I'm In!

I'M IN! I'M IN! I'm in a little bit of shock still.... On Friday October 28 at around 445 pm, I received the email notifying me that a seat has been reserved for me and as long as I supply the outstanding documents (Birth certificate, WHIMIS, CPR HCP, fit testing, Immunization review, medical form, criminal record check) I will start the Nursing program on Jan 9 2012... I am sooooooooo excited! I bought 3 pairs of scrubs today, which I will need for simulation labs at school and  my clinical rotations (which start week 2!) I brought my immunization form to BCIT health services and had the Nurse go over it with me. I was sent to get some blood work done to check my Hep B immunity to see if I need that series of shots, and I was told that I will be getting a booster in January. I have already completed CPR training and am just waiting on more instructions for the WHIMIS and Fit testing. I am so excited and totally nervous. I applied  (and was approved) for a tuition deferral since my student loan won't kick in until Jan. I am in the process of figuring out after school care for little P, since Kids club is only available Mon-Wed.... Hopefully her Daddy can help out Thursday and Friday if needed.

I am really trying to focus on my 2 courses that are in progress, but am finding myself getting easily distracted searching for videos on IV start ups, and Neonatal Nursing. Sadly my Family/Maternity clinical isn't until 2nd year...but I know I have a lot to learn before then! I know I am capable of anything, but the task ahead is a little overwhelming. Full time school, plus work, plus being a good Mommy, plus keeping myself healthy....It will be a bit of a balancing act to say the least.

In the next 9 weeks (and 4 days) before classes start, I have planned a 4 day trip to Vegas with #1 sis, a 5 day trip to Disneyland with #1BF, and #1Kitty, Paige will turn 6, Christmas is coming fast and bringing a much needed visit with #1Mommy, I have to spend 1000 bucks on textbooks and attend orientation on Dec 15, 2 final exams...each worth 30 percent of my final grade.......plus I have to work, lose 5 pounds, organize a study space for myself and try to relax before the whirl wind of Nursing school hits!
Wish me luck? I am gonna need it!
xoxo
Alana (officially a Nursing Student)