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UNT Health Fort Worth nursing student’s white coat signifies more than a career
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· September 3, 2026
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Key points Leal reflected on her own journey, which began when she was 7 and watched coverage of Hurricane Katrina, feeling a desire to help. Morales, who is 42 and has taken a nontraditional path, nodded in agreement with Leal's words.
A first-year nursing student, Lina Morales, listened intently as pharmacy student Zoe Leal spoke to hundreds of future health professionals. Leal reflected on her own journey, which began when she was 7 and watched coverage of Hurricane Katrina, feeling a desire to help. This experience led her to become a paramedic and eventually pursue a career in healthcare.
Leal emphasized that passion alone is not enough to carry students through challenges, but drive is essential. Morales, who is 42 and has taken a nontraditional path, nodded in agreement with Leal's words. Further details about Morales and Leal's stories are available.
Their experiences highlight the importance of drive and perseverance in pursuing a career in healthcare.
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Category: government Published: September 3, 2026 Source: Fort Worth Report Reading time: 1 min
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