06-12-2013, 07:49 PM
Ok, so when I arrived here 4.5 years ago I had just been laid off from my job because of no degree. In that time I have obtained multiple degrees thanks to the wonderful supportive sharing community here. I was able to secure another teaching job within 9 months of being laid off at one school in a much better position. I went from Con Ed at the old school to teaching in curriculum programs at the new school and being promoted to program coordinator.
Well, I've been offered a new job as a Director of Health Information Management at my local hospital and I have accepted. While I love teaching, I'm commuting 45 minutes each way along dark country roads, not fun or very safe in bad weather at night. With State budgets what they are, we haven't had raises in 5 years and are facing huge budget cuts. The new job will have me overseeing a staff of 20 and reporting directly to the CFO. It is a large increase in pay and the best part is, it is only a 5 minute drive from my home to the parking lot.
While the new job will be a great deal of work and responsibility I'm looking forward to the challenge and excitement from something new. All of this wouldn't have been possible without the motivation and support of the great group of friends I have made here over the last 4.5 years. I just want to thank you all - you know who you are!!!! When the chips were down and I had no self-esteem left you helped convince me I could do this and now all the hard work is paying off with a great job I never would have looked for, let alone been qualified for 4 years ago. For those of you just starting this journey the time flys and before you know you too will be done. Just keep working hard and when you lose your drive come here for some pick-me up. This place is better than any Starbucks drink any day!!! I just wanted to say thank you again for all you have done and know that I share this victory with you!
Well, I've been offered a new job as a Director of Health Information Management at my local hospital and I have accepted. While I love teaching, I'm commuting 45 minutes each way along dark country roads, not fun or very safe in bad weather at night. With State budgets what they are, we haven't had raises in 5 years and are facing huge budget cuts. The new job will have me overseeing a staff of 20 and reporting directly to the CFO. It is a large increase in pay and the best part is, it is only a 5 minute drive from my home to the parking lot.
While the new job will be a great deal of work and responsibility I'm looking forward to the challenge and excitement from something new. All of this wouldn't have been possible without the motivation and support of the great group of friends I have made here over the last 4.5 years. I just want to thank you all - you know who you are!!!! When the chips were down and I had no self-esteem left you helped convince me I could do this and now all the hard work is paying off with a great job I never would have looked for, let alone been qualified for 4 years ago. For those of you just starting this journey the time flys and before you know you too will be done. Just keep working hard and when you lose your drive come here for some pick-me up. This place is better than any Starbucks drink any day!!! I just wanted to say thank you again for all you have done and know that I share this victory with you!
Completed 2/09 - 5/13
RHIA Post-Bac Cert - Stephens - 5/13
MHA - Bellevue Univ - 3/12
BSHS - Excelsior 12/10
BSLS - Excelsior 3/10
ASLS - Excelsior 4/09
ECE - A&P - B
ECE - Found. of Gerontology - B
ECE - Ethics: Theory & Practice - B
ECE - Psych. of Adulthood & Aging - A
ECE - Social Psych. - B
ECE - Abnormal Psych. - B
ECE - HR Management - B
ECE - Research Methods of Psych. - B
ECE - Pathophysiology - A
CLEP - American Govt - 58
CLEP - Intro. to Sociology - 63
CLEP - A & I Lit - 70
DSST - Fund. of Counseling - A (65)
DSST - Org. Behavior - A (67)
DSST - Environment & Humanity - A (62)
DSST - Found. of Education - A (64)
DSST - Here's to Your Health - 461 (Pass)
DSST - Substance Abuse - 460 (Pass)
DSST - Principles of Supervision - A (61)
DSST - Lifespan Developmental Psych - A (59)
DSST - Criminal Justice - 443 (Pass)
DSST - MIS - 415 (Pass)
UExcel - Intro. to Psych (Beta)- Pass
ALEKS - College Alg, Stats
Straighterline - Medical Term, Pharmacology I & II
FEMA - PDS + more
RHIA Post-Bac Cert - Stephens - 5/13
MHA - Bellevue Univ - 3/12
BSHS - Excelsior 12/10
BSLS - Excelsior 3/10
ASLS - Excelsior 4/09
ECE - A&P - B
ECE - Found. of Gerontology - B
ECE - Ethics: Theory & Practice - B
ECE - Psych. of Adulthood & Aging - A
ECE - Social Psych. - B
ECE - Abnormal Psych. - B
ECE - HR Management - B
ECE - Research Methods of Psych. - B
ECE - Pathophysiology - A
CLEP - American Govt - 58
CLEP - Intro. to Sociology - 63
CLEP - A & I Lit - 70
DSST - Fund. of Counseling - A (65)
DSST - Org. Behavior - A (67)
DSST - Environment & Humanity - A (62)
DSST - Found. of Education - A (64)
DSST - Here's to Your Health - 461 (Pass)
DSST - Substance Abuse - 460 (Pass)
DSST - Principles of Supervision - A (61)
DSST - Lifespan Developmental Psych - A (59)
DSST - Criminal Justice - 443 (Pass)
DSST - MIS - 415 (Pass)
UExcel - Intro. to Psych (Beta)- Pass
ALEKS - College Alg, Stats
Straighterline - Medical Term, Pharmacology I & II
FEMA - PDS + more
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, Bus Ethics & Society - 447, Prin. of Finance - 437
