Queenstar K. knew balancing school and family responsibilities while attending 国产主播 would not be easy, but one thing she didn鈥檛 expect was to fail a class. However, with the support of WCU staff and her unwavering determination, she crossed the stage as a proud BSN graduate in 2024. 

鈥淭here was a point where I thought I was done,鈥� Queenstar admitted. 鈥淚 said to myself, 鈥業鈥檓 not going any further.鈥� But one professor told me, 鈥榊ou are not quitting. You will get through this.鈥� That encouragement pushed me to keep going.鈥� 

Failing a class was a tough blow, but Queenstar viewed it as a stepping stone rather than a setback. She found strength in the camaraderie of her peers, particularly her new study group.聽

鈥淲e studied together, held each other鈥檚 hands, and sometimes met in coffee shops to keep pushing through,鈥� she said. 鈥淭hey even called me 鈥榞randma鈥� because I was always pushing them, even if they were sleeping!鈥� 

Queenstar also leaned heavily on the tools and resources offered by WCU. 

鈥淭he professors were amazing, and I took full advantage of the resources. I met with professors one-on-one, joined study groups, and used every tool the school had to offer,鈥� she shared. 

Her perseverance didn鈥檛 go unnoticed by her family, who traveled from Canada, New York, and Connecticut to celebrate her graduation. 鈥淭hey are waiting to scream when I cross the stage,鈥� she said proudly. 

Looking ahead to 2025, Queenstar is ready to reenter the workforce and make a difference as a nurse. She also plans to pursue her master鈥檚 degree. 

鈥淚f you know nursing is your passion, focus on it,鈥� she said. 鈥淒on鈥檛 do it because you need money but do it from your heart.鈥� 

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