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"There are not many things you get to do as big as this. Enjoy the experience, take it slow, and ask questions when they come up because �鶹ҹ�� has a huge support system. That’s one of the reasons I decided to go back.”

“Don’t just do your homework and take your tests. Network and connect with as many classmates as you can. It really can be so enjoyable and exciting.” 

“A lot of employers that we collaborate with come back semester after semester asking for more of our students. That’s how we know we’re doing something right.”

“I was still able to do my job, be a mom, be a wife, be a caregiver, and do all the other things because I had so much structure through the professors. They are wonderful. They made it doable."

“I'm glad I chose the informatics program at �鶹ҹ�� because it had computer science, project management, cybersecurity and a lot of really interesting classes that I wouldn't have gotten through other programs.”

“Don’t give up. It can get overwhelming, but it’s not hard. Remain focused because at the end when you finish, you’re going to realize how much it was worth it.” 

“It’s important that we have this Doctor of Nursing Practice program and continue to support nurses completing this program. This program is building a stronger nursing profession and a stronger healthcare industry across the country.”

“If it’s something you want to do, there shouldn’t be any excuses. You’ll always be able to say you don’t have time, but you do. You just have to make it.”

“I know that furthering my education is going to come in handy no matter what. I just want to be an inspiration to single mothers to just keep moving forward and show them they can reach their goals.”

“Everything that we did in both the master’s and the doctorate program was authentic and connected to our schools, our districts. We didn't have to dream up some idealistic hypothetical school. We were doing real work, and it was relevant work.”