Success Stories
MICHELE CARRIER
Associate Degree in Nursing program
"After years of caring for my family, I found my purpose"
Jennifer Bass
Associate Degree in Nursing program
"Becoming a caregiver came naturally as I aided my family."
Amy Byrum
Associate Degree in Nursing program
"I have never forgotten my grandmother’s nursing stories, and they are the reason I wanted to become a nurse."
Daron Tucker
Practical Nursing program
"I started my healthcare career as a STNA and immediately I fell in love with it. Providing quality care and caring for my patients is my ultimate goal. In my eyes, becoming a nurse is another step in achieving that goal."
Raquel Flanigan
Associate Degree of Nursing
"I started my career as a director of an after-school program providing resources for at risk youth. Then, my grandfather became ill. I found myself feeling lost because I lacked knowledge of the resources that he needed in the last days of his life. As a result, I never wanted myself or anyone I knew to be in that position again, so I became a nurse."
Aliyah Harvey
Practical Nursing Program
"My family inspired me to pursue nursing as a career. To be honest, it was a struggle for me to raise my two boys alone."
sarah gray
Practical Nursing Program
“At this point, I couldn’t see myself in any other career and am thankful to have found my calling in healthcare."
christopher roebuck
Practical Nursing Program
“Since my time as an Army medic, I have always enjoyed the idea of helping people, and I’ve always found the human body and medicine to be very fascinating. I haven't found a job that can replicate the same feeling as a job in the medical field."
Fury caldwell
Practical Nursing Program
“I have always been an empathetic individual who tends to anyone in need. I believe everyone deserves to feel supported and looked after. That’s what nursing is all about!"
tailynn townsend
Practical Nursing Program
“I have worked as a CNA for many years and loved it. Then, my mother was diagnosed with breast cancer and I did countless hours of research. I knew in that moment that I wanted to become a nurse."
latasha brannon
Practical Nursing Program
“At a young age, I had a friend who was disabled. I watched her mom care for her day in and day out. It is what made me fall in love with helping people and encouraged me to pursue a nursing career."
Angela phillips
Practical Nursing Program
“I wanted to pursue becoming a nurse because of my mother. My mother was a nurse, and I watched her work in this field as I was growing up."
sonya radford
Practical Nursing Program
“I wanted to learn how to care for my children, and others around me. I searched many schools, but decided to attend Hondros College of Nursing."
ebony mcculler
Associate Degree in Nursing Program
“I lost my mother when I was six weeks old and then lived with my grandmother. I had to care for my grandmother before I could go outside and play. My childhood shaped me to want to be a nurse."
Tara Koyl
Practical Nursing Program
“My daughter was diagnosed as a Type 1 diabetic when she was five years old. The nurses that taught us about diabetes and picked me up when I was falling apart were the people who really made a difference."
Crystal whiting
Practical Nursing Program
“I always wanted to be in the medical field, but it became stronger when I lost my two babies to SIDS. The experiences made me want to become a nurse."
lindsey dickman
Practical Nursing Program
“Because of my rare conditions I have, I know what it is like to feel discouraged, or feel as if you are not being heard. I wanted to be that voice for someone else."
anGel Griffin
Practical Nursing Program
“My mom was diagnosed with breast cancer, and being able to be her support during that time is what motivated me to pursue a career in nursing."
briana vanwinkle
Practical Nursing Program
“My son was born premature and his right lung had collapsed at birth. During his stay in the NICU, he had the absolute best nurses."
nerissa anderson
Associate Degree in Nursing Program
“My decision to pursue nursing as a career happened in the spring of 1997. During then, I was in Alabama and was the sole caretaker for my grandmother."
Libby Laplante
Associate Degree in Nursing Program
“Between classes, clinical, homework, and study time, I spend many hours a week on school. It is not easy, but it is totally worth it."
jasmine outlaw
Practical Nursing Program
“If there is ever a time you feel like giving up, remember why you started! The harder you work for something, the greater you will feel when you achieve it."
brittany dillow
Practical Nursing Program
“I had a job I was unhappy with for a while, and decided now was the time I needed to pursue nursing for myself and my family."
bianca shaffer
Associate Degree in Nursing Program
“My daughter was born prematurely at 30 weeks gestation and was not breathing on her own, had jaundice, and could not maintain her glucose levels. The nurses caring for her were awesome."
