#Bachelor of science in nursing colleges

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Best Bachelor of Science in Nursing Murshidabad

The Bachelor Of Science in Nursing(BSN) is a very dynamic and comprehensive program that has been designed to prepare students for building a rewarding career in the sector of healthcare. Their undergraduate degree provides a deep understanding of clinical practice, nursing theory and the science behind patient care.

These programs have a curriculum that blends rigorous coursework in subjects like pharmacology, patient assessment, and anatomy with hands-on clinical experience. Their BSN program further equips students with evidence-based practices and critical thinking to prepare students to build a strong foundation for specialized fields and advanced studies.

In this article, we will be discussing some common queries that get asked about the Bachelor of Science in Nursing course and the best college to opt for in Murshidabad!

How Long Is the Bachelor of Science in Nursing Course In West Bengal?

In West Bengal, a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSc Nursing) course generally spans four years. This duration includes practical training and comprehensive theoretical training in healthcare and nursing. The program has been designed to prepare students for starting a professional career in nursing and covers various subjects like psychology, nursing management, anatomy and pharmacology. Additionally, to classroom learning, students also gain hands-on experience through healthcare settings and clinical placement in hospitals hands-on experience.

This kind of extensive training ensures that the graduates meet the demands of the nursing profession and provide high-quality patient care.

How Can I Apply For BSc Nursing In West Bengal?

To apply for a BSc Nursing course in West Bengal, you need to first start by checking the eligibility criteria for applying, which generally includes passing your 10+2 with Chemistry, Physics and Biology and having a minimum percentage that’s set by the institution. Then get started with researching institutions that offer Bachelor of Science in Nursing in the state of West Bengal.

Next, fill out the application form and submit the necessary documents that are asked of you. There are going to be some institutions though, which might ask you to sit for an entrance exam. Now, complete the admission fee payment for each of your institutions.

What Are The Fees Of BSc Nursing College In West Bengal?

The fees for doing a Bachelor of Science in Nursing course in West Bengal vary depending on each institution. Generally, the yearly tuition fees range from ₹30,000 – ₹1,00,000. Public or government colleges frequently have lower fees as compared to private institutions. Additional costs might also include examination fees, registration fees, clinical placement charges and textbooks. There are also a few institutions that offer scholarships and financial aid options for eligible students.

It is recommended that you check the specific fee structure on the official site of the university or college at which you are applying.

Does BSc Nursing Need NEET?

In India, pursuing a BSc Nursing degree generally does not require the NEET exam. Getting admission to BSc Nursing programs is generally based on entrance exams that are conducted by individual universities and colleges, or sometimes even based on the merit scored in higher secondary education. NEET is primarily required for medical courses like BDS and MBBS. However, the admission requirements might vary based on the institution that you select.

Hence, it is essential to check the particular criteria of institutions in which you are interested. Always make sure to verify with the respective nursing colleges and universities to get the most up-to-date and accurate information

Which Course Is Best In Bachelor of Science in Nursing?

In a BSc Nursing program, the best course depends on your specific career interests and goals. Core courses like Physiology, Anatomy, Nursing Foundations and Microbiology are also essential to be able to build a strong foundation. There are specialized courses available like Obstetric Nursing, Pediatric Nursing and Critical Care Nursing – all of which offer focused knowledge for particular fields.

If you are interested in more advanced roles, then opt for courses in Education or Nursing Administration to make it more beneficial. Choose courses that align with your specific career aspirations, whether it be for working in a particular speciality or advancing to more leadership roles.

To Wrap It Up

A Bachelor of Science In Nursing offers aspiring students an unparalleled gateway to having a rewarding healthcare career. This kind of comprehensive program equips students with the necessary clinical skills, compassionate care techniques and critical thinking abilities, which makes it the ultimate foundation for future nursing professionals.

As the landscape of healthcare continues to evolve, the hands-on experience and knowledge gained through this degree empower more graduates to meet the demands which empower graduates in meeting the demands of a dynamic field and make crucial contributions to patient care.

If you are particularly on the lookout for the Best Bachelor of Science in Nursing at Murshidabad College then opt for Jiaganj School and College of Nursing. They provide GNM, BSc Nursing and Post Basic Bachelor of Science in Nursing courses for aspiring students who want to build a career in healthcare.

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[ms-demeanor]

If you don't mind me asking, what happened with the nutrition stuff?

The only in-state school accepting nutrition students as a second bachelor's degree is 300 miles away from the place where I can both work and afford housing.

At this point my options are:

Move to the area with the school, which would require quitting my job (losing my insurance!) and probably taking out loans to afford housing.

Take out loans to go to a nearby private school.

Take out loans to go to an out of state program with online classes.

The second and third options would probably cost somewhere in the neighborhood of $100k, and the first option would cost less but would mean there was no possibility of me working to pay for rent or insurance while finishing the degree. I'm just not willing to take on that level of debt for a field that I'm deeply interested in but that doesn't appear to pay well enough to justify that kind of debt when I'm approaching my forties and don't know if I'd be physically able to get through the internship required for certification.

If a local state school ends up opening up their nutrition program to 2nd bachelor's students, I would jump on that immediately, but both programs I was looking at two years ago are no longer open for students in my situation.

So it has nothing to do with losing interest or not being able to keep up with the work, I just plain can't afford it and am unwilling to take that much of a risk.

The community college I'm looking at for the computer science program is a lot more technical than my current school, and has a nutrition certification that is a lot more comprehensive than the classes I've been able to take so far, so I may end up doing some nutrition stuff while I do the computer stuff too.

