About Us
A school built on three decades of care.
First-Light Care Institute exists to prepare future healthcare professionals to deliver care with compassion, competence, and confidence.
From the heart of a nurse.
Edwina Chauvet, MSN, RN, has spent nearly thirty years walking alongside patients in their most vulnerable moments. She founded First-Light Care Institute to give back — to teach not only the skills of nursing, but the spirit of it.
A nurse's beginning
Edwina answers her calling at the bedside, building her foundation in compassionate care.
NERBNA Award Recipient
Recognized by the New England Regional Black Nurses Association for excellence in nursing.
LEAP Program Certificate
Completes the Leadership Education and Academic Program, deepening her commitment to teaching.
First-Light Care Institute
Founded to pass forward nearly thirty years of clinical wisdom to the next generation.
Our Mission
To educate, inspire, and equip the next generation of healthcare professionals.
Our Vision
To become a guiding light in healthcare education through Compassion, Competence, and Confidence.