Alumni of the Month
October 2024
SOMKENECHUKWU OKEKE
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Class of 2016
Health Assisting
Current Employer
Whittier Street Health Center
Career
In 2016, I attended the American International University of West Africa, The Gambia to pursue my Bachelors Degree in Nursing. Then in the beginning of 2022, I got accepted into MCPHS University to pursue my Master’s in Science Nursing Degree to become a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and graduated ending of 2023
Degrees, Certifications, and Industry Licenses
- Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing from American International University of West Africa, The Gambia
- Master's of Science Degree in Nursing -Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner from MCPHS University, Boston, MA
- American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) Board Certification - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
- RN License (licensed in MA)
- NP License (licensed in MA)
What clubs and activities did you participate in while you were a student at Blue Hills?
SkillsUSA
How did your time at Blue Hills prepare you for what you are doing now?
My time at Blue Hills prepared me to be as successful as I am by helping me to communicate my thoughts and ideas effectively, learn from my mistakes and most importantly time management. Blue Hills prepared me for the future by making me challenge myself and helping me grow as a person by pushing me to have the right mindset and to never give up.
What advice would you give to BHR students?
Embrace learning and challenge yourself. Don’t be afraid to get out of your comfort zone.