I never thought I would have to read SO much in so little time. I had to make up a calendar of everything I had to do and when it was due so I could not feel so overwhelmed. It would've been easier to have an accurate pharmacology syllabus with the right dates on it....I had to piecemeal it together. At least the pharmacology chapters appear to be relatively short and easy to read (only 1 so far though). Med-Surg is NOT so easy to read.
Fundamentals was NOTHING compared to these two classes!
Monday, October 18, 2010
Wednesday, October 13, 2010
celebrate tonight....then back to it tomorrow
I'm so glad I passed. Got a C on final and B in the class but I'm happy. I went out with some "new" people after class and had fun. It was nice to talk to other people in the class. I love my group members but felt antisocial sometimes.
Tonight my bf took me out to celebrate too. I have one evening of no stress...then it starts back up tomorrow.
I was very glad the final was out of 80 points. I wasn't anticipating so many ethics questions so I missed most of them but I'm glad it was out of 80 questions instead of 50 or I would've failed!
I think tests that are 35 and 40% of your grade should definitely be out of at least 75 questions and preferably 100! That's a lot of pressure in only 50 questions.
I enjoyed Mrs. Zdamelio but sometimes hated coming to class because I felt like we weren't really tested on class material it was more from reading. It almost felt like a waste of time. I liked the nutrition project. I was confused on the reminiscence paper and would've liked to have had an example of what it was supposed to look like or how it was supposed to be written. God bless the learning commons writing center!
Overall I enjoyed the class. I liked the assessment lab but I ish it had eithwer been tacked on to class or lab. I didn't like having to wear my scrubs for 2 hours on a random day when nothing else was going on.
Tonight my bf took me out to celebrate too. I have one evening of no stress...then it starts back up tomorrow.
I was very glad the final was out of 80 points. I wasn't anticipating so many ethics questions so I missed most of them but I'm glad it was out of 80 questions instead of 50 or I would've failed!
I think tests that are 35 and 40% of your grade should definitely be out of at least 75 questions and preferably 100! That's a lot of pressure in only 50 questions.
I enjoyed Mrs. Zdamelio but sometimes hated coming to class because I felt like we weren't really tested on class material it was more from reading. It almost felt like a waste of time. I liked the nutrition project. I was confused on the reminiscence paper and would've liked to have had an example of what it was supposed to look like or how it was supposed to be written. God bless the learning commons writing center!
Overall I enjoyed the class. I liked the assessment lab but I ish it had eithwer been tacked on to class or lab. I didn't like having to wear my scrubs for 2 hours on a random day when nothing else was going on.
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
last fundamentals blog
I'm ready for the test to be over. I have the entire day off today and could've gone to St Marks with my daughter on a field trip but chose to stay home and study. Now wishing I would've gone with her since grandpa didn't go. He told her he was and then didn't go. She will be very upset. I have to let it go. I can't fix it now.
I enjoyed my class a lot and learned a ton. I can't believe it's final time already! I'm looking forward to NC I. I'm ready to start doing 2 day clinicals and being busy. Weekends will be different but it is only 4 weeks so not too bad. Wish I could go camping but it will have to wait till Thanksgiving I guess.
I will miss Mrs. Damelio. Not sure when or if she will teach us again but she made it interesting.
Good luck everyone!
I enjoyed my class a lot and learned a ton. I can't believe it's final time already! I'm looking forward to NC I. I'm ready to start doing 2 day clinicals and being busy. Weekends will be different but it is only 4 weeks so not too bad. Wish I could go camping but it will have to wait till Thanksgiving I guess.
I will miss Mrs. Damelio. Not sure when or if she will teach us again but she made it interesting.
Good luck everyone!
Wednesday, October 6, 2010
Today was probably the hardest day thus far.....
Talking about grief and loss is never a pleasant topic but I felt compelled to share part of my story so that people realize that grief may hit you months....and even years....later. I had a really rough afternoon after I shared today. I know that Maternal/Infant is probably going to be THE TOUGHEST rotation for me. I always wanted 2 kids and to be done by the time I was 30. Well, I didn't have my first till I was 30 (because my now ex-husband took his sweet time deciding when the time was right) and by the time I had my miscarriage and surgery and everything he decided that he "didn't want to go through that again" so we stopped trying. A year later it was over but by then I was 35 which was my absolute cut-off for having a baby because of the greater chance of birth defects.
