NO!!

[jadecat]

We finally found out for definite that we will NOT be able to go to Ireland this spring/summer!

An Bord (the nursing board for Ireland) finally made it clear that Associates Degree- Nursing isn't acceptable. It has to be a Bachelors Degree.

So we can't go. *commences swearing in as many languages as she knows*

(it's that or cry... and I'm in a public place)

We are NOT giving up! Just have to revise the plan to accommodate hubby getting his BSN. He's, as I type, researching various ADN to BSN completion programs. But it does mean that we'll be here for at least another year.

Comments

[velvetpage.livejournal.com]

Oh, that's not nice. *hugs* But it's a good reason to upgrade a degree, at least!

[jadecat.livejournal.com]

Yeah. *hugs* Getting a BSN was always on the table, but we were hoping to get to Ireland first. Ah well... what's another couple of years, right? *sighs*

[velvetpage.livejournal.com]

And at least he can work here while getting the degree. Some extra money in the bank before emigrating is never a bad thing.

[jadecat.livejournal.com]

True, the extra money will definitely make the move that much easier. These are the things I'm trying to focus on.

[cjtremlett.livejournal.com]

Aw that sucks! Hope he finds something fast and can get the degree speedily!

[jadecat.livejournal.com]

It'll be at least a year, but hopefully not more than that! I just keep saying that we ARE still going... just not as soon as we would like.

[bluesgirly.livejournal.com]

I'm sorry! GAH! Maybe it's some super sekret cosmic reason to really keep you safe from something that would have happened if you left earlier?

It was worth a shot :(

[jadecat.livejournal.com]

Thanks. :) My silver lining- hubby will have a more advanced degree which equals more money. We will have all of our credit card debt paid off (real soon now!) and thus will be able to save lots and lots of money. This will come in quite handy when we do move. Because we ARE, just later. Certain friends will be sad for us, but happy that we're sticking around here. Maybe we will get a different sort of karmic payout...

*hugs* Really, thank you. :)

[bluesgirly.livejournal.com]

I have a really good Lj friend who lives in Ireland. Do you have Irish pals on LJ or should I make an introduction? He's jamesfitzimmonshorse I think it is. Do you know him? If not I will find out exactly and you will be fast friends because he is teh awesome.

[jadecat.livejournal.com]

Actually, I DO know him! :) I think I met him at one of your friending frendzies. He's a very neat guy.

[a-kosmos.livejournal.com]

I'm sorry. I know it's disappointing that you can't go as soon as you had wanted. Still, I tend to believe that there's a weird order to the universe that will make going to Ireland even better when you're able to get there.

Does that help? Even a teeny bit?

Sorry. meh.

[jadecat.livejournal.com]

It does help. *hugs* Thank you. :) I'm really trying to focus on the positives- and remind myself that there are some. We WILL get them, and things will be better. than if we went this summer.

[a-kosmos.livejournal.com]

Actually giving the economy a chance to rebound a bit might be better for you guys anyway.... the exchange rate would likely be more favorable.

(It's still disappointing for now, though.)

[jadecat.livejournal.com]

Thanks. :) That's a good thing to keep in mind- the economy may improve enough that people are hiring, but at the same time housing prices haven't had a chance to rebound...

I do like that icon. :)

[zen-kitty.livejournal.com]

I still feel really sad for you guys. I hate to see you both so disappointed. But I've got to say I am going to relish having another year to hang out with you. You are both such great company! :O)

[jadecat.livejournal.com]

Thanks. :) I do appreciate that people are glad of our company!

It's just hard right now. I keep trying to focus on silver linings ('cause there are some) but it's difficult.

[losgunna.livejournal.com]

*HUG* I'm sorry :( I know how excited you guys were getting about this!

Yeah, I'll be nice o have you around for a litle longer, I will admit, bu....you'll sill get to go, and that's the important thing :)

I'm guessing Hubby's looking at BSN programs already?

[jadecat.livejournal.com]

Thanks. We're really disappointed, but still convinced that yes, we will be going.

Hubby is looking at BSN programs, and will be stopping by LCC today (u of M Flint has a BSN completion program that they run through LCC's University Center), we also noted that the website states that ADs aren't accepted- without further coursework. So hubby will be writing them to get more specifics- because if it's just a nutrition or gerontology class or something- that means moving that much sooner.

[moondaughter20.livejournal.com]

That must be really disappointing to you guys. *huggggs*

[jadecat.livejournal.com]

It is, thanks. *hugs*

[fitzjameshorse.livejournal.com]

Am sorry to hear this. Hopefully there is a silver lining to this cloud. :)

[ayoub.livejournal.com]

:(

*hugs you*

But yes! Don't give up!

[englandbound.livejournal.com]

Pardon the language, but...damn! I do hope it will work out for you soon.

[woohag.livejournal.com]

I somehow missed that you were looking to move to Ireland!