Practical Preparation for a Prestigious Program


In a year when global health has been an overarching concern, one 2021 grad- uate is taking the next step in her journey toward a healthcare career. Jadyn Slaughter will use her health science degree to begin work on her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree. She believes that overall health and wellness are the keystones to an optimally functioning society.


“God calls upon us to have good overall physical, mental, emotional, and spiri- tual health and wellness. We are all God’s precious creations and masterpieces, so we should try our best to preserve and maintain His masterpiece,” said Slaughter.


She wants to help people attain optimal health through the knowledge she has learned from text- books, professors, and the Bible.


Slaughter was accepted into all six graduate schools where she applied. She has decided to attend the Army


Slaughter was accepted into a highly selective armed services doctoral program.


As the sun set across the Younts Stadium field, graduates stood to sing the Alma Mater in the Friday evening ceremony.


Baylor program to serve in one of the four Navy positions for their graduate program. She is attending Officer Development School in Newport, RI, this summer and will graduate as an Ensign in the U.S. Navy.


“I will then travel to Fort Sam Houston in Texas to complete my graduate edu- cation in two and a half years,” she said. “After graduation and licensure, I will serve as an officer and physical therapist for the United States Navy.”


NGU Health Science majors complete a 240-hour internship in a health care setting they are interested in pursuing.


Slaughter completed an internship during the spring at Accelerated Physical Therapy in Travelers Rest, where she observed and assisted the physical thera- pist. Some of her responsibilities included cleaning, folding laundry, encourag- ing patients, and even rehabilitating some patients.


“I actually applied to and visited about 10 colleges. These colleges were smaller, Christ-based institutions, and NGU definitely stood out from the other nine because the staff, students, and community on campus truly lived out and prac- ticed the Christian message.”


She said being on the cross country and track team and being active in other ex- tracurricular activities helped make the NGU community feel like one big family.


“College is hard, so having a close network of fellow brothers and sisters in Christ is extremely helpful when times get tough.”


Slaughter said health science faculty have been alongside her every step of the way. The new graduate student said the professors are a significant reason she received the privilege and honor to serve her country in a field with so much respect and passion.


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