Tiffany Holmes chose Wayne State to earn her bachelor of science in nursing (B.S.N.), even though she had already been accepted into Oakland University’s accelerated B.S.N. program.

The 24-year-old Inkster native said she received some pushback when she made that decision.

“I politely denied my admission to Oakland University’s B.S.N. program and waited more than a year to apply to Wayne State. Many people asked me, ‘Why did you do that? You could’ve been a registered nurse by now.’ Well, I believed that Wayne State was a much better fit for me based on the surrounding community, reputation and diverse student population. I couldn’t be happier with the decision I made, and I look forward to becoming an alumna of the greatest alma mater!”

Holmes balances a busy academic and work schedule. She works part time as a medication manager at Anthology Senior Living, and has accepted an offer for a registered nurse position in the Intensive Care Unit at Ascension Rochester.

Looking to the future, Holmes doesn’t foresee a separation from her alma mater anytime soon. “I will continue to work with the College of Nursing even after graduation and eventually pursue my doctor of nursing practice here as well.”