Sauk Valley

Students part of action day

DIXON – A group of 50 students from Sauk Valley Community College Nursing program attended the 19th annual Student Nurse Political Action Day on March 28 in Springfield.

The first-year students won second place at the event in the American Nurses Association-Illinois poster contest. Jacqueline Gross, Aleena Hammelman, Emily Kitsmiller, Vanessa Kitsmiller, Jesse Pate, and Raquel Romano, group created a poster that focused on nurses’ roles in public policy.

Participants explored educational career opportunities, met with legislators, and discussed how current bills affect their futures.

For more information, call the school at 815-835-6354.