When I was 19, I lost my dad to a hard fought 4-year battle with terminal cancer. While it was one of the hardest experiences I have had to go through, his loss inspired me to do something more with my life. I was moved by the empathy and knowledge of his chemo nurses as well as the passion and love from his hospice nurses. I wanted to make a difference, like his nurses had made in my family’s life.
Currently, I continue my nursing journey so I can provide the same level of care I provided for my dad while he was sick. I wish to treat everyone the way I wanted him treated. If I can make one person smile or laugh, it was a good day. If I can make someone smile while doing a wound treatment, it was a very good day!
When I found out I was pregnant, I knew it was time for me to step up and make my dad and my beautiful baby girl proud. I chose Hondros College of Nursing because I was able to start quickly and the college had the flexibility I was looking for, to work full-time during the day and take classes in the evening.
You must want it; nursing school is not for the weak. A good group of study buddies and time management is important to finish nursing school.
Katie Adkins is a student in the Associate Degree in Nursing program at our West Chester campus. She has received two clinical excellence awards and currently works for Stay Well Home Health.
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.