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I graduated from Grossmont High School in June of 2017. I was unsure of what career path I wanted to take but I was excited to be done with high school!
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In my first semester of community college I went in undecided on my major. I was unsure of what career I wanted to pursue.
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A couple of friends had mentioned the nursing program at Grossmont College and since I was undecided with my major, I figured I would try it.
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I got tired of delivering pizzas, so I got a job as a CNA at Grossmont Post Acute Care in La Mesa.
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In spring of 2018, I began the pre-requisite courses to be able to apply to the nursing program.
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COVID hit and I wanted to help as much as I could. I applied for a position at Scripps and got in! -
I applied to Southwestern and Grossmont community college nursing programs and got rejected for both
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I retook my TEAS exam and tried to reapply to the community colleges and again was turned away.
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For about 2 years I felt super discouraged and felt that nursing wasn't for me due to multiple rejections from a program. I then was made aware of UUN by a coworker of mine and applied, ultimately leading to my acceptance!
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After a long wait, I was finally a nursing student. First semester began and flew by so fast. -
I am currently enrolled in two classes for a BSN degree while concurrently taking my ADN courses.
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If all goes as planned I will hope to graduate by 2026 and be eligible to take my NCLEX and become an RN.
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After graduation I hope to pass my NCLEX
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The current stepdown unit I work on now has informed me that once I finish school and get my license I will be able to enter their new grad program.
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Once I complete a new grad program my hopes are to transfer to an ICU to practice critical care nursing.
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I hope to retire as soon as possible! (I put 2065 because I turn 65 that year... hopefully.)