Hometown: Santa Fe, TN

Year: 2022

Major: Nursing

Courtney Potts graduated Summa Cum Laude with an Associate of Applied Science degree in nursing in fall 2022. Potts was a member of the Student Nurses Association, the National Student Nurses Association and Phi Theta Kappa honor society. During her time at Columbia State, she earned the Nursing Academic Discipline Award, as well as multiple nursing scholarships. Potts is a first-generation college graduate who plans to begin working at Maury Regional Medical Center while completing her Bachelor of Science in nursing online.

“Columbia State has nurtured me academically and assisted me in finding my true potential,” Potts said. “Before attending Columbia State, I was not aware of my own academic capabilities. It is amazing what can be accomplished when students are educated in an encouraging, positive environment. Having confidence instilled in me by professors and instructors changed my outlook on my own abilities. I have been so fortunate during my time here to have so many instructors and professors who truly want to see their students succeed.”