I found out yesterday that I am going to be starting the Nursing Program at Eastern Arizona College in August!!!! I am so excited! I couldn't believe it when I found out because this is the first time I applied to a nursing program! Usually people apply a couple times before they get in. The schools in the valley have so many people applying that it is now a 2 year wait to get in. That is the reason that I moved down to EA in hopes that I would get in sooner. There were 49 applicants and only 20 people have definite Yes at this point. 17 people are on the alternate list, which means that 12 people received a No.
I also had to take a Medical Dosage test yesterday. This test is only required at EA and consists of IV flow rate, Pediatric Dosages, Fluid, tablet/capsule, conversions, and recalculating medication. There is a class offered to teach all these things; however, this is one more thing to pay for and time consuming. You can either take the test or take the class. The test is free but the trick is you have to get a 90% or better. If you don't get a 90% or better than you have to take the class. You must have this done before you start nursing school. If I didn't pass then I would've had to take the class over the summer. I already am going to be taking a summer class the second session; however, this class would last both sessions. I spent a month teaching myself how to do everything. I sent an email to sign up for the test and apparently the test was full and so I was placed on the alternate list. I stayed up till 2 A.M. the night before studying as hard as I could. Then woke up at 7 to get ready and study before I had to go to English. I went to the test as soon as I got out of English and was praying that someone wouldn't show up. (I know not very nice) Well they only had 8 people on the list and there were 11 seats. 1 person didn't show up and there was 4 alternates so we all were able to get in. When I called to find out if I got into the program, I also asked when she would have the Medical Dosage tests graded. She said that she just got done grading them and I got a 94%!!!! I was so excited I wanted to scream and I am not usually one to scream! Of course I called both my parents and my sisters....then all the textin started!!! (sorry to anyone I didn't text)
Talking to my 2 roommates that are in their 2nd block, I am realizing how much stress and work it is going to be. I knew it was going to be but now it is all becoming reality!! Then it is 2 years, I will be an RN, and done with school!!!!
I can't wait to start Nursing School!!!!!! YEAH!!!!!!
Tyler and Grandma Reading
Playing with GI-JOE
Finally they are asleep... Well at least Tyler is!