I had considered getting a nursing degree (because there are a bunch of local state schools with nursing programs open) and focusing on nutrition once I finished that, but I realized that I just don't have the level of interest in nursing that I would need to go that route. The only reason I'm still involved with either computer classes or nutrition classes is because I'm genuinely interested, and I get the feeling that if I tried to finish nursing school I'd waste a lot of time and money and bail out, or I'd finish and I'd hate my options.

So computers and a growing resentment for the US education system it is!

[pleaseeeimjustagirl]

You Need A Resting Season

What is a resting season?

As women, we pour so much into others (family, friends, siblings, pets) forgetting about ourselves. We work ourselves into overdrive feeling empty like life is passing us by and we don't know who we are or what we want. And if you feel this way you need a resting season, a resting season is like going into hibernation pulling away from the world and all of the unnecessary stress that we put on ourselves. While in your resting season, you are going to be quitting a lot of the things you used to do. A lot of high-stress activities that aren’t a priority such as school and work. This is the time for you to rest and pour into yourself. Work on the issues you have with yourself maybe you lack self-love, self-esteem, self-worth, or confidence maybe you want to lose weight and better your skin. It is time for you to invest in yourself and fix the things you can change and not worry about the things you can’t change. For every woman a resting season is different so it is important to know your priorities, the improvements you want to make, and what your resting season is for.

Signs you may need a resting season 

♡ You are burned out. Even though are getting a full night of sleep you have this never-ending feeling of being tired of life, your daily cycle, your environment, and so on.

♡ Life isn’t fun anymore. You feel like you are in a never-ending cycle going from school/work to home. You could be giving too much of yourself to others, leaving no room for enjoyment, hobbies, and self-care.

♡ You're always worried. You may be feeling overwhelmed by all the tasks and obligations you have in life. You constantly have too many thoughts circling in your head never giving you the time to think.

♡ You don’t know what path you're going down. Maybe the dream career you thought wanted you do not want anymore, you have switched your major a bunch of times and still don't feel connected to it. 

♡ Social media Is taking over your life. You spend hours on end on social media watching and reading toxic content and you need to step away and reconnect with yourself and the real world.

♡ You want to level up. You lack self-love and confidence you don’t like the person you see in the mirror anymore. She is tired, overworked, unhealthy, and doesn’t take time for herself.

These are just a few but there can be so many more reasons why you need a resting season. 

I am currently in my resting season 

Some of the reasons above resonated with me a lot I woke up one day and realized I was burned out I was stressing myself out with so many requirements to be perfect, rich, and live a certain lifestyle by a certain age. I switched my major in college a bunch of times I plan on graduating in 2025 with a bachelor in science of psychology but after I'm going to accelerated nursing school. I felt like a failure for a little while thinking I wasted 4+ years of my life chasing a degree that I don't even want now. I didn't like what I saw in the mirror and I had a lot of negative self-talk. But then it clicked to me I needed to check out from life for a little while and focus on myself and work on me. I wrote out my goals, what I needed to fix about myself, and the women I wanted to be coming out of this resting season. And I started that day working on myself  I have changed a lot. I'm still in my resting season working on myself, investing in myself daily to become that woman of my dreams this is why I made this blog<3. 

You can work on yourself without being in a resting season but I recommend resting seasons because they are better for focusing with no distractions other than things you must. If you feel a connection to this post maybe it is time for you to get into your resting season 

I'm open to any comments or private messages if you can relate and please let me know any further topics you want me to cover

[leoslosttoolbelt]

What I think the demigods would major as and why

these are personal head canons dont take them too seriously :)

Percy: Education. I know that we usually hc as a Marin biology kinda guy but I genuinely think that he wouldn't be too fond of the workload but instead want to work towards being a teacher and being the kind of teacher he needed as a kid, y'know? Alternatively, I can see him being into something like baking and pastry art to take over Sally's shop.

Annabeth: Architecture. I really don't think I need to explain this one to y'all but yeah she's an architecture girly. But if we want to branch out I can also see her studying law and working in the area of Child Protection.

Leo: Astrophysics. I have this head canon of him panicking because of the sheer amount of choices that he's presented with and choosing the first one of the alphabetical list. Lucky for him, he's insanely good at it AND it'll pay well in the future. He minors in mechanical engineering and realises that although he has all the practical knowledge because of his father, his theoretical knowledge isn't as strong lol.

Piper: Food Science. I'm trying to be unique here because yeah, she could do environmental studies but I also think it would be super cool to see her learning about food and developing new vegetarian versions of food because it's something she's visibly passionate about in the books.

Nico: I can see him getting a history / philosophy related degree for his bachelors just for him to get a  doctor of philosophy (Ph. D.) in mythology or folklore. His hyperfixation runs deep and he sure as hell is going to fuel it as much as he can.

Jason: Doesn't go to college!! Is severely burnt out <3. No but like idk man I think he'd legitimately want to take it chill if that makes sense? Maybe he'd do a business major just so that he can get a job somewhere but I can't think of somewhere he'd fit in nicely. Jason does have a lot of part time jobs though!!

Frank: Nurse! Nursing school! Despite being the son of Mars I can see him being in the medical field because he wants to help people in need. It's a long journey with lots of ups and downs but finally getting his degree makes it all worth it.

Hazel: Geology because rocks. And also women in STEM!! This one directly correlates to her powers in the books as well as both of her parents! On the other hand, I can see definitely see Hazel studying in the field of archeology with the goal of being an archeologist and then eventually a museum curator :)

Reyna: Psychology!! Listen, I know this seems out of the blue but Reyna gives me the right vibes. Everyone is skeptical at first because they don't think she'd fit the mold of a clinical psychologist but that's okay because Reyna wants to further herself in research! She studies Neuropsychology and becomes a prominent researcher in her field! Please tell me you see the vision.

