Alish McGuinness
Alish McGuinness
Class Year
’25
Hometown
Durand, IL
Major(s)
Nursing
A recipient of Carthage’s Presidential Scholarship, Alish McGuinness ’25 is able to pursue many opportunities at Carthage to help her prepare for a career in nursing. She works as a nursing lab assistant and a peer tutor. She is also assisting in the development of the Trinity App for cancer survivors as part of a faculty innovation grant and received a professional student nurse internship at UW Health Northern Illinois.
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Why Carthage?
“Carthage was the best college for me because of its professor-to-student ratio. The faculty at Carthage have helped prepare me for future leadership roles in nursing. I look forward to using the skills I have gained here to impact my future patients.”
Faculty mentors
“Faculty guidance helped me get internships and on-campus nursing jobs throughout the year.”
Golden opportunities
“I will go to Norway and Sweden for the Comparative Health Systems: Priorities and Perspectives J-Term course. I will learn history, politics, economics, social values, and healthcare delivery models.”
Career goal
“After graduating from Carthage with my Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing, I plan to work as a pediatric nurse and later go back to school to become a pediatric nurse practitioner.”
Best study tip
“My best study tips are to read course materials before class, reach out to your professors, and set up times during the week dedicated to studying.”