Megan Davis always knew she wanted a career in health care but wasn’t sure about the role she would play. Once enrolled in The University of New Mexico College of Nursing, everything seemed right – until tragedy struck – not once but twice in 2020.
Her mother had not been feeling well and received a serious medical diagnosis in July. In September she developed complications and died. Still reeling from her mother’s death, Davis and her boyfriend both were both diagnosed with COVID-19 shortly after her mother’s funeral.
“I knew the end result would be me getting to work in a hospital and take care of people the same way the nurses took care of my mom when she was sick. I think all of that kept me going.” – Megan Davis
He s the first person in Washoe County to die from the flu since December 2019.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has reported fewer cases of influenza this season than in years past.
Health officials expect the flu season to run into May.
Help For Reno Businesses Coming
The Reno City Council has approved a business relief program aimed at helping merchants negatively affected by the coronavirus pandemic.
This Is Renoreports the program will give those who qualify the ability to defer payment or limit business license fees through 2022.
The program is for any business ordered to close or operate with reduced capacity pursuant to state directives.
Maude “Sush” May has earned a bachelor’s and master’s degree in nursing, and recently completed her doctor of nursing practice (DNP) at The University of New Mexico College of Nursing. But her educational journey did not come without its hardships, and her story is nothing short of inspirational.
May began her pursuit of a nursing career as a single mother of five children. She was a stay-at-home mom and had to complete several prerequisites before applying to UNM. She managed to complete those courses while supporting her children through part-time homeschooling and working from home as a telecommuting typist.