Will: From what I can see in the books, Emergency Medical Services degree seems like the right field for him. He's already basically a paramedic at Camp Half Blood so he knows it's naturally the right step for him. On the other hand, for something a little different - he seems like the kind of guy who might be interested in studying cinematography or art history maybe.

Travis: He studies Economics because he's so fucking convinced that he can become the next Elon Musk if he studies this. Alternatively, he studies music because he wants to travel the world and like sing with the wind and all that shit.

Connor: he's a communications major because he's a really popular youtube and technically doesn't really need to go to college but oh well he can study communications.

Drew: She goes to cosmetology school as the first step to start her own makeup and skincare empire. She's super nice to all of her clients and helps out all of the other students when they're having trouble with something! I will not tolerate any Drew slander let my girl breathe.

Pollux: Chemical Engineering. He got influenced by watching breaking bad and somehow landed himself a degree in chemical engineering. He doesn't know how he survived that degree but it doesn't matter because he decides to not give a fuck and open a coffee shop that becomes really popular because all the drinks are to die for.

Thalia: I don't really know the right terminology but she has an art related degree / tattoo apprentice so that she can work as a tattoo artist!! It fits with the thalis vision and also she is the eldest daughter who loses it lowkey so she doesn't follow your usual education route. Tattoo artist Thalia for the win!!

[allthecanadianpolitics]

Students pursuing a bachelor of science in nursing at satellite nursing sites in Gander, Grand Falls-Windsor and Happy Valley-Goose Bay can get a $2,000 tuition subsidy each semester for the first two years of the program, for a total of $8,000 in subsidies.

Practical nursing students enrolled at the College of North Atlantic in Happy Valley-Goose Bay, St. Anthony, Burin, Gander, Bay St. George, Clarenville, Carbonear, Corner Brook or Grand Falls-Windsor can get $1,000 for each of the five semesters of the program, for a total of $5,000 in subsidies.

Meanwhile, practical students at the Centre for Nursing Studies in St. John's campus could get $500 for each of the five semesters of the program, for a total of $2,500 in tuition relief.

Osborne said the vouchers are for anyone enrolled in the nursing programs, not just students from N.L.

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[intersex-animal]

I worked as a nurse for over a decade—but it was only about two years ago that I fully understood the meaning of the word “intersex.”  I was working at a sexual health clinic that specializes in LGBTQI+ care when I had an opportunity to hear Alicia Roth-Weigel speak about intersex rights.

At that point, I had been a practicing Registered Nurse for 13 years. I couldn’t understand how this term, intersex, hadn’t been brought to my attention before now. I had taken advanced courses of Anatomy and Physiology in high school and college; I have a Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing from a highly esteemed university’s nursing school. I’d taken care of adults in hospitals for ten years and in primary care clinics for years after that. I personally identify with the LGBTQI+ community! Why didn’t I know this – the meaning of the “I”?

The real meaning of the “I”

Intersex is an umbrella term for a host of variances in the sex characteristics that people can be born with, existing between society’s binary of “male” or “female”. While every intersex body is unique, there are over 40 diagnostic terms that are used to classify the variances that can be observed in a person’s chromosomes, hormones, external genitals, or internal organs.

Unfortunately for me, we didn’t cover any of this nuance in nursing school. If I had seen the words “Androgen Insensitivity Syndrome” listed in a patient’s medical history during those first ten years of my career, I might have quickly looked up the scientific definition without understanding the deeper meaning of it in regards to the person’s holistic picture. I now understand that some people are born with bodies that look differently because they have an immunity to androgens, including their own hormones, like testosterone. 

More so than any clinical terminology, I wish I had understood that people born with intersex variations may have faced specific kinds of trauma simply because of being born intersex. They can face higher rates of of sexual abuse and abusive behaviors from an intimate partner.

I worked for a year as a Forensic Nurse in a clinic that specializes in providing care to survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. I recall seeing the word “intersex” as a gender option for patients to select on their intake form, but since I lacked awareness of what intersex actually means, I potentially missed out on major context to my patient’s bigger picture. I was there specifically to serve survivors of abuse and I might have missed flags for opportunities to offer additional support, education, or referrals to resources.

Our intersex patients face medical harm

I have also come to understand how the Medical Establishment, a community I proudly belong to, has been one main perpetrator of violence, shame, and trauma inflicted upon the intersex population. I wanted to think I wasn’t part of the problem because I’d never worked with anyone with an intersex variation before. But we’ve all heard the statistic about the rate of people born with intersex variance being about the same as people born with red hair. And I know I’ve taken care of plenty of redheads in my time. I’ve cared for intersex patients and had never known it. 

We weren’t taught in nursing school that the world of medicine can actually be a trauma machine that violates many people. Some people born with intersex variations don’t even know a life before experiencing medical trauma, because it starts the moment they’re out of the womb. Others experience it later in their childhood or pubescent years, but regardless of their age, medical trauma is a common thread in the fabric that connects so many intersex stories.

They are too often stories of being shamed, lied to, kept in secrecy about their own bodies, or treated like a test subject by a medical professional who is supposed to care for them and protect them. Realizing that I was part of the community responsible for so much pain and suffering was a really hard pill to swallow. 

Intersex people aren’t finding affirming healthcare

In my nursing style, I pride myself on being a trauma-informed, empathetic, and safe provider for any person I care for. I prioritize healthcare equity, patient education and autonomy, and try to provide every one of my patients with access to all the information they need to make the best decision for themselves.

When I realized that intersex people are often born without control over what happens to their own bodies, it made me sick. I had no idea that there are barbaric surgical procedures still being performed on infants and children who cannot consent. Children born intersex may be told there is something wrong with their body that needs to be “managed” or “fixed” with medicine or surgery. I learned that intersex people can experience intense feelings of isolation and loneliness and lack the social support that we all need to thrive.

