Yup I said it,
I am seriously considering Grad School...in Nursing there are several avenues or paths that one can choose. One of the many other perks of becoming a nurse. I know I have a fondness for Administration, so that has always been a thought. On the other hand I have a fondness for maintaining patient care interaction...I would possibly also like an Nurse Practitioner route.
I am slowly researching all of what is required to complete an application and pursue a Graduate Degree.
I think that it would be an awesome feat of dedication and motivation if I got one. Not to mention the fact that I am the first person to complete college in my family in the first place.
I have always had my eye on UCSF. However their coursework looks intense and requiring a lot of time.
I know it would take about 2 years to complete...Id be almost 30 years old...eek~! LOL. :)
Now, I have to start considering which school I want to attend. Go back to my Alma Mater- SJSU or pursue a new one?
$ is a huge deciding factor. I need to pay off what I have outstanding currently before adding to it more. Well we'll see. Maybe Ill change my mind. I know I want to talk with people at work and see what they have to suggest. Its a lot of learning...fortunately something I have always enjoyed is learning.
Keep you posted...
Monday, 18 July 2011
Thursday, 14 July 2011
Early afternoon adventure
Took myself to Jack London Square for a few hours...
Even though it was an overcast afternoon it was still nice to fill my senses with the various sounds, the train and ship horns, listen to the chirping birds, people chatting. Take in the smells of fresh baked bread and lunch being prepared by the restaurants...reminded me how hungry I was. Feeling and smelling the cool, salty air brought back all of the fond memories I have of time with my grandpa. Something I will always cherish.
Lastly, the sights...
Even though it was an overcast afternoon it was still nice to fill my senses with the various sounds, the train and ship horns, listen to the chirping birds, people chatting. Take in the smells of fresh baked bread and lunch being prepared by the restaurants...reminded me how hungry I was. Feeling and smelling the cool, salty air brought back all of the fond memories I have of time with my grandpa. Something I will always cherish.
Lastly, the sights...
At the moment, this is what I am trying to do. 
Just finished taking a bath and the camera operator wasnt fast enough to catch him in the act! :)
Some kids were taking a sailing class..
Keep in tune for another adventure...
Keep in tune for another adventure...
Saturday, 9 July 2011
Career
At the moment its kicking my butt! I have only had 4 shifts on the unit (12 hours) but I have learned a lot and am trying to digest it all and make it stick. I have a good preceptor- orienter to the unit. She knows her stuff and I am sure that someday I will be there too.
I think in the beginning I had the nervous scared feelings- which I have heard sometimes never go away- AWESOME (not!) I had never worked with intubated or sedated patients. Now I know that process somewhat. My preceptor has made it a priority to seek out those patients for us to care for; enhance my learning or something of the like. In Pediatrics- we see all sorts of disease processes. Now LPCH for example- one of the top places to go to in the nation because of the teaching/research aspect of the facility. More unique learning experiences for me. I have always enjoyed learning and sought it out...this time its different- so much harder! I think I may have also had some very unrealistic expectations of myself, I didnt really anticipate that my learning curve would be so drastic. I am having to exercise my critical thinking skills even more than I ever have. Ive been told even RNs who have been there for a long time, have tons of experience still dont know everything. Makes it a little better I guess. :) There is no expectation of anyone knowing quiet what to do in every instance and the uniqueness of LPCH itll never happen. Probably never see the same thing twice, each disease process, child and scenario differ in many different ways. I know that I was ready for this challenge, I just have to keep reminding myself everyday "I can do it!" Had a little bit of a realization of all of this today. Hence, the blog note. Also hadnt done one in a while. Would have rather journaled it in my private journal at home but it hurts my hand too much to write like that for so long. This is quicker and easier. Overall I know Ill be okay, but its tough! Im back to work Monday, with a diffrerent preceptor for one day, could be good and bad. Well see. Ill let you know. Yesterday was a good day. I was kinda able to grasp the tasks that have to be done...managed time well, knew the patient well enough, and got through day with more confidence than previous shifts. Only time will tell.
Side note: I am still healing emotionally from everything that has gone on from the last year...losing my grandpa; planning back in August to move out and break up with Kraig. then 6 months later moving out, finding new job, buying new car, moving again and starting new job. A lot. Somehow amist all of this I have still managed to stay strong- kept a good diet, lost some weight I had gained after nursing school and rebuilt friendships with my best friends. They have been the saving grace for me in this. I have opened up a lot and found myself again. I dont feel bad for who I am anymore and know I am good person, who works hard, is motivated, has goals for herself and trys to reach them. I enjoy traveling, exploring new places, meeting new people and hearing their stories, anything that gets my creative juices flowing...hobbies; loves to exercise and maintaining a good health status and ultimately live a very active full life. All of these things never matched with the Ex. Someday someone will. :0)
I think in the beginning I had the nervous scared feelings- which I have heard sometimes never go away- AWESOME (not!) I had never worked with intubated or sedated patients. Now I know that process somewhat. My preceptor has made it a priority to seek out those patients for us to care for; enhance my learning or something of the like. In Pediatrics- we see all sorts of disease processes. Now LPCH for example- one of the top places to go to in the nation because of the teaching/research aspect of the facility. More unique learning experiences for me. I have always enjoyed learning and sought it out...this time its different- so much harder! I think I may have also had some very unrealistic expectations of myself, I didnt really anticipate that my learning curve would be so drastic. I am having to exercise my critical thinking skills even more than I ever have. Ive been told even RNs who have been there for a long time, have tons of experience still dont know everything. Makes it a little better I guess. :) There is no expectation of anyone knowing quiet what to do in every instance and the uniqueness of LPCH itll never happen. Probably never see the same thing twice, each disease process, child and scenario differ in many different ways. I know that I was ready for this challenge, I just have to keep reminding myself everyday "I can do it!" Had a little bit of a realization of all of this today. Hence, the blog note. Also hadnt done one in a while. Would have rather journaled it in my private journal at home but it hurts my hand too much to write like that for so long. This is quicker and easier. Overall I know Ill be okay, but its tough! Im back to work Monday, with a diffrerent preceptor for one day, could be good and bad. Well see. Ill let you know. Yesterday was a good day. I was kinda able to grasp the tasks that have to be done...managed time well, knew the patient well enough, and got through day with more confidence than previous shifts. Only time will tell.
Side note: I am still healing emotionally from everything that has gone on from the last year...losing my grandpa; planning back in August to move out and break up with Kraig. then 6 months later moving out, finding new job, buying new car, moving again and starting new job. A lot. Somehow amist all of this I have still managed to stay strong- kept a good diet, lost some weight I had gained after nursing school and rebuilt friendships with my best friends. They have been the saving grace for me in this. I have opened up a lot and found myself again. I dont feel bad for who I am anymore and know I am good person, who works hard, is motivated, has goals for herself and trys to reach them. I enjoy traveling, exploring new places, meeting new people and hearing their stories, anything that gets my creative juices flowing...hobbies; loves to exercise and maintaining a good health status and ultimately live a very active full life. All of these things never matched with the Ex. Someday someone will. :0)
Saturday, 2 July 2011
Pescadero
Wanted to take some pictures of the beach one day....Met up with my friend who is starting a new sport....KITEBOARDING!
Go Brittney!
Pigeon Point Lighthouse on the way to the beach
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