February 20, 2011
Loans And Debt
I just received my 2010-2011 student loans this week and I realized how scary it is that I don’t FULLY understand them. All I know is (1) I have debt, (2) I need to pay someone back, and (3) the interest rate is high so I should probably pay them back quickly.
Here are the things I need to look up when I have the time:
- The full amount I borrowed.
- The interest rate & how it is calculated.
- The maturity date of the loan.
- Rights I have to extend the maturity date (and how to go about doing so)
- Any fees & their due dates.
November 28, 2010
New Grads Today
Last night I trained a woman at the hospital who recently passed NCLEX and was a registered nurse. She had applied for the “new grad volunteer position.” Upon graduating (six months ago), she has been unable to find a job. I have heard a lot of people are having an extremely difficult time finding work. This seems especially true for nurses (and even more so for attorneys).
The new grad I trained even had prior experience as a phlebotomist. This makes me doubt the benefits of having this experience. I only want to pursue the certificate if it is likely to increase my chances of getting hired later on. My other friend, who is a nurse at a well-known acute care facility, said not to become a phlebotomist. He said to focus on nursing and law. I’m still not sure what I’m going to do, but I have found the best phlebotomy program for me:
- Bay Area Medical Academy
5 week weekend course
One Hallidie Plaza, Suite 406
San Francisco, CA 94102
Starts: Saturday, June 25, 2011
$2,450
November 3, 2010
Registration!
Today is registration day! I’ve picked a miserable bunch of classes for my last Spring semester of law school. I say miserable because I’m seriously not interested in taking a single one of them!
October 24, 2010
Makeup Review: MAC, Loreal, and MAX Factor
Lately, I’ve been on a makeup shopping spree!! Today I dragged C into Mac Cosmetics to do a little shopping. I picked up my first Mac brush and I LOVE it! It’s a small slanted brush ($19.50) that I use to apply my black eyeliner (Fluidline). So far, Fluidline ($15) is so much better than any other eyeliner I have ever used!
I bought a makeup train case to store my makeup and there is SO much empty space in the box that I’ve been feeling the need to fill it. I knew it would be dangerous to buy it in the first place! C always jokes with me that I don’t own any makeup (compared to most girls) so I’m sort of starting from scratch.
I recently tried Loreal’s True Match Soft Ivory compact, which was actually just a little too light for my skin. There isn’t that much inside (.3 oz), but it is oil free and has SPF 17 sunscreen. I love how smooth it goes on and how well it evens out my skin tone. I would definitely buy this again (just a little darker color).
Another recent discovery is the ULTA clearance shelf. This is where the broke nursing/law students go (or at least it’s where I’ve been going lately). Today I found a great MAX Factor product called MAXwear lip color (color stain + gloss) that is normally priced at $10, but I purchased for $1.99!
I’m really enjoying adding new beauty items to my collection. Browsing for new makeup products (or hair/skin products) is my numero uno choice for relaxing from the stress of work and school!
October 14, 2010
Basic Life Support, Then What?
This certification is necessary for many jobs at the hospital. Luckily, the hospital pays for employees and volunteers to obtain it by taking an AHA approved course. I’m taking my test in two weeks! In order to get my BLS card, I have to attend class for one day and pass a test.
My next step is to become a CNA. I found a weekend class that I can do over the summer. It’s just under $1000 for all the materials and lasts 2.5 months. The CNA license is good for two years before I have to renew.
My hopes and dreams to transfer to UCLA to complete my last two years of nursing school have been dashed by my job. I enjoy my job and the income, but I really am having to rethink my life because of it.
Next year I hope to enroll in Northeastern University’s MBA Health Care Management program. This is something I hope the Company will help me pay for. I’ve heard rumors that they pay for the full expense of obtaining an MBA!
September 29, 2010
Back in Training
The Company has asked that I acquire a license for my job. They’ve put me back into training for about a week. An attorney from the East Coast is teaching the class, which is something of a 1L refresher course.
Yesterday was extremely difficult because I had eight hours of training at work only to leave for school and sit through three more hours of legal education. There is only so much I can pack in on a single day! I did have a law nerd moment when I explained to the class the difference between criminal and civil liability. :) Good to know that my $200 thousand dollar education was good for something.
August 21, 2010
The Promise!
Today my mom said that she will take me to SPAIN when I finish law school!! I think she is worried I won’t finish law school because of my new job. She may think that I’ll get comfortable at my job and decide to quit law.
She really doesn’t have any reason to worry. Still, this means a trip to Europe in less than 2 years!! I’ve never been to Spain and now t his gives me even more incentive to REALLY learn Spanish.
August 18, 2010
Done Training
Graduated from training at the Company! Now I’m ready for some real work.
Today I asked if it would be alright to arrive at work early and they said that there would be plenty of opportunities for me to get overtime so don’t burn out now. Despite the warning, I really want the money so I’m going to be pushing overtime as much as possible!
It has only been three days, but I’m really enjoying my hectic schedule. I go to work all day, go to class in the evenings, go to the gym at night, and study into the wee hours. Law school is keeping me REALLY busy, so I just might drown once nursing classes start next week!
August 10, 2010
One More Week
Law school starts again in one more week. I have very mixed feelings about this. I can’t wait to finish, but I also don’t want to go back. The mental wear is exhausting & I’m still not sure how I’ll be able to handle it while working full time.
At least I’ve ordered all of my books from Amazon (& at half the price)!
