During her deployment in response to Hurricane Helene, Terry Stigdon ’09 (ABSN) embraces a Fletcher, North Carolina shelter resident—a veteran who was among many displaced by the storm’s destruction.
From a hospital intensive care unit to the Indiana Statehouse to the front lines of a Category 4 hurricane, Terry Stigdon’s ’09 (ABSN) career has spanned many unexpected settings. However, one thing has never changed: Stigdon is—and always will be—a nurse. Even before earning her degree from the University of Indianapolis, Stigdon’s heart was at home in nursing. It remains there today as she serves as Chief Executive Officer for the American Red Cross Indiana Region, leading efforts to support communities impacted by disasters. After working in the ICU at Riley Hospital for Children for several years, Stigdon was ready to take the next step in her career. She realized that advancing into leadership would require additional credentials beyond her LPN and associate’s degree. That’s when she turned to the University of Indianapolis. UIndy’s accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN) program gave her the flexibility to balance work and family while equipping her with the skills she needed to grow. With her new degree, Stigdon eventually became Director of Clinical Operations of the Emergency Medical and Trauma Center at Riley Hospital for Children.
ONCE A NURSE, ALWAYS A NURSE:
TERRY STIGDON ’09 LEADS THE AMERICAN RED CROSS INDIANA REGION
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UNIVERSITY OF INDIANAPOLIS
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