There are also gaping holes in the options for health care of intersex adults. As Alicia Roth Weigel reports, some intersex adults travel around the globe to find competent medical providers. Or, maybe more alarming, they are burdened with the task of educating their provider about the medical care they need. If I had known about intersex variations prior to becoming a practicing nurse, what differences could I have possibly made? Maybe just by being a supportive and affirming provider, knowledgeable enough to advocate for people whose bodies look or operate differently; to remind them that they are healthy and perfect as they are and don’t need to be “fixed”.

Nurses can be part of the change

In the time since my eyes were opened to the intersex community, I have tried to do my part in joining the fight for their rights and increasing visibility and representation. I updated the language used on educational documents in my clinic so that they were more inclusive of the natural variances found among human bodies.

I’ve also focused on educating myself and exposing myself to intersex voices: I’ve read memoirs of some prominent intersex activists, attended the premiere of an intersex documentary, listened to podcasts, and attended talks to increase my exposure and alignment with the community. It’s important to me that their voices and stories are heard, and I want to be an audience and an amplifier for them. The more that nurses understand what it means to be an intersex person, the better job we can do in advocating for their rights and providing the best healthcare possible for every single patient we serve.

Nurses and other healthcare professionals can help foster a better relationship between the healthcare system and the intersex community by being more informed to the unique needs of intersex people. We should strive to protect their autonomy, safety, and comfort as we would with any patient in our care. While I do still find myself wondering about “what if” scenarios and what differences I could have made in the past had I been more educated, I do find motivation in how I can be a better ally for the intersex community going forward.

I’ve encountered many nurses just like myself who did not understand the complexity associated with the word intersex. In sharing my experience with other medical professionals, I hope to educate my peers and increase the visibility of intersex people from inside the industry. My hope in doing so is that all nurses will one day be better equipped to care for and advocate for patients with intersex identities.

[heardatmedschool]

A quick guide on what different titles mean in my posts

(Since education AND healthcare systems vary around the world).

Medical Student (4.5-5 years)

You can get into medical school straight out of high school. College degrees do exist, but they are not the norm, not for medicine, and not for any career, tbh.

You fist 2-3 years are mostly theory. Calculus, chemistry, biology, anatomy, histology, embriology, physiology, pathology, physiopathology, microbiology, pharmacology…. That period end with semiology, and you get a Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Science.

Then, for the next 2 years, you have your clinicals, in which you spend half of the day in the hospital, with patients, and half the day in class, but definitely more focused on patient care and management.

Med student in clinicals = baby of the team (most of the time).

When you finish, you get your Academic Degree, Licenciate in Medicine.

Medical Intern (1.5-2 years)

No longer a student, you are now in your professional practice. Although you are technically still in med school in your university, you can say goodbye to classes, since you’re now a worker.

Probably bottom of the food chain, and probably does all the paperwork that nobody wants to do, but it’s a period where you gain a lot of independence and knowledge through work.

When you finish, you get your Professional Title, Médico Cirujano, but also need to pass a national test (EUNACOM) in order to be able to work.

Once you are a Doctor, you can work with that, or you can specialize.

Resident Doctor

A doctor, who is both working and studying towards a specialty.

Staff

Doctor who is on charge of a team. Tends to be an specialist.

Other titles that may cause confusion:

CNA: I use CNA to refer to TENS (Técnico de Enfermería de Nivel Superior). Technical degree (2.5 years). Takes care of patient’s basic needs, vital signs, may administer non-prescription medications.

Scrub tech: An specialized TENS. Takes care of the surgical instrumental and the sterile field in the OR.

Other TENS specializations: (that aren’t shared with other workers) Ambulance paramedic, anesthesia tech, trauma tech (takes care of plasters).

Medical Technologist: University degree (5Y). In charge of handling the machines and advanced technology equipment. They have 5 sub-specialties: ENT, ophthalmology, morphophysiopathology, blood bank and radiology.

Kinesiologist: University degree (5Y). They encapsulate both Physical Therapy and Respiratory Therapy.

Midwife: University Degree (5Y). Kind of like L&D nurses. Also in charge of reproductive health (i.e inserts IUDs, tests for STIs). Can assist births without a doctor if uncomplicated.

Other professionals that may not need further explanation:

Nurse.

Nutritionist.

Speech therapy.

Occupational therapy.

[casp1an-sea]

Peso Penguin

(Age: 19)(Gender: male)(Sexuality: gay)(Pronouns: He/him)(Year: freshman)(Job: medic and veterinarian)(Majors: Marine Biology, Veterinary Science, and Bachelor of Science in Nursing) 

(Yes he’s Triple majoring, he’s an over achiever)

Backstory:

he grew up with a big family in the civilian settlement in the chilean Arctic. His family consists of, his mother, his little brother Pinto, his big brother Pogo, his sister Piñata, his aunt Papita, his grandmother Perdita, his uncle Pepe, his cousin Petina, and his distant cousins Roko and Ooju. He often had to take classes for school abroad because the area did not have what he needed. Because of the advanced classes he was taking before he got to college he was able to join the Octonauts program as a freshman. He knew Kwazii prior to joining the program in his second semester because they were in classes together and share a dorm room. Pinto comes to campus, or the octopod to visit him and Kwazii often. Even though him and Kwazii joined the internship at the same time Peso still feels like the outsider, because Kwazii already knew everyone.

