UNC Charlotte Master’s Student Tapped for American Health Council Position
UNC Charlotte nursing master’s student Brandon Bryant has been selected as a member of the Board of Nurses for the American Health Council (AHC).
According to AHC: “Brandon’s seven years within the healthcare industry are marked by a deep-seeded passion for patient autonomy and effective clinical care. He boasts a dynamic healthcare record, acting as practicing nurse, Interim Nurse Manager, and educator. The American Health Council recognizes Bryant for his clinical leadership and the highest quality care he provides during every patient encounter.”
Brown has previously served as Interim Nurse Manager for the Intensive Care Unit at Carolinas Medical Center (CMC). After practicing as a registered nurse for many years, he decided to build his academic foundation and earn a graduate nursing degree and will be graduating with a Master of Science in Nursing from UNC Charlotte in December 2018.
He is presently a Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist (SRNA) in the CMC/UNC Charlotte Nurse Anesthesia Program. His scholastic commitment to become a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) includes clinical rotations within the operating room. In addition to these extensive academic degrees and achievements, Bryant is certified in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Basic Life Support (BLS).
His fierce patient advocacy has led to shining professional accomplishments, such as the Carolinas Medical Center’s Spirit of Nursing Award he received in 2016 and the Marie A. Bader Award presented by the CMC/UNC Charlotte Nurse Anesthesia Program to the Outstanding Junior Student in 2017. In addition, Bryant maintains professional associations with the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists (AANA) and the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN).
Bryant’s goals within the next five years include completion of his MSN program and beginning a career as a CRNA. He is committed to advocating on behalf of his profession, ensuring advanced practice registered nurses across the country are allowed to work with the highest degree of autonomy and professional respect.