tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-80694228251703220472024-03-13T10:12:16.170-07:00Grad School @ Regis College: A Mainer's StoryRegis Graduate Studenthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14589337594191610181noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8069422825170322047.post-44335404827644037502012-04-10T07:21:00.000-07:002012-04-10T07:21:31.534-07:00Winding down...The final three weeks of year one:)<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <o:DocumentProperties> <o:Revision>0</o:Revision> <o:TotalTime>0</o:TotalTime> <o:Pages>1</o:Pages> <o:Words>954</o:Words> <o:Characters>5441</o:Characters> <o:Company>University of Maine</o:Company> <o:Lines>45</o:Lines> <o:Paragraphs>12</o:Paragraphs> <o:CharactersWithSpaces>6383</o:CharactersWithSpaces> <o:Version>14.0</o:Version> </o:DocumentProperties> </xml><![endif]--> <!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:WordDocument> <w:View>Normal</w:View> <w:Zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:TrackMoves/> <w:TrackFormatting/> <w:PunctuationKerning/> <w:ValidateAgainstSchemas/> <w:SaveIfXMLInvalid>false</w:SaveIfXMLInvalid> <w:IgnoreMixedContent>false</w:IgnoreMixedContent> <w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText>false</w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText> <w:DoNotPromoteQF/> <w:LidThemeOther>EN-US</w:LidThemeOther> <w:LidThemeAsian>JA</w:LidThemeAsian> <w:LidThemeComplexScript>X-NONE</w:LidThemeComplexScript> <w:Compatibility> <w:BreakWrappedTables/> <w:SnapToGridInCell/> <w:WrapTextWithPunct/> <w:UseAsianBreakRules/> <w:DontGrowAutofit/> <w:SplitPgBreakAndParaMark/> <w:EnableOpenTypeKerning/> <w:DontFlipMirrorIndents/> <w:OverrideTableStyleHps/> </w:Compatibility> <m:mathPr> <m:mathFont m:val="Cambria Math"/> <m:brkBin m:val="before"/> <m:brkBinSub m:val="--"/> <m:smallFrac m:val="off"/> <m:dispDef/> <m:lMargin m:val="0"/> <m:rMargin m:val="0"/> <m:defJc m:val="centerGroup"/> <m:wrapIndent m:val="1440"/> <m:intLim m:val="subSup"/> <m:naryLim m:val="undOvr"/> </m:mathPr></w:WordDocument> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:LatentStyles DefLockedState="false" DefUnhideWhenUsed="true"
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<div class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> Three weeks left?! That can’t be right.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I just got here. Some of my kitchen appliances are still in their boxes, my closet remains a complete black hole of disorganization, and I just managed to figure out where to get the best Hawaiian pizza. There is no way I have already almost completed 18 credits worth of graduate work at Regis College.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>That was the response I gave when I left my house in Chelsea, Maine yesterday after a very filling Easter brunch with my family.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My mom had given me a big hug, shoved a bag of homemade blueberry muffins in my hands, and said, “So we’ll see you in three weeks?” I immediately blanked.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I had just purchased a new car, which was an incredible process given my affinity for the particulars.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>An entire Friday spent at the dealership driving 5 cars, only to return to the very first one I saw.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>On the two and a half hour drive back to Waltham I had nothing on my mind about May, summer, or finishing spring semester.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There were two things major that turned over and over in my brain: <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: .5in;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">The first was my research proposal.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>For about 12 weeks I have tweaked, built-up, tore-down, and cultivated this proposal for my Advanced Nursing Research class that is 50% of my grade and a major accomplishment in the graduate world.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I would call it a labor of love because it is based on a subject that I am both passionate about and pretty well-versed.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The title of the piece is “The Use of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Treatment of Postpartum Depression in Rural Women: A Follow-up of Insight-Plus”.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The premise behind this work goes back my presentation in last semester’s Nursing Theory class.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I gave a presentation about Cheryl Tetano Beck’s grand nursing theory of Postpartum Depression and the lived experiences of women.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Through in-depth interviews she was able to gain knowledge on the horrifying and very real experiences of women through various stages of their depression.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This was a hallmark study and one that continued to be both controversial in its authenticity but a source of relief for many women.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I decided to continue this work into my research class and look towards cognitive behavioral therapy as a means to treat symptoms in these individuals.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Cognitive behavioral therapy is very holistic in its’ roots and draws from the foundations of psychotherapy and positive affirmations.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Through weeks of research and re-organizing, I have been able to form a proposal that calls for an increase in the study of women who have received this type of therapy.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Given its highly applicable and non-pharmaceutical aspects, I think that this type of treatment has the potential to be revolutionary, especially in the rural healthcare setting.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My research class has allowed me to investigate an area that is very interesting to me and to become more knowledgeable as a practitioner through advanced research.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>While it is a lot of work and can be at times very frustrating, the faculty at Regis has done a great job in guiding me and insuring that the proposal fits with my vision for the study.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: .5in;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">In the Nurse Practitioner program, you do not have to actually go through with the study.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But it does set you up very nicely for your doctorate thesis if you chose to venture that way.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I also have the option of using this proposal in the future should I chose to pursue my doctorate down the road.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: .5in;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">The second topic running through my mind these days is finding a preceptor.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>When I asked fellow students when I should start searching for a preceptor for next year they always reply with the same answer: “Yesterday”.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Now that I have gone through the process and continue to work myself through its’ web, I can see very clearly what they mean.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I am currently applying for a preceptorship experience in Maine so I can begin practicing and learning where I one day hope to work.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I also have decided that given this opportunity, I will save money on rent by living at home.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>While Regis does set you up with a preceptor, they also give you the option of finding one for yourself if you chose to do so.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I have chosen that later and it has been very interesting.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: .5in;"><span style="color: black; 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For me, that means 310 in Gynecology, 190 in Obstetrics, and 100 in Primary Care of the Adult.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Having already secured my Primary Care location (under an MD who has known my family long before I was even a thought), I am diligently searching for a place to fulfill my specialty hours.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I search and call daily.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I email, visit, and forward resume after resume. I take the polite declines with the eager accepts.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I began this process in December.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It is now April.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: .5in;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">It seems extremely easy to get discouraged with this process.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>One might think that the possibility of getting a position is hopeless, or even impossible.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But in those times when I receive a rejection due to various reasons, I remind myself that this is supposed to be arduous.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There are places welcoming students into their practices, but they are all different.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It is important to find a preceptor and a location that fits your flavor and your vision for practice.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There have been a couple of places that have offered their services, but I have had to decline based on my own preferences and a gut feeling for the practice.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Searching for a preceptor, like buying a car, is about a lot of things.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But it is mostly about finding that perfect fit. Take your time, take the good with the bad, but most importantly, make it your own.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I hope that by my next blog, I will have clinched a position for my Obstetrics.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Babies, women, it’s all good! 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<div class="MsoNormal"> Before leaving for Spring break, Regis welcomed the coming of March in a very Pride-esque way.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The first of the month brought wet, heavy snow that caked onto cars and boots and slowed the pace of the often busy college community.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In like a lion, indeed.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Trudging into work that day I realized that I was not alone; students and faculty meandered into College Hall in snow gear and hats, shaking the cold off of them, ready to start another Thursday.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Given the unseasonably warm weather we’ve been experiencing, this storm was quite a surprise, but it didn’t seem to slow Regis down one bit.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"><br />
