Mother and Daughter Graduate from University, Receive their Masters Degrees in Nursing on the Same Day
- A mother and her daughter have both graduated with Master's of Science in Nursing degrees from a University in the United States of America
- Barbra Ellis and her daughter Destiney Ellis received their master's degrees from the university on Mother's Day
- The pair overcame several challenges and hope their story can inspire other generations to come
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After two years of hard work and dedication, a mother and her daughter have both graduated with Masters of Science in Nursing from Henderson State University in the United States of America.
According to katv.com, Barbra Ellis and her daughter Destiney Ellis walked across the university's stage to receive their degrees on Mother's Day.
The pair had to juggle their studies with their work in the medical field as essential workers on the frontline amid the prevailing pandemic.
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Overcoming the odds
Barbra said her daughter was in the frontline more often than herself and she came in contact with patients who were admitted in the units but never made it out.
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She further revealed how she had to spend time severally with her daughter at the ICU just to be sure she's okay.
"I spent going to check on her in the ICU because she saw the frontline more than anybody.
"She dealt with more of the patients who came in through the units that many times didn't make it out of the unit,'' Barbra said.
Barbra and her daughter said that even though there were tough times, they hope their story can inspire others for years to come.
Lady gets emotional as she graduates from California university
Meanwhile, Legit.ng previously reported that a beautiful black lady, Aliyah Thomas, is so full of joy after achieving another milestone in her educational career.
Sharing her achievement via LinkedIn, the smart lady revealed that she graduate from the University of Southern California USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism.
Speaking further, she reiterated the fact that she is just a black girl who grew up in south central watching her dreams unfold and she is thankful for being able to achieve a milestone.
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