This is a pretty big deal for me. Not in terms of capability, but in terms of the stage in my life. I am 37 years old, divorced with twin sons who are 5. I was a corporate recruiter for several years before I became a stay at home mom supporting my ex-husband's career that moved us all over the country. The divorce actually offered me the chance to do what I always wanted to do....go back to school for a career in health care and make use of all those pre-med courses I took back in the 90's. So, I moved to NC where I have gotten great support from my parents. I got my pre-requisites taken care of and was accepted into an RN program that I began this Spring.
School is totally different this time around. I have such a greater appreciation for learning... and enthusiasm. I'm a straight A student now for crying out loud! I am more than ready for a Nursing program. Biggest obstacle I foresee will be time management and trying not to neglect my sons too much. ;) I feel a little intimidated by all the horror stories they've told us and how you have to study hours and hours a day to pass. And the fact that I will have to have an 80 in each class to pass the semester is quite enough pressure by itself. Then there's the rule that you can miss only 1 day of clinical. Great! But, I feel like I have prepared as much as possible. The boys will go to after school care for a couple hours after school, 3 days a week. And on clinical days when I have to leave by 5:30am to make my commute, the neighbor will take the boys to school in return for me picking up her daughter from tutoring. Fingers crossed, all will go well....
June 10th, 2011
I have made it through my 4th semester of the program! One more left in the fall and I will graduate in December. :D It has been rough. Mostly because the instructors are all so different and their exams follow suit. You can study your butt off and know the information inside & out, but that won't guarantee you an A or even passing. Some of this so-called "critical thinking" is really just a guise for teachers to make up questions that they like and think we should know and/or agree with the answers. We started with 72 students and are now down to 22. The pressure is intense and I've heard 5th semester with Dr. Thomas is a nightmare. Great. But, I am off for summer break and I am working as a S.N.A.P in the Neuro ICU at Forsyth Medical Center. There is only 1 SNAP in this unit and I was offered the job out of many applicants so it was a HUGE accomplishment for me. And in terms of my pursuit of my CRNA, this is a DREAM! This almost guarantees me getting hired to the Neuro ICU when I graduate. That means getting the 2 yrs critical care experience while I'm getting my BSN in order to apply for the CRNA Master's program. YAY! And I believe it will be wonderful experience to prepare me as a Nurse and also for 5th semester. The 12 hr shifts are rough, but I think I'll acclimate fine. So far I am on track and moving forward in a way I never have before. Very exciting time.
Monday, January 25, 2010
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