</span></div><div class="MsoNormal">As I boarded the Concord Bus headed to Maine at South Station for my week off, I ran through the list of things to do in my head: work on research proposal, flash cards for pharmacology, and a healthcare memo for policy.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Also on the list was walk on the Kennebec Rail Trail with dad, lunch with mom, and sleep, sleep, sleep.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Clearly this week was jam-packed, but I was determined to work hard but also enjoy seeing my friends and family.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal">The three hour bus ride to Augusta, Maine was surprisingly fast; I read half of my latest book, The Hunger Games, which I HIGHLY recommend to anyone who has a pulse.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>At first I just wanted to see the movie, but couldn’t deal with the guilt of not having given the book a chance.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>So I decided to purchase it on my beloved Nook (sorry Kindle folks, Nooks rule<span style="font-family: Wingdings; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-char-type: symbol; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-symbol-font-family: Wingdings;"><span style="mso-char-type: symbol; mso-symbol-font-family: Wingdings;">J</span></span>), and figured I’d get about 23 pages in before I tossed it aside for a game of Angry Birds.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Instead, I found myself at the middle of the novel, still sitting on the bus as my dad knocked on my window.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I was at my stop already and clearly looking foolish, but I finished half of a book!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I felt super proud of myself.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This is quite a feat for me as I am a very slow reader and tend to get bored easily, especially when the only video playing on the bus is Kung Fu Panda and I am surrounded by small children.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>AND, it was not a textbook or article I had to read for my research proposal; quite a refreshing change to my usual student duties. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I added finishing The Hunger Games to my “Spring Break To-Do List” and suggested to my dad we stop at my favorite local pizza shop for lunch.<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal">Spring break unfolded in a similar manner from there.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Days passed as I slept till 8 (joy), leisurely enjoyed morning coffee with my dad, and headed off to the local Panera to work on some school work.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I even managed to wake up at 5am to join my mom for her pre-work run…twice!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Given the fact that I still reside with my parents when I’m not in my Waltham apartment, I enjoyed home-cooked meals every night and woke up to freshly made Blonde Blend coffee from Starbucks each morning (my favorite!).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Life at home was like living in a hotel…except there’s no valet and your brother drinks all the milk.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"><br />
</span></div><div class="MsoNormal">My spring break setting was also very conducive to my school work load.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Instead of jetting off to a tropical land full of fruity drinks and coconut tanning lotion, I rode a communal bus for 3 hours to the 20 degree chill of the Pine Tree State.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>As depressing as that vacation sounds, it was very necessary given the fact that I am in graduate school.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Taking classes full time is just that: it’s full time.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Not only am I in classes for three hours at a time, I often work the rest of the day, only to arrive home at dinner time, eat, and work on homework until I can’t keep my eyes open.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It’s work, work, and more work.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>That is why having an entire week off to catch up on school work feels like a luxury in itself.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I have to say I felt extremely productive and motivated that week because it was the perfect balance of fun and work.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I also feel that coming to graduate school directly out of my undergraduate has given me an advantage; Being 23, not married, and without children has certainly allowed me to focus my whole self on school and making sure that I am successful in this program.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I also have the ability to return home to my parents on breaks and re-energize with their support and home-made mac & cheese.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My family and I are very close and, for me, these getaways are very possible due to the flexibility of my job and of Regis.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I do continue to work while on breaks, as I support myself financially, but there is more leeway given the timing of my graduate studies.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My time can be spent stewing over a paper for 3 hours, enjoying lunch with a friend, and returning to that same paper for another 3 hours.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And while I know I will one day be rewarded for spending my Spring Break at the Augusta Panera, for now, my only indulgence is a dark chocolate scone and maple-latte.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"><br />
</span></div><div class="MsoNormal">One week later, and I am back in Weston, getting ready for “the final lap” of spring semester.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I feel re-vitalized, caught-up on work and ready to finish up the semester. Goals for the next week?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Finish the Review of the Literature Section of my research proposal.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My topic is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in rural women with postpartum depression.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Just saying the title stresses me out, but I am determined to focus and give it my all.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It is slated to be sunny, breezy, and highs in the 70’s this week at Regis.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Out like a lamb perhaps? <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Stay tuned<span style="font-family: Wingdings; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-char-type: symbol; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-symbol-font-family: Wingdings;"><span style="mso-char-type: symbol; mso-symbol-font-family: Wingdings;">J</span></span><o:p></o:p></div><!--EndFragment-->Regis Graduate Studenthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14589337594191610181noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8069422825170322047.post-39618661292471985192012-02-23T19:23:00.000-08:002012-02-23T19:23:59.430-08:00Regalos & Peru Benefit Dinner<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ME9gNRrag_c/T0cBeJlZxAI/AAAAAAAAABU/lG-_haTmCDg/s1600/IMG_0061.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ME9gNRrag_c/T0cBeJlZxAI/AAAAAAAAABU/lG-_haTmCDg/s320/IMG_0061.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Me and Shannon Tonelli, a Fulbright Scholar who spent 9 months teaching in Peru...and a Regis Alum and current Grad Student!</div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-aXFKFxAakrs/T0cBgBGVCpI/AAAAAAAAABc/bQ5zBhzYAnA/s1600/IMG_0065.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-aXFKFxAakrs/T0cBgBGVCpI/AAAAAAAAABc/bQ5zBhzYAnA/s320/IMG_0065.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Members of Campus Ministry speak about their upcoming trip to Peru</div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-3V0UaZXxn4I/T0cBhsoGJgI/AAAAAAAAABk/p0vUd3LVrBs/s1600/IMG_0062.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-3V0UaZXxn4I/T0cBhsoGJgI/AAAAAAAAABk/p0vUd3LVrBs/s320/IMG_0062.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The Student Success Center Table!...indulging in treats and great wine:)</div><br />
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</style> <![endif]--> <!--StartFragment--> </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"> This week at Regis, students and faculty will gather for a benefit dinner for the Campus Ministry’s trip to Peru this March.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Tonight, Thursday February 23<sup>rd</sup>, is the benefit dinner in the College Hall Foyer.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I will be attending the dinner with friends and colleagues from the Undergraduate Advising department as well as the Student Success Center.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Working with these individuals throughout the week has allowed me to appreciate them both as professionals and as humorous, kind, and thoughtful co-workers.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Attending the dinner together is something that I am very much looking forward to.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>While in the Graduate Admission office this morning I had the pleasure of meeting with Shannon Tonelli, a 2010 <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>graduate of Regis who traveled to Peru for 9 month as a Fulbright Scholar to teach English at a major University.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Now she is pursuing a master’s degree in education at Regis College.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Shannon was bright, happy, and clearly loved by the Regis community.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She brought with her a photo album depicting her trip which she shared with us and with other faculty and students.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She laughed, hugged, and reminisced with everyone who was eager to hear about her adventures.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Among the photos was an image of a sandwich stacked high with shrimp and spices atop a big fluffy bun.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My eyes immediately grew as I imagined the Peruvian feast I was going to enjoy tonight:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>rices with different flavors and spices, juicy chicken, and exotic desserts.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I was then informed that tonight’s dinner was not going to include Peruvian food, but rather, an Italian spread.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Regardless, Italian food is something very near and dear to my heart thanks to the likes of Bertolli, Giada DeLaurentis , and Kraft “blue box”. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In spite of my feeling a bit foolish, I was secretly psyched for pasta-y treats!<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>While the meal is not one of Peruvian influences, the tone of is still the same.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We gather tonight to donate in any way we can to those traveling abroad to help others in need.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The Peru trip is something that Regis has been participating in for quite some time and has been a memorable experience for many.