Genelle Herron
My name is Genelle Herron. I am Registered Nurse seeking a scholarship to further my education and obtain my Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing. Obtaining this degree is very important to me. Since I am a single mother of two boys, it has always been important to be able to take care of my family. I have always worked a fulltime as well as a part-time position to make ends meet. After I obtain my Bachelor of Science in Nursing, I will be able to secure a Management position in nursing which would secure a better financial position for my family. I plan to work only one position which means I will have more time to spend with my family as well.
I have been a Nurse for 24 years. I became a Licensed Practical Nurse in 1984 and worked for five years before deciding to pursue becoming a Registered Nurse. I worked part-time as a Licensed Practical Nurse while pursing my degree. I obtained my Associates Degree in Nursing in 1991. I have been a Registered Nurse for 17 years.
I have to variety of experience to offer to the nursing profession. My experience includes acute care, public health, long term care, supervisory, home health, ambulatory care as well as managed care. I am presently employed full-time as a Public Health Nurse. I am also employed at an acute care hospital on a medical-surgical unit on a part-time basis.
As stated before, I am a single parent of two teenage boys. I am presently seeking a divorce at this time. The marriage lasted for sixteen years. My soon to be ex husband is a drug addict. I stayed with him for a long time thinking I could help him get himself together because I really did love my husband and I wanted to help him get better. I have always tried to take care of others. I am presently in recovery in a program called Naranon.
The program is designed to help family members and friends of addicts recover from the effects of living with someone else's addiction. This program has really helped me to see I can only change myself. Five years ago, I could not see myself ever disclosing something as personal as my husband's drug addiction. This matter has in the past been such a private issue for me. I'm not ashamed anymore. I can speak about it because this is a part of my recovery. I feel that going back to school to pursue my Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree at this time is also a part of my recovery.
Obtaining my Bachelors Degree will enable me to reach a short-term goal for me at this time. My long term goal is to pursue my Masters of Science Degree in Nursing within the next five to seven years. My ultimate career goal is to teach Nursing at the college level. Another important goal for me is to be financially stable enough to support my two boys while they attend in college. It really inspires me to move forward when I look at how far I have come and realize that I am finally ready to pursue my goals at this time.
The online programs offered with Project Working Moms are an ideal way for me to start pursuing my short term of obtaining my Bachelor's Degree in Nursing. Since my schedule is so hectic most of the time with work and after school activities, this program is the best way for me to go back to school. It will be so nice not to have to report to a class room setting. I will be able to work anywhere as long as I have a computer. I look forward to obtaining my degree through one of the online education programs offered through Project Working Moms. I really appreciate this opportunity.