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Abigail Orenday

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Bio

Hi! My name is Abigail Orenday, and I am currently enrolled in the nursing program at Cerritos College pursuing my Associates Degree in Nursing. I currently work as an Emergency Medical Technician, and my past experiences include serving as a lifeguard and as an Anatomy Supplemental Instruction leader at my previous university, California State University, Long Beach. Outside of academics and work, I enjoy spending time with friends exploring all that Southern California has to offer, as well as reading, trying new hobbies, and volunteering in the nursing transport department at the Tibor Rubin VA Medical Center. After completing nursing school, I hope to specialize in the ICU with my interests geared toward Neonatal Intensive Care, Trauma ICU, General ICU and Cardiovascular ICU . My long-term goal is to pursue my MSN-Ed in hopes of teaching future nurses and eventually pursuing my DNP.

Education

Cerritos College

Associate's degree program
2026 - 2028
  • Majors:
    • Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

California State University-Long Beach

Bachelor's degree program
2023 - 2026
  • Majors:
    • Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
  • GPA:
    3.9

San Dimas High School

High School
2019 - 2023
  • GPA:
    4

Miscellaneous

  • Desired degree level:

    Doctoral degree program (PhD, MD, JD, etc.)

  • Graduate schools of interest:

  • Transfer schools of interest:

  • Majors of interest:

    • Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
  • Not planning to go to medical school
  • Career

    • Dream career field:

      Hospital & Health Care

    • Dream career goals:

      ICU DNP + Nursing School instructor/Professor

    • Emergency Medical Technician

      2025 – Present1 year
    • Certified Anatomy Supplemental Instruction Leader

      California State University - Long Beach Supplemental Instruction
      2025 – 2025
    • Lifeguard

      Raging Waters
      2021 – 20232 years

    Public services

    • Volunteering

      La Verne Heritage House Organization — Pumpkin Patch Attendent
      2022 – 2023
    • Volunteering

      VA- Veterans Affairs Medical Center (Long Beach) — Volunteer
      2024 – Present
    • Volunteering

      CSNA (California Student Nursing Association) — Member
      2023 – Present

    Future Interests

    Advocacy

    Volunteering

    Philanthropy