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Shannon recalled her teaching experiences with a smile saying that, “the students are just great, it was an incredible time”.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She was also able to parallel the teaching environment of Peru to that of the United States.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>“While the culture is definitely different, the needs are very similar; an education, and in general, opportunity”, she said.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Her cultural outreach has also led her to seek higher education here at Regis.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>“I went here for undergraduate and enjoyed it so returned for my graduate degree in education”.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This, I feel, is not uncommon at Regis College.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Students often seem to return either to visit or to seek another degree.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You are almost always guaranteed to see a former student inquiring about certificate programs or meeting former colleagues for lunch or coffee.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It is this warm sense of belonging that draws students to become strong alumni as well.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Most students will refer to the close-knit community of the college and the quality of education as their reason for coming back; they know that they were well supported by their faculty and administration in undergraduate and are then confident in their ability to excel in a graduate degree as well.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In working on my research proposal for Nursing Research, I was able to meet with faculty from the Doctorate in Nursing program.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This has inspired me not only to think forward towards my Doctorate degree, but to feel comfortable and confident pursuing it here at Regis in the future.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>The sense of community at Regis is seen on many occasions including the most recent ministry event, Ash Wednesday.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Students, faculty, and friends could be seen on their way to lunch with dark ash stains on their foreheads discussing the service and how nice it was for everyone to come together.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It seemed that everyone, regardless of their religious affiliation, had attended the service to be a part of the greater Regis community.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>While the college has a very traditional atmosphere, it also has a strong social warmth that is amplified at community events.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I have no doubt that tonight will bring the same joyful laughter and support that is so characteristic of Regis.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>As I finish up my day in Graduate Admissions, I can hear the rustle of tablecloths and silverware as the foyer is prepared for tonight’s event.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A student is playing a bubbly tune on the piano that can be heard all the way down the hall.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Many people stop and listen, smiling as this student is playing for neither money nor applause, just to create beautiful music for the hall.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In the coming and going of students, there are shouts of “hellos” and “see you laters”, and the tones are always genuine and affectionate.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And tonight I dine on great food with great friends.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It’s a great day to be a student at Regis<span style="font-family: Wingdings; 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<div class="MsoNormal"> Every semester Regis College hosts opportunities for graduate students to meet and chat with President Antoinette Hays (or Toni as we like to call her).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Last semester you could attend a wine and cheese night where you could stroll over to Morrison House and enjoy a glass of chardonnay and casual conversation with Toni and others who represent Regis.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This past Saturday was an afternoon luncheon hosted by President Hays herself and Sister Rosemary, Dean of Students.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I was excited to attend the luncheon and was eager to share my experience thus far with the President.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I was also very excited at the thought of indulging in another delicious Regis meal as the dining services always have such a great spread!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Salad and other healthy options are available and the chocolate white chocolate chip cookies should really be illegal.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Between the treats and the company, I knew that this was an opportunity I certainly could not miss.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Making my way up to Morrison House, I found myself at a halt, staring at this large brick building sitting atop a green grassy hill.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Built in 1900, this building was once the home of students and faculty who also studied and socialized in its halls.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Today, the beautiful Georgian structure holds various receptions and serves as a reminder of the tradition and unity of the college.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It was something I had always seen depicted on view books and brochures, but had never actually stood face to face with it…it was like seeing walking into Fenway park for the first time.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Except instead of having Jacoby Ellsbury inside, there were cookies.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I was equally thrilled.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>As I entered Morrison House I was greeted immediately by President Hays.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She gave me a warm smile, firm handshake, and addressed me by name.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>“Ashley!” she said, “Welcome to my home.”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It was so nice to have such a prestigious and busy individual know my name, and even invite me into her own personal space.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It was an experience I had never fully gotten at the large university I attended.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And even in the midst of all the antique furniture and stunning décor, Dr. Hays managed to bring some ease and genuineness to the situation.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Coming from Maine many of the social situations I have been placed in are with people who you know personally, or, you might know their mother’s sister’s great cousin’s son.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Either way, there is typically a sense of connectedness and family at every meeting.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Talking with President Hays had a similar feeling; while I had only seen her a few times in the Graduate Admissions office, she seemed to know my story and why I was here at Regis.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>As we helped ourselves to soup, salad, and sandwiches, we discussed the Nurse Practitioner program and how important this profession is going to be in the future.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We discussed the quickly growing array of programs Regis has to offer for students with all degree levels and backgrounds.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>As more students came for lunch and conversation, we discussed ideas<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>and suggestions that we could implement <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>as an institution to make the graduate experience better; everyone felt very comfortable bringing up concerns with the President who was also open and receptive of the feedback.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If there is one thing that President Hays is passionate about, it is most definitely the wellbeing and happiness of the students.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She shared with the group her plans for the coming years on ways to improve and grow Regis into an even more versatile and available institution.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>All the while keeping the atmosphere light and engaging.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>I left Morrison House feeling optimistic about the state of affairs at Regis and thankful that President Hays took time out of her Saturday to share it with all of us.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I felt pleased with questions raised and certainly felt that my voice as both a graduate assistant and a student was heard.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Events like these take being a student to another level and Regis does a great job of scheduling moments like this.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There is another event on March 24<sup>th</sup> that I hope to attend.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There I hope to fill my mind (and my belly!) with all of the wonderful things Regis has to offer.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Until next time!<o:p></o:p></div><!--EndFragment-->Regis Graduate Studenthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14589337594191610181noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8069422825170322047.post-54596002881407684172012-02-02T11:13:00.000-08:002012-02-02T11:13:16.897-08:00Stress Remedy?...Punxsutawney Phil & Zumba!<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <o:DocumentProperties> <o:Revision>0</o:Revision> <o:TotalTime>0</o:TotalTime> <o:Pages>1</o:Pages> <o:Words>679</o:Words> <o:Characters>3874</o:Characters> <o:Company>University of Maine</o:Company> <o:Lines>32</o:Lines> <o:Paragraphs>9</o:Paragraphs> <o:CharactersWithSpaces>4544</o:CharactersWithSpaces> <o:Version>14.0</o:Version> </o:DocumentProperties> <o:OfficeDocumentSettings> <o:PixelsPerInch>96</o:PixelsPerInch> <o:TargetScreenSize>800x600</o:TargetScreenSize> </o:OfficeDocumentSettings> </xml><![endif]--> <!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:WordDocument> <w:View>Normal</w:View> <w:Zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:TrackMoves/> <w:TrackFormatting/> <w:PunctuationKerning/> <w:ValidateAgainstSchemas/> <w:SaveIfXMLInvalid>false</w:SaveIfXMLInvalid> <w:IgnoreMixedContent>false</w:IgnoreMixedContent> <w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText>false</w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText> <w:DoNotPromoteQF/> <w:LidThemeOther>EN-US</w:LidThemeOther> <w:LidThemeAsian>JA</w:LidThemeAsian> <w:LidThemeComplexScript>X-NONE</w:LidThemeComplexScript> <w:Compatibility> <w:BreakWrappedTables/> <w:SnapToGridInCell/> <w:WrapTextWithPunct/> <w:UseAsianBreakRules/> <w:DontGrowAutofit/> <w:SplitPgBreakAndParaMark/> <w:EnableOpenTypeKerning/> <w:DontFlipMirrorIndents/> <w:OverrideTableStyleHps/> </w:Compatibility> <m:mathPr> <m:mathFont m:val="Cambria Math"/> <m:brkBin m:val="before"/> <m:brkBinSub m:val="--"/> <m:smallFrac m:val="off"/> <m:dispDef/> <m:lMargin m:val="0"/> <m:rMargin m:val="0"/> <m:defJc m:val="centerGroup"/> <m:wrapIndent m:val="1440"/> <m:intLim m:val="subSup"/> <m:naryLim m:val="undOvr"/> </m:mathPr></w:WordDocument> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:LatentStyles DefLockedState="false" DefUnhideWhenUsed="true"
