I started a new blog now that I am out of school. I thought it would be fun to start over with a new layout and new title and everything for this new season of life.
Here is the link.
It's gonna be fun!!
"In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth." Genesis 1:1
Tuesday, July 3, 2012
Friday, June 29, 2012
I'm An RN
So I think I forgot to tell you, I passed the NCLEX. I'm an RN.
I took it last Tuesday at 2pm. My Daddy drove me up there. We left our house at 10am. It only took us like 45 minutes to get there. The building was really hard to find, but after we found it we went to Subway and got lunch.
So we sat in Subway for about an hour and a half just hanging out, sort of looking over my notes. Then we went back to the testing center parking lot and walked around for a while. Then we went to the bathroom. And I went in to take my test about 1:15pm.
They checked me in and let me start early. Which was really, really nice.
I started the test about 1:30pm and was out of there about 2:30pm. I was done only half an hour after I should have started.
75 questions.
I can say this now that I've passed and have my license: It wasn't as hard as I expected it to be.
Yep. I said it. I mean I studied like a maniac. But I didn't think it was that hard. I heard that if you felt like the questions got progressively harder as you went along in the test then that was a good thing, but I do not feel like the questions got harder, they were all hard, but not as hard as I expected. There was a bunch of select all the apply questions, aka the worst kind of question.
There were about 12 computers there to take exams on, and I was the third one to sit down. When I left, all the seats were filled. I don't know when they came in, but apparently they did. I don't know if I was just that focused or they were just that quiet, but I only heard one person come in. I sat at computer #8.
It was an exciting day. I'm glad it's over. I'm so tired of studying.
Just call me Katie, RN.
"Children in whom was not blemish, but well favoured, and skilful in all wisdom, and cunning in knowledge, and understanding science, and such had ability in them to stand in the king's palace, and whom they might teach the learning and the tongue of the Chaldeans." Daniel 1:4
I took it last Tuesday at 2pm. My Daddy drove me up there. We left our house at 10am. It only took us like 45 minutes to get there. The building was really hard to find, but after we found it we went to Subway and got lunch.
So we sat in Subway for about an hour and a half just hanging out, sort of looking over my notes. Then we went back to the testing center parking lot and walked around for a while. Then we went to the bathroom. And I went in to take my test about 1:15pm.
They checked me in and let me start early. Which was really, really nice.
I started the test about 1:30pm and was out of there about 2:30pm. I was done only half an hour after I should have started.
75 questions.
I can say this now that I've passed and have my license: It wasn't as hard as I expected it to be.
Yep. I said it. I mean I studied like a maniac. But I didn't think it was that hard. I heard that if you felt like the questions got progressively harder as you went along in the test then that was a good thing, but I do not feel like the questions got harder, they were all hard, but not as hard as I expected. There was a bunch of select all the apply questions, aka the worst kind of question.
There were about 12 computers there to take exams on, and I was the third one to sit down. When I left, all the seats were filled. I don't know when they came in, but apparently they did. I don't know if I was just that focused or they were just that quiet, but I only heard one person come in. I sat at computer #8.
It was an exciting day. I'm glad it's over. I'm so tired of studying.
Just call me Katie, RN.
"Children in whom was not blemish, but well favoured, and skilful in all wisdom, and cunning in knowledge, and understanding science, and such had ability in them to stand in the king's palace, and whom they might teach the learning and the tongue of the Chaldeans." Daniel 1:4
Thursday, June 28, 2012
I Moved
I turned in my keys to my apartment today. My very first apartment.
It was a sad moment. Well, actually, it's been a hard couple of weeks.
I didn't want to move, but here I am, sitting in a new apartment. At least my new apartment has fast cable internet.
After moving this past Saturday, I've mostly just sat around and watch TV and movies, save cleaning the entire apartment yesterday and the day before (I even paid the big money to get the carpets cleaned). And Netflix is super fast on the cable internet, so it's not as annoying to watch.
