Jamie Choate

UConn School of Nursing, Class of 2018

I was born in New Britain, Connecticut and grew up in Ellington, CT and Glastonbury CT. I am currently working towards my Bachelors of Science degree in Nursing.

In middle school through my junior year of high school, I volunteered as a tutor for Ellington elementary schoolers in grades one through four, helping them with reading, math, and homework. I have fundraised for and participated in Relay for Life since my sophomore year of high school, and have done the same for several walks for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. For 2016-2017 I will be the president of the Healthcare Simulation Society, which fundraises for the simulation labs in the UConn School of Nursing and does healthcare-related volunteer work.

I sought involvement in the Urban Service Track in order to be exposed to a more diverse population of people than I was growing up in small towns with homogenous populations. I think a huge part of being a good nurse or any other kind of healthcare provider is being understanding of and caring to all types of people, regardless of background or other differentiating factors. I also believe that the underserved communities that we give aid to have a lot to give back to the general community of healthcare professionals. Working with the group of talented people at UST is an excellent way to improve my skills in nursing, teamwork, and communication, and to form a supportive network of colleagues who can improve my knowledge of other healthcare disciplines.