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<div class="MsoNormal">It’s week three of Spring semester here at Regis and already my semester is booked!…Daily group tutoring sessions with students ranging from undergraduate to Doctorate students, weekly hours in the writing center, private tutoring sessions almost nightly, and promotions for Graduate Admissions…oh yeah, and class & school work. Phew!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This morning I spent the greater part of breakfast trying to convince my sister that it was Tuesday, not Thursday.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Spring semester has certainly lived up to its reputation thus far: It’s FAST.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And in a very literal way, Spring semester has actuallyfelt like spring; 60 degree afternoons, sunshine in the mornings, and even singing birds (I’m pretty sure I got a bug bite the other day…could be an allergic reaction. Uh oh).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Thanks to that cute little groundhog, we have been “cursed” with 6 more weeks of this winter weather. Darn.<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>While it is important to keep busy in graduate school, balance is important.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>What do I do to cope?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I schedule more things.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Early mornings, late nights, in between classes, I make sure my planner is covered in ink and stuffed with appointment brochures and cards.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But if you were to actually peak into my planner, the tiny last minute write-ins are not extra classes or meetings.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They are fun things like shopping, watching my favorite TV show, doing my nails, and working out (Yes guys, it’s fun). <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Every night, for example, I schedule one hour of time just to play games on my computer.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>As a hard-core “Words with Friends” addict, this is something I HIGHLY look forward to.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I’m pretty sure the entire undergraduate services department looks forward to it also as I have wrangled them into being just as obsessed with the game as I am.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I have certain shows that I just love and instead of feeling remorse about missing them to study, I just watch them.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I take that time to relax, decompress from my day, and catch up with my sister.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Yes, we do live together, but I think I see her as often as an eclipse.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Relaxing is just one activity I pencil into my free time.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I also try to exercise when I get the chance.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This means a lot of early mornings, late nights, and “costume changes” throughout the day. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But the benefits are so worth it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: .5in;">This past Wednesday I attended a Zumba class taught by our very own Claudia Pouravelis, Director of Graduate Admissions.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Having never done one before, I immediately signed up, knowing that anything taught my Claudia HAD to be awesome!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>So I pulled myself out of bed, downed a quick breakfast, and headed to Regis for the 8am class.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>By 9am I was covered in sweat, completely disgusting, but so ready for the day ahead which was slated to be through the roof.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I ran upstairs to meet my first appointment for the day who laughed at me because I showed up sporting my gym shorts and brown riding boots.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Woops. Somebody’s FABULOUS!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She wasn’t laughing when I rocked our session for 2 hours straight, without breaks, and suggested we meet the following day…at 6am.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Let’s just say that some of my appointments for next Wednesday have called to reschedule for a day when the “Zumba-crazed drill sergeant” isn’t in attendance.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>The rest of my day went similarly; I buzzed through filing, whipped out APA edits, and had a very successful Advanced Pathophysiology tutor session.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>At 3pm, the start of the session, I had one student in attendance and by 3:40 there were over 15, which is a large group for a drop in session.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In the midst of questions and drawing mitochondria on the white board, the director of the Student Success Center had booked us a classroom for next week’s session.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It was a really great feeling to have it be 5pm and still have energy to thank each student for attending.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I had been on the Regis campus for 9 hours going non-stop and felt like I could do hurdles.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>That Zumba class had certainly changed my day for the better…and maybe even frightened a few of my students into studying more!:)<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>This moral of this week’s story is simple:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There is always time to do something for yourself.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Whether it’s waking up an hour earlier to attend a class or take a walk with a friend, it’s these moments that drag us away from the duties of being a graduate student and make us “human” again.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Do the things you love and the things that seem like chores will seem less like work.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Gotta dash.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Next on my schedule is lunch with my co-worker and good friend Caitlyn.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It’s her birthday this weekend and we have to plan festivities.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The life of a workaholic grad student is really so hard;)<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Until next week!<o:p></o:p></div><!--EndFragment-->Regis Graduate Studenthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14589337594191610181noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8069422825170322047.post-18919485936376608182012-01-24T12:31:00.000-08:002012-01-24T12:31:03.741-08:00Round 2...spring semester!The arrival of January means a lot of things. First, Christmas is definitely over. And it’s not like leaving the tree up in the hopes of extending the holiday season until December 31st (even though you try and convince people it is now a “New Years Tree”). It’s the realization that it is not only time for a new countdown to Christmas, but a new semester. Spring 2012!...and while this year is not slated to be a very good one according to the Mayans, it’s shaping up to be an exciting semester at Regis!<br />
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With the continuation of the free coffee on weekends, graduate lounge snacks, and now an ice skating rink, graduate students at Regis are off to a speedy and prepared start. I have continued to spend time between Graduate Admissions and the Student Success Center, helping both graduate and undergraduate students throughout the semester. It has come in handy knowing so many of Regis’ faculty and the roles they play in the students’ lives. For example my Public Policy professor is an individual whom I have seen in the halls at least twice a day in passing at work, and it is nice to have a professor with whom I am already acquainted. There are also various opportunities for graduate students to meet and have lunch with President Hays who is also an RN and is very passionate about advancing nursing education. I am eager to attend the February event and learn about President Hays’ plans for Regis. <br />
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As far as classes go, I am enrolled in three for the semester: Advanced Nursing Research, Health Policy, and Advanced Clinical Pharmacology where I will, by May, have the knowledge to prescribe medications (Eee! So exciting!). Many students have said that the class is quite challenging, but I am looking forward to that next level of medication knowledge, as medications are my favorite part of nursing. Health Policy is proving to be a very cool class; with one four hour class once a month and a total of 30 field hours, it is a very reasonable class to take, especially with a busy work schedule. Throughout the semester I must attend Legislative, Executive, and local hearings which revolve around public policy and healthcare laws. At first my heart sank at the idea of attending actual government sessions where I wasn’t sure of the difference between the House and the Senate. And I mean this honestly, government (and really the gavel) frightens me. And this commitment was made even more complicated by the fact that I was from another state and I had no idea where the State House was. But after countless emails to my professor and a little help from the public transportation app on my phone, I was able to find the State House last Thursday on a brisk snowy day. The trip was well worth it as I got to see a bill passed that allowed nurse midwives to practice independently, a very big landmark in the nursing world. I grabbed a Dunkin’ and rode the T back to my apartment eagerly planning my next visit to the “Golden Dome”. <br />
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In addition to work, school, and squeezing in a night with friends here and there, I am also in search of a nursing job. Not that RN experience is a requirement to graduate, but I do miss the clinical experience and the patients. Perhaps not this summer but this fall I plan on entering the nursing world in a per diem or part time position. While I have been browsing the internet for places I might enjoy, I am also learning that finding an RN position, at any time, will be difficult within itself. The nursing market today is not wildly keen on new graduates, and many job postings seek nurses with vast experiences and credentials. After scanning through tons of jobs, it seemed like some of the postings read, “Seeking staff nurse, Bachelors certified, 2-5 years experience, with the power to mold titanium rods into balloon-animal shapes”. It is certainly a discouraging process. But nonetheless, I have been fortunate enough to be placed in a program with many highly skilled and qualified nurses who can help point me in the right direction. In addition, I am also reminding myself that this is nursing, and there are hundreds of paths one can take to reach their professionals goals and be successful. <br />