Misc Info:

Chilean but goes to college in the UK Plays the piano, tambourine, and xylophone

likes roasting marshmallows

likes playing table tennis, (and beating Shellington at it)

likes snorkelling

likes listening to Inkling’s stories

he is very heat sensitive

he has a tendency to accidentally step on Shellington’s foot

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[excelsior9173]

spent my morning on the phone with an advisor and i think i have my educational future sorted out a bit!

i’m going back to school in january! yay! i need 3 classes and then i can apply to the nursing college 😊 after a four year bachelor’s of science in nursing, i am planning on taking an advanced diploma in psychiatric nursing!

when all is said and done i can challenge my exams to be licensed as a registered nurse and a registered psychiatric nurse.

exciting things are in the works in exieland! never ever thought i’d be a nurse but honestly it’s been calling to me more and more. i was mostly starting down this path so that i would have a (somewhat) reliable career, but i truly think i will enjoy it

[irismitchells]

✦ HAVANA ROSE LIU, CIS WOMAN, SHE/HER ✦ IRIS MITCHELL the TWENTY-SIX year old has been in willow’s edge for TWENTY YEARS ON AND OFF and was a FRIEND to JUNE, from the deceased family. whispers on the streets are that the WAITRESS AT SUNRISE DINER who lives in WINSLOW are said to be INQUISITIVE and SELF-ABSORBED but i guess we’ll find out for ourselves.

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full name — Iris Hui Mitchell nickname(s) — Her family calls her Mo for a reason she shall never divulge xx age — 26 date of birth — June 20th place of birth — Charleston, SC education level & job — Currently enrolled in a Speech Language Pathology graduate program with only a semester left. She completed a Bachelor of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders and worked as a Child Life Specialist in the Charleston school district for 3 years. After returning to Willow's Edge a year and a half ago, she became a waitress at the local greasy spoon to help support herself through grad school. residence — Winslow (with two roommates... wanted connections incoming) family — Her father Ricky Mitchell is a local car salesman, and her mother Lisa Mitchell (nee Yue) is a reading teacher at the elementary school. Iris also has an older sister, Scarlett, who is an Occupational Therapist in a nearby town.

overview. 

Always hovering somewhere between blue-collar and middle-class, The Mitchell family has always prided themselves on self-sufficiency, independence, and a strong sense of community. They're townies through and through.

Ricky Mitchell is known for dressing up for every major holiday (Santa at Christmas, a leprechaun on St. Patrick's Day, etc.) and holding court at Smokey's. He's a bit of a Character. Lisa, by contrast, is a bit of an introverted neurotic — she most often ventures out into town to participate behind the scenes of town events. Each of their daughters was brought up with a strong proclivity for Getting Shit Done and lowkey.... loving attention and control.💗

Both Iris and Scarlett attended Willow's Edge public schools through 6th grade before they finished their junior and high school experience at a Catholic school a few towns over, so while her parents continued to be deeply entrenched in Willow's Edge society, Iris and Scarlett fell a tiny bit to the wayside as they got older.

The Mitchell family are devout Catholics in name only. The type of people who primarily attend church on major holidays and when it was any run-of-the-mill Sunday Mass, they attended for social reasons. Keep up with town gossip, trade popovers, and sip on sweet tea down in the church basement. As an adult, Iris only goes for Midnight Mass. Lapsed Catholic vibe.

But it was a boy at church that Iris fell in love with when she was 15. Sitting around in the pews during one of their Confirmation classes, each whispered joke Mason Goodwin told about Monsignor Martinez was met with nervous giggles and flushed cheeks from Iris.

They didn't start dating until they were 17 and he was her first, and still only, boyfriend. The relationship lasted for 8 years. They didn't talk about things like marriage or kids or a very defined future until that future snuck up on them. Mason's degree took him west, and he ultimately decided for the both of them that she wouldn't come with. Devastated, Iris returned to Willow's Edge.

Since her return, and nursing a broken heart, Iris took a job at Sunrise Diner. She was one of the very few people willing to wake up at the crack of dawn for the early breakfast shift, after all. Finishing up her Master's, and trying not to still think about Mason, Iris found a lot of comfort in her friendships -- and that included the one with June.

They weren't super close before Iris left for college, but they'd grown increasingly fond of each other as the months passed. June's friendship was one of the things that helped pull Iris out of her breakup blues. In turn, a kind, sweet-tongued comfort when Iris was sad and then a fun-seeking partner on the weekends when Iris needed a distraction. She was a good friend to Iris.

Which made some things difficult... Iris is bad at secrets. She loves to learn them, of course, but she isn't so good at keeping them. She doesn't run her mouth around town, but it's almost always certain that if one friend tells her something semi-secret then Iris is passing that info on to one other friend. She can't help it. And when the secret is her own, it's somehow worse. Her compulsion tells her to come clean immediately or to whisper it into several friends' ears. But her most recent secret was a little more complicated...

Iris kissed June's boyfriend Caleb. And June died before Iris could tell her.

personality.

Iris is a princess of sometimes saying out-of-pocket shit and staring at slight blemishes on your face until you're like, WHAT skjdfns. And, with her background in speech, she often analyzes your speech in her head too. Sometimes outside of her head too.

She's a bit shameless with the people she's close with, a fan of meeting and getting to know new ones, and... on a heavy dose of anxiety meds! She talks a lot because 1) she likes conversation and 2) it's half-compensation for said aforementioned anxiety.

When your anxiety manifests as a desire to be liked and friends with everyone which then reveals a real sense of self-absorption and, every once in a while, leads to weird drama... love it!

positive: organized, passionate, charismatic, loyal, curious, expressive, social

negative: condescending, impulsive, gossipy (can't keep a secret), scattered, fidgety, approval-seeking, overly sensitive

misc headcanons.

