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NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y., May 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ Over 550 individuals are now protected against COVID-19 thanks to students in Iona College s new nursing program. Describing the opportunity to serve their community as both emotional and historic, students said they were grateful for the hands-on experience gained through the pandemic. It feels humbling, said student Nico O Leary 21, of New Rochelle, N.Y. This has been a horrible year for everyone. So, the fact that we re able to give back in this way is enormous.
Iona College nursing student Anna Tesoriero ’21, of Huntington, N.Y., draws a COVID-19 vaccine. In all, students will vaccinate 550 residents over six sessions in New Rochelle, N.Y.