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My older sister Lexi was diagnosed with CIDP, a rare autoimmune disorder, at age 11. I was 8 at the time and started to spend lots of time in different hospitals. This is when my love for nursing began, I knew I wanted to help people like the nurses helped my sister. -
Started high school in 2018, and joined a four year academy aimed at exposing students to medical knowledge and healthcare opportunities. I was able to take classes such as sports medicine, medical terminology, pharmacology, and complete an internship at an animal hospital. -
Graduated from high school and was trilled to start my schooling towards nursing. Although very bittersweet, I couldn't wait to live in my college town 9 hours away. -
Attended Chico State from 2022-2024 as a Pre-Nursing major, completing my prerequisites needed for a Nursing program. Absolutely loved living in this little storybook town! -
Worked at a daycare for ages 0-5 during my first year of college. Loved learning how to care for infants, toddlers, and young kids. Started thinking about neonatal and pediatric nursing. -
Decided to continue with my passion for working with kids and got a job at an elementary school as an after school program leader. I lead outdoor activities, indoor crafts, homework and reading help, etc. I was able to gain experience working with kids TK/ kinder to 5th grade age. This grew my interest in pediatric nursing. -
Finished my prerequisites for nursing programs, and ultimately decided I wanted to move back home to go through Nursing school with my family around me, as they are my biggest support system. I found United Nursing College and couldn't wait to start. -
Started UNC as soon as I could, nervous but excited to see if nursing was truly for me. After completing my first semester, I was reassured of my love for this career and can't wait for more! -
Graduating the ADN program at the end of 2026! I'm excited to experience all the different parts of nursing, and hopefully find my favorite department. -
Graduate from the BSN program in 2027! I hope to become the best nurse possible, as I continue to grow my nursing knowledge and job opportunities. -
My end goal is to fulfill a career in pediatric nursing. I know my nursing career will heal my inner child, as I become the nurse I watched take care of my sister. I would also love to become a school nurse one day, after working in hospitals. I am so excited to see what my future holds, and am grateful for every step of the way.