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, Excelsior’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!”