Quick list: ❤️'s weed, cooking, surfing, hiking + camping, sharing facts and feeling a little more well-informed (Wikipedia page memorizer), talking through movies, weekend trips, skinny dipping, hanging out with old people, doing Randy Newman impressions, waking up early, showing the people she loves new things, sharing experiences, watching reality tv a la Sister Wives, etc.

Oh -- and she's a Swiftie.

[lt-natrace]

“jay, where the hell have you been? why are you back?”

I saw twisters last night and could go on and on about it so I gotta be here again.

In terms of life updates/where I went: Nursing school kicked my ass and I was living off 4 hours of sleep everyday working nights and doing homework and classes during the day so unfortunately this had to go on the back burner (or even the back of freezer where my freeze burned ice cream goes).

However, to update everyone: I adopted a cat, graduated college with a bachelor in science of nursing, took the NCLEX, became an official registered nurse, and started my real big girl job on a unit I love. I did cry and lose a lot of sleep due to nightmares about work the first month but luckily the tears have slowed and the nightmares don’t ALWAYS keep me up.

I’m not sure if I’ll stick around long or move in silence but for the time being I am here.

[tcookies777]

Why I did not release TAOL Chapter 42

Hi all, you may be wondering where is Chapter 42 for The Anatomy of Love. Well, I got a funny story to tell y'all with both good news and bad news...

So, as some of you may know, I am a registered nurse with a Bachelors of Science. However, when I first started college, I bounced between Nursing and English because both were my passion. For practicality, I completed my nursing to make that bank 💸💸💸 But last year, on a whim and thanks to the encouragement of friends and family who recognized my passion in the art of literature, I applied to college again to finish my English degree as well.

Well, I honestly didn't think much would come out of it because these were ivy league level schools that I applied to more as just a joke to myself because I didn't think I had what it took to get in (I consider myself a pretty average student).

Turns out your girl got accepted to the number 1 English program in her country!! 🥳🎉🎉 Yep, I'm returning to college to finish my English degree this coming Fall! I'm super excited but super scared because the university is renowned for its world class academia, rigor, and competitiveness but also I'm so ecstatic to be able to pursue my passion like this!

Ok here's where the story really starts.

So I traveled to the university's city to scout the campus, tour around the classrooms and sit in lectures to get a feel of the whole vibe. I also was looking for apartments to rent for the school semester and, well, unfortunately the city is a high crime area so...

As I was in the middle of touring, I ended up facing a robber at gunpoint (that's 'Murica for you). Miraculously, my dumb ass managed to escape unharmed because the idiot had the safety on and I had pepper gel (sadly he was not caught).

BUT! A few days after that, while still touring the city, I ended up facing another robber but this time at knifepoint. This time I suffered some minor injuries and a minced purse 🥹 but thankfully nothing was stolen (except for my phone but I was able to recover it just fine).

So I went to the hospital for some stitches and went on my dandy way.

Then 2 weeks ago - yes, the same weekend I updated Chapter 41 - my friend asked me to go rock climbing with her on Sunday afternoon (literally right after I posted the chapter).

I weight lift regularly at the gym and run a few miles a week, so my dumb ass thought that despite my minor injuries, I would be just fine rock climbing.

Well, my dumb ass severely underestimated just how much rock climbing requires you to engage all the muscles of your body, from your ankles and toes all the way to your wrists and finger tips.

As you probably guessed by now, yes, my dumb ass tore my stitches and at the moment I am still in a world of pain.

Because it's painful to hunch over the computer for long periods of time, I've had to give myself another break. So I want to take the next weeks or so taking my proper rest and completing my rehab so that I'll be in tip top shape to start university (or finish Uni I guess?) when Fall semester starts.

So sorry for the inconvenience! I will do my best to get Chapter 42 out as soon as I feel better!

[ms-demeanor]

(remaking the post because you can't edit polls and i gave the wrong options)

Alright I'm registering for classes and someone needs to talk me out of doing stupid shit but I'm unsure of what shit is stupidest.

Winter term:

I just finished an 8-week photo class that ended up being a huge investment in time just to go and shoot. However that was introductory photography and there is a 6-week intermediate photography class over winter term. I am signed up for photography. (Elective option for AA in Visual Arts)

There is also a 6-week introductory python course over winter term that I am signed up for and will be taking. I'm solid on that one, as long as I pass my C# class this term I'm going to be taking Python for 6 weeks at the beginning of the year.

Spring term:

College Chemistry Saturday class. 7am to 12pm for sixteen weeks. Lab and lecture; this school doesn't offer any chem classes that are after standard 9-5 hours during the regular week or that can be taken even partially online. Pretty sure I'm going to be stuck with this one and am configuring the rest of my schedule around being *less* miserable because of this class.

Survey of Western Art - Online, seems like a gimme. Does have a textbook but not one that I'm going to pay for. (Required for AA in Visual Arts)

2-Dimensional Design - Online, seems fun and like a gimme, Free/No textbook. (Required for AA in Visual Arts)

Object-Oriented Programming - Online, seems difficult, expensive textbook. Will probably be very necessary if I end up going down a more CS/tech path. Probably going to force myself to take this class.

Java Programming - Online, seems not unapproachable, expensive textbook. I don't particularly wanna but my school offers really limited options for computer science and I want to get what I can out of it before I go somewhere else.

Rationale for these weird combinations:

I'm applying as a nursing student at three schools and a biochem student at one of those schools (nutrition programs are apparently only for first-time students; 2nd Bachelor's applications are a lot more limited. I could apply to major in Francophone Studies at one of the schools though). Supposing I get accepted, these classes certainly won't hurt my status at any school that accepts me and the chemistry class is going to be really really necessary. This is the "i give a fuck about nutrition science and also directly helping people" path and if I go this way I'm interested in NP programs down the line. LOTS more school of the serious "I can't work and do this kind of school at the same time" variety.

