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7 Graduates Share Advice for Future Students

August 11, 2017 by Christina Young
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“You learn something new every day” is a phrase we have all heard before. As a student, you’re constantly learning with the goal of graduating. Graduation may mark the end of your formal education, but you will still be learning and reflecting upon your prior experiences.

As recent graduates reflect upon their time at Chamberlain, we asked them what advice they would give to future Chamberlain students. Here’s what they said:

Keep Your Goal in Mind

“Take the initiative to start your pursuing your education, stay focused and make sure you complete your goal.” – Susan Mathew, DNP Grad

“You’re going to have some ups and have some downs, but continue to press forward because you’ll get the reward at the end.” – Sheila Belton-Gaymon, DNP Grad

Work Hard, Be Organized & Use Your Resources

“Study really, really hard and keep up with all of the material they’re going to give you. Find a classmate of yours to help you study, that way you can get through it together!”  – Marcia Tenezaca, MSN-FNP Grad

 “Utilize and exhaust all of your resources when needed, put forth your best effort in all you do and believe in yourself and your dream!” – Ashley Whitlatch, MSN-FNP Grad

“Make sure you plan your week out. Find out what assignments you have, make a plan, put in your calendar, and stick to it. Do not procrastinate or you will have many late nights! Most importantly, know that you CAN do this. It will be hard, but it will be worth it.”  – Rebecca Kaufman, MSN-FNP Grad

 Have Perseverance

“Continue your education no matter what – don’t let anything get in your way.” – Yajaira Nelson, RN-BSN Grad

“It took me 27 years as a nurse to finish my BSN, and Chamberlain made it happen. No matter what, keep going. Don’t stop.” – Nathalie Fleureau, RN-BSN Grad
 

Are you a recent Chamberlain graduate? Comment with your advice below!  

By Christina Young

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    † All Chamberlain programs/program options availability vary by state/location. Chamberlain University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (www.hlcommission.org), an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. The baccalaureate degree program in nursing, master’s degree program in nursing, Doctor of Nursing Practice program and post-graduate APRN certificate program at Chamberlain University are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, ccneaccreditation.org. The Chamberlain University Doctor of Nursing Practice (delivered via distance education) is accredited by the National League for Nursing Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (NLN CNEA) located at 2600 Virginia Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20037. Chamberlain University’s Master of Public Health Program is accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health, www.ceph.org. For the most updated accreditation information, visit chamberlain.edu/accreditation. Chamberlain University’s Master of Social Work degree program is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education’s Board of Accreditation, www.cswe.org. Detailed accreditation information for Chamberlain’s Master of Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS) programs can be found at this link. 

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