Since middle school, Rylen Luck '24 has wanted to be a nurse. She chose Radford to
earn her degree and launch her career because of the College of Nursing's outstanding reputation across the Commonwealth of Virginia.
鈥淭he nursing program at Radford is one of the best in the state, and I wanted to be
part of that,鈥� said the native of Powhatan, Virginia. 鈥淥nce I got here to campus,
I really liked the community and how close everybody is.鈥�
Luck wanted to go into nursing primarily to help people, but her long-term goals involve
being a positive change agent in healthcare, an advocate for her patients and a positive
role model for those who follow her into the nursing profession.
鈥淚'm proud to be a Highlander because it's like a family when you come here,鈥� she
said. 鈥淓veryone is so nice and compassionate.鈥�
Before she even begins her senior year, Luck has already lined up a job.
鈥淲hen I graduate, I will be working at out in Richmond, Virginia,鈥� she said. 鈥淚'm going to be a neurocritical care nurse
and will be working with a great team. We are a stroke unit with an epileptic watching
center. It's great.鈥�
To prospective students considering becoming a Highlander, Luck says, 鈥淩adford is
a great place to be. It's a nice community in a beautiful location, and the education
programs are amazing. I'm super grateful to be part of this community and to be a
Highlander!鈥