Yay!  I hope you enjoy the program!

Sounds interesting -- wishing you al the best in your first term.

I wish I'd taken nursing.  I'm virtually doing the dirty end of it now, but without the better salary.  Another advantage is that you can work virtually anywhere.  There is especially a demand for nurses in areas off the beaten track where the male population tends outnumber the female.......

.....and yet another confirmation that I have made the correct career move.....

The first being that I got passed over for a promotion at work two weeks ago because my education lacks medical courses.

THanks!!!

That' exciting Serena. I hope you enjoy the program as well. I'll be looking forward to updates periodically.

Congratulations

You will never have to worry about job security for the rest of your life

My aunt became a nurse decades ago , she was from a small jerkwater town and wanted to see the world ...... she did after nursing she spent a few years in Montreal then got the urge to go to Austrailia , Itay Germany and the USA 

She picked up 4 husbands along the way and is now happily retired  and now

addicted to morphine

just kidding about the morphine

so if you wanna expand your horizons this is your ticket

the future is so bright you gotta wear shades

It is distance education so I will be isolated and will not have fellow students but it is the only way I can afford to take another degree....keep working.  So yes, I will love to share updates.

I like that part.  Now is she married to four different guys at the same time or did she get divorced 3 times?   Hey...this is wondercafe....it is like Jerry Springer!!!

Awesome!!! Teaching was not looking so bright.

Nah married 4 times divorced 4 times became a seral dater after that LOL

Some people live life to the fullest

Good luck Serena.

thanks

Yeah Serena this is a wonderful decision.

That's great news, Serena . . . wishing you the best as you pursue your studies.

Serena - this might be just the thing for you.  I sensed lately that you were ready for a change.  Best wishes.

Sounds like a new beginning Serena!  Will you also have opportunity to do practical placements before you graduate? 

Good for you Serena!

I hope all goes well with this new direction in your life Serena. Good luck and keep us posted!

I  certainly  hope so.   My decisions have not worked out so great lately.

Best wishes Serena!

Thanks pommum!

Will you be taking 1 course at a time or a full load?

Be careful you don't burn out between working and studying.

I am going to take one course at a time.   I can also do my studying at work.   I have lots of time on my hands now because I am not teaching so it is weird to come home and have no work to do.  Plus I am lonely because my mother is not in town anymore and I am not driving to the city  on my days off.

I got my study guide and textbook today!!!

I am allowed to start as soon as I get my materials and I read the study guide.   My official start date is not until January 18th but that just means that I cannot order the first test before then.  I also cannot have tutor help but I don't think I need any help.  This course is just a lot of memorization.

You may not need a tutor but there might be a forum for ya ...

https://secure.cnsa.ca/board/index.php

Hey I have a degree from Athabasca U. Good studying to you!

Best wishes. You'll do great.

Just saw this thread.  Good for you, Serena!!!  I wish you all the best.  And I look forward to your updates, too.

My young neighbour (mid 30 something) just finished, and passed, her courses and lucked out on getting the first job she applied for.  She's an Assistant Head Nurse in a Senior's residence here in town, works monday to friday, 7am - 4:30pm!  Right place..right time.

Nice to hear you sounding excited Serena!  Congratulations and I do  hope there are an abundance of attractive, grateful men needing medical attention when you graduate :)

Not to forget all the hot doctors