CNSA- Antelope Valley College Chapter

Announcing the winners of the handwashing flyer contest! Jack won the adult flyer and Skye the kid flyer!! We will distribute ALL flyers that were turned in, throughout our community and in skills lab as well :) . . . Thank you to everyone that participated, you all are amazing! Attached are the winning flyers!... #avccnsa #communityservice #nursingschool See more

Hi! My name is Noel and its pronounced like the Christmas song. Every time it plays, I feel so regal! I am currently a 3rd semester student at Antelope Valley College and am the Co-President of CNSA. I joined CNSA about at the tail end of my first semester and have enjoyed it ever since! I’m currently working part time as a tire technician and also do some minor mechanical work. If you need to replace your tires or brakes, I’m your guy! I like swimming and hiking. My favorite hobby is playing guitar. I believe that music has the power to connect us to ourselves and each other. CNSA at Antelope Valley College is a significant club that will only continue to grow!

Thanks everyone for helping out with practice practicum! Hope you had fun! You will be great nurses! Best wishes! . . . #futurerns #nursingstudents #nursingschool

Hi everyone! I'm Eric the historian/social media director for CNSA! I'm in 4th semester with pediatric nursing. I joined in first semester and have been a part of the club ever since. I've chaired and volunteered for events like practice practicum, meet and greet, pinning, and be the match. In my free time, I enjoy traveling, reading, running and swimming! CNSA is a great way to connect with other students! Also, CNSA helps with mentors who can encourage and make a positive impact in your nursing journey. My plans in the future are to study for my RN to BSN bridge program, and work in emergency or critical care. Then study for an FNP program. Let me know if you have any questions, I'm happy to help! See you around!

"Hello! I’m Mikhael Angelus Milano, but you can call me Mikee, CNSA-AVC Director of Community Health! I’m a 4th Semester student and currently doing my Pediatrics rotation. I am also the student worker at our Nursing Lab Facility and I really enjoy supporting and sharing knowledge to students like myself, especially to incoming Freshman of the RN Program. I joined CNSA for that very reason, because I think this organization helps a lot of students of all levels to feel a bit ...more comfortable and at ease with the well-known demands and competitiveness of the Nursing program. As a student, I enjoy reading medical-related books, journals and other materials. In 10 years, I see myself as a Medical Doctor... yes a MD! I believe that Patient Care should not have any discrimination whether you are a nurse, a doctor or a caregiver. It is indeed two different disciplines of care, but wouldn’t it be cool to have the heart of a nurse and the medical expertise of a doctor taking care of a patient? :) I am also a strong believer that education is the greatest wealth a person can have and one should not stop learning and with enough perseverance and a good heart we will have all that we need to succeed in life." See more

Introducing our CNSA treasurer: "My name is Kimberly Valdivia and I am currently an LVN working towards my RN. My hope is to graduate in December 2020 and then to go on and achieve my BSN and hopefully my NP. I have recently joined the CNSA and been asked to join as CNSA Treasurer. We have been asked to write a bio about ourselves and for some reason this has been the hardest for me. So here it goes. I am a wife, mother, coach, LVN, and nursing student. I have been married fo...r 5 years, and have four boys ranging from the teenage years to the toddler years. I have been a LVN for over 9 years but I have been part of the medical field for 15 years. I started as a Medical Assistant, then became a LVN, and now I am working towards being an RN. I also have a Bachelors degree in Healthcare Administration. I thought I would like working behind the scenes in the management area but I found that I really love working at the bedside. I have been working more than 8 years in the Maternal Child Unit in Bakersfield. I started in the Nursery and now work in the Postpartum Unit and sometimes in the Management side of things. I am looking forward to learning different specialities and finding out where I belong in the nursing world. In my spare time I love just spending time with my husband and my children, relaxing and reading, and chilling with friends. I also have been coaching volleyball at the local middle school for over 6 years now which is another passion of mine. I figure I am getting too old to play volleyball, so those that do not playteach. I look forward to meeting each and everyone of you. Thank you for letting me be part of a great opportunity." See more

