title: Following the inspiration of those along the way.
abstract: Deborah Easby is a third year student nurse at Sheffield Hallam University, now nearing the end of her studies. With 18 years of experience in health care behind her and two children in tow, Deborah decided to become a nurse. In this issue's column, she reflects on her experience of studying nursing and attending varied clinical placements as a mature student nurse.
authors.forename: Deborah
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Easby
mesh_terms: D004506:Education, Nursing; D006801:Humans; D009042:Motivation; D013338:Students, Nursing / Q000523:psychology*; D006113:United Kingdom