Even with years of experience in her corner, as well as financial assistance and friends and family support, going back to school was still a challenge.
“I had never done online classes before, so I was totally intimidated. I use email and other operating systems at work, but I knew this would be hard for me. I wasn’t familiar with PowerPoint, blogging or Blackboard, but there were so many people there to support me that my fears were quickly addressed.”
Lisas favorite classes were The Art of Nursing and Global Health Policy Nursing. The course on global health opened her eyes to the many health needs throughout the world, and started a thought process of one day going to some of those countries in need to provide medical services. The Art of Nursing gave her a new, fun spin on the profession.
After being in the field for 20+ years, Lisa didn’t necessarily complete her degree for career progression, but found herself developing in other areas.
“As I started to go through the program I realized how much more potential I had. I gained a lot of confidence. The professors were awesome and they nurtured that confidence in myself and the other students. As I head towards retirement, this degree will help me move forward in other nursing areas like volunteering in my community.”
