My passion has always been in the healthcare field. Taking care of family and putting others first is what I do best. When Covid-19 arrived on the scene, I continued to work alongside many great nurses and healthcare team members during this tough time. I both wanted and needed to do more. With many discussions and much encouragement from others, I decided that I wanted to be a better advocate for my patients by continuing my nursing education.
I decided to attend Hondros College of Nursing after researching the various nursing programs in my area. Hondros gives me the opportunity to complete the Practical Nursing program in a year. The enrollment advisor was also very helpful and informative. She walked me through everything and even made sure I was comfortable and understood each choice during the selection process. I am confident I made the right decision with Hondros.
As a piece of advice, I would suggest getting organized and creating a schedule for school, family, and leisure time. Most of us must work while going to school, so communicate with your employer about your plans, and create a schedule that will work for everyone. I would freshen up on math, especially dosages and calculations, and look over anatomy and physiology beforehand.
Stephanie Childress is a student in the Practical Nursing Program at our Akron 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.