2005 - 2006 OSNA Officers
Matthew J. Bennett
matthew.bennett@umit.maine.edu
Secretary
Biography
I first became interested in nursing while attending Poland Regional
High School, in Poland Maine. During my junior year, I had the
opportunity to take a pre-nursing course through my local technical
center. It was a year-long course preparing for CNA certification, as
well as more in-depth learning about the field of nursing itself. After
my first day of clinicals, I knew I wanted to become a nurse some day,
and here I am a couple of short years later fulfilling my dream at
UMaine.
I have worked for over a year as a CNA
at a long-term care facility, specializing on the skilled/rehabilitation
unit at Clover Healthcare in Auburn, Maine. Being a CNA has really made
me appreciate life and try to enjoy all I can while maintaining a
positive outlook.
I also enjoy spending time with my
family as they are number one in my life. Three very special members of
my family are my Labrador retrievers, Bailey, Parker, and Rosa. When I'm
on campus, I keep busy through my role as Secretary of the Orono Student
Nurses’ Association, Co-Chair of Games Night on the Campus Activities
Board, Programming Representative for the Somerset Hall Governing Board,
and as a part of Alternative Spring Break. I am also a member of the
Student Nurses’ Association of Maine and the National Student Nurses’
Association. When I'm not doing school work or being involved in student
organizations, I enjoy hanging out with friends, working on my Mary Kay
business, and doing just about anything.
My goal is to get my undergraduate BSN degree in Spring 2008 and then I
would like to do travel nursing for a period of time to gain experience
and see new places, though I plan to eventually settle back in this
great state of Maine!
Participation with Student Nurses'
Associations
Orono Student Nurses' Association (OSNA), The University of Maine
Secretary, 2004 - 2005
Treasurer, 2005 - present
Student Nurses' Association of Maine
(SNAM)
Member 2004 - present
NSNA (National Student Nurses'
Association)
Member 2004 - present
