Hi Everyone! I didn’t write anything yesterday. Truthfully, the situation hit me hard yesterday and I wasn’t in a place to be encouraging or positive. In an effort to feel useful, I went and donated blood, and that made meContinue reading… We’ve Almost Made It Through a Week! March 27, 2020
Are You Tired of This Yet? March 25, 2020, Update
Hi Everyone! Are you tired of this yet? Yesterday, in a meeting, I asked one of the other Academic Deans how it was going with regards to working at home. He said, “the novelty has worn off.” My sentiments exactly!Continue reading… Are You Tired of This Yet? March 25, 2020, Update
Dean Turpel’s Podcast, March 23, 2020
Hi All! I recorded a quick podcast this morning to share what we know from the Board of Nursing.
More Questions, Few Answers
This was the backseat of my car this morning – nursing books, accreditation stuff, donkey treats, Wonder Dust (good stuff for injuries/sores on the donkeys), and some backup feed, in case we can’t get hay for the donkeys. The hatchContinue reading… More Questions, Few Answers
Where We Are – Wednesday, 3/18/2020
This is Knox, making his feelings about having to take a holiday photo known. He’s the 9th dalmatian that we have rescued over the years. He’s got one blue eye and is the absolute sweetest dog. He’s named after myContinue reading… Where We Are – Wednesday, 3/18/2020
New Normal – At Least for Today!
When you’re the Dean and you get your own blog, you get to put up your own photos, so here are some photos of my donkeys. This gray/brown donkey is a jenny (female donkey) and her name is Blondee. SheContinue reading… New Normal – At Least for Today!
MDCPS and BCPS School Breakfasts/Lunches
Free School Breakfasts and Lunches
Nursing Programs and Clinical Courses
I made the very difficult decision this morning to cancel all clinical courses, except for Trends (NUR2811L/2801L). I say “I,” even though we are a team here in the ASN and RN-BSN programs, because nobody among us wanted this toContinue reading… Nursing Programs and Clinical Courses
Monday, 3/16 Update
In my mind, I just keep saying “Wow.” Things are happening that I could never have imagined. Ever. Here’s what I know this morning: There are no classes and no clinicals this week, 3/16 – 3/22. We continue to anticipateContinue reading… Monday, 3/16 Update
Dean Turpel’s Podcast – COVID 19 and Where We Are
Here’s the latest on what I know about our current nursing program operations related to COVIC 19: