How I Became a RN on Active Duty

Needing some inspiration or morivation to go after your goals? I started from very humble beginnings and I’m definitely a believer of Drake’s song “Started from the bottom now we’re here.” The overall summary is don’t give up even when you think you can go no further!!

[@jameshudson3767]

My daughter is graduating and we are looking at Nursing while in the military…. This is golden. True definition of stay down until you come up… Thank you for your service!

[@ashleyjones8062]

Thank you.

[@walfordcarmon]

This was an amazing story

[@PETIVOYAGER]

Very informative and inspirational. Thank you Dr. Jones

[@leekallen]

Congratulations on your success. I'm so proud of you. I've never met anyone more determined than you. All your achievements were earned with hard work. Keep it on making strives. I can't say you motivated me and the reason why is my ass is just lazy lol

[@ashleyjones8062]

Thanks big head! You can be lazy... you’re retired! Enjoy it. I can’t wait to reach that point... I will probably die of boredom.

[@christinebatista4288]

You’re amazing! Thank you for sharing, you’re an inspiration and I wish you all the best!

[@ashleyjones8062]

Thank you so much Christine! That really made my day. I’m glad I can help motivate someone.

[@tajma11]

The GOAT! And forever my She-ro 😊

[@gracelayugan6611]

This is awesome! I also recently finished my ASN at my clinic while AD. Glad to see there are others like me who are getting their goals!

[@ashleyjones8062]

That’s amazing! I finished my ADN in 2013, BSN 2014, MPH 2018, and I start my NP in August!! It’s definitely possible! Glad so many people are taking opportunities of everything around them.

[@yungrickvevo]

Where you Active duty?

[@avestael8345]

Great Job!! I'm super proud of you and wish I had your motivation when I was younger in the Navy. However, it's never to late and I trust I can still reach my dreams.

[@ashleyjones8062]

Avesta thank you so very much! Trust me I would be lying if I said it’s been easy. There have been days I cried myself to sleep, went to work and didn’t want to talk to anyone, and at one point I wanted to throw in the towel and be done with the Navy altogether... but God!! I leaned hard on a few close friends and they wouldn’t let me stop! If ever you need motivation shoot me a message! I’m on FB & IG... Ashley Hurry on FB and urfavoritern33 on IG... We’re all doing our best in this thing called life. There’s no rule book to this. We just do what we have to!

[@efrenespinoza8030]

Very inspirational. I am a surg tech. I have no intent in becoming a nurse but pursuing another career field. Being active duty can be difficult but with determination you can accomplish your goals. Thank you for this!

[@ashleyjones8062]

Thanks so much watching Efren! I should have gone surg tech instead of lab because I used to want to be a CRNA!!

[@michaeljones6899]

I'm super proud of you. Keep shooting for the stars.

[@ashleyjones8062]

Mike Jones... who... Mike Jones! Thanks bro! I miss you.

[@joshuapalmer6940]

Thank you for sharing your story. You rock.

[@ashleyjones8062]

Thanks Joshua!! Did you see the video clearly?

[@waraujo6464]

Thank you!... Thank you! I'm glad I met you!

[@ashleyjones8062]

Ayyeee!! How you been? I’m glad our paths crossed too!

[@gurl251]

This encouragement was much needed 🙌🙌

[@ashleyjones8062]

Thanks lady! I try!! You’ll be a great RN.

[@channeselawrence9169]

Congratulations!!!you are truly an inspiration..

[@ashleyjones8062]

Channese thanks so much lady! I try to be a positive in this cruel, dark world!

[@ceciliabaez101]

Wow you have truly inspired me so much... 😭

[@ashleyjones8062]

Cecilia your words made my heart smile!! My goal when making this video was to just inspire one person so I have achieved that ☺️😘 I have so much more to share now that I am confident enough to do so.

[@mcfarleyhenry9060]

I needed that ❤

[@ashleyjones8062]

I’m glad it motivated you.

[@Enetimi]

Go friend!

[@ashleyjones8062]

You made me make this darn thing! Now it has 744 views!

[@Enetimi]

@@ashleyjones8062 and you’re almost at 1K!!

[@joshuapalmer6940]

Video started off good. Then screen went green. Not sure if it was my cell or what. I am on liberty in a foriegn country without restrictions.

[@ashleyjones8062]

Try again to watch it... it’s not green at all on my end!

[@ValkyrieRNmedic]

I love how you gave the finger to the Karens first and foremost.

[@NashRainer]

Hahah soo true when u graduate then u got no damn orders 😂😂 you become everything.

[@heyimfizzy7188]

I absolutely loved everything about this video. I hope you post more videos soon. I’m very encouraged by your journey!🩵 Just waiting to see if I was accepted to my LPN program!🥰

[@akirawyatt2392]

I LOVE YOU!!! I WANT TO BREATH TOO!!!!

[@ashleyjones8062]

Akira 😍😘 Much love back!! You won’t believe me if I told you but in the last year and a half I finally grew into myself! I used to care what other people thought and I doubted myself sooo much! I was truly my worst critic. But one day I woke up and said... I’m going to be me!! And now I’m loving life.

[@rholandatucker417]

May i ask if you went to a traditional school or an accelerated program

[@ashleyjones8062]

It was a traditional school

[@yungrickvevo]

How can I contact you Ma . I really need your advice please

[@ashleyjones8062]

You can email me. [e-mail].

[@yungrickvevo]

How did you do your AP labs ?

[@ashleyjones8062]

In person at the junior college I went to.

[@avestael8345]

Btw...I'm a lab tect too!!

[@avestael8345]

Can you also send me some information as well.

[@ashleyjones8062]

Whoop whoop! Lab techs make the greatest medical professionals... Sure I’ll send you anything you want! [e-mail] or you can message me on FB or IG! Ashley Hurry on FB and urfavoritern33 on IG

[@honey77777]

Omg I’m currently in the navy now! Graduated A school Undesignated in 2019. Im an OS2 now and looking to start nursing school and I’m so glad I found this video. Thank you for sharing 🤎🫶🏾 Edit: I got orders back to my ship and we home port shifted from San Diego to Sasebo after 2 years. I will say tho, I’m 100% glad I came in Undesignated. I don’t recommend tho but 8/10 great experience I wouldn’t trade for lol

[@ashleyjones8062]

That’s awesome! My friend HM2 Mack is on a ship out there too. He’s a good guy if you meet him. If you have any questions hit me up! [e-mail]