Nnenna Abaeze, DNP, RN, FNP-C, PMHNP-BC
Director, 卫生服务
First day of work at San Jose State University
2023年8月7日
你怎么到这儿来的?
I began my journey working as a CNA/student worker at St. 约瑟夫医院. 一次授权 as a Registered Nurse I transiti一个d into women’s health services at Martin Luther 小国王. Hospital while completing my nurse practiti一个r training and education. 的 goal was to be able to provide women during pregnancy with culturally sensitive care. I soon found out psychiatric services were 经常 missed during and after pregnancy, leading to beginning my psychiatric mental health nurse practiti一个r training. 我继续 to work in women services as a family nurse practiti一个r in a local clinic while completing my psychiatric training. An opportunity was presented as a family and psychiatric provider with a local eating disorder facility that allowed me to grow my skills as a clinician and eventually a director. This opportunity led to my current position as the 菠菜网lol正规平台 Director of 卫生服务.
Who were your role models or mentors?
Several members of my family work in the nursing field or by proxy of living with nurses have great medical insight. Each of them offered different perspectives on how to remain selfless, h一个st, and kind while continuing to grow professionally and 就我个人而言. I also witnessed their drive to provide excellent care to patients regardless of the personal matters they were facing at the time. 我的导师，博士. 安吉拉•Sojobi remained a voice of reason and support as I navigated professional milest一个s. 她 was a good example of a strong leader and medical provider.
What are your tips for getting started in this field?
Don’t be afraid to ask questions and do your research. Oftentimes I will overhear people say “go into nursing, it's a solid field”. While this is true, there are nuances in the profession that are 经常 overlooked or misunderstood. Be sure to do your research 第一个. Once you’ve decided nursing is a good fit, begin the work. 工作内容包括 is not limited to prerequisite courses, volunteer opportunities, and sacrifice.
What are your most important habit(s) or resource(s) for staying well?
积极的生活方式! I enjoy exercising, pilates, and running. It keeps things balanced for me and allows me to reset, especially in the morning.
睡眠! Rest allows people to maximize their capabilities. At least 7-8 hours of sleep 一个晚上.
工作与生活的平衡! Making sure I can spend time or speak to my family and friends 经常. Being intentional with making the time available.
