Published by Sean on 21 Aug 2008 at 11:47 pm
Busy Months Ahead!
In the next couple months, I will be CRAZY busy!
In the next couple weeks, I will be oriented to code blue stuff and will be expected to be part of the code blue team. More anxiety…awesome…
In September I renew my nursing registration. This involved gathering documents, writing learning plans/goals, proving that I met last years goals, etc. Not to mention the $400 it costs!
In September, I also start the next course in my critical care certificate program. This time I will be studying pathophysiology. Crap, another $600.
In October, I have both BCLS and ACLS. Apparently, ACLS comes with a text book to read and study. I love to learn, but this is getting ridiculous! Oh yes, and that’s another $375
All on top of a full time job that is constantly threatening to destroy me with anxiety, fear, and frustration.
Did I mention I was moving into my new condo in October? Yes, I have to find time for that too…not to mention all the money for furniture and lawyer feets etc.
I think I’ll plan my next vacation right now!!! Oh wait, I won’t have any money left for one…
Strong One on 22 Aug 2008 at 12:13 am #
Sean,
If it makes you feel any better, the year I graduated from nursing school:
May: I graduated school - went on a weeks vacation- started the new ICU job - critical care courses
June: studied for boards - passed boards (that includes my future wife)
August: bought our first house
Sept: got married - honeymoon in vegas - ACLS
Anything is possible.
Stay strong my friend.
Braden on 22 Aug 2008 at 12:45 am #
1. Don’t worry about BLS - it is covered in ACLS
2. Don’t worry about that worthless textbook. Learn the algorithms and study what each medication does and especially epi, lido, and atropine. I’ve been through ACLS twice and it is a lot to take in. Get what you can out of it, and study as much as you have time for, but don’t lose any sleep over it.
Sean on 22 Aug 2008 at 4:19 am #
Nah…not worried about BLS as I’ve done it every year for six years now. It’s just a pain in the ass, and I have to spend a precious day off doing it!
Sean on 22 Aug 2008 at 4:21 am #
Sorry…forgot my second paragraph! Thanks for the tips about ACLS Braden, I’m actually looking forward to learning those crash cart meds a little better.
Ali on 24 Aug 2008 at 6:59 pm #
Time flies when you’re having fun?
ONT-RN on 04 Sep 2008 at 2:04 am #
$375 for ACLS. Where are you taking this? I’ve taken it in Ontario and various US states, and even a private class cost less than that ($220). Yikes. No wonder your bank account is hurting. Does your hosp reimburse you?
Sean on 04 Sep 2008 at 8:39 am #
Fortunately, yes, they do reimburse me. So, frankly, I’m not bother TOO much by the cost. The problem is that I pay now and get reimbursed in a few months.
I need that money now! I have an electronic gadget obsession to feed! LOL
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