Student Profile: Taylor Givens
By Brent Davis and Taylor Givens
- B.S. Kinesiology: Sports Psychology 2. B.S. Nursing 3. Where were you born? [state or country] 4. Northern California 5. Say a bit about your family. 6. My whole family lives in northern california, I’m the oldest of three. I have a younger sister who is currently getting her Masters degree and a younger brother still in high school. My parents are absolutely amazing and have supported and encouraged me so much growing up and through college. I know I can always count on them to be there for me and I can’t wait for them to see me walk across the stage at graduation, especially because I did not have a graduation in 2020. 7. What shaped your values growing up? Version 3/9/2023 · TaySwens 8. When did you begin your involvement with AUHS (worker, student, etc)? 9. I began my involvement with AUHS in March 2021 as a student taking pharmacology 10. What motivated you to join (or work with) AUHS? 11. Once I graduated from Long Beach State I was super eager to start my career as a nurse and was drawn to AUHS because they had a rolling admission throughout the year and I liked how it was an accelerated program. 12. What do you love doing most in your spare time? Any volunteer activities with AUHS, especially the Foundation? 13. I love reading different series in my spare time as well as relaxing at home, going to the movies, and working out with my boyfriend. At AUHS I’ve volunteered at their LampOnto My Feet event, the Covid vaccine clinic that was hosted at the school, and various food drives 14. What are your future dreams/aspirations? If you are a faculty member, please include research interests. 15. My dream is to become a Pediatric Hematology/Oncology nurse at one of the top pediatric hospitals in the country. In the future I hope to travel the world, crossing off every country and city on my bucket list.