CollegeMama: FALL 20 Semester

Hiii you guys! 

On Monday (6/29), I had finally talked to my advisors for the two colleges. My university advisor and my community college advisor. Unfortunately, my island doesn’t have a university, so if and when I get into nursing, it’ll be through my community college. But that’s okay by me. 

Long story short:

I have been in college now for 8 years this fall. My son was 1 when I decided to go back to school. And it felt like the right time and I never stopped nor looked back since. When I first started school, I know that NURSING was my route. That’s what I wanted to do. I wanted to give back to the nurses that took care of my sister, that took care of my mom, and have taken care of me. So, I did decide that alright this is my route. Eventually I finished my pre nursing requirements double majoring in Liberal Arts. So, I finally graduated with my Liberal Arts, and I was maxed in credits already. So, I had to quickly decide 1) do I stop school and wait for nursing, or 2) do something else. My last semester of Fall 2015, I found out I was pregnant with my youngest. I could’ve been selfish and get into nursing school and be done with - but instead I didn’t want to deprive the time I gave my two oldest kids. 

So, I decided to go the second route. I didn’t stop or else I wouldn’t be coming back. So, I signed up to do my bachelors at University. And so, I majored in Public Administration with concentration in Healthcare Administration. 

Now! I am close to graduation. I’m 3 classes away. I can taste it. So, I thought I’d speak to my I advisors. 

Mrs. S’s notes:

Finish your last 3 classes at the University, but it’s doable to also do your CNA. the DON department looks at your grades and experience and such. So, getting a CNA job plus the CNA certificate allows for you to get a higher chance into the program. Public Health also one of the KCC instructors is teaching. But I’m booked this semester. 

Mr. A’s notes:

I’m close to graduation. So we focused on that. 2 more WI’s and my Stats. Ugh. I don’t like it. It’s too hard for me. But he also agrees that as long as I finish my 3 classes, I can still do CNA.

Guys! I knew that this was my shot. There was only ONE MORE spot! So, I’m taking it. Scheduled my appointment with my PCP to do my physical and such. And then I’ll have to do my X ray and I’m good. So, we will see where this journey takes me. 

Despite Covid, 2020 is my year! And I’m owning it!