Doctorate Graduation 2017

[Please excuse my long absence as I was dealing with pregnancy sickness as well as putting my efforts into making this graduation mentioned possible].  

May 13th
was one of my most memorable days in my life thus far.  It was the day I
graduated with my doctorate degree.  I got my doctorate in nursing
practice (DNP) specifically.  It was approximately a 2 year process and
although not always easy, I would do it again because it was a personal and
professional goal with the push of my parents and the support of my
husband.  Accomplishing this just meant I had attained the highest level
in my field.  I wanted to share this because I sometimes get questions on schools
and nursing programs in particular.  Besides the specific questions I
answer, I wanted to share this to encourage whoever is in school or considering
going to a certain program whether in nursing or not to encourage them
to just go for it. 

 I can say that I have never been the most
intelligent/smartest in my classes but I have always been determined and
hardworking (willing to put in the work).  I believe with the will of God and these qualities,
goals such as these can be accomplished.  I am proud to say I’m one of the
first in my family with a doctorate degree and I hope this sets the path and
inspires others in my family as well as any others that they too can do the
same if they wish to.  I did it not just for me but for my family.  The above pictures are a few from my graduation ceremony and graduation party at
home thrown by family.  I was thankful for the few family members, friends, and the Virtuous women group (in the matching ankara fabric) in Ohio who flew in to lend a support to their friend my mother and joined the celebration.  It was overall a good day I’m thankful to God for.  Thanks for reading!