"Hi everyone! My name is Cora and I am one of the co-presidents of CNSA along with Noel Navarette. I bridged over from the LVN- RN program during Summer 2019 and am currently in 4th semester. I signed up with CNSA during Meet and Greet and it has been by far one of the best decisions I’ve made. CNSA has introduced me to amazing faculty members as well as students outside my cohort from different semesters, blessed me with an amazing mentor who was our former CNSA co-president... Amanda Vargas, broadened my interpersonal/leadership skills, and allowed me to meet and network with amazing companies and individuals within our community. Since joining CNSA I have volunteered at events such as World Heart day, AV Heart and Stroke Pop-Up walk, Together for Hope Cancer walk (where I walked for my best friend Joyce), and Meet and Greet. My vision for AVC’s CNSA is to encourage both generic and LVN students to join and be more involved within our community and to prove to ourselves that we can do more while in nursing school, even when it seems impossible. On a side note, I spend my free time volunteering at Palmdale Parks and Rec where I coach VB for 13-16’s with my husband, I enjoy spending time with family and our bulldog Cali, catching up with friends, creating DIY projects, eating, shopping at TJ Maxx and genuinely helping others. After I pass the NCLEX, I will continue my education to obtain both my BSN, MSN and possibly FNP. During that time I am hopeful that I will find my calling in nursing whether it be in pediatric oncology, L&D, or possibly a management position. Whatever God has planned for me, I know he will put me down a path of success and where I can truly put my knowledge and skills to help others. To all future nursing students, always remember that whatever you put into this program, is what you will take away from it. Work hard, study hard and always do your best, even when it seems like you just want to give up. Just keep pushing... keep going... remind yourself you can do It... because YOU WILL DO IT" #RNclassof2020 See more

"Hello, my name is Rita Trumbull. I am the current vice president and in my third semester of nursing school! I am a mom to five boys and married to the love of my life! I enjoy spending time with my family and nursing. I have been in CNSA since I started the nursing program and have enjoyed every minute of it! I look forward to getting to know everyone!"

Introducing our next CNSA officer: "Hi guys I’m Solandy! I came into 2nd semester through the LVN to RN Bridge and joined CNSA after completing 3rd. As I joined, I wanted to be more involved and became CNSA’s Secretary. So far I have been a part of Meet and Greet for the New incoming Spring 2020 class for both LVN/RN/LVN-RN students and can’t wait for all the other future events to be a part of. Aside from nursing school I like to dance, travel, spend time with my husband and family. After I pass NCLEX I plan to go on vacation. I would like to start in the ER and eventually end up as a trauma or ICU nurse. We look forward to seeing all new CNSA members!"

Introducing our first CNSA officer: "Hello, my name is Donna and I am an LVN currently in the LVN to RN bridge program at AVC with a graduation of December 2020. I just recently joined CNSA and have been newly designated as the Student Faculty Representative. I currently am working as an LVN in a clinic setting and have been in healthcare for approximately 28 years, with 9 of those years as an LVN. I have psych, medical billing/coding/insurance, utilization review as a nurse,... home health, hospital & clinic experience ranging from front to back office. I started as an noncertified MA way back and worked my way all around front office and as Supervisor. Nursing has been my passion for as long as I can remember. I am protective of nursing and all that it entails. I went back to school late in life and got my LVN 1st, as a means to financially support myself. There are many who do not consider LVN's as nurses and I am here to help dismantle that belief. Nursing is a Team effort and for effective compassionate nursing, it requires a slew of people not just an RN (no matter how great he/she may think they are). I am married to a wonderful, amazing man for almost 3 years. I am outgoing, loving and funny (so I think LOL). In my spare time (whatever that is), I enjoy it with my husband and our 3 dogs. I look forward to meeting each of you and thank you for taking the time to learn about me." See more

Welcome class of fall 2021 to meet and greet! Best wishes on your future nursing school adventures from AVC's CNSA chapter! You will do great! We believe in you! . . . #nursingschool #nursingstudents #nurselife #nursingstudentlife #instalike #instagood #instagram #instacollage #cnsa #avccnsa

Thank you to everyone who participated in mock interviews! We appreciate all your hard work! Special thank you to our volunteers and interviewers who contributed! We wish you the best in your future nursing careers! . . . #futurerns #nursingstudents

Thank you all for making this an amazing conference.Thank you all for making this an amazing conference.