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Nurse.com: From Banker to Bedside: My Journey from Home Health Aide to Nurse

By Adachukwu Ejikeme, LPN

24, Aug 2026

Why it Matters

BAYADA career pathway programs grow excellent nurses within their existing workforce.
Tuition support, mentorship and training encourage long-term careers in home health care.
Upskilling creates new opportunities for caregivers with proven talent and compassion, while addressing ongoing nursing shortages.

From Home Health Aide to Nurse: Adachukwu Ejikeme’s BAYADA Journey

BAYADA Nurse Adachukwu Ejikeme, LPN, shares her journey from banking in Nigeria to becoming a nurse at BAYADA. Caring for her father, she found her passion for professional caregiving and climbed from home health aide to nurse with the help of BAYADA’s Advance Through Nursing program. Her story highlights how career development opportunities help entry-level caregivers build skills, confidence, and rewarding nursing careers.

"To anyone wondering if you belong on this path: you don’t need a science background to start. You need a passion to learn, and the care that is already inside you. Knowledge and skills can be taught, but you cannot train someone to care."

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Adachukwu Ejikeme, LPN, BAYADA Home Health Care

About BAYADA

BAYADA is a global leader in home health care, providing high-quality nursing, therapy, rehab, hospice, and personal care services for people of all ages and abilities.

A nonprofit built on the values of compassion, excellence, and reliability, BAYADA is transforming care delivery so millions of individuals in need can stay safe at home with comfort, independence, and dignity.

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