Jessica Hooker

UConn School of Nursing

I am a junior in UConn’s school of nursing. Raised in Connecticut, I am a graduate of Bacon Academy in Colchester. As a Certified Nurse’s Assistant, I have gained much clinical experience working in nursing and rehabilitation centers in Portland and East Haddam for the past two years. I am leaning toward the field of pediatric nursing because of my interest in helping children.  I hope to gain experience as an RN then pursue further education to become an APRN.  In high school, I spent a week providing dental care to the people in Haiti, which inspired me to help other underprivileged populations of society.  This year,I also spent a week in Kentucky helping renovate the homes of low-income families in rural areas.  After seeing the devastating conditions of both populations and the sincere appreciation they had for our care, I am highly motivated to provide for similarly disadvantaged communities.

The UST will improve my cultural awareness and cooperation with other health professionals.  I am excited for this opportunity to improve my experiences in the urban setting as we help people from many different ethnicities and backgrounds.