On March 22, 2014, I visited Dominican University's campus up in San Rafael. This is not gonna count towards my hours but I feel the things I saw, experienced and felt are all very pertinent to this capstone project. I like the feel of it up there. I like how the people are and I like the food and the curriculum. I sat through a college course, toured the campus and just got a good feel for it up there. This was a prospective school for me, but here is the thing: I got admitted into their nursing program already. Not only that, but with all the scholarships being offered from Dominican, FAFSA and other organizations, my tuition per year would ultimately total $2000. "Are you kidding me?" I never would have thought something like this would even be possible for me. I was afraid of my future and I probably still am, but I know for a fact of what I have been able to achieve so far. I feel inside me a sense of urgency and pressure to sustain what I have, but I want to accomplish so much more. Maybe nursing is not for me. Maybe I won't go into the medical field after all is said is done. But I know for a fact this is too good of a opportunity for me to run away from. I have a new confidence in myself that no matter what challenges may arise, I will rise up even higher.
On April 13th 2014, I began my hours once again in Dr. Valle's office. I began the motions of filing (as always) and it was a relatively quiet day until around after lunch. It was relatively quiet so I decided to pay attentive detail to those around me. But nothing happened. I ultimately realized how dull and mundane office work can be. Growing up, I always wanted to pursue a career in which I felt liberated and free. I realize how many sacrifices those who work for the wellbeing of others must make. If I do not take it upon myself to help people with competency and compassion, then who will? My conscience drives me to strive just so I can help heal and make a difference in someone's life. And that's the true goal of anyone who works in medicine.
Time logged for this session: 6 hours
Total time logged: 21 hours
