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Wednesday, January 09, 2008

A NEW start...HOPEFULLY

I am not sure how much I have talked about previously regarding my classwork over the summer. Let's go back even more in case y'all don't know at all what I (Kim) am doing. I am working on a Master's degree in nursing which when I am finished, I will be a Family Nurse Practitioner.
Over the summer, I took a Pharmacology class (basically studying drugs and how they effect the body)which I subsequently did not pass. It goes without saying that I was pretty devastated and it really made me re-think what the heck I am doing! I was discouraged and just really thought I was not cut out for this. I don't doubt that I am a good nurse, I know I know what I am doing, but this class just KILLED me.
Anyway, it was possible that I might not be able to continue in the program. However, it has worked that I have one more chance to complete this course. I am also taking 2 additional courses with this one to total 3! That is more than I have done previously so I was able to go down to part time work-only on the weekends!
ALL this to say, I would appreciate all your prayers and encouragement the next 10 weeks as I endeavor on this CRAZY PHARMOCOLOGY adventure.
Sorry to share probably more than what you want to hear. Thanks for reading.


8 comments:

Amy said...

Kim - my heart goes out to you as I worked full-time all last year while I also worked on my Masters. It is really hard to do and I admire you for tackling so much. You are in my prayers for sure!

Amy said...

Last year being 2006 - yes I will remember that it is now 2008 soon - real soon - I hope :)

Eily Renee & Malakai Andrew Hawk said...

Good luck, Kim. We'll be praying for you!!!

-Michelle

happychipmunk said...

hi kim - you can do it!!! is it the same prof? hopefully the syllabus will be a lot like the first time so you'll have an advantage. do they grade on a curve? praying for you! see you at midwinter??? johnna

Amy said...

Wow! I'll be praying for you, believing God's promise to give us the desires of our hearts...and I can't imagin that this degree isn't part of His will for your life. Thanks for having the courage to share this with us. :)

Robin said...

You can do it! I believe in you! I know how tough Pharmacology is, and I know you're tougher!

Unknown said...

Best of luck to you Kim. Eric is taking 3 classes per semester and it doesn't sound like a lot to most people... until you try it. Keep us updated.
-E

Jaena said...

You can do it, Kim! I'm sure the class is hard, but hang in there. Praying for you during this time. :)