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But for now I am very content just having the opportunity to pursue my graduate education; it has been a dream of mine for quite some time and I have faith that opportunities will present themselves at the proper time. And while I wait, I will be sure to acquaint myself with new medications, research proposals, and Congressmen (and women!). Until next time!Regis Graduate Studenthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14589337594191610181noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8069422825170322047.post-32892396264424461332012-01-18T10:09:00.000-08:002012-01-18T10:09:02.989-08:00The Race to Finals Week!<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">(Sorry for the delay all, but this is my posting from my finals week! Soon to come, inspirations for starting the second semester!) :)</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">It’s December 7<sup>th </sup>;the time for holiday shopping, warm winter sweaters, and of course, Christmas music!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But here at Regis College, it’s 60 degrees outside, students are wearing flip-flips, and there is not a flake of snow on the ground.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>These are not the images I think of when I envision the end of the semester.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>So it seems strange that in this “heat wave” of winter, finals have crept up on the Regis Community…and on me!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In my Pharmacology class Monday evening our professor began to tell us how much he has enjoyed teaching our class this semester.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Confused, I figured we had been really well-behaved that particular evening, a stark change from our giggly and inquisitive norm.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But when I looked at the syllabus towards next week’s schedule, I realized that we had only one session left and its’ topic was one word: FINAL.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>As corny as it sounds, I feel like I JUST started my semester here at Regis.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Looking back at the apprehension and nervousness I had at the start, it seems foolish to have had such feelings; as normal as they were, I can now say that I am not only well-acquainted with the Regis Community, I consider them my dear friends and my family.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>How quickly one can build such meaningful and close relationships in mere months!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And all in the hustle and bustle of a full time graduate class schedule…</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-indent: 0.5in;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">I attribute this rapid progression of the semester to the encouragement of my peers and the support we have given one another.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Some really wonderful things about Regis graduate students are the never-ending jokes, stories, words of wisdom, and advice that has been shared among the graduate program.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Graduate school mentality is focused on the independent career advancement, but there is also an underlying tone of the program as a whole; we recognize how demanding Graduate studies can be and how easy it is to get caught up in that fact.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Therefore we are always sharing funny experiences and pushing each other through the more stressful weeks.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This aspect is unique to Regis and certainly a hallmark of the Graduate School. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-indent: 0.5in;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">As I prepare for my finals, I am keeping a few things in mind: The first is the minimum grade I must receive on my finals to stay in my program of study.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>As an MN student, I must maintain an 80 in all my classes and that means maintaining this average on 4 exams per class.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My Pharmacology and Advanced Pathophysiology class grades are composed of 3 exams and one non-cumulative final, which is nice since studying for one quarter of the material is much better than studying for an entire semester’s worth.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My Nursing Theory class (the one I had some slight difficulties with) is based off of two presentations, two online assignments, and one paper which is 50% of the final grade.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Having given my final presentation in Nursing Theory last night, I do not have to sit for a final next week.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I also feel more confident about my final grade as I reflect on the additional work I have put into this different and challenging class.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Today I have calculated the minimum grade I need in both finals to maintain my desired grade and have created a timeline for each final in order to allow for adequate study time (and fun time!...fun time is very important as well</span><span style="font-family: Wingdings; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-char-type: symbol; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-symbol-font-family: Wingdings;"><span style="mso-char-type: symbol; mso-symbol-font-family: Wingdings;">J</span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-indent: 0.5in;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">With my job in Graduate Admissions and various tutoring hours, I am also keeping in mind scheduling.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I have a tendency to over-book myself (as do most Graduate students) and with my desire to always be everything for everyone, I have to be cognoscente of my overall goal which is to pass graduate school.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I have found in the past that typical time to prepare for an exam takes about 15 hours of study time (about 5 hours for each class session).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>That means I have to make 30 hours open between now and Monday, the day of my finals.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>While finals are certainly a big deal and I will approach them as such, I am also being realistic; each final I must take is the equivalent of one regular test both in length, material, and weight.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The studious side of me is shouting, “STUDY STUDY STUDY! IT’S A FINAL!” while my sensible side is saying, “Ashley, you’ve taken 6 of these this semester. You’ve got it!”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I find that success in Graduate school comes from having a balance of both sides.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And while I tend to lean in the diligently-studious and overly-responsible side, this semester has helped me to develop my sensible and rational side as well.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-indent: 0.5in;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">So here’s to finals everyone! Me and my two sides are going to start making Medication flashcards now…but first…a hot cup of hot cocoa</span><span style="font-family: Wingdings; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-char-type: symbol; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-symbol-font-family: Wingdings;"><span style="mso-char-type: symbol; mso-symbol-font-family: Wingdings;">J</span></span></div>Regis Graduate Studenthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14589337594191610181noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8069422825170322047.post-60849372175302010082011-10-14T21:30:00.000-07:002011-10-14T21:30:38.628-07:00Regis College Runs the Tufts 10K!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-RgmJZBTNxwQ/TpkJgAxGFYI/AAAAAAAAAAw/3fHvNAavPis/s1600/DSCN2534.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-RgmJZBTNxwQ/TpkJgAxGFYI/AAAAAAAAAAw/3fHvNAavPis/s320/DSCN2534.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div> Representing Regis College @ the Tufts 10K this past Monday, October 11th, 2011!<br />
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This past weekend was a great day for women as over 7,000 signed up to run the 6.2miles in the 35th Annual Tufts Health Plan 10K....two of them from our very of Graduate Admissions office! <br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-BkGfUkqxmPI/TpkJmNSK9aI/AAAAAAAAAA4/-SWTy2HPNcw/s1600/DSCN2544.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-BkGfUkqxmPI/TpkJmNSK9aI/AAAAAAAAAA4/-SWTy2HPNcw/s320/DSCN2544.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Regis held residence under a large white tent, sheltered from the scorching October (October??) heat. We were able to promote all of programs and gave out some much-needed Regis College lip balm in the process:)</div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ObOXGva6tKo/TpkJrFPj9mI/AAAAAAAAABA/_gX8GLNtw34/s1600/DSCN2537.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ObOXGva6tKo/TpkJrFPj9mI/AAAAAAAAABA/_gX8GLNtw34/s320/DSCN2537.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">At the starting line...thousands of women line up to run in support of one another. Many first timers but all sisters, mothers, and daughters...and all women from all over running for a very good cause! I was glad to represent Regis at such an inspiring event, and hope to run next year!</div>Regis Graduate Studenthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14589337594191610181noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8069422825170322047.post-39408862771558349202011-10-03T18:08:00.001-07:002011-10-03T18:08:19.243-07:00Test Week at Regis!<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <o:DocumentProperties> <o:Revision>0</o:Revision> <o:TotalTime>0</o:TotalTime> <o:Pages>1</o:Pages> <o:Words>840</o:Words> <o:Characters>4788</o:Characters> <o:Company>University of Maine</o:Company> <o:Lines>39</o:Lines> <o:Paragraphs>11</o:Paragraphs> <o:CharactersWithSpaces>5617</o:CharactersWithSpaces> <o:Version>14.0</o:Version> </o:DocumentProperties> <o:OfficeDocumentSettings> <o:AllowPNG/> </o:OfficeDocumentSettings> </xml><![endif]--> <!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:WordDocument> <w:View>Normal</w:View> <w:Zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:TrackMoves/> <w:TrackFormatting/> <w:PunctuationKerning/> <w:ValidateAgainstSchemas/> <w:SaveIfXMLInvalid>false</w:SaveIfXMLInvalid> <w:IgnoreMixedContent>false</w:IgnoreMixedContent> <w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText>false</w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText> <w:DoNotPromoteQF/> <w:LidThemeOther>EN-US</w:LidThemeOther> <w:LidThemeAsian>JA</w:LidThemeAsian> <w:LidThemeComplexScript>X-NONE</w:LidThemeComplexScript> <w:Compatibility> <w:BreakWrappedTables/> <w:SnapToGridInCell/> <w:WrapTextWithPunct/> <w:UseAsianBreakRules/> <w:DontGrowAutofit/> <w:SplitPgBreakAndParaMark/> <w:EnableOpenTypeKerning/> <w:DontFlipMirrorIndents/> <w:OverrideTableStyleHps/> <w:UseFELayout/> </w:Compatibility> <m:mathPr> <m:mathFont m:val="Cambria Math"/> <m:brkBin m:val="before"/> <m:brkBinSub m:val="--"/> <m:smallFrac m:val="off"/> <m:dispDef/> <m:lMargin m:val="0"/> <m:rMargin m:val="0"/> <m:defJc m:val="centerGroup"/> <m:wrapIndent m:val="1440"/> <m:intLim m:val="subSup"/> <m:naryLim m:val="undOvr"/> </m:mathPr></w:WordDocument> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:LatentStyles DefLockedState="false" DefUnhideWhenUsed="true"
