Géraldine Palomino, 43, is in her third year in the nursing program at Champlain. After working as an auxiliary nurse for more than 15 years, and raising five kids, Palomino decided it was time to go back to school and improve her career prospects.
Having worked in hospitals and private clinics, Palomino said she was ready to upgrade, but nervous to take the leap as a full-time student.
“It was scary. I quit my job and came to school. That was the most stressful time in my life,” she said.
With the encouragement of her husband and children, Palomino said things started to fall into place and she found her rhythm managing school and home life.