
Kassandra earns RN in high school; now pursuing career as MD
February 8, 2022
Kassandra Lopez graduated from Fairmont High School in southern Minnesota as a Registered Nurse (RN). She earned her associate’s degree in nursing from Minnesota West Community and Technical College one month before high school graduation. At 19, Lopez was accepted into the University of Minnesota Medical School-Duluth. Now at age 20, Lopez is on her way to becoming a doctor. Here are a few inspiring words that Kassandra wishes to share with fellow young Minnesotans considering their career options.