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<div class="MsoNormal">Monday morning began with my usual; checking e-mails, breakfast, morning news, and a heaping cup of caffeine (to which I added Pumpkin flavoring to celebrate the season).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But this week had a different feel to it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>As I locked the door to my apartment I realized what that feeling was.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It was test day and in the midst of driving to school I had forgotten why I had stayed up so late the night before.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My pharmacology test!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Running through the mechanisms of cell death, I suddenly felt more comfortable about taking my first grad-school exam in less than eight hours.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In undergraduate I got used to getting myself pumped-up for exams bright and early and getting in-and-out of the test before 10am.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But in graduate school all of my classes start at 5pm so I had to find a way to keep that level of excitement going throughout the day.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This made me a bit nervous since I am a creature of habit and like to get all the hard parts of my day out of the way first.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Maybe I would have a cup of coffee every hour on the hour?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>No, too much caffeine and besides, I had to steady my hand enough to fill in the bubble sheet.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Perhaps jogging a few laps to get the blood flowing?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I looked down at my feet and realized I had chosen my highest heels and didn’t feel like breaking an ankle, especially on a Monday.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Worse case scenario I did have my iPod with plenty of “Space-Jam” music to get myself amped by 5pm.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>“This could work…”, I thought to myself.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">At work I kept myself busy filing, returning e-mails, and making trips to the photocopier.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I even indulged myself in a sugary snack at lunch to keep the gears moving.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Before I knew it work was over and I had some time to hop on over to the library for some last minute studying.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Shuffling through my note cards I noticed some other students who were also in my class and I asked if they wanted to go over some notes together.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We hit every topic under the sun from the meiosis and cell division to complex drug receptor binding.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It was great to get a second perspective on the class and also say my note cards out loud.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We each learned something new from the group and felt relaxed knowing we were all on the same page.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I checked my watch and almost had a panic attack…it was 4:30pm.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My test was in 30 minutes and I hadn’t even had dinner or my lucky cup of tea before the test.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I grabbed my notes, said farewell to my classmates, and sprinted like a madwoman who just caught a glimpse of Brad Pitt on campus.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Mid-run I shoved my dinner into the microwave at the grad lounge, warmed up some tea, and impatiently tapped my foot as I watched the clock hit 4:45.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I would definitely not have my ritual first row-center seat, but I would at least have dinner.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The microwave didn’t even have enough time to beep before I grabbed my scalding hot leftovers, threw on the cover, and continued my Brad Pitt-sprint through campus.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">4:50pm…I arrived at Science Hall, flew downstairs to Room #2, and was shocked.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>No one, not one single person was in the classroom.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>What was this?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Didn’t we have a test today?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Had I truly lost my mind?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Was I in the wrong room? I was not prepared to run in heels to the other side of campus, especially with smoking-hot ziti.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">And then it hit me.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Monday, one of the only days that was set apart from the rest, class started not at 5pm, but 5:30pm.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I breathed a sigh of hysteria but also relief.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Taking my usual seat I opened my pasta dish and leisurely ate, not even believing that I ran like a fool to a class that hadn’t even begun…in heels.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Feeling ready tackle the exam, I was happy I was even still awake for it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I had certainly found a way to keep my adrenaline running right up until test time.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Mission accomplished.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">First tests are a funny thing.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You wait so long in anticipation and before you know it you’re in the hallway waiting to be called back in for lecture.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And not soon after that, test week is over and you have completed test after test without even blinking.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It felt great to dump all the knowledge that was in my head on paper and be done with it this past week.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My friend Natalie and I joke that we felt like we had to walk perfectly straight all week for fear of having our knowledge spill out.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And all in all, it wasn’t too bad!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The professors had certainly prepared us both for the test itself and the knowledge that we would have to apply in the field of nursing.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Each professor held a review session which was open, informative, and extremely helpful.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>That’s one thing I have really come to love about Regis: the professors.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They always remember that we have other commitments throughout the day and by 5pm we are often pretty wiped.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>So classes are very interactive, specific, and oftentimes hilarious.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And the review sessions were scheduled not around the professor’s day, but the students’.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I attended one study session that started at 9am since most of the students had work that evening so the professor agreed to stay late.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Even on test day the professors make sure that we all feel confident and relaxed.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I have appreciated this aspect of graduate school very much and am thankful to be in an environment that fosters such holistic learning.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">In the end, test week wasn’t terribly terrifying.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I could compare it to meeting a friend’s greyhound for the first time.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Those guys are big, and kind of wild-looking, but once you get to know them, they are sweet and very manageable (with the help of a friend of course!).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Once you have the knowledge and experience to handle one, you can handle any that come your way!...Especially when you have a great pair of running-heels<span style="font-family: Wingdings; mso-ascii-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-char-type: symbol; mso-hansi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-symbol-font-family: Wingdings;"><span style="mso-char-type: symbol; mso-symbol-font-family: Wingdings;">J</span></span><o:p></o:p></div><!--EndFragment-->Regis Graduate Studenthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14589337594191610181noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8069422825170322047.post-23643961862800602572011-09-22T17:04:00.000-07:002011-09-22T17:04:07.537-07:00The Exam-time habits of Grad Students<div class="MsoNormal">I cannot believe that it is already the third week of school, almost October, and almost the official first day of fall (this Friday!)…This is definitely my favorite time of the year but all of this crisp autumn air and pumpkin-flavored goodies comes with a price: First round of exams!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The first test is always the worst.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>At least that’s always the case for me.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Test number one is the student’s way of analyzing which parts of the notes to focus on, which parts of the book to omit, and what future tests will be like.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It’s like riding a wild rollercoaster for the first time; you can do your best to prepare for the big drop but it always takes your breath right out of you.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There are parts you expected, and others that are completely new.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And like a rollercoaster, this first exam can even make you a little queasy.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But after you shake off the adrenaline you feel accomplished and are ready to ride again knowing exactly what to expect in round two.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I would compare the first exam to one’s first boxing match but exams usually don’t result in black eyes (or do they?).</div><div class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">This week’s coming attractions include two tests: Monday is pharmacology and Wednesday is pathophysiology.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The pharmacology test encompasses the basics of drugs and their effects on the body.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>While there are no actual medications to learn on this test, it’s going to be a challenge since it’s essentially the foundation of drug-patient reactions.