Alyssa Bernethy

Hi! My name is Alyssa Bernethy. I am in my fourth semester of the TBSN program. I am the president of the oncology club and have been a part of the club for three semesters. I'm interested in oncology and radiation therapy. My mom has inspired me throughout my nursing education. She has gone through radiation therapy which has not only inspired me, but made me passionate about learning more about the specialty. Although I have a strong interest in this specialty, I am open to learning about others. I hope to return to school and obtain my NP in the future.

In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my family, working out, exploring the outdoors, and trying new restaurants. I am so excited to meet all of you and assist you on your journey. Please do not hesitate to reach out and ask questions. I am more than happy to help!

Avery Briscoe

Hello! My name is Avery. I am going to be a third semester here at Linfield. I am a transfer from the McMinnville campus. I am from Portland, so it has been nice to be back where I grew up continuing school. Currently, I am very excited to learn more about the acute care setting in my third semester. I am interested in going into emergency department nursing in the future after graduation.

My favorite thing to do after class or to relax is to read. I love getting lost in a fictional land where medication drug cards cannot find me!

Melissa Gonzalez

Hi! My name is Melissa and I will be in my third semester this spring. Being a transfer student, I completed my prerequisites at PCC. I was born and raised in Los Angeles but have lived in Portland with my husband and two children for seven years. It has taken me a while to get here, having spent eight years in another career and six years as a stay-at-home mother. I am proud to call myself a Linfield student and hope to be a resource to you all during your first semester!

Margaret Kelley

Hi! My name is Maggie and I am a second-semester student in the TBSN program. I grew up in Silverton, OR, and completed my prerequisite course on Linfield’s McMinnville campus. I am also currently a student-athlete on the women’s swim team and an Alpha Phi sorority alumnus.

Outside of school, I enjoy the beach, reading and going out with friends! After nursing school, I am hoping to pursue a career in women’s health and eventually move into healthcare administration. I am super excited to meet y’all!

Jazmyn Rodriguez

Hello! My name is Jazmyn Rodriguez and I am a fourth semester student! I’m excited for what this last semester holds and to support those starting their journey!

Taylor Paluska

Hi! My name is Taylor and I am a third-semester student. I am from Salem, OR, and finished my first two years of college at Linfield’s McMinnville campus. Outside of school, I really enjoy watching scary movies, singing, reading, scuba diving, cooking, and eating as much sushi as I can. As of right now, I am interested in some sort of women’s health nursing, particularly labor and delivery, but I’m trying to keep an open mind as I head into this semester. I also commute from Salem for classes, so if you’re in the same situation, I understand the struggle!

I cannot wait to meet all of you and hope that you are excited to start your nursing journey. Please reach out if you ever have any questions or want to talk about anything at all!

Shed Piquant

I look forward to meeting you and hope to be of support to your success.

Rylee Schneider

Hello! My name is Rylee and I am a second-semester student. I transferred from the Linfield McMinnville campus. Some fun facts are that I am from Medford, OR, I studied abroad in Ireland for a semester before nursing school, and I enjoy sunshine and friends. As for my career in nursing, I am very interested in becoming a surgical nurse but I keep my mind open to see if I would like anything else.

I am really excited to meet everyone and hopefully I can be a good resource for new students!