ANC Student Snapshot - March 2020 - Bradley Welch

ANC Student Snapshot Recipient for March 2020, Bradley Welch

𝗔𝗡𝗖 𝗠𝗔𝗥𝗖𝗛 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟬 𝗦𝗧𝗨𝗗𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝗦𝗡𝗔𝗣𝗦𝗛𝗢𝗧
𝗕𝗥𝗔𝗗𝗟𝗘𝗬 𝗪𝗘𝗟𝗖𝗛, 𝗕𝗹𝘆𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗲

Bradley Welch of Blytheville has been named one of Arkansas Northeastern College’s Student Snapshot Recipients for March. Welch was nominated by ANC Nursing Instructors Kyra Langley and Dr. Kimberly Weathers.

Both Langley and Weathers cited Welch’s determination as a factor in his nomination. “Bradley is one of the most determined students I have had,” Said Weathers, adding, “He looks for a way to understand things, ALL things, as much as he possibly can and he is always very helpful in class and clinical settings with his fellow classmates.”

Langley echoed Weather’s praise, stating, “Bradley is a very determined student in every sense of the word. He strives to do his best and be involved in the classroom setting, but also in the clinical/simulation setting. He stays afterwards to help clean up and will ask questions at that time for clarification on the content of the day.”

For his part, Welch chose Arkansas Northeastern College because he plans to become a nurse and was aware of ANC’s reputation for having an excellent nursing program with a high pass rate for the NCLEX to earn licensure. “This career path will allow me to provide a great life for my family while using the skills I’ve learned to help others in need,” said Welch.

As a husband and father, Welch has worked in several areas before finding his niche in nursing. "I've worked as a construction worker, massage therapist, and a firefighter," said Welch who added that his primary goal was to be the best father he can be. "Every job that I've worked has guided me to strive for the best version of myself. This career path has built on my personal strengths and taught me how to build up the areas that I find lacking. ANC is where I've set a foundation of knowledge that I can build my career upon. I'm grateful for each and every teacher and staff member that has provided me with knowledge and resources that were vital in education. If you feel a desire to learn more or pursue a new career, this institution has the ability to help shape your future."

College, and the nursing program in particular, can be challenging, but Welch has shown perseverance to overcome any obstacles that have stood in his way. “There have been instances throughout the nursing program that Bradley was struggling for various reasons. Still, he was determined for himself that he was not going to give up, and he pushed himself to seek guidance on techniques and study habits to improve,” said Langley who added that the nursing program provides avenues for academic assistance for students who want and need it.

When asked his favorite class while at ANC, Welch stated that Anatomy and Physiology was at the top of his list. “My love for learning started with Anatomy and Physiology I & II. The human body is fascinating and is organized so well. The teachers have a passion for the subject and are readily available to answer questions.”

This kind of learning will assist Welch throughout his nursing career as hopes to start working in an Intensive Care Unit upon his completion of the nursing degree. “Bradley is a great asset to our program and will be a great asset to our profession,” said Langley.

“I want to thank God for every opportunity that has led me to this point.  Also to every instructor and teacher that has put equity into my learning and my classmates who have put up with me this far,” said Welch.