This wasn't my plan, but I'm happy.
There is a garage! I've never had a garage before!
And thanks to my new roomie, she is the best!
"Bring ye all the tithes into the storehouse, that there may be meat in mine house, and prove me new herewith, saith the Lord of hosts, if I will not open you the windows of heaven, and pour you out a blessing, that there shall not be room enough to receive it." Malachi 3:10
It was a sad moment. Well, actually, it's been a hard couple of weeks.
I didn't want to move, but here I am, sitting in a new apartment. At least my new apartment has fast cable internet.
After moving this past Saturday, I've mostly just sat around and watch TV and movies, save cleaning the entire apartment yesterday and the day before (I even paid the big money to get the carpets cleaned). And Netflix is super fast on the cable internet, so it's not as annoying to watch.
This wasn't my plan, but I'm happy.
There is a garage! I've never had a garage before!
And thanks to my new roomie, she is the best!
"Bring ye all the tithes into the storehouse, that there may be meat in mine house, and prove me new herewith, saith the Lord of hosts, if I will not open you the windows of heaven, and pour you out a blessing, that there shall not be room enough to receive it." Malachi 3:10
Tuesday, June 19, 2012
The Bouquet Part Deux
I went to a wedding a couple weekends ago. It was so much fun!!! So pretty! The wedding was so nice! I'm so happy for my friend and her new husband.
At this time last year I wrote this blog post.
I caught the bouquet this weekend.
We'll see what happens won't we.
"He that hath the bride is the bridegroom: but the friend of the bridegroom, which standeth and heareth him, rejoiceth greatly because of the bridegroom's voice: this is my joy therefore is fulfilled." John 3:29
At this time last year I wrote this blog post.
I caught the bouquet this weekend.
We'll see what happens won't we.
"He that hath the bride is the bridegroom: but the friend of the bridegroom, which standeth and heareth him, rejoiceth greatly because of the bridegroom's voice: this is my joy therefore is fulfilled." John 3:29
Thursday, May 31, 2012
The Last Exam
So the very last exam in nursing school was crazy!
It was crazy.
My class would insist on the teacher telling us exactly what would be on the exam, like what chapters, how many questions, what type of questions, etc.
The teacher told us the exam would be 20 questions. 15 questions from the last several chapters we went over and 5 questions from the movie we watched the week before the final.
We all opened the exam on Blackboard, and there were 35 questions!
35 questions is 15 more than expected.
15 more.
One girl called the teacher out on it.
Girl: There are 35 questions on this test!?
Teacher: Yes, yes, there is.
Every single exam question since I've been in nursing school is multiple choice, multiple answer, or rarely a fill in the blank question.
Never an essay question.
This exam had 5 essay questions. 5.
You know when the last time I answered an essay question? Me either. I guess maybe back at the community college. Like 3 years ago.
It was crazy.
"Be not deceived: evil communications corrupt good manners." 1 Corinthians 15:33
Wednesday, May 30, 2012
All I Wanted Was My Picture Taken
That's it. Simple.
No. Nothing is ever simple.
Imagine this room:
I walk into the room, I see the photographer to the right of the room, pictured in the green. I go up to him and tell him I want my photo taken.
Photographer: Ok! Just go over here to my right and get your gown and I'll take your picture.
Me: Ok, thanks.
I walk over to the graduation gowns table and try a talk to the ladies at the table to request my gown.
Lady: Eh, no. You have to go through all the other tables before I can give you your gown.
Deep breath. Okay. Just play the game. I know that I have only have a limited amount of time before I have to go to Pittsburgh later that afternoon, but I'll play along.
I got to the first table on the left.
Me: What do I have to do to get my picture taken?
First Table Lady: It's easy. Take this card and go around to each table and have them fill it out as you walk around to do everything you need to do at each table. At the end, after everyone fills out your card, drop it in the box and you will be entered for a prize.
