By Holly Desrosier
The best nurses are often known for having a nurturing, compassionate spirit, and Cheryl Cournoyer is no exception. For years, she has been training upcoming generations of nurses and healthcare workers, many of whom will go on to work in local hospitals and offices that treat this community’s citizens.
“I teach my students that it s not all about academics,” she said. “You ve got to be a well-rounded student.”
Cheryl, who is from Canada, had a life-changing experience that prompted her to go into nursing. When she was 14, her father died suddenly from a massive heart attack, which encouraged her pursuit to help others.