Timing...

I received an invitation in the mail for an open house event at Vanderbilt. Vanderbilt is one of the schools...really the only school I've looked at for obtaining a CNM degree. The Vanderbilt School of Nursing has a modified block program ( distance education). Basically, I can get my degree from Vanderbilt without having to leave
Memphis. Very convenient and practical. If I went that route, I would work under a CNM, gaining experience. Per my conversation with the admissions department last week, I could also work under an OBGYN. Previously, I had been under the impression that I HAD to be under a CNM, which I was worried about because Memphis has a few CPMs, but maybe only one or two CNMs. Memphis is a little behind...not very pro-midwifery, which is weird...because TN as a whole, is rich in midwifery history with Vanderbilt and The Farm.
During my conversation with the admissions department, it dawned on me. I may gain my BSN in time to begin the CNM program at Vanderbilt fall 2013, but...but, I may not have my license in time. I don't know why...but I was under the impression that as long as I had a BSN, then I could enter into the CNM program. For some reason my mind slipped the fact that I don't know when I'll take the NCLEX. Funny side note: the admissions lady asked me if I would pass the NCLEX, and I was like ugh, YEAH! She realized how weird that question sounded, lol. She meant to say, will you pass it in time...for the fall 2013 semester. If I graduate in August, then I'll most likely
not take the NCLEX for another few weeks. The Fall 2013 semester begins at the end of August.... :(
The program begins only in the Fall. So I would have to wait a year. Which might be best. I've entertained the ideas of having another child after I graduated, and having a home birth...Lord knows.

But first! I must get through this first week of clinical orientation and read EVERYTHING for cardio. I will ACE that first exam. I must...

Ok stop blogging and go study!