Kea Draine
Nursing
After obtaining her bachelor's degree in psychology, Kea Draine still felt like she had a bigger purpose in life. When she started feeling stagnant and unfulfilled, she decided to return to college for a different degree and a fresh start.
"From a very young age I knew that my purpose was to help others," Draine said. "I was extremely passionate about wanting to make sure that everyone else was okay. I wasn't sure though, how I was going to go about doing so, but once I learned more about nursing and what it actually takes to be a Great nurse, I knew this was the career I would be excellent at.
"Nursing was the missing piece of my puzzle."
Draine found returning to college at a non-traditional age to be hard, and she admitted to struggling to balance schoolwork and a full-time job. When she was accepted into the nursing program, she found out she was pregnant, which was one more thing in life she had to balance.
"It was extremely hard and there were days I wanted to give up, but I pushed through," Draine said. "I can say that I am so proud of myself for coming this far. I hope to be an inspiration to the next person."
During her time at Delaware Tech, Draine said she transformed from a shy and closed off person to someone who cannot stop talking or cracking jokes with classmates. She credits getting involved with the Student Nurses Association student club and making friends with other nursing students for helping bring about the positive changes.
"I've completely stepped out of my comfort zone and have been able to try to be more involved and volunteer for new things," she said. "I love to learn new things, but what I enjoy best is being able to share my knowledge so I am always striving to encourage my peers."
Once she graduates from Delaware Tech, Draine hopes to obtain her bachelor's degree in nursing, following by her doctor of nursing practice degree. She would like to become a critical care nurse and a certified registered nurse anesthetist.
- Calendar of Events
- Clubs & Organizations
- Dover Clubs
- Alpha Beta Gamma
- Architecture Civil Club/AIAS
- Black Student Alliance
- Colors Club
- Criminal Justice Club
- Culinary Arts Club
- Drumline
- Education Club
- Gamers Club
- International Club
- Phi Theta Kappa
- Science Club
- Student American Dental Hygienist Association
- Student Government Association
- Student Legal Association
- Student Nurses Association
- Veterans Inspiring Progress Club (VIP)
- Georgetown Clubs
- Alpha Beta Gamma
- Black Student Alliance
- Collegiate FFA
- Computer Club
- Criminal Justice Club
- Education Club
- Human Services Club
- Lambda Epsilon Chi (LEX)
- Medical Assistant Laboratory Technician Association
- Occupational Therapy Assistant Club
- Outdoor Adventures
- Phi Theta Kappa
- Physical Therapist Assistant Club
- Radiologic Technology Club (Rad Tech)
- Respiratory Care Club (RCC)
- Student Government Association (SGA)
- Student Nurses Association (SNA)
- Study Abroad Club
- Veterans Inspiring Progress Club (VIP)
- Veterinary Technology Club (VETTECH)
- Stanton Clubs
- Wilmington Clubs
- Alpha Beta Gamma
- American Dental Hygienists’ Association
- Black Student Alliance
- Business Club
- Dental Hygiene Club
- Education Club
- GLBT Club (Colors)
- Human Services Club
- InterVarsity Christian Fellowship
- International Club
- Math Club
- Network, Information & Computer Science Club
- Phi Theta Kappa
- Photography Club
- Spectrum United
- Student Government Association
- Veterans Inspiring Progress Club (VIP)
- Dover Clubs
- Athletics
- Dining Services
- Parking and Transportation
- Student Spotlight
- Ally Marly
- Andrew Cretella
- Angelo Demesa
- Ann Marie Kauffman
- Anthony Evans
- Azucena Ortiz
- Breanne Bynum
- Brittany Perry
- Caitlin McCutchan
- Camryn Quirk
- Camryn Wingate
- Carly Collins
- Celina Lombardi
- Chad Reichhold
- Chris Proano
- Christian Alvarez
- Christian Wood
- Christine Gutowski
- David Gruber
- Debbie Alston-Collazo
- Ebony Singleton
- Eliana Nunez
- Emilse Hernandez-Olmedo
- Emily Dittman
- Erin Dalik
- Fernando Sontay
- Flannie Joelle Soumahoro
- Fred Gilles
- Grecia Sorbie
- Hannah Glass
- Hannah Moore
- Issa Diallo
- Jairenis Hidalgo
- Jason O'Connor
- Jax Hackett
- Jose Moran
- Julie Dominick
- Ka'Von Brittingham
- Kaitlyn Cavallucci
- Kea Draine
- Kendric Jones
- Kinley Elliott
- Kory Pritchard
- Kylie Kruger
- Lily Kwiecien
- Logan Farro
- Maria Lopez
- Mariah Whaley
- Mason Morris
- Matt Rodriguez
- Meryem Aydin
- MicKenzie Matarese
- Morgan McGee
- Nelson Smith
- Nicholas Phillips
- Phania Lebrun
- Ragiata Bah
- Ranada Pritchett
- Rebecca Bell
- Rodneesha Jenkins
- Rylee Pettyjohn
- Samantha Price
- Sara Figurski
- Sarah Hunsicker
- Shanon Biggs
- Sheldon Fisher
- Skylar Luc
- Tahmida Sultana
- Taylor Sivels
- Thi (Tina) Nguyen
- Thuyvi Le
- Traci Humphries
- Victoria Brown
- Victoria Henry
- Wilfredo Ferrer III
- Will Turner
- Wilmar Aguilar
- Yesenia Hernandez
- Yonathan Gonzalez
- Meet Our Faculty and Staff