Tomorrow Part 2 of Anatomy and Physiology starts. I finished Part 1 with an A--which I was very pleased with (of course).
Now I just have to get my head in the game for round two. Work at church is nuts right now and I've been grateful for these two weeks off from school. But with class officially starting tomorrow, and noticing gaps this morning at church...I'm feeling stretched, pressed and deflated and wondering if the next nine months are going to feel this way. ick.
Plus there's other personal stuff going on --good things that I have no control over (and that's a very good thing!) There are also things I grieve over too. Hopefully getting back into the calming rhythm of my study routine will help...at least to keep me from daydreaming and pining away for something that is "not yet"--- which I'm so apt to do.
This past week was exhausting mentally and emotionally--mostly cuz of work...and I think that will be par for the course for the next month or so.
Grace and Peace,
Sunday, August 23, 2009
Tuesday, August 4, 2009
Anatomy: Part One--almost finished!
Well after 12 weeks of anatomy consuming all my non-work hours, I am almost done. I take my final test (on the cardiovascular system) either on Thursday evening or on Monday. HOPEFULLY on Thursday--cuz I want my weekend! :)
I've been so glad that I took this class online. While it's a lot of work and requires self-discipline, it has really been rewarding. NVCC's course really provides you everything you need to be successful in this course. I've scored 100's on two of my tests, scored mostly As and 2 Bs on my exams and the extra credit quizzes have made is possible for me to maintain an A throughout the entire course. At this point I can forego the last class discussion (10 points) and score only a 40 on the test...and STILL pull an A in the course! It's kinda crazy, but I love it.
Another thing about the online format that works for me is that I can do the class work whenever I want (which basically works out to every evening after work and about 4-6 hours on my days off from work). It's been anywhere from 15-20 hours of study time per week for me. Sure I've slacked off and paid for it (with Bs on test), but at LEAST I did not have to waste time in a classroom taking notes...when I've learned everything from the books, workbooks, and CD (lab component). I am so grateful to my friend's mother-in-law who pointed me towards the NVCC online courses! So grateful.
Once I finish my last test/exam, I'll have a two week break and then will start Anatomy/Physiology #2 on August 24th for the fall semester. At least this fall, I'll have 16 weeks to complete everything--whereas the summer course was only 12 weeks. What's great is that for the fall online course, they give you 3 different completion options. 16 weeks, 12 weeks or 8 weeks. I know I can do the 12 weeks--so I will start there. But knowing I've got nursing school applications to work on this fall in October/November--I'll be very grateful for the extra four weeks.
I can't believe that I'll be applying for schools in just a few short months. I haven't a clue how to write a compelling application for UVA or VCU grad programs. I've never competed for anything this signficant in my life. Undergrad was no big deal, I didn't have amazing SAT scores or highschool grades--yet still got into my first choice. So this feels kinda scary; kinda desperate too. ugh. Guess I'll probably spend my small break talking to people and doing research on nursing school applications. fun stuff. lol.
Next spring I'll probably be taking microbiology and developmental psych. Not sure if I can do micro online or not. sigh. Then Statistics next summer. Hopefully grad programs aren't too fussy about classes I haven't taken yet.
Another thing that I've found really hard about going back to school is the limited social life. And if there was a guy who wanted to be in my life...it would be tough! holy cow. I think it could be done, but still very hard. I do have a guy friend who just finished nursing school this past May and he just got engaged...so I suppose hope is not lost. I just have to wonder what God is up to. I'm not getting any younger and dating just gets harder as one gets older. I have to trust that God has put me on this path at 35 for some reason that will bring good to me and glory to Him. So I walk the path with hope and expectation of God's goodness and provision. And hopefully a few surprises too.
I've been so glad that I took this class online. While it's a lot of work and requires self-discipline, it has really been rewarding. NVCC's course really provides you everything you need to be successful in this course. I've scored 100's on two of my tests, scored mostly As and 2 Bs on my exams and the extra credit quizzes have made is possible for me to maintain an A throughout the entire course. At this point I can forego the last class discussion (10 points) and score only a 40 on the test...and STILL pull an A in the course! It's kinda crazy, but I love it.
Another thing about the online format that works for me is that I can do the class work whenever I want (which basically works out to every evening after work and about 4-6 hours on my days off from work). It's been anywhere from 15-20 hours of study time per week for me. Sure I've slacked off and paid for it (with Bs on test), but at LEAST I did not have to waste time in a classroom taking notes...when I've learned everything from the books, workbooks, and CD (lab component). I am so grateful to my friend's mother-in-law who pointed me towards the NVCC online courses! So grateful.
Once I finish my last test/exam, I'll have a two week break and then will start Anatomy/Physiology #2 on August 24th for the fall semester. At least this fall, I'll have 16 weeks to complete everything--whereas the summer course was only 12 weeks. What's great is that for the fall online course, they give you 3 different completion options. 16 weeks, 12 weeks or 8 weeks. I know I can do the 12 weeks--so I will start there. But knowing I've got nursing school applications to work on this fall in October/November--I'll be very grateful for the extra four weeks.
I can't believe that I'll be applying for schools in just a few short months. I haven't a clue how to write a compelling application for UVA or VCU grad programs. I've never competed for anything this signficant in my life. Undergrad was no big deal, I didn't have amazing SAT scores or highschool grades--yet still got into my first choice. So this feels kinda scary; kinda desperate too. ugh. Guess I'll probably spend my small break talking to people and doing research on nursing school applications. fun stuff. lol.
Next spring I'll probably be taking microbiology and developmental psych. Not sure if I can do micro online or not. sigh. Then Statistics next summer. Hopefully grad programs aren't too fussy about classes I haven't taken yet.
Another thing that I've found really hard about going back to school is the limited social life. And if there was a guy who wanted to be in my life...it would be tough! holy cow. I think it could be done, but still very hard. I do have a guy friend who just finished nursing school this past May and he just got engaged...so I suppose hope is not lost. I just have to wonder what God is up to. I'm not getting any younger and dating just gets harder as one gets older. I have to trust that God has put me on this path at 35 for some reason that will bring good to me and glory to Him. So I walk the path with hope and expectation of God's goodness and provision. And hopefully a few surprises too.
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