I am feeling that verve, that excitement that comes from realizing that something actually might be obtainable sooner than later.
I’ve always wanted to be a Ped’s nurse, with my main goal being a CDE and even an Insulin Pump Trainer along with all that. I took my Unit Clerk degree as a stepping stone and a way to decide whether I would enjoy the nursing industry or not (if I didn’t, I would’ve wasted less time and money). I got out of college and worked in LTC (long-term care) and was not impressed. I did not work for a gov’t affiliated association, so it was very cliquey; it was also very difficult, as a young person, to work with geriatric patient’s day in and day out. Not to mention dementia clients, who are quick to anger and very difficult to deal with (not that I blame them, but it did make for some very harrowing experiences and a fear of growing old).
So I’ve let the Unit Clerk degree sit on the shelf and have been doing Admin work, boring as hell, non-challenging, but it doesn’t involve anyone screaming not to be touched or seeing monkey’s in their room.
But lately that old drive to be in there has come back three-fold. Unfortunately circumstances have made it very difficult for me; Canada Student loans f-ed up on my loan repayment and I am suffering for it (and we all know how hard it is to tell the government that they are wrong ), to the point where it will be difficult for me to get funding to further my education.
And then, last night, I was talking with a great friend who offered me the simplest of solutions and perhaps a way to see my aspirations to the end.
We discussed my taking the RN course in the States. There is a huge difference in the educational Nursing structure of Canada and that of the States. I could take an accelerated BScN program here in Canada to become an RN, but it would cost more and one cannot become an RN in Canada without a Bachelor’s Degree. The entrance requirements for the American programs are less (although this isn’t a big concern for me what with my background) and one can specialize sooner.
This option appeals to me because not only would it be the greatest step towards fulfilling my dreams, but it also seems like a great chance to experience life outside of my own world.
I found a list of nursing U's in the States and after looking at each, I'm impressed with the programs at Colorado State Uni., the University of Massachusets (boy is that ever a word to spell!!), and Georgetown University. I am still trying to find some sort of listing that rates the quality of the Universities in the States. So if anyone has any suggestions I could really use the help!
To go completely off my own topic (ahhh the liberties that I can take are so freeing!) I hate Sundays! It's 8 pm now and the day slipped by unnoticed....back to work tomorrow UGG!
I am feeling that verve, that excitement that comes from realizing that something actually might be obtainable sooner than later.
I’ve always wanted to be a Ped’s nurse, with my main goal being a CDE and even an Insulin Pump Trainer along with all that. I took my Unit Clerk degree as a stepping stone and a way to decide whether I would enjoy the nursing industry or not (if I didn’t, I would’ve wasted less time and money). I got out of college and worked in LTC (long-term care) and was not impressed. I did not work for a gov’t affiliated association, so it was very cliquey; it was also very difficult, as a young person, to work with geriatric patient’s day in and day out. Not to mention dementia clients, who are quick to anger and very difficult to deal with (not that I blame them, but it did make for some very harrowing experiences and a fear of growing old).
So I’ve let the Unit Clerk degree sit on the shelf and have been doing Admin work, boring as hell, non-challenging, but it doesn’t involve anyone screaming not to be touched or seeing monkey’s in their room.
But lately that old drive to be in there has come back three-fold. Unfortunately circumstances have made it very difficult for me; Canada Student loans f-ed up on my loan repayment and I am suffering for it (and we all know how hard it is to tell the government that they are wrong ), to the point where it will be difficult for me to get funding to further my education.
And then, last night, I was talking with a great friend who offered me the simplest of solutions and perhaps a way to see my aspirations to the end.
We discussed my taking the RN course in the States. There is a huge difference in the educational Nursing structure of Canada and that of the States. I could take an accelerated BScN program here in Canada to become an RN, but it would cost more and one cannot become an RN in Canada without a Bachelor’s Degree. The entrance requirements for the American programs are less (although this isn’t a big concern for me what with my background) and one can specialize sooner.
This option appeals to me because not only would it be the greatest step towards fulfilling my dreams, but it also seems like a great chance to experience life outside of my own world.
I found a list of nursing U's in the States and after looking at each, I'm impressed with the programs at Colorado State Uni., the University of Massachusets (boy is that ever a word to spell!!), and Georgetown University. I am still trying to find some sort of listing that rates the quality of the Universities in the States. So if anyone has any suggestions I could really use the help!
To go completely off my own topic (ahhh the liberties that I can take are so freeing!) I hate Sundays! It's 8 pm now and the day slipped by unnoticed....back to work tomorrow UGG!