I told my boyfriend about it and went to see him on his lunch break for some much needed hugs. He is so wonderful and understanding. I wish HE were the father of my child....he's a lot better of a father than the one she has! He was surprised that I shared with everyone but I felt like I needed to. I was actually quite proud of myself that I didn't cry in class....my voice cracked but I held back the tears until I got to my car. Thank goodness it was a shorter class! :)
Yes, I would still love to have another baby because I LOVED being pregnant but it's not an option for me. My boyfriend has 2 children (13 and 7) and is not interested in having any more. At this point, with the kids the ages they are to start over would be a nightmare. They're self-sufficient and it's nice that we can just go do what we want....not to mention that we get a week off every other week to be grown-ups and NOT mom and/or dad. If we had a child together that would be 24/7 and we wouldn't get that time off. If by some miracle it happened then I'm sure we would be fine with it but it's not in the plans. We are not at a place in our lives where we want a baby. I'll just let my friends have them and go love on their babies and give them back for the 3 am feedings and teething and earaches!
I'm sure I will be sharing more stuff when it comes up in class. It does get easier but it's still pretty tough to think about. However, God has a reason and a plan and having another baby was not it at that time. Had I had it I would probably STILL be married and miserable and feeling completely trapped and I DEFINITELY wouldn't be in Nursing School! So...something good came out of my heartache and that's what I need to focus on. I'm a lot better off than I was 3 years ago or 2 years ago or even a year ago. I'm hoping the next 3.5 semesters fly by as quick as this first class did!
Good luck to everyone on clinicals this week and the final next week. I think my objectives keep multiplying in my bookbag. Just when I think I'm done 10 more pages appear I think!
I told my boyfriend about it and went to see him on his lunch break for some much needed hugs. He is so wonderful and understanding. I wish HE were the father of my child....he's a lot better of a father than the one she has! He was surprised that I shared with everyone but I felt like I needed to. I was actually quite proud of myself that I didn't cry in class....my voice cracked but I held back the tears until I got to my car. Thank goodness it was a shorter class! :)
Yes, I would still love to have another baby because I LOVED being pregnant but it's not an option for me. My boyfriend has 2 children (13 and 7) and is not interested in having any more. At this point, with the kids the ages they are to start over would be a nightmare. They're self-sufficient and it's nice that we can just go do what we want....not to mention that we get a week off every other week to be grown-ups and NOT mom and/or dad. If we had a child together that would be 24/7 and we wouldn't get that time off. If by some miracle it happened then I'm sure we would be fine with it but it's not in the plans. We are not at a place in our lives where we want a baby. I'll just let my friends have them and go love on their babies and give them back for the 3 am feedings and teething and earaches!
I'm sure I will be sharing more stuff when it comes up in class. It does get easier but it's still pretty tough to think about. However, God has a reason and a plan and having another baby was not it at that time. Had I had it I would probably STILL be married and miserable and feeling completely trapped and I DEFINITELY wouldn't be in Nursing School! So...something good came out of my heartache and that's what I need to focus on. I'm a lot better off than I was 3 years ago or 2 years ago or even a year ago. I'm hoping the next 3.5 semesters fly by as quick as this first class did!
Good luck to everyone on clinicals this week and the final next week. I think my objectives keep multiplying in my bookbag. Just when I think I'm done 10 more pages appear I think!
Monday, October 4, 2010
The stress continues.....
Glad the weather is cooler. Wish it would improve a certain person's attitude. I wish I could afford to get an apartment for me and my daughter but even if I could I would still need help getting her to school with clinicals at 6:45 and class starting before her school starts. There's always something. Just have to keep telling myself it's temporary and as soon as I graduate I'm outta here! Considering Tampa/St. Pete/Sarasota area or Orlando.....more money and lots more for kids to do down there. Who knows what will happen in the next two years. Hope I have all my dreams come true but if not I have to do what I have to do for my and my daughter. Just have to keep the faith!
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