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RN at SJMC since 1997, RN instructor at CLC since 2002.
My passion is nursing and helping others! I love helping students become knowledgeable and passionate about our profession!
My hobbies include anything outside, boating, vacationing, spending time with family, exercising, watching movies.
Something of interest: I have 3 children (2 boys, 1 girl- 21, 19, 17)

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I forgot to put that I’ve previously worked in a billing office/reception at a nursing home as well as a CNA in LTC. I’m going to college for the second time, previously went for Legal Administrative Assistant Degree, Office Assistant diploma with medical emphasis. Always wanted to be a nurse but never had the “push” so super excited to go back to school for something I am passionate about. I have a special interest in OB ever since my daughter was born. I wanted a career change to do something where I could help people do things they may not be able to do themselves. I’m married and have a 2.5 year old. Enough about me 😉

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I have a bachelor's degree from Concordia, Moorhead in Psychology. I have over 2 years experience as a PCT and HUC in Med/Surg unit in Fargo, ND hospital. I loved working as a PCT, so I decided to become a nurse!
After Concordia, I spent 1 year living in Tunisia, North Africa teaching English. In N.Africa, I met several American and British physicians and nurses working for mission teams and developed an interest for mission work!
While in school. I am working as a toddler room teacher in a Brainerd childcare center. I have a 6 year old niece who I enjoy a lot, I also enjoy boating, fishing, hiking, photography, cheering for MN Twins and Vikings, DIY projects, and graphic design!

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I've been a CNA for 4 years. I have worked as a CNA in a nursing home, med-surg unit and in a geriatric BHU. I've wanted to be a nurse since I was a little girl because I've always wanted to make a career out of helping others. I would like to work in mental health upon graduation from the nursing program. I have a boyfriend, a beautiful 2-year old daughter, and 2 step kids (13 & 14). I enjoy playing tennis, watching movies, riding bike and doing just about anything with my family.

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I just recently started working as a CNA in a nursing home. I joined the program shortly after graduating high school. I chose nursing for many reasons but the main one would be that helping others makes me happy and in nursing you are always able to have the opportunity to help and make a positive impact on your patients. Some hobbies that I enjoy include spending time outside such as going to the beach, rollerblading, camping, traveling, hiking. I also enjoy playing volleyball and spending time with family and friends.

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I did home-care for about a year when I lived in St. Cloud. I then moved to Rice, MN and found a job as a CNA working in a nursing home in Pierz and I absolutely love it! I am interested in still continuing to work in geriatrics, but excited to learn about the OB field as well. Something someone may not know about me is that I was thrown into motherhood, because my boyfriend has a son. I enjoy going four wheeling, watching movies, and baking.

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LPN for about 8 years now and trying to get my RN during that time as well...
I have had many different opportunities in my LPN carrier.
Med/Surg was my favorite floor to work and I was there for 3 years. I worked mainly on the neuro floor taking care of strokes, back surgery to include lumbar drain. I also did ortho, chest tube, detox, psych holds, peritoneal dialysis, and many more.
I am married to the most amazing women ever. She is a LSW that is taking care of two demanding children (5 & 3).

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Hello everyone:)  I have been a CNA for about 3 years and for the first 2 years I was working at a nursing home and assisted living through Centracare.  Now I just hit my 1 year mark at the St. Cloud hospital on the family birthing floor working part time as a CNA, I love it and hope to be an RN on the unit there some day real soon!  My family is a huge part of my life so I enjoy our annual hunting parties, and fishing in the winter and summer, or just the random get togethers, bonfires and camping trips.  I knew I wanted to work in the medical field early on in my life because my dad was on the fire department so he was also a first responder and I could see how much he impacted peoples lives and I knew I wanted to do the same.
Fun Fact: I have a twin sister and a younger sister who is 15 and I look more like her than my actual twin.

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I am married and have 2 girls, 7 and 4. I have a degree in veterinary technology and worked as one for 6 years after graduation. I have been a receptionist at a mental health clinic for 5 years and most recently a receptionist at Essenita Health Cardiology department. I enjoy traveling, spending time with my kids and husband. I have 2 dogs, 4 cats and a bird. I have a passion for mental health and helping our community understand that more. I would like to become a CNP in Psychiatry one day.

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I joined the program shortly after graduating from high school so I don't have much of a work experience in the healthcare world. I work as a PCA part time and have worked for my mother part time at a medical supply school for many years. I don't do much in my off time, besides homework, but I do really enjoy puzzles, skating, and reading books. I have a twin brother and two older brothers and every one of us went (or is going) to school for something related to healthcare, which I think is super interesting. My favorite thing to do is probably spend time with my dog.

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I graduated from the LPN program at Staples in May, passed my boards in June, and started working as an LPN in August! Being a nurse is something I knew I wanted to do at a young age. I love that nursing is a profession which offers so many paths to pursue, allows us to help others, and encourages continual growth and learning. I am thankful for the positive support from my family/friends to pursue something I have always dreamed of! Things I enjoy in my free time are going to the gym, outdoor activities (hiking, fishing, skiing, travel) taking photos, watching movies, and baking! Something of interest: The photo I shared is my cousin and close friend Erin and I jumping into Jenny Lake after a long hike in Grand Teton National Park!

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Graduated from CLC PN program in May 2019 - shortly after that became an LPN. Recently started my first EVER hospital job working at Riverwood Healthcare Center in Aitkin as an LPN on the med/surg floor. I enjoy hunting and being outdoors, spending time with friends/family, makeup/skincare, and watching my son grow! My Fiance and I are both in school full time so not much time for enjoyment outside of classwork.

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In the past, I worked at a home care facility in Little Falls as a CNA. After discovering my love for taking care of people, I decided I wanted to become a nurse. Last year I graduated from the Practical Nursing Program at CLC. As of right now, I am not working because I want to focus on school. My favorite things include hanging out with family and friends, watching tv, and running. One thing that some people may not know about me is that I love to travel with my family!

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I originally got my start in healthcare 13 years ago when I took my EMT-B certification and my CNA certification. I worked at Essentia health for 5 years in the ED along with working part time at a couple nursing homes as a CNA for a few years. Eventually I thought I might like a change in career fields. Growing up in a family full of nurses I felt there might be something I was missing by not exploring other options. After trying a few new careers and just not finding a good fit I found myself working as a chiropractic therapist which I also loved and this made me realize my passion was in healthcare all along. So here I am returning to school to become an RN. I am now back at Essentia working as a CNA in the float pool. I live in Little Falls with my husband and our 3 (soon to be 4) children. Because of school, work and our children's extracurricular activites winter in pretty much scheduled for us, however in the summer we love to camp, fish and travel as much as possible.

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I started in the healthcare field at CRMC care center (Crosby) as a CPA for 3 months while I got my CNA. Ive worked as a CNA for almost 3 years now. I started nursing school fresh out of high school and fell IN LOVE with nursing.

My favorite past times are hunting, fishing, and spending time (what little of it I have these days;) ) with my boyfriend Gabe and my dog Buckley.

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I have worked with adults with developmental disabilities for 25 years. I love my job and the people I work with, but I've always regretted not going to college. I've always had an interest in (and deep admiration of) the medical field, so here I am, at 44! In addition to working at the group home and having an in-home client, I've subbed at school for paras and the secretary, and I had an Etsy shop. (I'm looking forward to having a job that allows me time for hobbies instead of just side hustles.)

My favorite people are here in my picture: my kids are 16 and 20. I don't know what I did to deserve to be their mama, but I'm glad I did it. :)