Carol Walton LPN

I’m Carol Walton and I currently live in Meadville, Pennsylvania.  I have been an LPN for 30 years.  I homeschooled my children for 18 years.  Then, I put the younger ones in a private education.  That freed me up to have some “me time” that I probably haven’t had for 30 years.  It was a desire that I’ve always had.  I decided I wanted to go on to be an RN.

It took me four months to finish my last course, so it took me a little longer than it probably would have, which is the benefit of Rue - you can work when you can.

I like all of the study guide questions, because you are writing everything out, and writing helps get it in your head.  I also love the questions because I really do well when I can review by answering questions.

I chose Rue, number one, because financially it was better.  I had looked into going to college but it was going to be expensive, plus I still have three children at home that I need to take care of, and it would have put a lot of stress on the family.  Rue looked good for be because I can stay at home and study when my children are at home.  That’s my greatest time of study and yet, I’m accomplishing the same goal.

I’m 55 years old and I am just excited that at 55 years old I can do this ... and that I’m doing as well as I have done.  It’s just an encouragement that even at 55 years old, you can move forward.  You can advance.