So I'm now official! I went today and obtained my student ID. Like all official identifications, the process involved trying to find an office in the basement of a large building and a significantly less than flattering photo of myself. But, I now have documentation that I am a "Doctoral Student." It was worth it.
I also received my first course syllabus. The course appears to explore the philosophical foundations of science and nursing science. I glanced through one of the required texts in the university bookstore and I ended up reading an entire section on postmodernism theory in research. The readings interest me and I like theory. The only concerning aspect was that the entire class grade is based on only three things: class participation and two papers. Yikes! The syllabus indicated that the first paper should be 4 pages long and is worth 40% of the grade. No pressure though...each page is only 10% of my entire grade for the class!
The toll of being pretty much by myself and separated from my husband is starting to wear a little. I have made contact with two people I know in the city and I hope to see them next week. In the past, I've found being in classes a good way to find and keep friends. But I also know that forming new, close friendships is harder as we get older. I'm glad that I'm in the nursing program because we'll all at least have one initial commonality.
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