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Like the good little grad-student I am I have read the chapters, highlighted the notes in no less than five different colored markers, and have still managed to convince myself that I don’t know a word of it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But this is typical.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In my experience working with other graduate students on the weekends in the Graduate Lounge I have learned many habits that we as higher-lever-learners have managed to engrain into our brains.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>As twisted as some of them are, we can’t hate because we all do it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The first was just stated…<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">1.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We manipulate our brains into thinking that the right answer cannot in a million years be the right answer.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>In order to better describe the phenomenon, let me give an example.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The other day I was eating my turkey sandwich in the grad-lounge and overheard a conversation about the drug Morphine.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Morphine, as most of us know, is a drug used for pain.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It also has the insane ability to make you sleep like Rip Van Winkle.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>While one student was describing how morphine induces sleep another chimed in stating that maybe, just maybe, it actually puts you in a hyperactive state.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She then went on to justify how morphine could produce rebound effects and that in some cases patients might feel awakened and not sleepy at all.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>At the end of her speech the other students looked at her and said, “Well, that’s our cue to stop studying”, and they all laughed.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This is a classic example of over-studying to the point where you don’t trust your intellect anymore.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In other words, you drive yourself CRAZY!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And rightfully so, as a graduate student it is almost impossible to pass without rigorous studying.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But there is also something called a gym, a café, and a bed.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Spending time studying with friends should be balanced with laughing with friends.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>One chapter of reading should be rewarded with a brownie (or four).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But most importantly brain exercises should be rewarded (punished) with physical exercise as exercise has been linked to better grades and peace of mind.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And all of these things, I have learned, are just as important to studying as flashcards and post-its (I take that back. Post-its are pretty important). <o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">The second habit of success is a bit more literal…<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">2.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We cry.<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>For no reason, to anyone, and with gusto, we graduate student have our emotional moments.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Graduate work is an interesting concept.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We are all so excited to be in our own shoes that we sometimes get caught up in the moment of things.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Like the other day when I was stirring pasta I just broke out into tears and vented to my sister about how lucky we are to have this opportunity to pursue our education.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Little did I know she was taking a nap on the couch the whole time.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But I have witnessed numerous moments where my classmates cry out of stress, out of frustration, but mostly out of gratitude.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Graduate school is work, but it’s a whirlwind of emotions both bad and good.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Like with test week coming up, there will be some stressful tears for sure, but they are almost always followed by happy ones.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Moments like these, like brownies, are important because they make us feel less like studying machines and more like humans.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">Last but not least…<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">3.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We are creeps.<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Sitting directly next to someone in class will almost guarantee that by the end of lecture you will know the person’s name, where they live, their phone number, and whether or not they prefer their eggs scrambled or fried.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It’s one of the attributes of grad-students that I can say is the most unique.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Unlike undergraduate classes, we have gotten past the awkward “first impression” and skipped right to the point.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Graduate students at Regis are outgoing, friendly, and all about business, even when it comes to getting acquainted with our peers.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This can come off as forward, intense, or even as stated above, “creepy”.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But not to us!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We are all on the same level; willing to learn from each other’s experiences and make the most of our time spent of campus.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We all lean on each other for support, justification, and advice.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We admire this quality in each other and flourish because of it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My fellow classmates have been some of the best resources I’ve had at Regis.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And if I hadn’t friend-requested them on Facebook in under twenty minutes of meeting them I would surely be missing out.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">While these habits may seem to lead to our destruction, they are actually what motivates us, brings us together, and reminds us why we are perusing graduate work.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>To others we may seem overwhelmed, but in our own community we are sane capable adults working our tails off and doing what we can to succeed.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>As this weekend approaches, the Regis library will be filled with grad-students no doubt, exhibiting habits 1-3 in intervals or maybe all at once.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Don’t be alarmed.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Come say hello, chat about the latest episode of Glee.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Just don’t steal our Post-its:)<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">Happy studying!<o:p></o:p></div><!--EndFragment-->Regis Graduate Studenthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14589337594191610181noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8069422825170322047.post-47261983699052469442011-09-15T14:25:00.001-07:002011-09-15T14:25:48.620-07:00Of Theory & Coffee: Resources at Regis College<div class="MsoNormal">Week two at Regis College went off without a hitch!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This past weekend I spent Saturday morning directing both graduates and undergraduates to different resources available on campus.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Such resources included the library, where students could find free printing, the hours of the dining halls, and free coffee (that’s right, FREE).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I was very pleased with the openness of students and their willingness to inquire about happenings on campus.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>One resource in particular was the Regis Shuttle which took students from Alumnae Hall to Riverside Station.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>From my numerous (four) T-riding experiences, I learned that this particular train transports students into different parts of Boston including Fenway Quincy Market, and Government Center on the Green line.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It seemed like such a great way for students to go from studying in the library at Regis to meeting a friend for lunch in the North End.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Both commuter and resident students seemed to using this service and were amazed at how easy the shuttle was to use.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>What a great way to integrate Regis students into the city life in Boston!<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal">With one week under my belt, I feel like I am finally starting to develop a routine: wake up, breakfast, check e-mail, library, check e-mail, lunch, work (check e-mail at while at work), dinner, homework, check e-mail, bed…I may or may not get up once in the night to check my e-mail one more time…just kidding!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>While keeping up with e-mails do not entirely consume my day, it is very important.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Most, if not all, of the course information is now available online at Regis College, with Moodle being the major server.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Professors and students alike are able to communicate via email and through Moodle which is great considering how busy most graduate students and graduate professors can be.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I myself have enjoyed having both my course materials and my professors at my fingertips as my days can get very packed.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>For example I am currently working on a Concept Analysis for my Nursing Theory class in which we take a concept and work to further define its boundaries.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In the midst of doing some intensive research I suddenly decided to change my topic.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>So, I emailed my professor and asked her what she thought.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>No more than one hour later I had received the O.K. to switch topics.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Knowing that most professors check their emails throughout the day, I was able to maximize my time and my professor’s by sending a simple email.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>So, I feel that graduate students like me make it a habit to check emails continuously throughout the day in order to return the favor.