08/12/2026
✨We are so proud of our newest LPN, Benita Padron!🩺 ❤️
We asked Benita what inspired her to pursue a career in nursing, and she shared a beautiful story of perseverance, family, and determination.
Being a nurse had always been her childhood dream, and throughout her journey, she helped care for family members who were terminally ill. Those experiences strengthened her desire to enter the medical field and give back to her family in a meaningful way. She wanted to prove to herself that “it’s never too late to change your life and accomplish your goals regardless of your past.”
Her family has been her biggest support system throughout her nursing journey. She shared that her husband always kept her focused on her goals and made sure she didn’t have to worry financially, while her daughter, Martina, helped make studying and school easier while also helping with her grandson. “I’m so grateful for them all,” she said.
Her advice to anyone considering nursing school is simple but powerful: “Don’t let your age, your past, or your circumstances convince you that you can’t do it.” She knows firsthand that nursing school is challenging, but believes that if you stay determined and keep going, you can accomplish more than you ever thought possible. “Believe in yourself and don’t be afraid to take that 1st step. Nursing is a very rewarding career!”
As she begins her nursing career, she is most excited to finally put everything she worked so hard to learn into practice. One of her biggest goals as a new nurse is to “never stop learning” and to become a knowledgeable and compassionate nurse that her patients and coworkers can trust.
Something people may be surprised to learn is that she went back to school later in life to accomplish her childhood dream. When she decided to pursue nursing, she didn’t have a high school diploma or GED. “I had to start from the bottom and work hard to be where I am at today.”
And when asked why she became a nurse, her answer beautifully summed up her entire journey:
“I became a nurse because I wanted to turn the challenges I’ve been through into something meaningful. I wanted to help people, give hope when someone is having a difficult day, and be the person who reminds them that they are not alone and be an inspiration they need. I wanted to make my family proud of me as well.”
❤️🩺 Congratulations on this incredible accomplishment!
Your journey is a beautiful reminder that it is never too late to chase a dream. We are so proud to welcome you to the nursing profession and can’t wait to see all the lives you touch along the way!
Help HMH by congratulating Benita Padron LPN!🩺