Me: Ok, fine.
First Table Lady: What's your student ID number?
Me: 0987654.
First Table Lady: Is this how you want your name on your diploma?
Me: Yes, I filled that out like two weeks ago.
First Table Lady: Okay. *checks my card*
Off to the next table I go.
Man At The Second Table: *blank stare*
Me: Hey.
Man At The Second Table: Oh, did you fill out the graduation survey?
Me: Yes, like 3 weeks ago.
Man At The Second Table: *checks my card*
To the third table.
Women At The Third Table: Student ID number please.
Me: 0987654.
Women At The Third Table: You do not have any outstanding charges on your account right now. Unless you get a parking ticket, or a library fine, or Wellness Center fees, you are good to graduate.
Me: Uh, ok. Cool.
Women At The Third Table: *checks my card*
To the next table I go. But let me preface this next table with something. This table was the Alumni Association table. They wanted everyone to sign up on their website to keep in contact with the school. Seems perfectly reasonable to me. Except for the fact that the women in charge of the Alumni Association came to our class on Monday and was rude.
And when I say rude, I mean I wanted to go all Stephanie Tanner status on her, How Rude! In class she was just ugly to one of my friends, and then she asked everyone to raise their hands if they used Twitter, which I do, and she the proceeded to make fun of Twitter. So this is how the conversation at the went.
Rude Alumni Association Director: Just sit down here and fill out the information online and you will be signed up for the Alumni Association.
Me: Do I have to?
Rude Alumni Association Director: You do if you want me to check off on your card for the prize.
Me: Fine. What do I have to do?
Rude Alumni Association Director: Sit here and type your name in this box.
Me: But I don't know if I want to be apart of the Alumni Association. You want to much information.
Rude Alumni Association Director: *blank stare*
Me: Fine. *types name* My name is in here twice. (Of course it is)
Rude Alumni Association Director: Oh, well, it's probably the first one then.
Me: *clicks on the first one, fills out the copious amount of needed information* All done.
Rude Alumni Association Director: Good. *checks my card*
Next table. They are asking for money. Yeah, at this Grad Bash, they are asking for money.
At the next table I have to harass the poor lady selling class rings and graduation announcements to get her to check off my card because I've already bought my class ring and announcements, but I need her to check off my card. I didn't realize until later I could have just checked off my card myself without going to all the tables...
Finally, I'm to the graduation gown table.
Me: Hi.
Gown Lady: Hey. What's your name.
Me: Katie Bestnurseever
Gown Lady: Ok. *looks though some boxes* Your gown isn't here.
Me: What?!
Gown Lady: Let me call downstairs.
Me: Okay.
Phone call.
Gown Lady: Your gown is downstairs.
Me: Okay.
Gown Lady: I'm going to go get it.
Me: Can you get my friend's gown too while you are down there?
Gown Lady: Sure!!
She goes downstairs giving me enough time to sign my name really big on the banner that was in the middle of the room. Katie, BSN. The line for the gowns in backing up with about 7 people behind me. She comes back.
Gown Lady: I'm sorry, I don't have your gown.
Me: What!?!?!?!!!!?????!?!?! All I wanted was my picture taken!!
Gown Lady: It's okay, I got another gown for you to wear.
I get my picture taken. Very nice pictures if I do say so myself.
Then I go back to apologize to the Gown Lady.
Me: Thank you for your help.
It took me almost an hour to get my picture taken. Next time I graduate with my bachelor's degree, and have to go to the Grad Bash to get my picture taken, I won't be annoyed with everyone.
I want to know who won the prize.
"And be ye kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ's sake hath forgiven you." Ephesians 4:32
No. Nothing is ever simple.
Imagine this room:
This is called the "Grad Bash." Sounds like a party doesn't it. It wasn't.
I walk into the room, I see the photographer to the right of the room, pictured in the green. I go up to him and tell him I want my photo taken.
