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Nicholas Sistarelli

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Hobbies & Interests

  • Athletic Training
  • Biking And Cycling
  • Bodybuilding
  • Coffee
  • Golf
  • Weightlifting
  • Spending Time With Friends and Family
  • Camping

Bio

Hello, My name is Nick and my goal is to become a Nurse. I want to continue till I receive my Master's and become a Nurse Practitioner. My medical passion is cardiology. My dream is to work as a Nurse Practitioner on a cardiac floor at a Hospital. After being in Law Enforcement for 9 years I decided to follow my passion for the medical field and get into nursing school to become a nurse. I am currently in school at Galen College of Nursing on the Sarasota Campus. On top of being a student, I am a full-time employee at Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital as a Wound-Care Tech. I was just appointed the chairmen position for the Professional Practice Committee. I oversee policies and daily work of the nursing department on top of my position as a Tech. Since 2017 I have served in the United States Army Reserves as a Combat Medic (68W). I am currently stationed in a Medical Detachment in Florida as the 3rd squad leader. I oversee junior combat medics and also help instruct them to become proficient in their tasks. I am also becoming a father this month January 2023 to a baby boy. This will be my first child and I am excited and cannot wait to meet him.

Education

Galen College of Nursing-Tampa Bay

Associate's degree program

2022 – 2024

Majors:
  • Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

Indian River State College

Associate's degree program

2010 – 2011

Majors:
  • Criminal Justice and Corrections, General

Miscellaneous

Desired degree level:
Master's degree program
Graduate schools of interest:
University of Florida, University of South Florida-Main Campus, Florida State University
Medical school interest:
No

Career

  • Wound-Care Tech

    Medical Practice · Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital

    Jan 2022 – Present

Miscellaneous

Dream career field:
Medical Practice
Dream career goals:
Cardiology Nurse Practitioner
Has nursing license:
No

Future Interests

  • Advocacy
  • Volunteering
  • Entrepreneurship
Jase Davidsaver RN Memorial Scholarship
My goal is to bring my army combat medic training to the nursing profession. I want to be able to help not only patients but also fellow nurses in trauma medicine and high-stress situations. I enjoy teaching and learning new skills to better myself every day. By becoming a nurse I feel like I can positively help so many people. Right now I work at encompass rehabilitation Hospital as a wound-care tech and also the chairman for professional practice. I can relate to so many patients through the military experience and I feel like that impacts their recovery positively. Even if they are not my patient I always stop to talk and encourage the patients. I feel that nursing is not just treating the injury, but also treating the mental health of the person with the injury. By helping and teaching people that a strong mind-body connection is a must I help patients recover. This approach impacts everyone around the patient. The mentally strong patient will have a positive impact on the nursing staff, which will carry over to the next. My goal is to receive my master's and become a Nurse practitioner in a trauma Hospital. I will combine everything I have learned to become the best nurse I can be and treat patients in a happy, well-mannered way.
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