I knew I wanted to pursue nursing as a career when I was eight years old. I lost my mother when I was six weeks old and then lived with my grandmother. I always felt I had to grow up faster than most of my friends because I had to care for my grandmother before I could go outside and play. I helped her with her daily tasks. My childhood shaped me to want to be a nurse. Overall, I love helping people and I could not see myself doing anything else.
I chose Hondros College of Nursing because a coworker asked me to pursue the Associate Degree in Nursing program together since she was a graduate of their Practical Nursing program. I jumped right on board with no hesitation, turned in all my documents and applied for financial aid. If you are thinking about nursing school, it’s important to have a strong support system and reliable transportation (carpool if you can).
I have had to be focused to reach my nursing goals. It is important to focus on the material covered in class, attend your lectures, tutoring sessions, and study groups. I also bought additional books and resources to help me prepare before beginning the program. Also, it is helpful to base your studies off of the NCLEX test. I also discuss what I am learning with my partner and my family so I can test myself and see how well I know the material.
One thing I love about nursing is that it is forever evolving. I do not like a consistent routine. Once I have mastered a task, I like to learn something new. That is why I love nursing because there are so many different avenues I can experience and try.
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.