For nearly 22 years, Deanne Pranke worked as a commercial flight attendant, a role she embraced wholeheartedly, particularly when it required her to provide care to passengers in need. In 2000 a critical medical emergency on a flight tested her skills like never before; Pranke came away from the experience feeling proud of the way she had handled it — and surprised by her own ability. She shared the feelings with her mom, a retired nurse, who suggested, “I think it is time you hang up your wings and become a nurse.” In January 2007, Pranke applied to the College of Nursing, and was accepted into the accelerated Bachelors of Science in Nursing (BSN) program. Read More...
