Personal Narrative: My Career As A Nursing Assistant
I remember one particular quote by Robert Tew that helped me throughout my high school years : “The struggle you’re in today is developing the strength you need for tomorrow.” I have been through many experiences in my high school career. These experiences have changed me into a better person. One of the greatest experiences I got to have in my high school career is becoming a certified nursing assistant (CNA). I’ve always known that I love the nursing field because it is always helping someone and their families. When I was a sophomore, I took Nurse Aide through Iowa Lakes Community College. I received my certification to work as a CNA. Since then, I have been working at the Algona Manor as a CNA. Working at the Algona Manor has changed
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During my freshman year, I had a lot going on personally. My parents got a divorce the summer before my freshman year, and I also transferred schools. I went through a huge transition with a new school and family life. I transferred to Algona High School my freshman year because I was getting bullied and picked on at my last school. When I first came here, I was struggling with the idea of being somewhere new. I was very nervous about making new friends because of my past experience at school. These two hardship made me become more independent and grow up a lot faster. It made me step out of my box and make new friends. The third hardship I had to go through was in my sophomore year; I lost one of my best friends to breast cancer. My aunt died in October of my sophomore year, and it had a huge effect on me. Her two boys and I were going through a very emotional time. I had to help take care of them and try to take care of myself on top of it. This hardship changed me a lot and taught me to live life to the fullest and to be a caring and loving person. These three hardships in my high school career has changed me for the
During my freshman year, I had a lot going on personally. My parents got a divorce the summer before my freshman year, and I also transferred schools. I went through a huge transition with a new school and family life. I transferred to Algona High School my freshman year because I was getting bullied and picked on at my last school. When I first came here, I was struggling with the idea of being somewhere new. I was very nervous about making new friends because of my past experience at school. These two hardship made me become more independent and grow up a lot faster. It made me step out of my box and make new friends. The third hardship I had to go through was in my sophomore year; I lost one of my best friends to breast cancer. My aunt died in October of my sophomore year, and it had a huge effect on me. Her two boys and I were going through a very emotional time. I had to help take care of them and try to take care of myself on top of it. This hardship changed me a lot and taught me to live life to the fullest and to be a caring and loving person. These three hardships in my high school career has changed me for the