Project Surgical Nurse
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Hello my darlings!
After years of wishing, and almost a year of trying, I finally received my acceptance letter from the university college, where I can start a masters program in January to become a surgical nurse. I've been wanting this since I was 9 years old, and I am as excited as I am terrified. Okay, mostly excited.
However, studying full time means less time for work, and I need some financial support if I am to get through this alive and with what little sanity I have left.
Surgical nurses are in huge demand, needed all over the world, and I would really like to contribute. My long term goal is to work for Doctors Without Borders, once I complete my degree. Will you help me get there?
FAQs
Q: Can't you get support from the Norwegian State Educational Loan Fund?
A: Sadly, no. The fund only provides support for a total of 8 years of study. I was once young and foolish, and wasted a lot of years studying cool things like literature and history while I was trying to figure out what I wanted to be when I grew up. I used my last three years of funding getting my Bachelor's degree in nursing.
Q: Are there no other groups or organizations that might help you?
A: Oslo University Hospital, where I currently work, does provide funding for these things, but they have limited amounts, and have already given out these fundings to others. I will apply for the next semester (starting August 2014), of course, but until then I need to get by on my own.
Q: What about your family? Won't they help?
A: I do not come from a wealthy family. My mother has less money than I do. My father probably could have helped somewhat, but his money is controlled by his wife, who dislikes me and would never give me anything. My family is also quite small, and there are no rich aunts or uncles to ask, either.
Q: Can't you just work evenings, night and weekends, and study during the day?
A: This would be the worst case scenario, but yes, it is something I will attempt to the best of my abilities. It is, as of now, my only option. There are, however, a few issues around it, which makes me doubt I'll be able to keep doing it for a year and a half:
1. There are lectures and work practice during the day. I'll be needing at least some evenings for the actual studying and preparing for exams.
2. My body requires sleep. It simply won't work without it.
3. I have something called a "mild clinical depression." This basically means that I get easily exhausted, and that not getting enough rest eventually leads to me not being able to get out of bed. Some people can "do it all." I'm not one of those people.
Q: Why do you want to be a surgical nurse?
A: The same reason I wanted to be a nurse when I started my basic training; I want to help people. The need for surgical nurses is increasing, and as of today, patients are waiting for surgery not because we lack equipment or surgeons, but because we lack qualified nurses. Also, I really love the operating theatre, and I believe everyone will do their jobs better if it's something they love. Finally, I want to use this advanced training to work with Doctors Without Borders. I really want to make a difference where it counts.
In conclusion
Every buck or quid helps, and no amount is too small. Every £100 means a full day where I can focus on studying instead of wearing myself out at work. Receiving that acceptance letter was the best Christmas gift I could have gotten, and I don't want to waste it by failing my courses.
Please support my dream, and help me towards saving the world.
Thank you.
After years of wishing, and almost a year of trying, I finally received my acceptance letter from the university college, where I can start a masters program in January to become a surgical nurse. I've been wanting this since I was 9 years old, and I am as excited as I am terrified. Okay, mostly excited.
However, studying full time means less time for work, and I need some financial support if I am to get through this alive and with what little sanity I have left.
Surgical nurses are in huge demand, needed all over the world, and I would really like to contribute. My long term goal is to work for Doctors Without Borders, once I complete my degree. Will you help me get there?
FAQs
Q: Can't you get support from the Norwegian State Educational Loan Fund?
A: Sadly, no. The fund only provides support for a total of 8 years of study. I was once young and foolish, and wasted a lot of years studying cool things like literature and history while I was trying to figure out what I wanted to be when I grew up. I used my last three years of funding getting my Bachelor's degree in nursing.
Q: Are there no other groups or organizations that might help you?
A: Oslo University Hospital, where I currently work, does provide funding for these things, but they have limited amounts, and have already given out these fundings to others. I will apply for the next semester (starting August 2014), of course, but until then I need to get by on my own.
Q: What about your family? Won't they help?
A: I do not come from a wealthy family. My mother has less money than I do. My father probably could have helped somewhat, but his money is controlled by his wife, who dislikes me and would never give me anything. My family is also quite small, and there are no rich aunts or uncles to ask, either.
Q: Can't you just work evenings, night and weekends, and study during the day?
A: This would be the worst case scenario, but yes, it is something I will attempt to the best of my abilities. It is, as of now, my only option. There are, however, a few issues around it, which makes me doubt I'll be able to keep doing it for a year and a half:
1. There are lectures and work practice during the day. I'll be needing at least some evenings for the actual studying and preparing for exams.
2. My body requires sleep. It simply won't work without it.
3. I have something called a "mild clinical depression." This basically means that I get easily exhausted, and that not getting enough rest eventually leads to me not being able to get out of bed. Some people can "do it all." I'm not one of those people.
Q: Why do you want to be a surgical nurse?
A: The same reason I wanted to be a nurse when I started my basic training; I want to help people. The need for surgical nurses is increasing, and as of today, patients are waiting for surgery not because we lack equipment or surgeons, but because we lack qualified nurses. Also, I really love the operating theatre, and I believe everyone will do their jobs better if it's something they love. Finally, I want to use this advanced training to work with Doctors Without Borders. I really want to make a difference where it counts.
In conclusion
Every buck or quid helps, and no amount is too small. Every £100 means a full day where I can focus on studying instead of wearing myself out at work. Receiving that acceptance letter was the best Christmas gift I could have gotten, and I don't want to waste it by failing my courses.
Please support my dream, and help me towards saving the world.
Thank you.
Organizer
Veronica Sæther
Organizer
