I'm new here and obviously just getting started in this journey. I'll tell you a little bit about myself. I'm 31 and after spending a few years working on a degree in Telecommunications Management, I have decided to change my major to Nursing. I never thought I would go into nursing, but after much thought, it's what I really want to do. The older I get, the more I want to make a difference and help people. Nursing seems self rewarding when you make a difference in someone's life. I will admit to watching the medical shows on TLC and Discovery-Health.
I'm in the process of getting accepted to CCCC and their nursing program. One thing scares me...getting accepted. What is that about? I realize not everyone can be a nurse, but I do not understand how this process works? I believe I have a lot of courses that will transfer...and every little bit helps(algebra, english, speech, psychology, sociology, and I read somewhere that music appreciation qualifies as the humanities credit, basic computer skills, although I'm a little more advanced in the computer area...lol.)
Can anyone give me any information on the CCCC nursing program?? Who should I contact? I submitted my application online and am in the process of getting my transcripts - what do I do while I wait?
I bought a few books yesterday at Barnes & Noble on nursing. I would like to get a heads up on medical terminology, etc, etc. I was looking for a particular book I saw but can't remember the name of it. It *looked* like one of those "dummy" books....meaning black and yellow, but it wasn't "nursing for dummies". Can anyone recommend one such book that I can read?
Any information is appreciated and will help me move in the right direction.
