Steven Twilley

Steven Twilley, a Bachelor of Science in Nursing major, came to Delaware Tech to help advance his career and become a better nurse. "Most importantly, I promised my mother I would finish my degree."

After speaking with an advisor from Delaware Tech, Steven said he felt like he was welcomed to the campus community. "I was made to feel like I was an actual student. It was a very pleasant experience that made going back to school less stressful after taking eight years off."

Most of the RN to BSN program is held online, so Steven really appreciates being nominated for Student Spotlight. "It is nice to see that the faculty really acknowledge their students."

Going to school was a much-needed distraction for Steven when he lost his father after a four-year battle with cancer. "That was a tough time; I was trying to spend as much time as I could with him, go to work, and focus on school. School became somewhat of an escape for me, allowing me to focus on classes while providing just a little break from reality. My instructors didn't realize it, but they were actually helping me get through a tough time."

Since coming back to school, Steven's confidence in research and writing papers has grown tremendously. "This degree has opened my eyes to many aspects of the healthcare industry that I was not exposed to. This will help me become a better-rounded provider."

Steven said his advisor, Kelly Davis, has made his whole college experience great. "I feel like I am constantly emailing her with questions and/or popping into her office, and I am always welcomed."

Steven is currently working as both an emergency room nurse at Peninsula Regional Medical Center and as a firefighter/paramedic for the town of Ocean City, Md. "I am actually living my dream career. It is a good feeling after getting off from a shift knowing that I was able to help my patients and their families during their time of need."