Jackie Garrido, LPN Student
Jackie Garrido, LPN Student
Jackie Garrido, LPN Student
My name is Jackie Garrido. I graduated from the practical nursing program at Penn State-Lehigh Valley in December 2024. Throughout the program, I felt very supported and loved by all of my instructors. Throughout the program, I had extremely knowledgeable teachers that were personally invested in my success as a nurse. Their encouragement allowed me to believe in myself. Having faith in myself was something that I struggled with for a very long time. The supportive environment for learning was absolutely what I needed.
I consider myself extremely lucky not only having a great support system within the school, but also a very strong one at home. I guess I could say that I was the MVP surrounded by all of my cheerleaders who never stopped rooting for me.
I will never lose sight on what got me started on this nursing journey in the first place. Now, I do give myself credit for living through my sleepless nights, my countless tears, and the many times I told myself I cannot do this but still never gave up. My experience at Penn State University was absolutely inspiring and life-changing for me. I was taught well to care for a patient holistically and to see them as a person. This is so important in the medical field because the patient is not just a patient. He or she is the sunshine to someone else’s rainy day. Therefore, seeing them as a whole person will help make you feel like a whole person. I am undoubtedly a better human and nurse because of this experience.
Love always,
Jackie Garrido
Kiana Douglas, LPN Student
Kiana Douglas, Penn State Lehigh Valley
"The Penn State LPN program has been an incredible experience, offering the perfect balance of flexibility and support. Its accelerated structure allows me to pursue my nursing career while still working full-time, making it an ideal choice for busy professionals. The faculty are truly dedicated to our success, providing the guidance and resources needed to thrive in the program. I’m grateful to be part of such a supportive and well-structured nursing education"
Kiana Douglas