Stacy Bolaños is the new nurse at La Quinta High School. Bolaños attended College of the Desert for three years in the licensed vocational nurse program and previously worked at Eisenhower Medical Center for three years as well.

Bolaños became a nurse because she was always interested in taking care of people. “It was my goal since high school to be a nurse, and I have a brother with special needs so that really helped,” she explained.

Her favorite part of being a nurse is that there is something new and different every day. “There is more to learn and there is room to grow; you [do not] get very bored,” stated Bolaños.

While working at Eisenhower Medical Center, she mainly worked with older patients. Bolaños saw an opening at LQHS and was pleased that she would have the opportunity to work with adolescents. “I like it so far but it is so new, it is kind of scary,” she said.

Some of her hobbies include CrossFit and being active. She is also extremely into nutrition. “I am in [the gym] three to four times a week,” she said.

Bolaños is excited to be part of the Blackhawk family and is looking forward to helping and getting along with everyone.