My initial decision to pursue a nursing career came to a halt when I got sick to my stomach while dissecting a cat, this happened during my anatomy class in Junior College. I ended up with a business degree and worked as a financial aid administrator for over 15 years. After feeling trapped in a career for so long, I resigned and transitioned into helping families plan for retirement. When a family member needed a full-time caregiver, I was suddenly reminded of my passion for nursing. It felt very natural to care for a patient. Now I am finally on the path of my calling.
I wanted to attend Hondros College of Nursing because I liked their curriculum. Also, the opportunity to complete the program in a reasonable amount of time was a plus.
To those considering nursing, do not waste time and don’t get distracted by circumstances because they will always be there.
Merilyn Buffenbarger is a student in the Associate Degree in Nursing Program at our Dayton 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.