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Janellie Valmaceda

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Hobbies & Interests

  • Latin Dance
  • Cooking
  • Hiking And Backpacking
  • Criminal Justice
  • Reading
  • Spanish
  • Church
  • Travel And Tourism
  • Woodworking
  • Medicine
  • Business And Entrepreneurship

Reading

  • Christianity
  • Action
  • Drama
  • Education
  • Horror
  • Health
  • Philosophy
  • Psychology
  • Romance

I read books daily.

Bio

I am the first in my family to attend college! I am a proud daughter of immigrant parents who have taught me what it truly means to work hard and be grateful for every step of life. I am dedicated, hard-working, and excited to pursue a career in Physican Assistant studies. I am very passionate about pursuing a business as well as helping underrepresented communities receive the help they deserve.

Education

Weber State University

Bachelor's degree program

2017 – 2022

Majors:
  • Microbiological Sciences and Immunology
Minors:
  • Chemistry
GPA3.7 GPA

Salt Lake Community College

Associate's degree program

2017 – 2019

Majors:
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
GPA3.7 GPA

Miscellaneous

Desired degree level:
Bachelor's degree program
Graduate schools of interest:
University of Utah, Brigham Young University-Provo, Idaho State University
Majors of interest:
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants, Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations
Medical school interest:
No

Career

  • Certified Nurse Assistant

    Hospital & Health Care · Legacy Village of Sugarhouse

    Jan 2022 – Jan 2024

  • Certified Nurse Assistant

    Hospital & Health Care · South Davis Community Hospital

    Jan 2023 – Present

  • Full-time missionary

    Religion · The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints

    Jan 2020 – Jan 2022

  • Catering Coordinator

    Food & Beverages · Cafe Zupas

    Jan 2017 – Jan 2020

Miscellaneous

Dream career field:
Hospital & Health Care
Dream career goals:
Physician Assistant Studies
Has nursing license:
No

