Name: Martina Yanish

Medical Title/Credentials: Nursing Student / PBT-Medical Lab Assistant 

IG: martie_coolio

School/Program: UAA SON / RN-BSN

Favorite Hobby: Skiing! 

Why did you choose this profession? I chose this profession because I love people and want to help them in hard times. 

Biggest Inspiration: Mother Theresa

Current Passion Project: Katie’s Handprint 

Fun Fact: I used to be a forklift operator! 

Do you have any advice for others interested in entering your field? If you’re in the process of working towards nursing school or are in a program already, do not give up! Always have the reason you decided to enter this field be your beacon to light up the hard and dark times.