Photographer: Ok! Just go over here to my right and get your gown and I'll take your picture.
Me: Ok, thanks.
I walk over to the graduation gowns table and try a talk to the ladies at the table to request my gown.
Lady: Eh, no. You have to go through all the other tables before I can give you your gown.
Deep breath. Okay. Just play the game. I know that I have only have a limited amount of time before I have to go to Pittsburgh later that afternoon, but I'll play along.
I got to the first table on the left.
Me: What do I have to do to get my picture taken?
First Table Lady: It's easy. Take this card and go around to each table and have them fill it out as you walk around to do everything you need to do at each table. At the end, after everyone fills out your card, drop it in the box and you will be entered for a prize.
Me: Ok, fine.
First Table Lady: What's your student ID number?
Me: 0987654.
First Table Lady: Is this how you want your name on your diploma?
Me: Yes, I filled that out like two weeks ago.
First Table Lady: Okay. *checks my card*
Off to the next table I go.
Man At The Second Table: *blank stare*
Me: Hey.
Man At The Second Table: Oh, did you fill out the graduation survey?
Me: Yes, like 3 weeks ago.
Man At The Second Table: *checks my card*
To the third table.
Women At The Third Table: Student ID number please.
Me: 0987654.
Women At The Third Table: You do not have any outstanding charges on your account right now. Unless you get a parking ticket, or a library fine, or Wellness Center fees, you are good to graduate.
Me: Uh, ok. Cool.
Women At The Third Table: *checks my card*
To the next table I go. But let me preface this next table with something. This table was the Alumni Association table. They wanted everyone to sign up on their website to keep in contact with the school. Seems perfectly reasonable to me. Except for the fact that the women in charge of the Alumni Association came to our class on Monday and was rude.
And when I say rude, I mean I wanted to go all Stephanie Tanner status on her, How Rude! In class she was just ugly to one of my friends, and then she asked everyone to raise their hands if they used Twitter, which I do, and she the proceeded to make fun of Twitter. So this is how the conversation at the went.
Rude Alumni Association Director: Just sit down here and fill out the information online and you will be signed up for the Alumni Association.
Me: Do I have to?
Rude Alumni Association Director: You do if you want me to check off on your card for the prize.
Me: Fine. What do I have to do?
Rude Alumni Association Director: Sit here and type your name in this box.
Me: But I don't know if I want to be apart of the Alumni Association. You want to much information.
Rude Alumni Association Director: *blank stare*
Me: Fine. *types name* My name is in here twice. (Of course it is)
Rude Alumni Association Director: Oh, well, it's probably the first one then.
Me: *clicks on the first one, fills out the copious amount of needed information* All done.
Rude Alumni Association Director: Good. *checks my card*
Next table. They are asking for money. Yeah, at this Grad Bash, they are asking for money.
At the next table I have to harass the poor lady selling class rings and graduation announcements to get her to check off my card because I've already bought my class ring and announcements, but I need her to check off my card. I didn't realize until later I could have just checked off my card myself without going to all the tables...
Finally, I'm to the graduation gown table.
Me: Hi.
Gown Lady: Hey. What's your name.
Me: Katie Bestnurseever
Gown Lady: Ok. *looks though some boxes* Your gown isn't here.
Me: What?!
Gown Lady: Let me call downstairs.
Me: Okay.
Phone call.
Gown Lady: Your gown is downstairs.
Me: Okay.
Gown Lady: I'm going to go get it.
Me: Can you get my friend's gown too while you are down there?
Gown Lady: Sure!!
She goes downstairs giving me enough time to sign my name really big on the banner that was in the middle of the room. Katie, BSN. The line for the gowns in backing up with about 7 people behind me. She comes back.
Gown Lady: I'm sorry, I don't have your gown.
Me: What!?!?!?!!!!?????!?!?! All I wanted was my picture taken!!
Gown Lady: It's okay, I got another gown for you to wear.
