Alisina Ilalio
Nurse Assistant
UCSF
San Francisco, CA USA
“I had no idea what was waiting for me on the other side, and I wouldn't have if it weren't for that moment of courage.”
Milestones
My road in life took a while to figure out.
Graduated from Mills High School in 2015
Committed to CSM as a business major
Took a gap year and, by the year 2016, got called to serve my mission in the Philippines
Returned back from serving as a missionary by 2018
Returned back to CSM in 2018 as a nursing student
Got accepted into the CSM Nursing Program in 2020 after finishing pre-requirements
Received my first internship at UCSF by 2020
Keep following my journey
Education
High School
Mills High School
Mills High School
Bachelor
Nursing
College of San Mateo
Nursing
College of San Mateo
Career
Nurse Assistant
I assist a primary NICU nurse with any minor tasks.
Career Roadmap
My work combines:
My work combines:
Medicine
Technology
Helping People
Day to Day
My typical day consists of charting, observing historical records, medical management, and getting their assessments done. All these individual tasks can take a while depending on the needs of the infant. Some of the assessments consist of weighing the baby, changing the linen (the bedding), their diapers, and bathing the infants. I have to do all that while trying not to come into physical contact with them for 6 hours.
Advice for Getting Started
Here's the first step for high school students
Don't be afraid to take risks. As terrifying as applying for the nursing program was, I did it regardless. I had no idea what was waiting for me on the other side, and I wouldn't have if it weren't for that moment of courage.
Recommended Education
My career is related to what I studied. I'd recommend the path I took:
Bachelor
Nursing
Nursing
Hurdles
The Noise I Shed
From Family:
"You shouldn't be a nurse, you should be a doctor instead. You have to make sure this is something you want to do in the long run because you can quickly get burnout. "
Challenges I Overcame
Work Stress