Future Interests

  • Volunteering
  • Entrepreneurship
Robert F. Lawson Fund for Careers that Care
Being a first-generation student of immigrant parents has inspired me to continue pursuing my education. My mother didn't get an education past 6th grade to help my grandmother with the small farm they had. My father was able to go to high school when he moved to the United States but couldn't graduate due to the language barrier. Even when my parents couldn't get the best education, or didn't have the best income, they always made sure to let us know that education was something that should be one of our top priorities. It was hard at times not having support in knowing what to do with certain things in school, but I was always encouraged by them to follow my dreams and always aim high. Growing up, I've always known that I wanted to pursue a career in the health industry. After graduating high school, I knew that was something I still wanted to pursue but was unsure where to start and what I wanted to do. I had many opportunities to speak with health care professionals and hear about their experiences. I realized that nurses do so much in the health care industry. They are the backbone and the front lines of it all. That is a dream of mine. I want to be able to make a difference in the world. Nurses work hard caring for patients' emotional and physical well-being. They are the health care professionals that people see the most and through personal experience, I've seen how they strive each day to help anyone make their trip to the doctor's office a little better. With the high demand right now, I am beyond excited to be able to support the healthcare industry by becoming a nurse. After nursing, I intend to continue school for a couple more years to become a nurse anesthetist. I know that by doing so, I will continue my education even further. I will have the opportunity to work hand in hand with surgeons and many other doctors. Being a long-term dream, I will experience being in a sugical room. I am determined. I know that the studies will be difficult; having to memorize so much, know what to do in almost every emergency, all the exams, ect. My parents went through so much to give me the opportunity to be able to accomplish any goal I set my heart to. They gave up many of their freedoms so that I could have mine. I know I can do it! It won't be easy but, like my mother always says, "It will all be worth it".
Empowering Women Through Education Scholarship
Being a first-generation student of immigrant parents has inspired me to continue pursuing my education. My mother didn't get an education past 6th grade to help my grandmother with the small farm they had. My father was able to go to high school when he moved to the United States but couldn't graduate due to the language barrier. Even when my parents couldn't get the best education, they always made sure to let us know that education was something that should be one of our top priorities. It was hard at times not having support in knowing what to do with certain things in school, but I was always encouraged by them to follow my dreams and always aim high. Growing up, I've always known that I wanted to pursue a career in the health industry. After graduating high school, I knew that was something I still wanted to pursue but was unsure where to start and what I wanted to do. I had many opportunities to speak with health care professionals and hear about their experiences. I realized that nurses do so much in the health care industry. They are the backbone and the front lines of it all. That is a dream of mine. I want to be able to make a difference in the world. Nurses work hard caring for patient's emotional and physical well-being. They are the health care professionals that people see the most and through personal experience, I've seen how they strive each day to help anyone make their trip to the doctor's office a little better. With the high demand right now, I am beyond excited to be able to support the healthcare industry by becoming a nurse. After nursing, I intend to continue school for a couple more years to become a nurse anesthetist. I know that by doing so, I will continue my education even further. I will have the opportunity to work hand in hand with surgeons and many other doctors. Being a long-term dream, I will experience being in a surgical room. I am determined. I know that the studies will be difficult; having to memorize so much, know what to do in almost every emergency, all the exams, etc.. My parents went through so much to give me the opportunity to be able to accomplish any goal I set my heart to. They gave up many of their freedoms so that I could have mine. This is why education is so important to me. I know I can do it! It won't be easy but, like my mother always says, "It will all be worth it".
Show your Mettle - Women in STEM Scholarship
Being a first-generation student of immigrant parents has inspired me to continue pursuing my education. My mother didn't get an education past 6th grade to help my grandmother with the small farm they had. My father was able to go to high school when he moved to the United States but couldn't graduate due to the language barrier. Even when my parents couldn't get the best education, they always made sure to let us know that education was something that should be one of our top priorities. It was hard at times not having support in knowing what to do with certain things in school, but I was always encouraged by them to follow my dreams and always aim high. Growing up, I've always known that I wanted to pursue a career in the health industry. After graduating high school, I knew that was something I still wanted to pursue but was unsure where to start and what I wanted to do. I had many opportunities to speak with health care professionals and hear about their experiences. I realized that nurses do so much in the health care industry. They are the backbone and the front lines of it all. That is a dream of mine. I want to be able to make a difference in the world. Nurses work hard caring for patients' emotional and physical well-being. They are the health care professionals that people see the most and through personal experience, I've seen how they strive each day to help anyone make their trip to the doctor's office a little better. With the high demand right now, I am beyond excited to be able to support the healthcare industry by becoming a nurse. After nursing, I intend to continue school for a couple more years to become a nurse anesthetist. I know that by doing so, I will continue my education even further. I will have the opportunity to work hand in hand with surgeons and many other doctors. Being a long-term dream, I will experience being in a surgical room. I am determined. I know that the studies will be difficult; having to memorize so much, know what to do in almost every emergency, all the exams, etc.. I know there will be times I will feel very discouraged. My parents went through so much to give me the opportunity to be able to accomplish any goal I set my heart to. They gave up many of their freedoms so that I could have mine. I know I can do it! It won't be easy but, like my mother always says, "It will all be worth it".
Cindy J. Visser Memorial Nursing Scholarship