I get my picture taken. Very nice pictures if I do say so myself.
Then I go back to apologize to the Gown Lady.
Me: Thank you for your help.
It took me almost an hour to get my picture taken. Next time I graduate with my bachelor's degree, and have to go to the Grad Bash to get my picture taken, I won't be annoyed with everyone.
I want to know who won the prize.
"And be ye kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ's sake hath forgiven you." Ephesians 4:32
For Real
It just hit me: I have my bachelor's degree. My very own bachelor's degree.
I could stop doing anything worthwhile with my life, and people would say: Well, at least she finished her bachelor's degree.
Okay, well, maybe not, but still.
Now all I have to do is get my nursing license.
Someone this weekend asked me if they could come to me for advice, I answered they could come to me if they needed CPR.
"For my mouth shall speak the truth." Proverbs 8:7
I could stop doing anything worthwhile with my life, and people would say: Well, at least she finished her bachelor's degree.
Okay, well, maybe not, but still.
Now all I have to do is get my nursing license.
Someone this weekend asked me if they could come to me for advice, I answered they could come to me if they needed CPR.
"For my mouth shall speak the truth." Proverbs 8:7
Thursday, May 17, 2012
Five Days Out
Now that I am 5 days out from graduation, I'm almost caught up on sleep, I am sort of feeling like a graduate, and I'm kind of ready to take the NCLEX and get a job.
Right now I'm just hanging out with my family, and going to museums and parks.
If anyone wants to do that with me, hit me up.
It's been a bit of a challenge to stay in peace though. Whether I'm worried about where I'm going to be living, the NCLEX, the job I'm going to have, I just have to keep reminding myself that God is in control.
"Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee." Isaiah 26:3
Right now I'm just hanging out with my family, and going to museums and parks.
If anyone wants to do that with me, hit me up.
It's been a bit of a challenge to stay in peace though. Whether I'm worried about where I'm going to be living, the NCLEX, the job I'm going to have, I just have to keep reminding myself that God is in control.
"Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee." Isaiah 26:3
Saturday, May 12, 2012
Countdown To Pinning In Hours!
I'm so overwhelmed with excitement right now that I can't sleep. So what do I do? Blog. Duh.
I cannot believe that it is May 12th, 2012. It seems so unreal.
I've been actively working on getting my nursing degree for 4 years and going to college for 5 years now. It feels like a long time, but it really isn't in the grand scheme of things.
My family came up today so they wouldn't have to drive the hour and a half to get here at 0830 in the morning. I'm glad because they bought me dinner... And they are fun to hangout with!
I'm so filled with emotion I'm not really sure what to do with it.
This morning all I felt like doing was crying. For oh so many reasons, but I think it was just a way to let some emotion out quickly.
I'm ready. Finally. Yesterday, I wasn't ready to graduate.
I'm done with the tests, the papers, the deadlines, and the library. I'm excited for the future and ready for a real big girl job.
"I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus." Philippians 3:14
"I have fought the good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith." 2 Timothy 4:7
PS 8.5 hours to go until Pinning begins!
I cannot believe that it is May 12th, 2012. It seems so unreal.
I've been actively working on getting my nursing degree for 4 years and going to college for 5 years now. It feels like a long time, but it really isn't in the grand scheme of things.
My family came up today so they wouldn't have to drive the hour and a half to get here at 0830 in the morning. I'm glad because they bought me dinner... And they are fun to hangout with!
I'm so filled with emotion I'm not really sure what to do with it.
This morning all I felt like doing was crying. For oh so many reasons, but I think it was just a way to let some emotion out quickly.
I'm ready. Finally. Yesterday, I wasn't ready to graduate.
I'm done with the tests, the papers, the deadlines, and the library. I'm excited for the future and ready for a real big girl job.
"I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus." Philippians 3:14
"I have fought the good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith." 2 Timothy 4:7
PS 8.5 hours to go until Pinning begins!
