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Wanted to be a Nurse
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. -
Junior year in high school
Norco High School - Very much into riding horses, fishing, and hanging out with "cowboys" -
First Job
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. -
Found out I was pregnant at 17
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. -
High School Drop Out
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. -
Had a Baby
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. -
When I was "supposed" to graduate High School
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. -
Commitment to finish high school
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. -
Received High School Diploma
Better late than NEVER ! -
Temporary Job
Started a Temporary Job at my father's friends woodworking cabinet company in the customer service department making $10.00 per hour. -
Made Decision for career in Nursing
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. :) -
Started LVN School
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. -
First Job as LVN
Soboba Clinic - First place that hired me as a new Grad, then I got comfortable. -
Graduated LVN School
Made Deans List every semester -
Back to college-Pre Reqs
Took a couple classes at a community college to obtain pre reqs for for LVN-RN program. -
New LVN Job
Lindora Weight Loss Clinic- its about how much you can sell and nothing about nursing : / lets move on lol ....NEXT -
Got Engaged !
Answered Prayers! -
Got Married !
Then Moved in together with my husband which made it way easier to go back to school, with his help -
Back to Community College
With help from new husband I was able to take some more classes to work towards my pre reqs while working full time -
Had another Baby
Birthed my wild, free spirited daughter who kept me on my toes -
Quit Job-Became stay at home mom
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. -
Started new Job that changed my future
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 :) -
Back to Community College AGAIN-MSJC
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. -
FOUND OUT ABOUT UNITED UNIVERSITY
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 ! -
Accepted into LVN-RN Program at UUN
Received acceptance letter to be in the FIRST cohort -
First day of LVN- RN school at UUN
Boot camp week- don't miss that :) -
Started BSN program
3 classes during summer break from ADN program. (I just love school soooooo much apparently) -
Graduation from RN School!!
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!) -
Passed NCLEX !
Praying I pass on the first try ! -
Career as HOMICIDE Nurse, or OR Nurse!
I absolutely love working in the surgery field, but I have been extremely interested in working as a forensic nurse for many of years ! -
....and They Lived Happily Ever After.
THE END.