A mother in Iloilo proved that when it comes to success, everyone has their own timeline after she passed the nursing board exam 30 years after graduating.
In a Facebook post, Anne Franceine Corillo, who is also a registered nurse, shared the story of her mother Jean Corillo.
Anne said she witnessed her mom’s perseverance despite failing again and again. However, after her fifth attempt, Jean decided to stop trying, thinking that maybe, this path was not really meant for her.
“She believed it wasn’t for her. It always cost her a lot. The review. The examination. And everything in between is so expensive. I can still remember how she waited for the published newspaper the following morning only to face endless frustrations. Another failure. I was nine years old and in fourth grade that time,” Anne recounted.
“Maybe that’s the reason why I always strive to excel in my academics. Excellence means I get line of 9s,” adding that as a child, she wondered if she can give her mom a part of her grades so she can have additional points in her board rating.”
Although she stopped taking the nursing board exam, Anne said her mom never stopped acting like one.
“I’ve been taught to use a sphygmomanometer and a stethoscope since I was six. I knew systolic and diastolic since I was in grade school,” she shared.
When there was an emergency child birth in their barangay a few years back, her mother assisted the woman and delivered the baby before help arrived.
Recently, her mother decided that she wanted to try again so they supported her.
“She believes that there’s no age limit for our dreams and aspirations so we supported her. My younger sister booked the earliest possible NLE date,” Anne said.
“She was quite hesitant at first because she thinks she needs more time but we told her that if she fails again this time, she could at least try again next time.”
This time, Jean finally passed the exam.
“My nanay will soon be taking her oath as a registered nurse at the age of 55. It took her 30 looooooong years to get that RN after her name. It’s been long overdue, yes. It’s even older than me,” Anne said.
“She earned her bachelor’s degree in 1992 and qualified in 2022. Never stop trying even if the Universe tells you otherwise. Do it for yourself and you’ll have no regrets.”
Indeed! Congrats to Mommy Jean!