Purdue University Northwest
Bachelor's degree program
2025 – 2026
Majors:
- Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
General information
- Age
- 23
- Gender
- Female
- Ethnicity
- Black/African
- Religion
- Christian
- Church
- Christian Church
Hobbies & Interests
- Drawing And Illustration
- Music
- Jewelry Making
- Community Service And Volunteering
- Business And Entrepreneurship
- Church
- Health Sciences
- Mental Health
Reading
- Self-Help
- Health
- Psychology
I read books multiple times a week.
Rebecca Brenke-Laurentin
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FinalistGeneral information
- Age
- 23
- Gender
- Female
- Ethnicity
- Black/African
- Religion
- Christian
- Church
- Christian Church
Hobbies & Interests
- Drawing And Illustration
- Music
- Jewelry Making
- Community Service And Volunteering
- Business And Entrepreneurship
- Church
- Health Sciences
- Mental Health
Reading
- Self-Help
- Health
- Psychology
I read books multiple times a week.
Bio
I am a Registered Nurse and RN-BSN student dedicated to my education and the life-long tasks of personal and professional self-improvement. I am proud to have a clear vision of my career goals and the paths I will take to achieve them. As a Registered Nurse in women’s health, I am passionate about education, advocacy, and serving others through life-changing moments. For me, nursing is both a career and a calling—a way to live out my purpose by providing compassionate, equitable care. I am committed to empowering women, supporting communities, and teaching in ways that make healthcare more accessible and understandable. Guided by faith and a heart for service, I strive to ensure every patient and family I encounter feels seen, valued, and cared for.
Education
William Rainey Harper College
Associate's degree program
2022 – 2024
Majors:
- Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
James B. Conant High School
High School
2017 – 2021
Miscellaneous
Desired degree level:
Master's degree program
Graduate schools of interest:
University of Illinois at Chicago, Vanderbilt University
Majors of interest:
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other
Career
Registered Nurse
Hospital & Health Care · Alexian Brothers Medical Center
Jan 2024 – Present
CNA
Hospital & Health Care · BrightStar Care
Jan 2022 – Jan 2024
Peer Tutor
Education · William R. Harper College
Jan 2023 – Jan 2024
Greeter
Health, Wellness, and Fitness · ABC Dentistry & Orthodontics
Jan 2021 – Jan 2024
Sales Associate
Retail · DSW Inc.
Jan 2019 – Jan 2021
Miscellaneous
Dream career field:
Hospital & Health Care
Dream career goals:
Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner
Has nursing license:
No
Future Interests
- Advocacy
- Volunteering
- Philanthropy
Sports
Track & Field
Varsity
2019 – 2021
Research
Research Scientist
Independent · Developmental and Child Psychology
2018 – 2019
Research topic:Familial Incarceration and Behavioral Outcomes in Children
Public services
Kids Check-in Coordinator
Volunteering · Life Changers International Church
2025 – Present
Volunteer
Volunteering · Community Threads
2019 – 2024
Mission:Organizing and labeling items to be placed in the thrift store and assist customers with finding items.Student Notetaker
Volunteering · Harper College Access & Disability Services
2021 – 2022
Mission:Created and submitted additional notes for students in my courses with various disabilities.Food Packager
Volunteering · Feed My Starving Children
2017 – Present
Mission:Relieving world hunger by packaging non-perishable food items for people in need.Shopper
Volunteering · WACO
2019 – 2019
Mission:Christmas shopping for low-income families