Shannon Oesterle
Associate Degree in Nursing Program
“If you are thinking about nursing school, I would say start now. Do not wait on your goals. You are not too busy, too old, too young, too far, or whatever."
Tatum ruiz
Associate Degree in Nursing Program
“My mom made the decision to go back to college and she graduated from the Associate Degree in Nursing program from Hondros. She then talked me into applying for the Practical Nursing program."
Mulhat Ebrahim
Practical Nursing Program
“I am thankful to Hondros for giving me this opportunity. This year has shown me how we can all make a difference with just the right amount of support and motivation."
Angela Stead
Associate Degree in Nursing Program
“I have an atypical career path to becoming a nurse. My work history is predominantly in the business side of healthcare in marketing and public relations for hospital systems."
Franchesca Martinez-khay
Graduate of the Practical Nursing Program and Associate Degree in Nursing Program
“To be successful in school, I tapped into all the resources available to me and more. I prepared as much as possible for my schoolwork ahead of time. Developing these behaviors has also helped me in my career."
Angela thomas
Associate Degree in Nursing Program
“My grandma was a nurse, and I admired her. She set an example of caring and hard work. My hope is to carry on her legacy."
Kim emry
Associate Degree in Nursing Program
“Before I started nursing school in 2018 in the Practical Nursing program, I had worked in retail for 20 years. I wanted to have a rewarding career."
dani may
Associate Degree in Nursing Program
“I held myself back a long time thinking I could not work in healthcare; however, being in school has opened me up to things that I did not think was possible for myself."
wendy giles
Practical Nursing Program
“My nurses during my labors were amazing and I want to make a positive impact on someone’s life at such a special milestone."
chelsea brown
Associate Degree in Nursing Program
“I have always been passionate about helping others. As I got older, I thought I would go into counseling. I soon realized that nursing was more my speed."
Trinity villar
Practical Nursing Program
“When I was a child I was diagnosed with familial polyposis. I was very sick and in and out of the hospital a lot, but the nurses were amazing and always made me feel better."
dawn garrison
Associate Degree in Nursing Program
“I gathered information on a few schools, and Hondros College of Nursing stood out to me. My admissions representative was awesome too."
oshnique holley
Practical Nursing Program
“I got my certified nursing license (CNA) after I graduated high school and worked as a CNA for many years. As time went by, I realized I wanted to provide more hands on care."
Amy azbill
Associate Degree in Nursing Program
“When I was 13, my papaw was gravely sick in the hospital. Through all the chaos, one nurse came into his room, grabbed his hand, and sang Amazing Grace aloud. My family joined in and sang with her."
Abralyn lawson
Associate Degree in Nursing Program
“Restarting college and a new career path at my age (I will be 50 soon), I wanted an efficient course of study. I felt like Hondros College of Nursing’s direct entry option offered me the best chance for success."
Sade Hardrick
Associate Degree in Nursing Program
“I have always wanted to have a career in healthcare. I first wanted to become a pediatrician, then a cardiologist, and now I have found my passion as a nurse."
mone cross
Associate Degree in Nursing Program
“During my time at Hondros, what I used to think was not possible, is sinking in as my reality. As my terms have gone on, I have had a great support system that has helped me make it this far."
rebecca thompson
Associate Degree in Nursing Program
“My good friend attended Hondros in 2007 and recommended it to me. The school had just started the direct entry program, so I had the opportunity to enter the Associate Degree in Nursing program. The timing was perfect."
Joy Otarus
Associate Degree in Nursing Program
“I began my nursing education at Hondros College of Nursing in the Practical Nursing program. I really loved the PN program, so I decided to continue with the Associate Degree in Nursing program."
Roger Holmes
Practical Nursing Program
“I wanted to use my experience as a child from the system to show people that just because they may have had struggles, does not mean they have to let society decide their future."
kehonsha young
Practical Nursing Program
“I was so grateful for the care my daughter received in the hospital. I felt that it was my duty to return the favor and help others in need. That is when I decided to become a nurse."
