I made the decision to pursue a career in the nursing field after I was asked to cover care in a home setting. Since I had no formal training in how to care for elderly clients and my background was in business, I was quite nervous. Yet I followed through and went that night to be a caretaker for a bedridden client.
At around midnight she had asked for a bedpan. I proceeded to help uncover her to position the bedpan, and to my surprise, she had a bedsore larger than my palm where her bones were visible. Now, using my nursing skills learned here at Hondros College of Nursing, I would say the bedsore was a stage 4 decubitus ulcer. That night changed my perspective on life as a whole and drove me even further to want to make a difference as a nurse in our society today.
I decided to attend Hondros College of Nursing because of the program’s timeline which allowed me to accomplish my goal of becoming a nurse in an opportune manner. Additionally, due to the fact I am a single mom of three kids, I needed a program like this one to further my career and provide a better life for my family and myself.
To those considering a career in nursing, go follow your dreams! Never give up, no matter how long and challenging it may seem.
Kerone Peters is a student of the Practical Nursing Program at our Fairborn 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.