This was posted today on Facebook by the Eastern Kentucky University College of Nursing.
Congratulations to our OUTSTANDING graduate, Niki Robinson, Class of 2018!
Hi - I’m Niki Robinson. I am originally from Morehead, Kentucky and am currently back living in Morehead after over 27 years living across the country in Montana, California, Idaho, and Seattle. I am hoping to practice in a primary care clinic after graduation - but as of right now I am not sure where that will be. I am currently married to my 2nd husband Doug (my first husband passed away from leukemia in 2003). I have one biological child - Alec Whisman - who is 25; and 3 bonus children Janna, - 23; Atticus 21, and Decklan Robinson 16. I also have 4 dogs - Clyde, Sammy, Macy, and Avery. I love reading, animals, and sports - especially my beloved Kentucky Wildcats!! GO BIG BLUE!
There are so many people to thank that have helped me along this journey to graduation. First and foremost - my husband Doug. I could never have done this without you. My mother BJ and sister Becky - thank you for keeping me sane when things got tough. Peter Giancola - without your help my research class would have been impossible. Jennifer Batten - you are the greatest phone a friend ever and I can never thank you enough. My preceptors - Denise Gore; Chris Vickrey; Diana Rose; and Scott Seitz - Thank you for taking time away from your busy lives and schedules to mentor me. I can never ever repay your kindness and expertise. Dr. Lorrie Thompson - thank you for believing in me when I didn’t believe in my self. Thank you for always greeting me with a smile and a kind word. Thank you for support. I would never have made it without you. To everyone of my Facebook friends who have encouraged me along the way - especially Maura Rudy Kilgore - thank you. And finally - to 5 people who are no longer with me - Ron Whisman, Dorothy Conley, Lloyd Jones, Lella Mae Jones and Bob Jones. Ron - thank you for helping me through every day of my undergrad degree - I miss you more than you will ever know. Memaw , Granny and Grandad - I hope that I have made you proud. Dad - you told me 3 years ago your dream for me was to finish my FNP. You didn’t live to see me do it but I hope you are happy and smiling down on me. I love all of you.
The EKU FNP program has been a challenging experience. I recommend it to anyone who is considering going back to further their nursing education. I appreciate every professor and instructor I have had the opportunity to work with and I will never forget how helpful each of you have been throughout my journey.
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