Monday, April 23, 2012
Why Has No One Told Me This Before?
So my friends told me today that I'm a loud test taker. I was not inclined to believe them, but I let them tell their side of the story. I mean, they are the ones that hear me when I take tests.
They said I fiddle with candy wrappers (several teachers give out chocolate before an exam!), sigh loudly when I get frustrated, and pound the table with my fists.
Oops. I'll try harder not to be annoying next time.
What annoys me during a test is sniffling. Just blow your nose already!
19 days until graduation!!!
"That the trial of your faith, being much more precious than of gold that perisheth, though it be tried with fire, might be found unto praise and honour and glory at the appearing of Jesus Christ." 1 Peter 1:7
They said I fiddle with candy wrappers (several teachers give out chocolate before an exam!), sigh loudly when I get frustrated, and pound the table with my fists.
Oops. I'll try harder not to be annoying next time.
What annoys me during a test is sniffling. Just blow your nose already!
19 days until graduation!!!
"That the trial of your faith, being much more precious than of gold that perisheth, though it be tried with fire, might be found unto praise and honour and glory at the appearing of Jesus Christ." 1 Peter 1:7
Cool Old Lady
I met the coolest old lady at Relay for Life this past weekend.
I was walking back to my car because I forgot my camera, and she was standing on the grass between the parking lot and the track. I smiled and she said hi, so I stopped for a second and pleasantly acknowledged her as a person.
Old lady: Hi. *she said in her British accent*
Me: Hi, how are you?
Old lady: Fine, how are you?
Me: Good. I forgot my camera in the car.
Old lady: *smile*
I walked to the car and had to walk by her again on my way back to our tent site, so I stopped and actually took time to talk to her.
Me: What brings you to Relay?
She went on to tell me about her daughter and how she was in a program at my school. She told me she just got back from New Zealand. She had a lanyard that said Brazil on it, and I asked her if she had been there, and she said yes, that she was there about 4 years ago.
I guess the cool part about it was that she was old, like probably pushing 70 and she was travelling so much.
I want to be a cool old lady like that.
"Rebuke not an elder, but intreat him as a father; and the younger men as brethren; The elder women as mothers; they younger as sisters, with all purity." 1 Timothy 5:1-2
I was walking back to my car because I forgot my camera, and she was standing on the grass between the parking lot and the track. I smiled and she said hi, so I stopped for a second and pleasantly acknowledged her as a person.
Old lady: Hi. *she said in her British accent*
Me: Hi, how are you?
Old lady: Fine, how are you?
Me: Good. I forgot my camera in the car.
Old lady: *smile*
I walked to the car and had to walk by her again on my way back to our tent site, so I stopped and actually took time to talk to her.
Me: What brings you to Relay?
She went on to tell me about her daughter and how she was in a program at my school. She told me she just got back from New Zealand. She had a lanyard that said Brazil on it, and I asked her if she had been there, and she said yes, that she was there about 4 years ago.
I guess the cool part about it was that she was old, like probably pushing 70 and she was travelling so much.
I want to be a cool old lady like that.
"Rebuke not an elder, but intreat him as a father; and the younger men as brethren; The elder women as mothers; they younger as sisters, with all purity." 1 Timothy 5:1-2
Friday, March 30, 2012
Pictures
So I took some pictures of my friends at community clinical this week.
I'd post them to Facebook and email them to the teacher but I can't.
The computer I got from the school doesn't have a XD card reader.
And my old computer that has the XD card reader is slow.
"A man that hath friends must shew himself friendly: and there is a friend that sticketh closer than a brother." Proverbs 18:24
I'd post them to Facebook and email them to the teacher but I can't.
The computer I got from the school doesn't have a XD card reader.
And my old computer that has the XD card reader is slow.
"A man that hath friends must shew himself friendly: and there is a friend that sticketh closer than a brother." Proverbs 18:24
Monday, March 12, 2012
Announcements
I got my graduation announcements in the mail this week.
