Maybe it's a bit of an exaggeration. The real complication is that I chose the wrong degree path and now that's proving to be a huge complication in my plans of becoming a diagnostic medical sonographer. I have been looking up the requirements for admissions into the program out in Charlotte and my jaw hasn't come off the floor since.
I have my bachelor's degree, or at least in 2 weeks I will, so I have a lot of the prerequisite courses completed, but not all. I would still have to take basic anatomy and a physiology class. On top of that I have to take the TEAS exam, be certified in a patient care related field (such as an EMT or nursing), and complete a sonography shadowing class. On top of that they give out extra brownie points for applicants that have completed diagnostic medical sonography one and two and Pathophysiology. 30 pts for an A, 20 pts for a B and 10 pts for a C. Then extra 10 pts for people who have completed 6 months in a paid patient health field.
So yea, that's a lot to complete before applying. The application dead line for Fall 2013 is January 31, 2013. So basically I wouldn't be able to apply in time since there is no possible way I can complete those extra courses, get certified for emt or other related field (unless cpr counts because I've already got that), and take the TEAS before January 31. Not to mention pack and move while trying to find a job in Charlotte. It's all so heavy.
If I had just realized that this was what I wanted to do 4 years ago I would have started college in a health field instead of business and I would be set. Now with the amount of requirements, which in reality are totally doable just not in the allotted amount of time, I'm afraid it's going to take me forever if possible at all.
I know I can't really complain. It's not like I'm uneducated. I have completed my bachelor's degree which is great. I'm just really bummed that I can't do what I know I would love.
If I didn't feel like I had to work in order to make our family comfortable then I would be applying to take those classes already. But unfortunately in this economy it's important that both my husband and I work so that we can afford to purchase a house at the end of this year and move out to Charlotte.
I'll figure this out though. I am not giving up. Just jumping repetitive hurdles.
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Hello, My name is Caitlyn Ervin. I am dating a man in the Army who is currently deployed. His amazing mother has opened my eyes to the world around me. And now I want to get out and help. If you would please get my blog out into the open somehow some way I would really appreciate it. It is going to be there to help the Soldiers. Get information to the people. As well as provide support to the girls and or guys that are dating, married, etc. to a soldier.
Thank you so very much!
~Caitlyn Ervin
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You can do it girl!! Just start plugging away at those classes and maybe adjust your timetable. Life goes too fast as it is so don't put urself on a tough schedule and rush. Just enjoy it.
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