How I Got $17,000 to Help Pay for Nursing School

If you want to become a nurse, but aren't sure if you can afford it, definitely check into this scholarship!

ABOUT THIS CHANNEL

My name is Abby, but I hope to soon become Nurse Abby! At 40 years old, I decided it was time for a career change. I'm going back to nursing school! I feel like many things lined up perfectly in life and our family, so I'm taking this opportunity to try something new.

My youngest daughter, Raelynn, has several medical complications. Among other things, she has epilepsy and quadriplegic cerebral palsy. As a result of being her mom, I've learned that I actually kind of enjoy the medical field. I've learned to use all sorts of medical equipment such as suction machines, shaker vests, nebulizers, etc. I've also taken care of PICC lines, given shots, dressed many wounds, and a host of other things. I've learned a lot of medical lingo along the way, so much that I've sometimes been confused for already being a nurse when I've been in hospitals with my daughter!

It's going to be a challenge to go back to school, but I'm determined to make it happen!

Subscribe to come along with me on the journey!

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[genevievepineda]

Thank you for sharing. Nice to know I'm not the only 40-something going to nursing school 😊❤

[SlimmyJimmySonjan]

Thank you so much! Best of luck on your journeys!!

[SnuggleBunnyBaby]

Is this thru nursing corps? Funny story! I was on the phone with Kim for Elmhurst last week and I told her how influential you were with walking us all thru your ABSN and she was just gushing about you! Anyway, thanks for sharing Abby! I'm so happy to hear you earned a scholarship to help offset that enormous expense!!

[nancycampbell]

Congratulations on your scholarship grant that is a big help

[chickfromchicago]

I checked the website and it says the deadline for application was in April 2021. I hope they reopen the application again

[KayDejaVu]

Good for you. BTW Why did you choose a 4 year university vs a 2 year college? The Uni is going to be more money?

[abdallahj.a.]

I applied in April and haven't heard back since then. We are in November and I keep calling them with no valid answer. I'm in the ABSN program at ISU. We started this summer in 2024. I feel they are scammers

[KF-ekwo]

Do you have a step by step guide for the process? I complete the application just the basic information. Is there anything else I would need to do like transcript, proof of enrollment, etc.?

[SamihDaifalla]

My sister has a special kid can I work part time at home with her to pay it back