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I dont remember the moment I realized I wanted to be nurse, although I always pretended to be a nurse when I played "house" with my best friend. -
Norco High School - Very much into riding horses, fishing, and hanging out with "cowboys" -
My first job was at a western horse store in the city of Norco. It sold horse tack such as saddles, blankets, bridles, as well as equine gear. -
I quit my job after this. I was so scared, emotional, embarrassed, and wasn't sure what I was going to do at that point. -
I had to drop out my senior year due to multiple reasons. I always had my mind set on continuing and finishing high school when I was in a better place.
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The care I received with my pregnancy and birth, encouraged me to pursue nursing more than ever. I knew I had a passionate heart and that God wanted me to put it to good work in the future. :) I saw myself being the one on the other side, being a more caring, empathetic, and comforting nurse than the ones I was cared by. -
Certain people told me I would never finish high school because I chose to keep my baby. All it did was light a fire for me, and make it my ultimate goal to prove them wrong.
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I refused to settle for a "GED" and I attended adult school to finish where I left off and to earn my diploma. My teacher let me bring my infant son with me when I had to come in and take a test and turn in my work. She made it possible for me, and encouraged me to pursue nursing. I will never forget her. -
Better late than NEVER ! -
Started a Temporary Job at my father's friends woodworking cabinet company in the customer service department making $10.00 per hour.
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I have always dreamed of being a nurse and being able to care for people, meeting others needs.This is something that I have wanted for so long and something that would provide for us. It just is taking me a little longer than others. But thats ok. :)
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I enrolled in the two year program (part-time) and was able to go from 6-10 at night and attend clinical on the weekends. -
Soboba Clinic - First place that hired me as a new Grad, then I got comfortable.
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Made Deans List every semester -
Took a couple classes at a community college to obtain pre reqs for for LVN-RN program.
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Lindora Weight Loss Clinic- its about how much you can sell and nothing about nursing : / lets move on lol ....NEXT
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Answered Prayers! -
Then Moved in together with my husband which made it way easier to go back to school, with his help -
With help from new husband I was able to take some more classes to work towards my pre reqs while working full time
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Birthed my wild, free spirited daughter who kept me on my toes -
Job at that time, brought me a lot of stress and tears, made me question if I wanted to go back to school to become a nurse anymore, and thought about changing career paths.
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I agreed to work one day a week just to help out a friend per diem at a outpatient surgery center just until they can find another nurse. I realized that I could be a nurse and not hate my job, and its possible to love what you do every day. I became full time and still work there today :) I love the Doctors I work for, and all my coworkers. I never not want to go to work :) -
Made an educational plan with counselor to get me organized and on track to apply to a lvn-rn bridge program with taking 3 classes at a time. -
I was talking to my coworkers explaining the fears I had about not getting in the lvn-rn program at my community college because its so competitive, and voiced I dont know what to do and my pre reqs are almost done. One hour later Christie from UUN walked into my work and dropped off some brochures. My DON immediately ran back to OR and told me that a GODs divine intervention moment happened. In which it sure did !
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Received acceptance letter to be in the FIRST cohort -
Boot camp week- don't miss that :) -
3 classes during summer break from ADN program. (I just love school soooooo much apparently) -
Please can we have a cap and gown for this graduation and pinning for our BSN lol :) (Also, cool fact. My son graduated high school, my daughter graduated kindergarten, and I will graduate RN school in the year of 2024!)
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Praying I pass on the first try !
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I absolutely love working in the surgery field, but I have been extremely interested in working as a forensic nurse for many of years !
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THE END.