Breakthrough to Nursing  Director

About Patesha 

Patesha Vance is a dedicated student nurse at Tri-County Technical College, where she serves as Community Health Director for her school’s Student Nurses Association (SNA) chapter. In her newly elected position of BTN for the SNA-SC, she hopes to show how she is passionate about fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion in nursing while also improving community health through education and outreach. Patesha is committed to increasing diversity in the nursing profession by implementing initiatives that provide mentorship, support, and resources to aspiring nurses from underrepresented backgrounds. She believes that representation in nursing is essential to building a more inclusive and culturally competent healthcare system. Patesha plans to continue her education to receive her Doctorate of Nursing Practice (DNP), allowing her to expand her impact on healthcare policy, leadership, and advanced clinical practice, all while balancing her roles as a single mother, a healthcare worker, and a student nurse.