misidawnrn Posted August 6, 2012 Share Posted August 6, 2012 I posted a long while ago about my struggles in my mind with going back for my Master's in Nursing/midwifery. I took 44 credits in 12 months for my Bachelor's in order to move straight on for my MSN and then DH decided he didn't want me to go, worried about money, finding enough clients afterwards, homeschooling, working....etc, etc... all the things I need to balance on my plate. The next application date for the school I wanted to attend was due August 10th and all I needed to do was send in my final transcripts. I have carried them in my purse for the last week or so and waivering back and forth but really wanting to just do it and thinking I would regret it for the rest of my life if I didn't. Then at work the other day I got the last little push I needed. I had a patient who was being induced and I took over at 3pm. To make a long story short, at 3pm, she was just starting to dilate and the provider had plans to head out of town so she got a C-section...don't get me started!!! I was so angry I thought I was going to cry and I was shaking when I came home that night, still mad. The bad thing is, this happens all.the.time!!! I hit the fax start button so fast I thought it would start on fire! I came home and told my husband that I just can't do that anymore. I can't stand to sit back and watch as people get unneeded major surgery just to accomodate a provider's schedule. I have seen it happen for manicure dates, T-times, etc. It makes me SICK!!! So, I either need to find another job or go to school. I can't imagine myself doing anything but OB nursing so off to school I go. I can't change the way other providers practice for their patients, I can only change it for the patients that choose me as their provider. Even just typing this out makes me shake with anger! So in the words of Ghandi...I am going to be the change I want to see in the world. Thankfully, my husband isn't mad and understands me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeacefulChaos Posted August 6, 2012 Share Posted August 6, 2012 Awesome! :) It's entirely possible that I'll go back to school sometime during our homeschooling 'career', as well. Not anytime soon... but someday. Seeing others do it gives me the confidence that it IS possible, even though I know it'll be hard! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin M Posted August 6, 2012 Share Posted August 6, 2012 Good for you for making the decision to go forward with your education. Even with all you have on your plate, you can do it. I finished my bachelor's degree online through excelsior university. Well worth it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misidawnrn Posted August 6, 2012 Author Share Posted August 6, 2012 I just finished my BSN this last December and I homeschooled through it. My first semester was 19 credits and it was tough but I did it. I am not going to overthink the future. That will be my key to not having a panic attack thinking about it! :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Night Elf Posted August 6, 2012 Share Posted August 6, 2012 How exciting! Well, not your story, but you going back to school! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
besroma Posted August 6, 2012 Share Posted August 6, 2012 That is terrific that you are going back to finish! :thumbup1: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jelbe5 Posted August 6, 2012 Share Posted August 6, 2012 :grouphug: Good for you! I always speculated my first was a c-section because of a golf game. They said it was because she was 9 lbs. Son was also 9lbs but I had a midwife in my corner. Also had a midwife for #3. Two very successful VBACs because of those lovely ladies! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luckymama Posted August 6, 2012 Share Posted August 6, 2012 I don't know you but I am proud of you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChristyB in TN Posted August 6, 2012 Share Posted August 6, 2012 You are a rockstar! Fantastic motivation and the goal is even more fantastic! Yea, YOU! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle in AL Posted August 6, 2012 Share Posted August 6, 2012 :grouphug: Big congratulations!!! :grouphug: I'm getting my NP now, it's been the hardest things I've ever done, but hopefully it is leading me down the path to a new life. I hope you enjoy your journey too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravin Posted August 6, 2012 Share Posted August 6, 2012 :party::grouphug: YOU CAN DO THIS! The world definitely needs more providers like you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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