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Meet Sylvy Cooper, Senior Trained Clinical Nurse with the Department of Public Health, serving in Fresh Creek, Andros.

She graduated from the Bahamas School of Nursing in January 1997. Throughout her career, she has served on several islands, including Abaco, where she worked for 21 years, as well as San Salvador, Eleuthera, Bimini and Exuma.

Nurse Cooper holds a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacology, along with certificates in psychology, first aid and food safety. She is also an International Air Transport Association (IATA) Certified Trainer.

She takes great pride in her strong work ethic and dedication to her patients. As a cancer survivor living with epilepsy, she personally understands what it is like to be on the receiving end of medical care. For Sylvy, nursing has been especially rewarding because it allows her to witness the recovery and healing of those in her care.

Among her many accomplishments, Nurse Cooper is the author of the book “Unshaken by the Storm.” The book describes how her faith carried her through abuse and illness. Its official launch is scheduled for July 9, 2026.

She is currently working toward becoming a certified counsellor, with a focus on supporting individuals who have experienced abuse and other difficult life circumstances.

In her spare time, she enjoys reading, writing and singing, particularly in church. She is an active member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church and the Cancer Society. She is also the proud mother of two adult children—a son and a daughter—and a devoted grandmother to her grandson.

Nurse Cooper, congratulations on your many accomplishments and your steadfast dedication to the nursing profession. Wishing you every success with your upcoming book launch.

Meet Debbie Simeon, a newly licensed Trained Clinical Nurse currently deployed at Princess Margaret Hospital.

Debbie graduated from the PHA Academy Trained Clinical Nursing Programme on April 10, 2026, as Valedictorian. She also earned the distinction of Program Top Achiever in Academic Excellence.

She is Basic Life Support (BLS) certified and continues to build her clinical skills and experience in patient care delivery.

Passionate about helping others, Debbie chose nursing to make an impact in the lives of patients.

Her future goal is to earn a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and become a Registered Nurse.

Nurse Simeon, you are certainly on the right path toward achieving your goals. You have demonstrated academic excellence and steadfast determination at this stage of your journey. Congratulations on your accomplishments and best wishes for a fulfilling career.

Meet Trained Clinical Nurse Cintiqua Kashan Curry.

She began her nursing career after graduating from nursing school in 2017. Her previous deployment was at South Beach Clinic before transitioning to the family island.

After working throughout Eleuthera, she is now an integral member of the team at the Palmetto Point Clinic. Nurse Curry’s future interests include completing a pharmaceutical course.

An entrepreneur for the past eight years, she is the proud owner of Cfood Kitchen, which specializes in scrumptious takeout meals.

Nurses are multifaceted individuals! Nurse Curry shines among healthcare professionals throughout our Bahamian communities. Her value has not gone unnoticed. Special thanks are extended for her dedicated service to the people of Eleuthera.

Congratulations to Dejanique Cleare on earning her Bachelor of Science in Nursing! Her determination and focus carried her to the finish. Wishing her continued success as she advances toward becoming a Registered Nurse.

The Nursing Cadet Program plays a strategic role in recruiting and attracting high school students to pursue a career in nursing. Meet Cadet Dejanique Cleare, a 2019 graduate of Jordon Prince William High and future nurse.Thanks for choosing this noble profession Dejanique!