Friday, June 25, 2010

The Price of Becoming a Nurse

So today I officially received my letter of acceptance from Wayne State's College of Nursing.  Included with the letter was an acceptance packet that outlined the myriad of things I need to have accomplished by August 13th.  Now I knew there would be more hoops to jump through before starting classes, but I didn't anticipate how many there would be or how expensive it would end up being.

I think because I am now officially without income, this makes me more anxious than normal.

Here's the breakdown:
  • Health clearance exam - $45
    • Hep B immunization (if I can't find my original proof) - $70
    • TB testing - $10
    • Urine drug screen - $25
    • TDAP - already have (whew!)
  • Criminal background check - $28
    • Liability insurance - $29.50
    • CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer - $70
    • Stethoscope and other essentials - $162
    • Preliminary set of scrubs, warm-up jacket, and lab coat - $115
    • College of Nursing id - $5
    • Alliance for Clinical Experience - cost unknown at this time, but includes the following 3 modules
        • HIPAA module
        • OSHA module
        • Bloodborne Pathogens module

      Grand total, not including tuition, books and all school specific fees:  $559.50+.  Yikes!


      I'm working on taking deeps breaths and trusting that money will find its way back to me.  Tomorrow I will be in my Professional rescuer class all day (9 am to 5 pm).  Sunday I am planning to work on my scholarship applications.  The deadline is July 15th, but I want them turned in ASAP.  Hopefully I'll net a few, but I am really hoping to get one of the big $10k scholarships.  Send out some good mojo for me!

      Peace and compassion...
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      2 comments:

      1. UnknownJune 25, 2010 at 10:31 PM

        I experienced a lot of similar anxiety embarking on law school. Two weeks before classes started I received word that I had a scholarship to cover the majority of tuition for all three years! It was all due to persistence and faith on my part. I just didn't give up, and I know you won't either. It may not come quickly or exactly when you want or need it, but it will come. I'm sending lots and lots of good mojo your way!

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      2. NickJune 26, 2010 at 5:52 PM

        Thanks Jenn, both for your wisdom and for your encouragement! xoxo

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