New Grad RN New to Rochester!

Posted by ilianamay @ilianamay, Oct 6, 2021

Hi all! My name is Iliana and I just graduated from nursing school at the University of Arizona in August. I will be working on the CVS/transplant PCU and am actually starting next week! I am looking to meet new friends and am open to experiencing all Rochester and the surrounding areas have to offer 😊 Some hobbies include: cooking, reading, and all things fitness related (yoga, hiking, weights, soccer, volleyball).

I have never experienced a true winter - I have lived in Tucson most of my life - so any and all tips on how to survive will be appreciated! (You can always ask me how to get through 115 degree summer days). I would also love to learn how to ski so any recommendations on how/where to start learning would be great too!

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jonnajossa | @jonnajossa | Oct 7, 2021

Hi Iliana, my name is Jessa and I moved to Rochester in June of this year. I am from Vegas so we're likely on the same boat😅. Never experienced negative degrees weather. I like trying out new restaurants and love love love the outdoors. My schedule is a little weird but if we both have the same free day, would be glad to hangout with you. Hiking in this season would be fun 🙂

Feel free to message me: 702-689-6805.

Maddie | @mch7402 | Oct 25, 2021

Hi Iliana! My name is Maddie! I'm an RN at St Mary's on the GI unit. I'm from Minneapolis so if you need some tips on how to survive the winter, I would be glad to help LOL. It seems like we have some hobbies in common, I love to cook and play volleyball too! I would love to meet up sometime if you're free! 🙂 Feel free to text sometime! My number is 785-218-6878 (KS # btw from college)

Kirstyn Horn | @kirsee7 | Oct 26, 2021

Hey! Welcome to Rochester! I moved here from Phoenix in July, and also play volleyball! I've been trying to get a team started here locally if anyone is interested!

webej1 | @webej1 | Oct 28, 2021

Hi Iliana, welcome! I just started working at St. Marys as a nutrition tech on the NICU. I am from the Twin Cities but new to Rochester. I also love cooking and anything fitness/outdoors related! I've been loving all the different running trails here. Definitely invest in a nice winter jacket- I have a north face one that I swear by! Feel free to message me with any questions you have: 952-232-9766

Bengi Durgunoglu | @bdurgunoglu | Oct 28, 2021

Hey Iliana, welcome to MN! I was in AZ last December and loved Saguaro National Park. I'm eager to start an indoor volleyball league this winter, so if you're down, I could send some info your way. I'm not super talented, but have played for many years.

ssc | @ssc | Oct 29, 2021

In reply to @bdurgunoglu "Hey Iliana, welcome to MN! I was in AZ last December and loved Saguaro National Park...." + (show)

Hi! I am starting at Mayo Rochester MN in January, moving from Philadelphia. I enjoy any fitness/outdoor activities as well and I would really like to try to join the volleyball team if possible. Feel free to reach to me in my IG @ssantasusagna. Thank you! Looking forward to meet you all.

sarabishe | @sarabishe | Nov 4, 2021

In reply to @kirsee7 "Hey! Welcome to Rochester! I moved here from Phoenix in July, and also play volleyball! I've..." + (show)

Hi Kirstyn,

My name is Sara and I will move from Flagstaff in January. I enjoy playing volleyball (I'm not very good though!). Please let me know if I you were able to get a team 🙂

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