As a new professor of Anatomy and Physiology, I found myself in a classroom with mostly nursing students. I felt confident with my academic preparation, however I had no clinical background. For several years I felt that something very important was missing. At the age of 35, I decided to enroll in MCCC's Nursing Program. My motive was simple - not to change professions, but to gain clinical knowledge that would enhance my teaching. Today, 24 years later, I have begun my 37th year of teaching at MCCC and my RN remains my most valuable tool in my teaching tool kit. It has given me credibility with my clinically oriented students and has enriched my course with the gift of relevance. 

MCCC, coupled with hard work and long hours, made it happen for me.