Students studying nursing at Suncoast Technical College got a boost of support on the first day of school. HCA Florida Sarasota Doctors Hospital donated school supplies for every student in the nursing program. More than 120 students received stethoscopes, pen lights and other supplies needed for the nursing program along with supplies like notebooks, pens and markers that are needed in the classroom. Harry Walk, RN, Assistant Chief Nursing Officer at HCA Florida Sarasota Doctors Hospital greeted the students and gave them some advice on a career in nursing. “I didn’t start out to be a nurse, but I wanted to care for people…there are a lot of opportunities to work in different areas in nursing so take all the opportunities afforded to you. Welcome to nursing,” Walk added. “Donations like this are very beneficial. The start-up costs for nursing school can be expensive for some students. This also helps our students build relationships with a potential employer in the community,” said Ron DiPillo, Executive Director of Suncoast Technical College. This is the second year the hospital has donated supplies to all nursing students at Suncoast Technical College.