Nurse, mother, community service award recipient and alumna Kalie Hernandez, LPN, will be the principal speaker at Bay Path Practical Nursing Academy’s Graduation and Pinning Ceremony on June 30th.

“A prudent nurse, Kalie has given back to the Bay Path nursing community,” said Academy Director Gretheline Bolandrina, DHA, MSN Ed, RN, CRRN. “Since her graduation in 2017, she has helped, enlightened, and befriended us. She has shown tremendous growth as a nurse, as an adult. In addition to her brilliance, Kalie has demonstrated an innate empathy and a deep understanding of the human condition, and the healthcare situation. I very much look forward to her address in June.”

Hernandez, LPN of Southbridge, was recently named Case Management LPN with Venture Community Services in Sturbridge. She plays a key role in MAPS audits around the state of Massachusetts, administrative/case management, and day habilitation.

Hernandez is an alumna of Bay Path Practical Nursing Academy, PN Class of 2017. In 2021, she received the Community Service Award at Bay Path Practical Nursing Academy. The award was granted in recognition of Hernandez’s volunteer work creating critical partnerships between the Academy, the Bay Path community and the Worcester County. The Community Service Award was developed to honor a person who is making significant contributions to the Bay Path Practical Nursing community through their time, actions, talents and dedication through any volunteer work done. Hernandez serves as a role model for compassion, service, giving back, and striving to make the world a better place. Hernandez’s passion is in helping others. She has made important contributions to the Bay Path Practical Nursing Academy. She remains connected with Bay Path Practical Nursing Academy serving as an active member of the Advisory Committee, volunteering as a mentor, speaking at information sessions & workshops, and participating in the Mock Code Team preparation day.

While a student at Bay Path Practical Nursing Academy Hernandez was voted as a student representative. She was inducted into the National Technical Honor Society and was a member of the UNICEF Club. Hernandez participated in the admissions panel interviews and competed in SkillsUSA earning a Silver Medal in both District and State level for the Practical Nursing category.

About Bay Path Practical Nursing Academy: Bay Path Practical Nursing is a 40-week, (10-month), full-time, Monday through Friday, evening program. The program begins mid-August and is completed in late June. Graduates receive a Practical Nursing Certificate and are eligible to take the NCLEX-PN licensure exam.