A different path

Have you ever just kicked yourself for not doing something differently? That's what I'm doing right now.
I'm kicking myself for not learning a skill and getting a job in that field. Ohhhh no, I had to go to school for three years and get a degree that pretty much says, "Look! I took a bunch of basic courses!" Where that's commendable, sticking with school, an Associate's degree isn't going to get me a job. So, I've decided to look into some programs at TCC (I know, just when I think I'm done there, I go right back).

I am seriously considering nursing. I have been told by many people (strangers included!) that I should be a nurse. I know there is a dire need for nurses, and since my head is in a better place...why not? There was a time when I really thought about going into nursing, but I was always told (by myself and others) because of my learning disability with math, nursing wouldn't be possible for me. I'm starting to think differently. I have to count carbohydrates, and figure out how much insulin I'm going to take. I know how to count milligrams and what not for pills, so why can't I get past my learning disability? I made an appointment with the DSS (special services) office for Monday morning. Ms. Hill helped me when I first got to TCC, I'm sure she can help me out now. Back in middle school, I had so many grand maul seizures, my math retention skills went out the window. If I am taught something, I won't remember how to do it five minutes later. It's as if I wasn't in class. So, at the end of high school, I was tested and I do indeed have a learning disability. Instead of taking the senior level math TAKS, I took a 7th grade level (and passed). Because I had all the right paper work, and had all the ARD meetings at the end of my senior year in high school, TCC waved my required math course, and I took a computer course instead (and did well in it). I'm not going to spend all that time taking the prerequisite classes if the Nursing Program won't wave my required math course. So I guess we'll find out Monday if it's a go or no-go.

The other program I'm looking into to is Surgical Technology. You know the people who are responsible for the inventory of what tools are used during a surgery so nothing gets sewn inside the patient? Yeah, that. I looked at the prerequisite courses, and no math is needed. I would need to take Anatomy and Physiology I and II, but I think if I really buckle down, I can do it.

So that's where I'm at, lovelies. I'm tired of getting e-mails back from companies I've applied to saying, "Thanks, but you're not what we're looking for" (in so many words). I want to get into a field that has meaning, and I want to do something I enjoy. I think I belong in the medical field. I think the meeting with Ms. Hill is going to start me on my journey.
Keep your fingers crossed....or send me good thoughts/vibes or pray for me. Whatever is more comfortable for you! ;]


Later Days!
Dani