Hi, I’m Alina.
Or as social media knows me @alinea_wANDERS
I am the Clinical Research Nurse that has never worked a day at bedside - because I do not believe it is a “one-size-fits-all” profession. When I finished nursing school I immediately knew bed-side was not for me. I love to travel, I love to spend time with my family, I love my weekends with friends, I love my lower back pain-free, I love holidays and festivities, and I just was not ready to give it all up for a job at the hospital.
That’s why I chose non-traditional nursing. My career in clinical research has given me a fulfilling, stress-free and balanced life style that I believe more of our healthcare professionals deserve. However, most do not know their options. My ambition, my heart and my passion lies in educating and helping my fellow nurses, and other healthcare workers achieve a promising career where they too can be free to live the lifestyle that suits them best. I got into the pharmaceutical industry straight from nursing school so trust me when I say you can definitely do it too!
My Approach
My approach is called “the airplane oxygen mask.” I love it because it combined my three passions - healthcare, travel, and helping others.
I am extremely passionate about helping others, whether it is patients or my fellow healthcare peeps. However, everyone is so focused on helping patients that our professionals and their happiness are being compromised, and overlooked. When I saw this huge gap my heart broke, but then I lit up because I knew what I needed to do to change that. I am here to guide you, but most importantly, to empower you. I am also here to remind you that your happiness helps our patients: When you are happy you are motivated. When you are motivated, your work ethic increases. When your work ethic is genuine, it helps our patients.
Just like on the airplane you would put the oxygen mask on yourself first before helping others, I am here to remind you to put that oxygen mask on yourself. When you have your oxygen mask on, you are now enabled to help your neighbor in need.
believe it
Believe in yourself and your abilities. Believe that you are deserving of better conditions. Believe that you too have a lot to offer. Believe that you will get your place in this field!
Build it
With hard work comes the reward. Stay persistent, stay educated, seek coaching help when needed and you will build yourself a career many dream of!