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Gina Cronrath of Richland, Washington, earned an MSN in 2017. She shares, 鈥淚 also earned my BSN from Excelsior (2013) after already having my ADN degree from a community college in Washington state in 1979.聽 I was able to earn more after getting my BSN and with my MSN was able to teach in Washington State University’s Nursing Program for five years before retiring in 2023.鈥�

Nathan Clark of Auburn, Alabama, earned a BS in Liberal Arts in 2015. He shares, 鈥淎fter retiring from the Army after 20 years of service, I was hired as the human resources director at the East Alabama Mental Health Center in Opelika, Alabama.鈥�

Brady McNulty of Roseburg, Oregon, earned a Bachelor of Science in Nuclear Engineering Technology in 2011. Dr. Brady McNulty was elected a Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland, recognizing his study of and contribution to Scottish culture. Founded in 1780 and incorporated by Royal Charter in 1783 the Society鈥檚 purpose is 鈥渢o investigate both antiquities and natural and civil history in general, with the intention that the talents of mankind should be cultivated and that the study of natural and useful sciences should be promoted.

 

Daryl Taylor-Hazel of Clermont, Florida, earned a Bachelor of Science in English (literature) in 1981. He shares, 鈥淚 have been a writer, director, and performer for the majority of my life. When I decided that it was time to make a change, I was able to secure my teaching license in Florida. I began by teaching English. I added Music and Drama licenses soon after and am retiring this year having taught for 12 years. I will continue creating and performing in my retirement.鈥�

Peter Panruk of Palmer, Alaska, earned a Bachelor of Science in Health Science with a focus in Public Health in 2017. He shares, 鈥淗aving earned a degree in Public Health from Excelsior, I came prepared to be working in the non-clinical medical field where coordination between myself and other health professionals is consistent. I鈥檓 very grateful for Excelsior and appreciate their dedication to educate and support working adults.鈥�

 

Marie Emmanuel of Brooklyn, New York, earned an Associate of Science in Nursing in 2018. She shares, 鈥淚 want to say thank you to 杏吧原创.鈥�

Joan Pittman of Atlanta, Georgia, earned an Associate of Science in Nursing and Bachelor of Science in Nursing in 2018 and 2022. She shares, 鈥淚 completed my registered nursing degrees at Excelsior College in 2018 (ASN), and 杏吧原创 in 2022 (BSN), and I鈥檓 now presently pursuing my master’s degree in Care Coordination. I stand on the oath of being a lifelong learner to stay current in my nursing career and provide quality safe patient care. I continue to pursue my nursing career in the midst of grieving the transition of my husband, the late Mr. Edward James Pittman, who always encouraged me to obtain my RN degree. I thank Excelsior nursing instructors for guiding me to accomplish my goals. I was fortunate to have a nursing assignment paper published in the American Journal of Nursing on Sept. 21, 2021, titled 鈥楪un Safety.鈥欌��

Geoffrey Cline of Bridgeville, Delaware, earned an Associate of Arts and Bachelor of Science in 1974 and 1981. He shares, 鈥淚 received my BS in Sociology in 1981 while stationed at Fort Meade, Maryland. This was the basis for my enrollment in Boston University overseas campus in 1983, upon my assignment to Augsburg, Georgia. I received a MEd from BU in 1985 which resulted in my promotion to CW3 in 1986. 杏吧原创 enabled me to realize my dreams for a successful military and follow-on civilian career. I retired from the military in 1987, then again as a DoD senior program manager in 2015. Thank you, Excelsior!鈥�

Bill Beckett of Canton, Georgia, earned a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science in 2005. He shares, 鈥淚 graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science and continued on with my IT career. I then transitioned over to digital forensics, and then followed that up by writing a book about my experiences with cancer called 鈥楲ove Family, Cancer.鈥欌��

Beth Wineland of Georgetown, Tennessee, earned an Associate of Science in Nursing in 2009. She shares, 鈥淪ince completing my degree I have gone on to get my RNFA and my BSN. I am so happy with the milestones that I have been able to complete. My granddaughter is the joy of my life.鈥�

Jeff Ketcham of Augusta, Georgia, earned a Bachelor of Science in Health Science in 2023. He shares, 鈥淚 was excited to take this journey, knowing that my degree completion would make me a little more valuable than some of my peers in the Army. Everyone works and goes to school at some point, some work more than one job, or come home to a family hyped up on caffeine after a 13-hour day. My family motivated me to be better, to push harder, to make myself stand out when we all dress and act the same in the Army. I started my journey in Fort Bragg, North Carolina. I took a couple classes, worked a full-time job and dealt with part-time military training each month. Eventually I got more excited knowing this degree was half completed. I had long days ahead, 12鈥� to 16-hour workdays then do some schoolwork online or on my phone as we spent hours driving around after our workload was done for the day. I completed my degree, was recognized as an alumnus, and it made my wife decide to start her path towards her associate degree. We have been together for 22 years, our oldest daughter finished her BS in December 2023, so why not push ourselves and each other for bigger and better challenges鈥� after all, we didn鈥檛 die trying harder. Thank you, Excelsior.鈥�

Kathryn Crowley-Shea of Hershey, Pennsylvania, earned a Master of Science in Nursing in 2015. She shares, 鈥淚 have been teaching as nursing faculty, as a nursing professional development specialist, and went back to bedside care during the pandemic as an expert staff RN and resource/preceptor. I began my doctoral program at Ohio State in August 2024.鈥