Nursing school graduate explains how the pandemic changed the learning process Graduating student, Taylor Heppner worked as a CNA while going to school and saw the effects the pandemic both in the classroom and at work. Author: David Bohlman (WQAD) Updated: 12:27 PM CDT May 20, 2021 ROCK ISLAND, Ill. — The next generation of Healthcare workers graduate from Trinity College of Nursing Wednesday. The pandemic changed the way the students were taught and ultimately how they will carry on in their careers for years to come. In all about 40 students will graduate Wednesday, with their respective degrees. Either a Bachelors of Science and Nursing, Masters of Science and Nursing or Radiology degrees.