You might want to sit down for this. OK, are you ready? Here goes...yours truly, a self-proclaimed number phobe, got a 96% on an Algebra test.
(brief pause while you sit in shocked silence).
Yes, it is an Algebra Miracle...and just in time for Spring Break! I am off school this week and am spending today preparing my taxes and the rest of the week working on the yard and studying bones for my A&P test.
Speaking of school, I am having some school anxiety...I just want to get into a nursing program already, and the more I think about it the more I want to get a second bachelor's since I know I'm going to want an advanced degree at some point. So, my plan, at least for now, is to apply to the ADN programs that start in January and commence with school this fall as though I won't get in (which I very well may not, the programs are totally impacted), and then apply to a BSN program (Sac State has one, and so does Samuel Merritt if I want to cough up oodles of dollars). In fact, some BSN programs are accelerated and I could maybe even finish another Bachelor's in the amount of time it would take me to get an Associate's Degree (or close to it.) Anyone have any thoughts on this?
In order to apply to one of the accelerated BSN programs I need four additional courses...Organic Chemistry, Pathophysiology, Pharmacology and Statistics. Think that's even possible in one semester? Oh god...it sounds insane...probably because it is insane .
Anyway, that's the school thing...now on to the sore buns.
I am seriously needing to do something about the enormity of my butt, so I started doing my Bar Method DVDs recently as well as Callanetics. Stay tuned for updates...I will probably measure the mass in a couple of weeks. My first impressions are "ouch"... which is a good thing when it comes to exercise, right?
Happy St. Patrick's Day!!!!
1 comment:
Congrats on your algebra miracle. I too am not a math person, since the day I was born. Congrats!
As for your ADN vs. BSN debate, I had the same conflict, myself. The REAL debate is a time one. How much time can you afford to waste waiting for a waitlist? As for me, I could probably have afforded to wait a few years if I had to, because I'm 25 and have lots of years left in my career. I know some fellow students are in their 50's and they didn't want to wait so long; that was their reasoning behind applying for the BSN.
As it turns out, I am finishing my BSN before I would have finished my ADN. The ADN waitlists out here are horrific; up to 2-3 years. ADN was my "backup" plan when I applied to a no-waitlist accelerated BSN program. After being in school for almost a year (DAMN!) I am so glad I am doing the BSN route for a lot of reasons:
1. I'd still be on a waiting list.
2. I would have gone back to get my BSN anyway and now I don't have to; I can go straight to a master's degree.
3. I am a little "schooled out" and am glad I won't feel the pressure to continue the necessary work to do my ADN to BSN bridge program (usually another year of school work.)
So given my experience in school, and the goals I have for the future, I generally recommend the BSN path to anyone who has any inkling that they want to get a master's degree. The money will come; yes, it's more expensive but you will be making decent money as a nurse and some hospitals even reimburse for tuition.
My $.02
If you have more questions, I'm happy to help you work through them. You know where to reach me!
Post a Comment