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Graduated from Grossmont High School
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! -
Began community college -- undecided major
In my first semester of community college I went in undecided on my major. I was unsure of what career I wanted to pursue. -
Decided to pursue nursing
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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Steven Alba's Timeline
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Got hired as a CNA
I got tired of delivering pizzas, so I got a job as a CNA at Grossmont Post Acute Care in La Mesa. -
Began my pre requisites to apply to the nursing program
In spring of 2018, I began the pre-requisite courses to be able to apply to the nursing program. -
Hired as a stepdown PCA in a hospital
COVID hit and I wanted to help as much as I could. I applied for a position at Scripps and got in! -
First rejection for nursing school
I applied to Southwestern and Grossmont community college nursing programs and got rejected for both -
Second Reject for nursing school
I retook my TEAS exam and tried to reapply to the community colleges and again was turned away. -
Finally got in!
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! -
First semester of nursing school
After a long wait, I was finally a nursing student. First semester began and flew by so fast. -
BSN courses
I am currently enrolled in two classes for a BSN degree while concurrently taking my ADN courses. -
Expected Graduation
If all goes as planned I will hope to graduate by 2026 and be eligible to take my NCLEX and become an RN. -
Hopefully pass my NCLEX
After graduation I hope to pass my NCLEX -
Hired as an RN
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. -
Hopefully become an ICU RN
Once I complete a new grad program my hopes are to transfer to an ICU to practice critical care nursing. -
Retire
I hope to retire as soon as possible! (I put 2065 because I turn 65 that year... hopefully.)