If I *don't* get accepted to the programs I'm applying to, I'm going to go to a different community college and start working on a couple of AS degrees in computer junk (network admin and security management, computer and networking technology) and get some computer junk certs. I don't think I want/need a BS in compute science, this is the "practical" route of "I could finish this stuff pretty easily and continue working in a field where I have a lot of connections and familiarity with the industry but I am indifferent about a lot of it (pretty passionate about security and accessibility tho). Also allows me to keep working while I just churn school in the background, and all of the computer classes are transferable between the two schools.

Art classes: I think having multiple degrees is funney. I am currently 5 classes away from an AA in visual arts, at the end of this term I will be 4 classes away; if I take all the classes here and can take an elective over the summer I'll have a degree in visual arts. (There is a reasonable possibility that I'll continue taking bullshit classes behind the scenes to get silly degrees regardless of what happens otherwise)

Pretty sure the sensible thing is to drop *at least* photography and survey of western art and also possibly Java and 2D design. I'm somewhat concerned that if my spring term is just Saturday chem and object oriented programming I will start biting things.

So:

[strawberry-lemonade-kisses]

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Tw: Addiction, SH Mention, Death, Drugs, Not good stuff, hurt, grief

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The day room became lively with activity by noon, prompting them to reschedule group therapy to the evening due to the announcement of a special guest, even though no one knew who or what would be presented to the group. The thought of change to the routine everyone had developed was exciting to the group, and the chatter didn’t stop as everyone sat where group therapy normally was, waiting for the guests’ arrival.

“So are we all hoping it’s a clown or someone with proper food because this hospital food is ruining my gains.” Tengen looked sullenly at his biceps, flexing and relaxing like suddenly all his progress had wasted away in the 5 days everyone was in the unit.

“The change would be nice. “I would like time outside, even prisoners get to go outside,” Sanemi said while reclining in his chair, leaning so far back that the front legs of the chair were almost lifted off the ground.

“Everyone, if we could please welcome Sanya, she will be speaking with you all about drugs and drug abuse. This talk will be graphic, it will be raw and if it becomes too much, feel free to leave the room. I will be right outside the day room sitting on the other side of the glass for you guys. Please listen closely” Dr. Gotouge led a taller woman into the room. She was lean, her age showing in the sagging of her facial features, the permanent frown etched into her skin that surely used to smile. The doctor left with a smile, shutting the door behind her as Sanya sat herself in the chair the doctor usually sat in, setting down her large purse that looked full of books. The atmosphere was tense with uncertainty, Tengen was already shuffling in his seat, uncomfortable with the thought of drugs and a lecture while he was still dealing with withdrawal, the medications had made it easier, but it wasn’t perfect and his skin still itched with urge. Sanya sat quietly, observing everyone around her with a content smile.

“Good afternoon everyone, I’m Sanya. I’ve been here at Haven hill visiting and providing information, doing therapy and I am a part time nursing assistant in the adult rehab ward. I’ve dealt with many situations in my time as a nurse. When I was younger, I was a full-time nurse, but I wanted to cut back and take time for me and my family ten years ago this year.” She sat pin straight, stopping as everyone mumbled greetings. “I’m here to share my story of the effects of drugs and drug use. 32 years ago, November 16th, I gave birth to my only child, my son Trevor. He was a very smart boy who loved me and his father, he grew up in a normal home I think, his father and him often fished together, occasionally I would join but really to just sun bathe or work on reports while they sat on the waters edge.” She took in a breath. “Trevor went to community college when he graduated high school. He got an associate’s degree in forensic science and transferred to a four-year college to get his bachelor’s in forensic science as well. He moved to campus after his associates, leaving our home at 20 years old to pursue what he had wanted for a long time, he always had an interest in the macabre you see, he was his fathers son and didn’t shy away from the stories my husband told about his time as a crime scene investigator. That side of things always interested him. He wanted to know how things worked. He was a genius with science that I felt he would make a brilliant doctor, but that wasn’t what he wanted.” Tengen was growing increasingly anxious, visibly fidgeting as the story continued. “During his time in college he found substances. He had started going to parties often, falling in with the wrong people and learning the wrong things. He kept his grades up and he was doing well, we thought. But by the time he was 22, things changed. He came home for thanksgiving break, visiting us with a girlfriend in tow. She was a sweet thing, very caring and patient with him. She was helping me clean up after dinner and we were getting to know each other. I asked how she met Trevor and she went on a whole story of finding him at a party knocked out in the bathroom, bleeding from his head. She called the ambulance and no one would claim him as a friend or significant other, so she went with him, not wanting him to be alone. Trevor had been doing heroin quite heavily, this time strung him out. Grades had fallen and he was on the verge of getting kicked out. We knew none of this. He had always made it seem like he was doing great, no notices had come to the house, we couldn’t check his grade I mean he was an adult. He survived the fall obviously, just a few stiches, head injuries tend to bleed a lot and that’s how he found his girlfriend, Rachel. After his fall he got sober, he went to counseling to help with his stress and Rachel was a big help, she said she was very proud of how far hes come in six months.” Sanya was smiling as she spoke.

