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New Future Plan (long)
For the last few months my plan for the future was to go back to school in the fall to get my certificate in non-profit management. I'd procrastinated sending in my application because I wasn't 100% sure I wanted to do it. I don't love school. It's not a fun thing for me and the thought of taking the same classes K took for her PhD worried me.
So last Thursday K and I were out to dinner and I was telling her how I was taking Friday off to finish my application. I tried to explain to her that the only time I was ever excited to go to class or to learn was when I was taking science course. My BS is heavy in science. She asked what I would want to learn and I told her the one thing that keeps coming back up is Nursing. She then asked why the hell I'd want to take public policy classes if I have no interest it in. :-p And truthfully I was going to do it since my work pays and it's a two semester program.
Once ever year or so I look into nursing school and think of applying. I knew there was no way K and I could both be in school full time, but now that she's done I can start thinking of what I want to do. And I think nursing is it.
It's a career that I can do anywhere we may move for K's job and it allows for a flexible schedule once children are around. I worked in hospitals all throughout college and was an EMT so I know some of what I'm getting into.
I've missed the application deadlines for the fall nursing programs but I'm going to see if I can get in and take some of the general ed classes I might need. Unfortunately because my BS is over 5 years old my classes are unlikely to transfer. But I'll meet with an admission counselor sometime in the next few weeks and see what I can do to move one step forward.
I'm pretty excited about the change in direction and now just hope I can stick with it. :-)
Re: New Future Plan (long)
wow! thats huge!! congrats on a new plan that you can be really excited about and I wish you all the best!
you'll be a fabulous nurse
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Sounds like a great plan. The nice thing is healthcare is always needed where ever you go, thats why I ended up moving to NJ rather than Carol moving to MN. I knew I could find a job with no problems.
Good luck on your applications!
~Kennedy
That is great! My best friend went back to school to become a nurse a few years ago and LOVES it. She said it was the best thing she ever did (for ease of moving, accommodating her 2 kids, and pay.)
YAY for big decisions!
What a great lesson in listening to one's heart!
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Sounds like an excellent plan!!
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