Rockstar Rescue Experience

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Over the past month, I have been volunteering at Rockstar Canine Rescue & Sanctuary. Rockstar Rescue is an organization that rescues abused, abandoned, and stray dogs and gives them a second chance. The owner, Jamie, is very passionate about dog’s lives and she takes very good care of the dogs she rescues. At the rescue, I had multiple tasks that had to be completed. As the time went on, I became familiar with the job and I would finish quicker while doing quality work. As a volunteer, I had to clean all the kennels, sweep, mop, wash dishes, clean out the tortoise bath, and play with the dogs. Even though it was a lot of work, I enjoyed every minute of it. While volunteering, I realized how the experience would be benefitting my¬¬ career as …show more content…

I learned the different personalities of the dogs, which I will also be doing with my patients. It is important to get to know the patients and learn what they like and dislike. Also, I had to clean the kennels in a very specific way. This was important at the rescue because having a consistent way of cleaning was vital in keeping a fresh odor. Cleaning is also extremely important in the hospital because germs are everywhere. If someone doesn’t do a quality job in sanitizing, a patient can contract an illness. Another task that I excelled at was managing my rounds. Each dog got 25 minutes outside to use the restroom, play, and get some fresh air. While the dog was outside, I had to clean the cage and clean off their toys and dishes. This helps with nursing because I will have to manage my time with patients as well. As a nurse, it will be my duty to go around to all my patients and make sure they are doing okay and check if they need anything. The opportunity that I received from Rockstar Rescue has definitely taught me some …show more content…

The people who have mostly influenced my life have been my roommates. I have three roommates; their names are Skyler, Grace, and Kate. Last semester, we came to GCU as transfer students and got randomly placed together in our dorm. We all clicked right away and since then we have been inseparable. They have made the biggest impact on my life because we have all become so close and we’re always there for one another. We have made so many memories from lake days to day trips up north. Great friends that make impactful memories make college so much more

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