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Wanted to be an OBGYN
As a senior in High School, I was intent on never getting married, becoming an OBGYN and having children with IVF. In retrospect, I could not have looked at that many hoo-has on a continual basis -
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Megan's Journey to Registered Nursing
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Decided to be an RN
My cousin went in liver failure in October of 1998. I spent 2 months with her at CHOP. Upon interacting with the Nursing staff in the PICU, I came to the decision that I wanted to be an RN instead of OBGYN. I was inspired by the team of nurses who helped Courtney heal. -
Began college
Started my journey at Palomar Community College. I had a very off and on relationship with education at this point -
Justen was born
School became an afterthought after having my first child. -
Became Notary public
Obtained my Notary Public License as I worked full-time in an Escrow Office. -
Alex was born
Alexander, my second baby was born and I started to think about going back to school -
Headed back to school
Met with guidance counselors to formulate my plan to return and pursue Nursing School. I decided I needed to have my own career in order to be self-sufficient and monetarily independent. -
Quit my job
I decided to leave my part-time job in Real Estate and spend the next two years full-time with my boys, until I was accepted off the wait list and into the Nursing Program -
Finished Nursing Program pre-reqs
After two years of being part time student, full-time mom, part time real estate assistant I finished my prerequisites for Palomar Nursing Program. -
Began Palomar Nursing Program
After a few years on the waiting list, I was finally beginning the next chapter of my life. -
Graduated Nursing School
Two years and an a new anxiety diagnosis later, I was fulfilling my dream -
Passed NCLEX
Officially became an RN in the eyes of the State of California -
First RN job Hemet Hospital
Became an RN on the Med-surg/Oncology floor at Hemet Hospital as a New Grad -
Went to work at TVH
Needed to cut back on my commute and spread my wings, I took a job on the Step-down Unit at Temecula Valley Hospital -
LOA for surgery
Had my first of 2 surgeries on my torn rotator cuff. -
Second surgery
After being in a car accident just 3 months after my surgery, I needed a second rotator cuff repair surgery. -
Quit my job at TVH
After two surgeries and healing from that along with the death of my father, I decided to quit TVH -
Began work at TCIM
Due to a weakened rotator cuff and life challenges, I needed change of pace to heal and be at peace. I began work at TCIM with my friend Lisa Moser, RN whom I had met during the Nursing Program. -
Back to school, BSN style
Here I am now, pursuing my BSN in nursing. I honestly was not sure I would ever do this. But at this point in my life, I need to be challenged and I need a goal. I want my boys to know their mom is a strong capable woman. -
Teaching at UUN
I would like to eventually have a position as a teacher, helping other aspiring RN's along their own educational path. -
Masters Degree Program??
It is a possibility, I may decide to pursue my MSN at some point.. -
Appointed Press Secretary for President Basinski
Dr. Basinski wins her presidential bid and appoints me, as her esteemed Press Secretary. Where I finally have everyone's undivided attention as I deserve!
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