So I found out that the University of Arizona has a BSN-RN to PhD-Rn program. It takes four years but it speeds up the process of graduate school. I’m giving great consideration to applying to this program as it has a lot of what I’m looking for. I would want to go out there and see the program for myself before obviously committing to anything. Not to mention, I would want to check out and interview at several area hospitals for a job, as many hospitals out there will pay for graduate school. Nursing educators and researchers are in even greater demand than regular staff nurses.
http://www.nursing.arizona.edu/doctoral.htm#fasttrack
I’m getting tired of the Midwest. I’ve lived in the Chicago area all my life and its getting dull. It’s time for a change and some new adventure in life. Complacency provides the genesis for dissatisfaction and monotony. Life here is quickly becoming routine and mundane. The southwest is a growing economy and the environment so vividly different and beautiful. I really think it is a good next stop in my journey with Gabrielle. Who knows where life there will take us…perhaps toward Oregon or toward Maine, all I know like is far too short to confine yourself to complacency, routine, and safety.
I think we should all ask ourselves, when was the last time I took a life-changing risk? When did I make a choice to experience life on a new level? It is time to start experiencing the infinite levels of existence that are presented to us each and every moment. Sometimes those life defining moments are thrust upon us with or without our knowledge and sometimes they are carefully constructed doorways opened at opportune moments. Whatever the case, when was the last time you gave yourself permission to live life?
Hey all,
So today Gabrielle and I went to her grandmother’s house in Brookfield to celebrate her older sister, Juli’s birthday. It was nice and relaxed, got to see baby Rowan and see her get cranky….sooooo cute. Got the opportunity to hang out with Jane, Ed, Dani, Spencer, and Mick. We all got caught up on our individual life’s adventures and then had three different types of pizza. Twas a nice day and the storm that is brewing has brought in a welcome cool breeze and lightning show…should be nice sleeping weather.
I don’t know if you all know…I know some of you know…that I won’t be at faire this year. It is because of a great opportunity that I missing the season. I have been offered a nursing externship at Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital in Downers Grove. Not only have I been offered the externship but I’ve been offered the CCU (critical care unit) which is something that is not usually offered to externs. This is a paid opportunity…hurray income…but more importantly a great learning opportunity…and a great resume booster…not to mention a good check on a graduate school application. My schedule has not been given to me, but I’ve been told that I will have a rotating schedule of nights, P.M’s, possible A.M.’s, weekends and any holidays. I’ve had my physical and received my medical clearance. I have an appointment with human resources in a few weeks to go over all the new employee stuffs. Gabrielle and I will have to play things by ear if a chance arises to visit Bristol, but I know the program is demanding and typically leads to a regular job at the end of the externship which lasts 10 weeks, so I haven’t the foggiest idea if we will get a visit. We will miss ya….Karl