My name is Rebecca Van Winkle (yes, really that’s my name), I am married and mama to a very energetic boy, Ronan, who just turned 4 a couple of weeks ago. I have spent many years working in the Physical Therapy field before realizing that my place was really in the nursing realm. I graduated from the Moorpark College ADN program in May of 2014 and have struggled to get hired into a hospital without having the coveted BSN after my name. However, today is a happy day! I was actually finally offered a position as a home health RN, and I’m excited to finally begin my life in the nursing field.
I’m excited to be in this journey with all of you, and I’m looking forward to building lasting friendships from our time together.
Hi my name is Vatina Thongtha. I graduated from Ventura College in 2013. Since then I have been working in the Main OR at Community Memorial Hospital. I love being an OR nurse and this is where I see myself for many more years. I am married and have 2 boys. I am currently expecting my third child, a girl finally! In my spare time, I like to watch movies and go shopping!
My name is Cassandra Elston. I received my ADN from Ventura College in May 2000. I worked in med-surg during my first 3 1/2 years as a registered nurse. I made my way to where I am now by working in a pediatric unit for 1 year and then postpartum for 6 years. Finally I have been working at my dream job in the NICU at St. John’s Regional Medical Center for the past 4 years. That is where I would like to continuing working with my BSN. I have found the CSUCI RN to BSN program challenging, however I feel the degree that I will be receiving in May 2016 is of great worth. Since I started this current journey to obtain a higher degree, I have not had much time to do what I really love, which is spend time with my family and paddleboard. I have been married for 25 years. We have been blessed with 3 kids and 2 grandchildren. Our 25 year old son is married, has a 6 year old daughter, is in the Army, and lives in Alaska. Our 24 year old daughter is married, has a 18 month old son, and attends Ventura College. Our 16 year old son is a Junior at Rio Mesa High School, and is on their water polo and swim team. My dog is a 6 year old Shitzu named Jaylee.
Greetings classmates and fellow bloggers. Here is the beginning of my path down the technology road…my first blog on my new website…ashleylozano.cikeys.com.
As you can see, this is me on the side menu, I was getting ready for my RN Pinning Ceremony in 2013. I initially wanted to go to school to be a doctor but I was placed in a vocational class to become a CNA my senior year of high school and stayed in nursing since then (13 years). I was a CNA for a couple years but the pay was horrible for all the hard work so I became a waitress and a nanny to put myself through college. I received an AA in Math and Science, an AA in Liberal Arts, and my ADN in Nursing. I finished a BA in Psychology at CSU San Bernardino and I am now completing my BSN at CSU Channel Islands.
On 10/4/2015, I will be married a year to Ismael Lozano. We just found out we are pregnant (still VERY early so keep those fingers crossed). I have two sisters and my parents will be married 40 years on 12/31/2015. I am very close with my family and my husband is close with his family as well.
I love to wine and dine, listen to live music, try new things, dance, sing karaoke, and play volleyball.
I work at an ambulatory care clinic in Thousand Oaks. These are the responsibilities of my position: Charge Nurse, triage Monday through Friday, eight to five, prescription refills and prior-authorizations for two providers, resource cart daily check, fluoride monthly reports, nurse visits: PPD readings, injections, wound care, patient self injection education, sample medication management: calling reps for stations A,B,C, and Urgent Care, receiving and stocking sample medications for stations A,B,C, and Urgent Care, Patient Assistance Program medication processing, medication room inspection and month-end report. I love my job. I hope to stay for a long time and eventually work there as a Nurse Practitioner.
Very early, but very excited!!
https://cikeys.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/CI-Formal-Logo_2A-flat-300x50-1.jpg00Ashley Lozanohttps://cikeys.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/CI-Formal-Logo_2A-flat-300x50-1.jpgAshley Lozano2015-09-03 00:12:562015-09-03 00:12:56Down the technology road….
I have been looking forward to this class ever since my rotation in the ER this summer! Being in the ER was a whirlwind of learning combined with a HUGE dose of action-packed nursing care. My last patient had fallen into respiratory failure and needed to be revived, which was (again) an amazing learning experience. It gave me a taste of critical care and what I may encounter…
I am both thrilled and suffering from wonder and anticipation about this semester…I only hope there is enough time to learn everything I need to know !
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My name is Janell. I am first and foremost a wife and mother, then student and nurse. My daughter is our joy and blessing from above, she is now 15 months old and so much fun. I quit my job as a med/surg nurse after she was born just as school began- altogether with the hormones combined it was the best decision!
I have taken a very long route to my BSN. I started in a program for it in 2002 but was on an athletic scholarship and traveled with my sport, missing some key classes held once a week (on travel days) and had to drop, only to find out ALL prerequisites and nursing courses were offered IN order- no summer make ups etc… so I went with my double major and graduated with a Spanish (Languages) Degree – from Liberty University, only to be wait-listed at Saddleback College back home for my ADN… finally I graduated in 2009, when the bonuses stopped, new grad programs dried up, no one was hiring ADNs and in 2010 “BSN in 10” began!…. SO here I am!
I do plan to go back to work but I would like to change fields. I am extremely interested in Labor and Delivery and Postpartum, my interest only increased with my own birth experience. I also really like the idea of becoming a Lactation Specialist, I know it is quite a journey from here- got to switch departments, get a new job, and graduate first!
