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Abby Wirthlin’s journey to become a Family Nurse Practitioner began in an unexpected place: Okinawa, Japan. Her story is a testament to grit, the flexibility of Auburn’s Master of Science in Nursing program and the College of Nursing faculty who invest in their students’ success. For many nurses balancing demanding schedules, professional responsibilities and family life, graduate school can feel out of reach. Wirthlin’s experience proves that even significant obstacles can b