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Rebekah Risinger

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General information

Location
Farmington, NM
Age
21
Gender
Female
US Citizenship
US Citizen
Ethnicity
Caucasian
Religion
Christian
Church
Nondenominational

Hobbies & Interests

  • Mental Health
  • Exercise And Fitness
  • Cooking
  • Nutrition and Health
  • Spending Time With Friends and Family
  • Studying
  • Advocacy And Activism

Reading

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Bio

Hello, My name is Rebekah RIsinger and I am from Philadephia, Pennsylvania, but have lived in Farmington, New Mexico, since 2021. My father was incarcerated when I was very young, and my mother died by suicide during my junior year of high school. She suffered from paranoid schizophrenia, and this tragedy has now ignited a passion for informing others about mental health laws, especially regarding the involuntary commitment of an adult. I am a full-time college student at the University of New Mexico and San Juan College of Farmington, New Mexico. I am scheduled to begin the Bachelor of Science in Nursing dual degree program at the UNM College of Nursing in 2025. I am on track to graduate in 2027, and I am very dedicated. As a member of the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, I highly value my grades and I prioritize not only recalling information but understanding concepts so that I can benefit society. Once I become a registered nurse, I want to support and nurture those who may be experiencing one of the worst moments of their life. I want to help and relieve pain, mental and physical. Also, my story will help me understand, empathize, and communicate with people in a fragile setting in a time-sensitive manner. In my free time, I love to organize, contact family, and try new things. Thank you for viewing my profile!

Education

University of New Mexico-Main Campus

Bachelor's degree program

2023 – 2027

Majors:
  • Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
GPA4.0 GPA

Miscellaneous

Desired degree level:
Master's degree program
Graduate schools of interest:
University of New Mexico-Main Campus
Majors of interest:
Medicine, Community Organization and Advocacy, Health Professions Education, Ethics, and Humanities, Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions

Career

Miscellaneous

Dream career field:
Hospital & Health Care
Dream career goals:
A long-term career goal I value is to positively impact those who may be struggling, mentally or physically. I want to emphasize the importance of mental illnesses and work to prevent the stigmas that surround the mentally ill.
Has nursing license:
No

Future Interests

  • Advocacy
  • Politics
  • Volunteering
  • Philanthropy
  • Entrepreneurship
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