. My passion for nursing began when my younger sisters were born premature and were hospitalized... Read More →
I have worked in several arenas as an RN....-Children's ER/trauma-Adult ER/Trauma-Travel nurse- Aesthetic nurse/nurse injector-Medical Examiner-Instructor for nursing specialty exams-Plastics/OR-Mission trips
I started my nursing career as an LPN. I worked for 1 year and realized that nursing was what I definitely wanted to do. I got accepted into an RN diploma program the following year and never looked back. I continued my education and received my BSN while working as a bedside RN... Read More →
