Jill Robison Atkinson will be Glades County’s First CTE (Career and Technical Education) Nursing Instructor

Posted 6/30/21

MOORE HAVEN -- Glades County Schools is  excited to announce a new member of our Glades County School Family …

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Jill Robison Atkinson will be Glades County’s First CTE (Career and Technical Education) Nursing Instructor

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MOORE HAVEN -- Glades County Schools is  excited to announce a new member of our Glades County School Family, as Glades County’s First CTE (Career and Technical Education) Nursing Instructor Jill Robison Atkinson.

Students who complete the program will be able to be a certified nursing assistant (CNA) as well as a certified EKG technician, their CNA certificate, which is a very high demand job will allow students to enter the workforce immediately after graduation.  

Atkinson began her nursing career by becoming a CNA in 1990 at the Clewiston Adult School. She said she knew then, that nursing was for her. She went on to graduate from Palm Beach Community College (at the time) in 1993 with an Associate in Science Degree in Nursing.

She has worked in numerous hospital settings for the past 28 years. Including Nursing Supervision, ER, ICU, Surgery, Cardiac Cath and Interventional Radiology.  Atkinson has experience in home health care as well. She comes to Glades County Schools with an outstanding resume as well as reputation in the nursing field.

Atkinson said, “I’m bringing all my knowledge to the table for the youth of Glades County. I’m hoping to make a difference and help them to start successful careers in the healthcare industry. I’m so excited. Thank you for this opportunity."

She was born and raised in Clewiston,  and is a graduate of Clewiston High School, Class of 1987. She is married to Michael Atkinson and they have two grown children, Justin and Joe. !! 

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