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Being the director of the Vocational Nursing program at Texas Southmost College is a dream come true for Vaneida Soto.<\/p>\n

It was a dream inspired by her former program director in 2013 when she was a student pursuing a nursing degree at the University of Texas at Brownsville and Texas Southmost College.<\/p>\n

\u201cI admired his leadership, the impact he had on us as students, his instruction and motivation,\u201d she said. \u201cI always told myself that someday I would be like him.\u201d<\/p>\n

And that someday is now.<\/p>\n

The Brownsville native started as a vocational nursing instructor at TSC one year ago and was promoted late last year.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019ve worked in the health care field since 2005, and I felt it was time for me to teach what I know,\u201d said Soto. \u201cBut when I saw the director position open, I jumped at the opportunity.\u201d<\/p>\n

Soto started her journey in the health care field as a medical assistant in 2005 after earning her certification from a local for-profit school.<\/p>\n

She would go on to work at local hospitals, clinics and outpatient dialysis centers before realizing she wanted more opportunities.<\/p>\n

While working locally, she obtained a bachelor\u2019s degree in nursing and is currently working toward a master\u2019s degree in the same field.<\/p>\n

\u201cNursing has been a rewarding career. Helping people and impacting their lives in a positive way is what would get me out of bed in the morning,\u201d said Soto. \u201cAnd now as an instructor and director, I\u2019m inspired on a whole new level \u2013 I get to educate the nurses of tomorrow.\u201d<\/p>\n

Soto said the career change has been a game changer. She is ready to focus all of her attention and skills on creating caring and highly skilled nurses to meet industry needs.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe shortage of nurses across our region, state and nation is at an all-time high because of the pandemic,\u201d she said. \u201cHere at TSC, we are training the future nurses and health care leaders. We\u2019re filling a demand with graduates who are dedicated to patient care and ready to help their community.\u201d<\/p>\n

As TSC\u2019s newest Vocational Nursing director, Soto\u2019s goal is to expand the program\u2019s nursing labs to supplement the latest industry-standard equipment and simulation technology. She also plans on building upon the high-quality training TSC is already providing its students.<\/p>\n

\u201cOur job and goal as a department is to not only teach the technical skills, but also the soft skills, which at times define how you succeed in this field,\u201d said Soto. \u201cWe want to help our students grow, gain confidence in their skills and be ready for a rewarding career in nursing.\u201d<\/p>\n

As for TSC\u2019s newest family member, she said she is happy to be back.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019m home,\u201d she said. \u201cFrom student to faculty member, I still feel like everyone here is family. TSC is what shaped me into who I am today. And what makes TSC a great place is everyone\u2019s dedication and willingness to work hard toward a common goal.\u201d<\/p>\n

For more information about TSC\u2019s Vocational Nursing program, visit tsc.edu.<\/p>\n

Registration for summer and fall 2021 is in progress. To apply or to register at TSC, click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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