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During the COVID-19 pandemic, one UCF student was at the forefront of serving the community. Kimberly Bogers worked as a nurse at Nemours Children鈥檚 Hospital while earning her master’s degree in leadership and management and a nurse educator certificate. After receiving her Nursing BSN at UCF, Bogers continued her graduate program at the university because of the experience she had while earning her BSN. 鈥淚 had such an awesome experience with UCF as an undergraduate, so I didn鈥檛 even consider looking at any other universities for my graduate school journey,鈥� she says.

As a fraternal triplet, Bogers finds that she stands out professionally because of her passion for involvement. 鈥淚 love to be involved with organizations and projects that I feel are making a positive impact on the world around them, and I rarely hesitate to help out if help is needed,鈥� Bogers says.

Along with her studies and nursing job, Bogers served as the reunion chair for the College of Nursing鈥檚 Alumni Chapter and the webmaster/social media chair for the Theta Epsilon chapter of the Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing. She gives advice to students saying, 鈥淭ime management is so important! Make sure to keep track of the due dates for your assignments and projects, and don鈥檛 be afraid to ask for help or guidance early on if you鈥檙e confused.鈥�

After graduation, Bogers continued working as a registered nurse, helping with education, research, and improvement projects within her department and the hospital. She also spends time in community health nursing, providing local communities with health resources and education, especially for children and teenagers.

鈥淢y mantra is ‘life is short, be kind,’鈥� Bogers says.

• Nemours Children鈥檚 Hospital nurse
• Reunion chair for College of Nursing鈥檚 Alumni Chapter
• Webmaster chair for Theta Epsilon
• 2021 UCF Alumni 30 Under 30 Honoree

Bogers later earned her Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) in summer 2025 and continues her work in nursing education and leadership.