They have my name in them.
They have MY name in them.
"But now thus saith the Lord that created thee, O Jacob, and he that formed thee, O Israel, Fear not: for I have redeemed thee, I have called thee by thy name; thou art mine. When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee: when thou walkest through the fire thou shalt not be burned; neither shall the flame kindle upon thee." Isaiah 43:1-2
They have my name in them.
They have MY name in them.
"But now thus saith the Lord that created thee, O Jacob, and he that formed thee, O Israel, Fear not: for I have redeemed thee, I have called thee by thy name; thou art mine. When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee: when thou walkest through the fire thou shalt not be burned; neither shall the flame kindle upon thee." Isaiah 43:1-2
Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Getting Closer
I was on the phone with someone yesterday, and told them that I had 12 weeks until I graduate with my Bachelor's of Science in Nursing.
Then I was like wait. Ten weeks.
Then I was like, goodness girl, you cool.
(It's easier to count days - 74 until graduation!!!)
"Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ." Philippians 1:6
Then I was like wait. Ten weeks.
Then I was like, goodness girl, you cool.
(It's easier to count days - 74 until graduation!!!)
"Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ." Philippians 1:6
Sunday, February 12, 2012
There, I Said It
So I just turned the big 2-3 last week.
It's been tumultuous week, mostly because I wasn't ready to be 23. That number just sounds so old, doesn't it?
What have I done in my 23 years?
I think my problem might be that I don't have any goals right now. Or that my goals are very ambiguous, like "get a job." What kind of goal is that? Gosh.
My goal was to graduate nursing school, but now that it's so close I'm scared. There, I said it. Scared.
And now that it's out, I can get over it.
"Thus saith the Lord that made thee, and formed thee from the womb, which will help thee; Fear not." Isaiah 44:2
It's been tumultuous week, mostly because I wasn't ready to be 23. That number just sounds so old, doesn't it?
What have I done in my 23 years?
I think my problem might be that I don't have any goals right now. Or that my goals are very ambiguous, like "get a job." What kind of goal is that? Gosh.
My goal was to graduate nursing school, but now that it's so close I'm scared. There, I said it. Scared.
And now that it's out, I can get over it.
"Thus saith the Lord that made thee, and formed thee from the womb, which will help thee; Fear not." Isaiah 44:2
Sunday, January 29, 2012
Twelve Hours Down
I had my first 12 hour preceptorship shift in the hospital yesterday. It was good!
I loved not being under the tutalage of a clinical instructor. They are always in the student's business, telling you what to do all the time. In a regular clinical, each student is assigned one patient, and you have to write a careplan (aka paper) on your patient, and my careplans ended up being between 10 and 12 pages every week.
In preceptorship, students follow one staff nurse around the hospital for 96 hours in a semester, and write journals about how it made us feel, oh, and a presentation on an interesting patient.
12 hours down, 84 more to go.
My preceptor told me I was almost an expert in giving Lovenox shots. I think I probably gave 8 of them in one shift.
I'm getting excited about graduation!
Only 104 days!!!
After 12 hours on my feet, I was aching. I've been doing yoga with a DVD with my friends the past couple of weeks, and decided that even though I was tired, it would be a good idea to do some yoga. After 20 minutes doing yoga, I felt sooo much better. Definitely going to do that again.
"And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace." Ephesians 6:15
I loved not being under the tutalage of a clinical instructor. They are always in the student's business, telling you what to do all the time. In a regular clinical, each student is assigned one patient, and you have to write a careplan (aka paper) on your patient, and my careplans ended up being between 10 and 12 pages every week.
In preceptorship, students follow one staff nurse around the hospital for 96 hours in a semester, and write journals about how it made us feel, oh, and a presentation on an interesting patient.
12 hours down, 84 more to go.
My preceptor told me I was almost an expert in giving Lovenox shots. I think I probably gave 8 of them in one shift.
