Louise Harmon, Bachelor of Science in Nursing, 2007
Louise Harmon of Battle Ground, Washington, earned a BS in Nursing in 2007. She shares, “I completed my initial Nursing degree (AAS Nursing) in 1974, and although I always found great jobs, I felt limited by a two-year degree. As a single parent raising three teenagers on my own, I realized a bachelor’s degree in Nursing would open doors to better opportunities and more pay, but returning to school seemed like an impossible feat. However, 51ÁÔÆæâ€™s program allowed me to complete my degree while continuing to work and raise my children. My BS in Nursing helped me to land a nurse case manager position, working for several different employers over a 20-year period. This month, I celebrate my 50th anniversary of being a RN, and yes-I still have an active license!â€