My mind was made up that I wanted to become a nurse from the age of 14. I watched and assisted my grandmother when she took care of others. She would take me to the hospital with her to visit the sick. My grandmother was not a nurse, but she was a natural nurturer. Seeing all the smiles she put on so many faces is what I want to do now. I want to make people smile, feel happy and loved, and for them to feel like someone cares. This gives me a sense of hope and peace, in addition to bringing comfort to others.
I have been searching for a nursing school to attend after graduating with an associate degree in science. I had no initial luck. However, for a week straight I was seeing Hondros College of Nursing advertisements everywhere. I said to myself; okay Hondros you have my attention, I am interested, now let me investigate this school. Now here I am, a proud student of Hondros College of Nursing.
The advice I would give someone thinking about starting nursing school would be to go for it! However, do not choose a nursing career for the money. Choose it because you have compassion in your heart to help others.
Crystal Smith is a student of the Associate Degree in Nursing Program at our Maumee campus.
On [DATE], American Public University System combined with Rasmussen University and Hondros College of Nursing to form a single higher education institution. American Public University System (System) now includes American Public University, American Military University, Rasmussen University, and Hondros College of Nursing. The System is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a wholly owned subsidiary of American Public Education, Inc. (APEI). We are continuing to update our website to reflect our new structure.