Being a first-generation student of immigrant parents has inspired me to continue pursuing my education. My mother didn't get an education past 6th grade to help my grandmother with the small farm they had. My father was able to go to high school when he moved to the United States but couldn't graduate due to the language barrier. Even when my parents couldn't get the best education, they always made sure to let us know that education was something that should be one of our top priorities. It was hard at times not having support in knowing what to do with certain things in school, but I was always encouraged by them to follow my dreams and always aim high. Growing up, I've always known that I wanted to pursue a career in the health industry. After graduating high school, I knew that was something I still wanted to pursue but was unsure where to start and what I wanted to do. I had many opportunities to speak with health care professionals and hear about their experiences. I realized that nurses do so much in the health care industry. They are the backbone and the front lines of it all. That is a dream of mine. I want to be able to make a difference in the world. Nurses work hard caring for patient's emotional and physical well-being. They are the health care professionals that people see the most and through personal experience, I've seen how they strive each day to help anyone make their trip to the doctor's office a little better. With the high demand right now, I am beyond excited to be able to support the healthcare industry by becoming a nurse. After nursing, I intend to continue school for a couple more years to become a nurse anesthetist. I know that by doing so, I will continue my education even further. I will have the opportunity to work hand in hand with surgeons and many other doctors. Being a long-term dream, I will experience being in a surgical room. Seeing how much Cindy cared for all people and did everything she could to balance out her profession and her personal life is something I want to carry on in my career path. As I am also religious and have other passions, seeing how she was able to do it all has inspired me. I am determined. I know that the studies will be difficult; having to memorize so much, know what to do in almost every emergency, all the exams, etc.. My parents went through so much to give me the opportunity to be able to accomplish any goal I set my heart to. They gave up many of their freedoms so that I could have mine. I know I can do it! It won't be easy but, like my mother always says, "It will all be worth it".
Wieland Nurse Appreciation Scholarship
Being a first-generation student of immigrant parents has inspired me to continue pursuing my education. My mother didn't get an education past 6th grade to help my grandmother with the small farm they had. My father was able to go to high school when he moved to the United States but couldn't graduate due to the language barrier. Even when my parents couldn't get the best education, they always made sure to let us know that education was something that should be one of our top priorities. It was hard at times not having support in knowing what to do with certain things in school, but I was always encouraged by them to follow my dreams and always aim high. Growing up, I've always known that I wanted to pursue a career in the health industry. After graduating high school, I knew that was something I still wanted to pursue but was unsure where to start and what I wanted to do. I had many opportunities to speak with health care professionals and hear about their experiences. I realized that nurses do so much in the health care industry. They are the backbone and the front lines of it all. That is a dream of mine. I want to be able to make a difference in the world. Nurses work hard caring for patients' emotional and physical well-being. They are the health care professionals that people see the most and through personal experience, I've seen how they strive each day to help anyone make their trip to the doctor's office a little better. With the high demand right now, I am beyond excited to be able to support the healthcare industry by becoming a nurse. After nursing, I intend to continue school for a couple more years to become a nurse anesthetist. I know that by doing so, I will continue my education even further. I will have the opportunity to work hand in hand with surgeons and many other doctors. Being a long-term dream, I will experience being in a surgical room. I am determined. I know that the studies will be difficult; having to memorize so much, know what to do in almost every emergency, all the exams, etc.. My parents went through so much to give me the opportunity to be able to accomplish any goal I set my heart to. They gave up many of their freedoms so that I could have mine. I know I can do it! It won't be easy but, like my mother always says, "It will all be worth it".
Dashanna K. McNeil Memorial Scholarship
Being a first-generation student of immigrant parents has inspired me to continue pursuing my education. My mother didn't get an education past 6th grade to help my grandmother with the small farm they had. My father was able to go to high school when he moved to the United States but couldn't graduate due to the language barrier. Even when my parents couldn't get the best education, they always made sure to let us know that education was something that should be one of our top priorities. It was hard at times not having support in knowing what to do with certain things in school, but I was always encouraged by them to follow my dreams and always aim high. Growing up, I've always known that I wanted to pursue a career in the health industry. After graduating high school, I knew that was something I still wanted to pursue but was unsure where to start and what I wanted to do. I had many opportunities to speak with health care professionals and hear about their experiences. I realized that nurses do so much in the health care industry. They are the backbone and the front lines of it all. That is a dream of mine. I want to be able to make a difference in the world. Nurses work hard caring for patients' emotional and physical well-being. They are the health care professionals that people see the most and through personal experience, I've seen how they strive each day to help anyone make their trip to the doctor's office a little better. With the high demand right now, I am beyond excited to be able to support the healthcare industry by becoming a nurse. After nursing, I intend to continue school for a couple more years to become a nurse anesthetist. I know that by doing so, I will continue my education even further. I will have the opportunity to work hand in hand with surgeons and many other doctors. Being a long-term dream, I will experience being in a surgical room. I am determined. I know that the studies will be difficult; having to memorize so much, know what to do in almost every emergency, all the exams, etc.. My parents went through so much to give me the opportunity to be able to accomplish any goal I set my heart to. They gave up many of their freedoms so that I could have mine. I know I can do it! It won't be easy but, like my mother always says, "It will all be worth it".
Janellie Valmaceda Student Profile | Bold.org