Dedication to a Dream

While growing up I dreamed of becoming a nurse caring for babies. I entered MJC straight out of high school. I graduated in December of 1988 with my Associate of Science Degree in Nursing and got my dream job as a pediatric nurse. I returned to MJC 20 years later and took a few transfer courses in order to enroll at CSU Stanislaus where I achieved my Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing in 2005.

I was the first person in my family to earn both AS and BS degrees. I have had an awesome career in nursing thanks to MJC. If it weren’t for this low cost community based program, I don’t think I ever would have become a nurse.  Over my 28-year nursing career, I have continued to love taking care of babies, first in Pediatrics, and then on the Mother Baby unit.  Now I am about to start a new adventure caring for babies in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.  Thanks MJC!

- Darla Zuroff, Class of 1988