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And with the integration of iPhones and Droids into society, it is even easier to communicate via email and Moodle.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I have yet to make the switch to the “phone as a computer” side of the fence but I have a feeling that the transition is coming soon.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Regardless, I am still able to stay on top of emails by using the computers provided by Regis all around campus. <o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal">In general, Regis has made going to school easy for me.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Yes, classes are certainly challenging as graduate classes should be, but Regis has made my transition to graduate studies much more enjoyable by taking care of the “other stuff”.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>While in the thick of intensive studies, most of us don’t think to sign-off on healthcare forms, obtain a parking pass, or even eat dinner. But through the use of extensive advertising and campus resources, Regis has taken care of the little (and big) things.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Wandering through College Hall you can find posters reminding student about financial aid deadlines, upcoming info sessions, and IT hours of service.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Other essentials on campus are very convenient and often free of charge.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>These services include parking, printing, and attendance to social events.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The Graduate program also offers sandwiches, salads, and coffee at a small charge.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This is great for students like me who take night classes and often forget to pack a dinner.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Through the “Graduate Students Run on Regis” initiative, the Graduate office has worked to keep graduate students running…literally.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Free weekend coffee breaks have allowed me to efficiently spend four hours in the library and then run through Chestnut Street at lightning speeds.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Also offered is the Graduate lounge with a microwave and TV, and Happy Hours in the Student Union (I have yet to decide if I’m more excited about the happy hour or the free coffee).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal">With all of these resources available I am better able to optimize my time and focus on my classes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Pathophysiology is my favorite so far; the professor is hilarious and very clear about his expectations on what to know for exams.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My first pharmacology class was great as well.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I really enjoy learning how different drugs are processed by the body and how physicians prescribe certain medications and why.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Most would not say that “pharm” is their favorite subject but the professor has seemed to spark an equal interest in the other students by using real-life scenarios and stories.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The textbooks used in these classes are also wonderfully helpful and make the extensive readings well worth it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal">As week two comes to a close I am looking forward to delving into my Concept Analysis paper.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I made a pledge to myself to not only understand Nursing Theory, but to see theory in my everyday life.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Let me just say that if there is a theory revolving around the concept of free coffee, count me in!<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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<div class="MsoNormal">While the previous posting is not exactly how we northerners speak, it is pretty close.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>“R”s are pointless, “ah”s are essential, and any combination of words we can combine into one we do so.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>While my “Maine-ness” slips out every now and again, I am doing my best to immerse myself in this new adventure in a new place.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And the first week was certainly a success!<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal">After weeks of trying to find a place to live my sister, Heather, and I finally settled in a small apartment complex in Waltham.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It’s the perfect location; 5 minutes from Brandeis (which is where my sister attends Graduate School), and about 15 from Regis. We also have access to the T stops and commuter rail which are a hoot to ride for the first time.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We don’t have T’s, commuter rails, or even significant traffic in Maine for that matter!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>So riding the T for the first time was definitely an experience and easy to navigate in and out of Boston in a little as 20 minutes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Your first T ride will make you feel like a city girl and I have an inkling that the feeling will never get old.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>While acclimating to city life is a challenge in itself, I also had to remember the reason I had come to Mass: Graduate School.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal">I came across Regis while I was browsing the internet lazily one day at work.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I was searching for a school that harbored the same views that I had about education: education should take place in a community setting where educators and students work together to solve problems and enhance knowledge.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I had also experienced “big school” living and wanted something more intimate and personable.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Having never heard of Regis College I requested more information from their website.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In the months that followed I was not only welcomed into Regis as a prospective student, but incorporated into the Regis Community before I had even filled out my application.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I had a really good feeling about getting my graduate degree in such a safe, peaceful, and interactive environment.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The setting (and the people) reminded me of the kindness and warmth of my hometown in Maine.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I started filling out my application the night I interviewed.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal">And now here I am almost a year later holding books and syllabi for real-life graduate classes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>All of which have proven in this first week to be very challenging but very fun.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Nursing Theory, which I take Tuesday evenings, is a smaller class with a variety of students ranging from adults with families to recent graduates like me.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Theory has always been a difficult subject for me and I feel is a difficult subject for nurses all over; the abstract thinking of theory does not work well with the concrete black-and-white mind-set of nurses, especially ones who struggled in that one required philosophy course sophomore year like me.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In one class I remember battling with the professor about whether or not rain was a part of reality.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I told him that all I knew was that my jacket was soaked.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Regardless, we all have that one adversary we need to slay and I would certainly consider this one my fire-breathing dragon.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This Mainer is up for the challenge (have you seen the size of the mosquitoes in Maine???!)<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal">The rest of the week went on smoothly (I didn’t get to attend Pharmacology due to the Holiday) with Advanced Pathophysiology on Wednesday evening. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This class was much larger and more my style; 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<div class="MsoNormal">The first day of classes began with arriving to class surprisingly early (45 minutes to be exact).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But I was relieved to find that I was not the only one.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Another student had decided to plant herself in the front row and we quickly began conversation. Not even three minutes into discussion she stopped me cold, and asked me to repeat the last thing I had said. So I repeated, “Whadya do after ya moved uptah Mass?”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And then it hit me. I had blown my cover.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>“You’re from Maine aren’t you?!” she smiled.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal">“Yup”, I said. “I sure am!”<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal">My name is Ashley Pratt and I am a first year Graduate Student studying at Regis College.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I am also a Mainer, and proud of it! <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I attending Cony High School then went on to receive my BSN from the University of Maine, Orono.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There I worked for Athletic Development running tailgates, networking at events, and punching tickets at games.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If you have ever seen a Maine Hockey game on TV I was most likely on the ice helping with half-time shows, filming the game from above, or in the stands chanting the “Stein Song”.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Umaine, and certainly Maine Hockey, were some of my fondest memories of my undergraduate degree as the Nursing program was regarded as one of the best in the northeast region. While studying at Umaine I became an active member of Sigma Theta Tau as well as the nursing community at large working in the Lab to educate and mentor other nursing students.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal">I recently moved down to Mass after living my whole life in the rural back-roads of Maine to pursue my dream of getting both my masters and my Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner degree.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This blog is meant to inspire as well as educate other students who want to chase the same goal as well as unveil what life is like being a Grad Student at Regis College.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I hope that others can learn from my numerous (and at times humorous) experiences as I make my way through a new school, a new town, and a new life.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></div><!--EndFragment-->Regis Graduate Studenthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14589337594191610181noreply@blogger.com0