Chelsi whisler
Practical Nursing Program
“It is a passion of mine to be a part of a team that focuses on improving the health of others. I like being there for people any way I can."
Cerena frazier
Practical Nursing Program
“The NICU nurses helped me become familiar with being a new mom during the five weeks my daughter was in the hospital. This made me want to be a nurse so I could also help people."
Mallory Powell
Associate Degree in Nursing Program
“While my dad was in the ICU, I became close to the nurses who were helping him. The entire experience sparked my interest in becoming a nurse."
Mercedes Danforth
Associate Degree in Nursing Program
“Already being an LPN, I knew I wanted to advance my career and work as an RN as soon as possible. Hondros was the best option for me to do that."
Leah Borland
Practical Nursing Program
“When I was younger, I volunteered at my mother's work. I loved those residents with every ounce of my being. I learned from an early age I had the empathy and motivation it takes to be a nurse."
Courtney Meo
Associate Degree in Nursing Program
“Nursing is work of the heart. The fact that I can make a difference in the lives of my patients and their families is enough for me to want to continue my education and provide compassionate, good-quality care."
Matthew Mancuso
Associate Degree in Nursing Program
“My grandmother would always tell me that I brought joy and comfort in the room. She said I should be in the medical field to bring comfort to those who need it most. I could not think of a better job to comfort people than nursing."
Ann Martin
Associate Degree in Nursing Program
“I grew up around nursing. My mom and my grandmother are both nurses, so I always saw them in their scrubs growing up. Seeing them motivated me to become a nurse myself."
Jennette Barrow
Associate Degree in Nursing Program
“My two teenagers kept me motivated throughout the program. I wanted to set an example for them to never give up on your dreams. I graduated the Practical Nursing Program and now I am in the Associate Degree in Nursing program."
Heather Collinsworth
Practical Nursing Program
“After my mom passed away, my dad became ill as well. And before he passed, he made me promise to make time for myself and pursue my dream of becoming a nurse. I decided to keep that promise to my dad and enrolled at Hondros."
Lakia Pulliam
Associate Degree in Nursing Program
“When I had knee surgery in high school, there was a particular nurse who assisted my surgeon and made my experience so positive. That nurse went above and beyond the call. I want to do that for someone else."
Priscilla Bishop
Practical Nursing Program
“I started my journey back to nursing school a little later than I hoped for, but I am proof that it is never too late to start. Never give up - chase your dreams until they come true!"
Matthew Stevenson
Practical Nursing Program
“I have an aunt diagnosed with stage IV cancer and recently completed her master's degree. She inspired me to make a change in my life and start pursuing nursing."
Samantha Letterio
Associate Degree in Nursing Program
“The day before I started nursing school, my uncle passed away. He had been sick for a good part of my life, and I always watched as his nursing staff took care of him. That really opened my eyes to what nurses really do."
La'Portia Ellis
Practical Nursing Program
“While working at my old job, I watched the nurses take care of patients every day. I could see the compassion they had. I quickly realized that I wanted to take care of people just as they did."
Kelsey Damroze
Practical Nursing Program
“My brother, Cory, has always been an inspiration to me. He is a paramedic. The selfless actions he takes every single day makes me want to do the same thing for my patients. I want to make a positive impact in this world."
Sarah Figueroa
Associate Degree in Nursing Program
“Life seems to happen when you are in nursing school. I actually had my baby in the middle of term two. I took a week off, came back, and finished strong."
Dawn Zolo
Associate Degree in Nursing Program
“I have always been a caregiver for my family. Both of my parents are blind and have needed care. I knew I enjoyed taking care of people so I thought I should make a career out of it!"
Lisa Miller
Associate Degree in Nursing Program
“I have been a doula for more than 17 years and have helped with more than 400 births. I had a really tough birth with my first child, so helping new mothers with their journeys has become my passion."
Mandi Stanley
Practical Nursing Program
“My passion and drive come from my family. My boyfriend is a testicular cancer survivor, my grandmother battled breast cancer twice, and my mom is a disabled nurse. They all give me the motivation to pursue a career in nursing."