I'm getting excited about graduation!
Only 104 days!!!
After 12 hours on my feet, I was aching. I've been doing yoga with a DVD with my friends the past couple of weeks, and decided that even though I was tired, it would be a good idea to do some yoga. After 20 minutes doing yoga, I felt sooo much better. Definitely going to do that again.
"And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace." Ephesians 6:15
Sunday, January 22, 2012
Look At All The Pretty Colors
Finally got up the gumption to color coordinate my 3-ring-binders and notebooks for school.
Mondays are green/blue. Tuesdays are purple/flowered.
As OCD as that sounds, it really is a step down from my normal craziness.
Usually, the weekend before school starts, I color coordinate, print syllabi and outlines and Power Points, then put everything in stacks according the what day I will need them.
I don't go as far as to color coordinate highlighters though, that's just too crazy for me.
But the first week of classes is over, and I just now put my stuff together.
I almost thought that I wasn't going to color coordinate the binders, but I decided that it is too early in the semester to be lazy, and organization will be helpful later.
111 days until graduation!!!
I'm tired of school already though. I'm ready to graduate.
"But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; they shall walk, and not faint." Isaiah 40:31
Mondays are green/blue. Tuesdays are purple/flowered.
As OCD as that sounds, it really is a step down from my normal craziness.
Usually, the weekend before school starts, I color coordinate, print syllabi and outlines and Power Points, then put everything in stacks according the what day I will need them.
I don't go as far as to color coordinate highlighters though, that's just too crazy for me.
But the first week of classes is over, and I just now put my stuff together.
I almost thought that I wasn't going to color coordinate the binders, but I decided that it is too early in the semester to be lazy, and organization will be helpful later.
111 days until graduation!!!
I'm tired of school already though. I'm ready to graduate.
"But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; they shall walk, and not faint." Isaiah 40:31
Saturday, January 14, 2012
It's Almost The Beginning Of The End
School starts Monday. My last semester of undergrad. My last semester of nursing school.
The culmination of the past 4 or 5 years comes down to passing these 4 classes.
Nervous? Dramatic? Who me? No...
I found out where my preceptorship (the clinical where I follow one nurse around all semester) is going to be, but I'm not going to post it as to not make everyone jealous of me. It was not what I requested but I prayed for favor and for the Lord's will to be done, so it's gonna be banging.
Oh, and, I scraped my elbow the other day, and it hurts, and it makes me look like a 8-year-old who just got inline skates.
"The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord: and he delighteth in his way." Psalm 37:23
The culmination of the past 4 or 5 years comes down to passing these 4 classes.
Nervous? Dramatic? Who me? No...
I found out where my preceptorship (the clinical where I follow one nurse around all semester) is going to be, but I'm not going to post it as to not make everyone jealous of me. It was not what I requested but I prayed for favor and for the Lord's will to be done, so it's gonna be banging.
Oh, and, I scraped my elbow the other day, and it hurts, and it makes me look like a 8-year-old who just got inline skates.
"The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord: and he delighteth in his way." Psalm 37:23
Sunday, January 1, 2012
Let's Review
Last year I post some New Years Resolutions.
- I think I did okay writing funny blogs. I could definitely do more. Here's one. And another.
- I have one song that I'm working on. So I guess I should get moving with that.
- Exercise is again going to be a New Years Resolution.
- I read a few pages out of my MedSurg book this semester. Does that count? No.
- This I did.
- I had people over!
- I got the grades!! But I'm not gonna post them.
- Success. Usually.
- During Finals I did study at the library.
- I pray I see Father God move in big ways this year.
That's the review.
Now for new some new goals:
- Be patient with myself and others.
- Finish nursing school/get my license/be a great nurse.
- Remember that God is in control.
"I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the ending, saith the Lord, which is, and which was, and which is to come, the Almighty." Revelation 1:8
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