Star Football Player Turned Nurse: This Is Why I Chose Masters in Nursing as My 2nd Degree

Roosevelt Davis, MSN, RN knows the value of working hard. After a successful college football career and a bachelor's degree in Political Science, Roosevelt decided to pursue his passion and complete a second degree - a master’s degree in nursing (MSN). Today, Roosevelt works as a Pediatric Cardiovascular ICU (CVICU) nurse who helps sick kids at the Children’s Hospital of Orange County. 

Roosevelt comes from a big family of medical professionals. And, while they played a large role in guiding him towards the nursing field. Ultimately, it was his life experiences and passion for helping others that drove his decision to become a nurse. 

With roots that go back to childhood, Roosevelt, a world-class athlete who could have played professional football after college, talked to us about his transition from sports to nursing, what it was like to earn a second degree in nursing and what drives him to be so selfless in the workforce.