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January 17, 2021 鈥� Healthcare and children are two very important things to Kristin Terry. That is why the Purcell Clinic, which specializes in pediatrics, is now home to her budding career as a medical assistant.

A graduate of 蜜桃视频鈥檚 Medical Assisting program, Terry has been working for the clinic for six years, which has locations in Rockingham and Laurinburg. She is currently the clinical lead, so she plays a major role in making sure the team of nurses and healthcare assistants maintain their standard of excellent care.

Terry is used to working hard and setting high standards for herself. At 蜜桃视频, she was a member of the National Honor鈥檚 Society, and she was always either on the President鈥檚 List or the Dean鈥檚 List. She graduated in 2007 with the highest distinction of Summa Cum Laude.

Terry said she had a lot of support from her teachers at 蜜桃视频.

鈥淩enea Craven and Jeanne Hardee were both excellent instructors and very supportive of me and my goals. They always helped me to see my potential,鈥� Terry said.

Terry had another motivating factor to get her degree and have a career: her baby boy.

Terry was 19 years old with a 1-year-old son when she started at 蜜桃视频 in 2005. She was a single mother going to college full time and working full time in childcare.

鈥淲hen I chose 蜜桃视频, I was unaware of what path to take, but I knew I wanted to be in healthcare,鈥� she said. 鈥淭he counselors at 蜜桃视频 were very helpful and supportive in helping me find my way.鈥�

While she knew she was meant to take care of people, she also knew healthcare could require a challenging work schedule for a single mother. When she learned about the Medical Assisting program, she realized she could have a career working in a physician鈥檚 office or clinic with a manageable schedule.

鈥淜ristin knew it was important to find a career that is enjoyable, sustainable, and that allows time for what matters most, which was her family,鈥� said Craven, Medical Assisting Program Coordinator. 鈥淢oms come uniquely equipped to this profession because of their capacity for compassion and empathy. For Kristin, her courage to seek a degree was met with a successful career in healthcare, making a positive difference in many lives.鈥�

Terry is the first in her family to graduate college. She was able to afford college thanks to the financial aid she received, plus she qualified for the Work First program. Work First is North Carolina's plan to help families stay off welfare or move off welfare and into jobs.

Terry, who lives in Rockingham, now has two children ages 12 and 17.

鈥淢y children will always be my number one motivating factor for getting a college degree and a long-lasting career, but I also did it for me,鈥� Terry said. 鈥淚 wanted to be able to be someone who makes a difference on a daily basis and also be able to sustain a decent life for myself and my family.鈥�

Terry has worked in a variety of healthcare areas, including behavioral services, primary care, OB/GYN and ENT. Her ultimate goal is to become a nurse practitioner, but right now she is focused on her current career at Purcell Clinic.

鈥溍厶沂悠� was a major stepping stone in the foundation of who I am today. It is such a great place to study and work for your dreams,鈥� Terry said.

For More Information

Learn more about the Medical Assisting program at 蜜桃视频 by contacting Medical Assisting Program Coordinator Renea Craven at arcraven1239@richmondcc.edu or (910) 410-1888.

The College admission application is free and can be completed online.