In Loving Memory: Founder, Nurses Assistance Program

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Others would remind her that a "pregnant Hispanic dropout" had little prospects for a bright future. Accepting welfare and food stamps as a necessity to feed her growing family, [Eloise L. Morales] pressed ahead. Becoming a nurse's assistant was the first step towards her childhood dream. Like a seed on fertile soil she grew as a medical professional.

Eloise rose to the top of her profession as an Emergency Room nurse, helping to heal the injured citizens of San Antonio. Though as a struggling teenager she was often discouraged, she chose to inspire others. "If I can do it, you can do it!" she would say to those facing challenges. Our Academy motto "You really can do it" pays tribute to the spirit of inspiration.

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In Loving Memory: Founder, Nurses Assistance Program

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Both staff and past graduates agreed it was vital to share the story of the Academy's history, and more importantly, its founder. The f...

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