“Rachel stayed only two days before going home to her family who was closer to campus. Trevor stayed with us for another day before returning to campus. We didn’t see him until Christmas. Christmas Eve he came home to stay with us for a whole week, Christmas was always a big deal for our family, we didn’t pull any punches and tried our bedt to make it magical no matter how old anyone was. So with the house fully decorated and family visiting from different places we held Christmas eve dinner at our house and Christmas day everyone sepnt with their immediate family. Trevor was quiet, he had come without Rachel as she was with her family and he just seemed melancholy, not sad but just not offering much to the conversations. He spoke only when spoken too and just listened, he hadn’t drank or anything, he remained sober and it was a good dinner with family. He retreated to the basement after everyone left, that is where is old bedroom was, a more spacious room for a young adult male. My husband and I stayed up watching Christmas movies and setting up presents, we spent time reflecting on the year and chatting before we retired for the night.” She paused drawing in a deep breath, locking eyes with Tengen who looked like he was going to sprint through the wall if anyone sneezed.

“I will never forget the screams of my husband. He was running into our bedroom speaking so fast I thought it was in tongues as he dialed the phone. I was getting dressed for the day, brushing my teeth when he screamed. He had gone to check on our son, maybe pen presents if he was awake. I didn’t realize what was really happening. I was just trying to comfort my husband, rubbing his back, trying to get him to answer me when he was on the phone with first responders. I didn’t know that until he was describing it. I think a part of both of us died that day with him. I thought it was an error, a terrible nightmare. I left my husband on the phone with the responders while I went to check. I didn’t need to get far into the basement to know it was true. He had already turned discolored, indicating that he had been dead for at least 7 hours. Heroin overdose, he had managed to get some from a family friend at the party the night before and figured after 8 or so months of being sober he could immediately shoot the same level he had worked up too.” Tengen was out of the room by the time Sanya finished her story, seated with his back against the thick panes of glass that covered most of the wall leading out of the day room. Everyone sat in silence, waiting to see what Sanya would do. The woman appeared calm and tired, as if all emotion had been washed away from her. It was eerie to witness the transformation of a woman who was likely lively at one point. Your chest felt heavy. Is that what your mother would look like? She still had your siblings, but would she be affected like this? Sanya was right when she said a piece of her died that day, because she looked it, Lifeless. She was going through the motions of life but was she really living it?

“Addiction is not something to play with, it isn’t something that someone can handle by themselves. Addiction is a disease, and it kills just as quickly as many other diseases. Like many other illnesses, it takes a support system. Without that to lean on, it becomes easier to fall into old habits. That’s where we failed. That’s what I will always regret. I knew he was recovering, and I didn’t reach out. I expected him to continue to do right. I didn’t let him know I was there for him and I didn’t tell his father. I thought I failed as a parent by not knowing before Rachel told me, but I failed by not taking action while knowing. Speak up, reach out and get help. You can find help all around you. You just have to be open to receiving it.” The air in the room felt thick, uncertain as everyone hesitated for once to speak, no one interrupting eachother or fighting to get a word in, it was uncomfortable.

“You can also get into legal trouble. I was driving in the car with one of my old friends, she slept with someones boyfriend so I dropped her but we were driving to a party one time and she was in the passenger seat with Moly in her lap, we got pulled over and started panicking, he’s gonna ask what’s in the brown paper bag that isn’t suspicious and then he’s gonna search it and were gonna go to jail forever. So we’re sweating while this cop takes his sweet time walking up to my window. He asks for license and all that we go through the routine and I’m trying not to look at her, she’s trying not top look at the officer. I got a ticket for driving with an expired tag and he left. But we immediately dumped moly at the party and went back to my house. That was enough.” Mitsuri was nervously chuckling as she finished her story, looking at Sanya for any assistance to make this less awkward.

“Wait? Whose Molly?” You asked, confused as to why they seemed to have dropped a person or even an animal somewhere and abandoned them. The group burst into laughter, even Sanyas lips lifted into a smile.

“Molly is a drug. It is a psychedelic, used often at parties. You may have heard it called Ecstasy before.” Sanya explained while the laughter died down.

“You are too funny, you poor sheltered child” You shrugged off the comment, drugs just never seemed good, to alter your mind after everything you’d been through with mental illness? Seemed like a recipe for disaster, so you stayed away.

“Is there anything you are struggling with that you feel needs more attention? Substances? Food? People? Self harm?” Sanya looked around.

“We all are, that’s why we’re here, but I think we’re doing better. I know Theres people who may not even know me but somehow care about me and my well being. You don’t want to see others hurting unless you’re a psychopath.” Shinobu was looking at you as she spoke, a soft smile on her lips.

“Well then, I will let you guys continue on with your program. I wish you all good luck on your recovery and take care of yourselves.” Sanya stood, her bag in her hand before she excused herself, Dr. Gotouge sliding into the room as soon as she leaves.

“Wonderful woman, right? She’s strong, she’s seen a lot, as a nurse and as a human, a mother, a wife. You never know what someones been through until you truly look at them, the exhaustion on their face, the red around the eyes, the hollowed cheeks. But people persevere, its human nature.” The doctor sat herself at the desk near the doorway, relaxing in the chair as everyone sat in shock of the past hour. “Anyone want to talk about that?” She offered.

“Some people can care about their kids, others aren’t made to be parents and shouldn’t be,” Obanai’s voice cut sharply, as if he could slice you with just words, but you could tell that speaking made him uncomfortable. You didn’t know what hid behind the facemask and bandages that covered most of his face, but you can’t imagine it was painless.

“I agree. We should chemically castrate a lot of people,” Kyojuro yelled.

“I’ll do your dad if you do mine,” Sanemi joked, laughing alongside Kyojuro as their dark humor broke the uncomfortable air that was suffocating the room.

“Hey, guys, come on. I know you're joking, but if I was anyone else, I would have to report you for saying stuff like that. So just keep that to yourselves or say it quiet enough for no one else to hear. I know you well enough to know you won’t do it.” The doctor gave a pointed look to Sanemi, who shrunk in his chair, a halfhearted shrug thrown her way.