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Rachel Aronoff

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General information

Hobbies & Interests

  • Writing
  • Poetry
  • Psychology
  • Philosophy
  • Music
  • Community Service And Volunteering

Reading

  • Academic
  • Adventure
  • Adult Fiction
  • Art
  • Environment
  • Novels

I read books daily.

Bio

I am a current nursing student pursuing a Master’s Entry Program in Nursing (MEPN) at the University of San Diego. I am dedicated to compassionate, evidence-based care, while advocating for patients and expanding access to healthcare in underserved communities. My long-term goal is to earn a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree, where I can translate research into clinical practice and improve health outcomes within my community.

Education

University of San Diego

Master's degree program

2025 – 2027

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

University of California-Santa Barbara

Bachelor's degree program

2018 – 2020

Majors:
  • Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness
  • English Language and Literature/Letters, Other

Santa Barbara City College

Associate's degree program

2016 – 2018

Majors:
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

Miscellaneous

Desired degree level:
Doctoral degree program (PhD, MD, JD, etc.)
Majors of interest:
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
Desired degree modality:
In-Person, Hybrid
Medical school interest:
No

Career

  • Nursing Student - Inpatient Neurology (105 hrs)

    Hospital & Health Care · Sharp Hospital

    Jan 2026 – Jan 2026

  • Nursing Student

    Hospital & Health Care · Sharp Mary Birch Hospital

    Jan 2026 – Present

  • Nursing Student - Behavioral Health Unit (96 hrs)

    Mental Health Care · Scripps Mercy Hospital

    Jan 2026 – Jan 2026

  • Nursing Student

    Hospital & Health Care · Kaiser San Diego Medical Center - Pediatrics, NICU

    Jan 2026 – Present

  • Nursing Student

    Hospital & Health Care · Sharp Grossmont Hospital - Emergency Department (96 hrs)

    Jan 2026 – Jan 2026

  • Nursing Student - Med-Surg, Telemetry (147 hours)

    Hospital & Health Care · Kaiser Permanente

    Jan 2025 – Jan 2025

  • Substitute Teacher

    Education · Laguna Blanca School

    Jan 2025 – Jan 2025

  • Academic Tutor for subjects in Science, Math, and English

    Education · UC Santa Barbara

    Jan 2017 – Jan 2024

  • Yoga Instructor

    Health, Wellness, and Fitness · Santa Barbara Yoga Center

    Jan 2023 – Jan 2025

  • Surgical Medical Assistant

    Medicine · Aesthetic Center for Plastic Surgery

    Jan 2023 – Jan 2025

  • Surgical Medical Assistant and Scribe

    Medicine · Aloe Dermatology

    Jan 2021 – Jan 2023

  • Nanny

    Education · MDO

    Jan 2024 – Present

Miscellaneous

Dream career field:
Medicine
Dream career goals:
Nurse Practitioner/DNP
Work experience:
7 years
Has nursing license:
No

Future Interests

  • Advocacy
  • Volunteering
  • Philanthropy
  • Entrepreneurship
Rachel Aronoff Student Profile | Bold.org