...and so it begins

 
It's Monday. Ugh, Monday. How did Monday get such a bad rap anyways? Just because it follows the weekend? What if you work the weekend? Monday could be just the thing you need...

...but I didn't work this weekend...and I did NOT need Monday to come. Not this one.

Today was the first day of my last semester of nursing school (for now). The first day of school is always a little rough. It sneaks up on you. Today was no different. This weekend I was enjoying my summer and BAM! ... school starts.

What makes the first day even better? How about a 9am math test? Yes, those are fun. Especially when you haven't used your brain for 3 months. And if you don't pass said math test with 80%, you can't go to clinicals. (Don't worry, I passed...just barely...and yes, I might be caring for you someday...please don't be scared).

I blame my "case of the Mondays" on the fact that I left my coffee in the car this morning. Delicious iced coffee. Sitting in my car. Getting warm in the sun. I could have went back for it. I had time. But I'm lazy. And because of it I almost failed my math test.

Tomorrow is Tuesday. Tuesdays are good, right? I think as long as I remember my lunch and my coffee I'll be okay. I hope.

Two weeks down...

...only 14 more to go! I know you've all been dying to hear about how school is going...well let me give you the low down!

I have officially survived two weeks of my first semester of nursing school! YAH ME!! (*happy dance*) I still have all my hair which means I have managed to keep my sanity up to this point. I know, I know...drama queen...it's just school...but I was really freaking out about this! The work load seems tough, but I think I can do it. Correction: I know I can do it. I will do it. (I really have no choice now!) I'm really trying to stay on top of my six classes (yes SIX, 16 credits...ufda) and so far I think I have the hang of it. I suppose I should be studying instead of blogging, but hey, everyone needs a little break now and again. Between work and school I have no life, but I knew that would be the case so I'm putting on my big girl panties and dealing with it. Although, I do miss family night with my boy and roomies :(

So, what have I learned thus far?! I know you're all wondering. Well, let me teach you a thing or two about a thing or two.

   -- 120/80 is no longer the "normal" range for blood pressure. It is now known as pre-hypertensive. There goes the only "normal" thing I had going for me.
   -- Apical pulses are extremely hard to do on my big-busted classmates. It's times like these I wish there were more guys in my class.
   -- Gram stains are FUN! Yah, I know...I'm a loser...but they are! I literally squeaked in excitement when I saw my first slide on the microscope. You wanna see a picture? Yes, I took a picture of my first ever Gram stain and yes I'm going to make you look at it too! Here it is : staphylococcus epidermidis. Pretty huh?

  
   -- Apparently, being an NA makes you God's gift to nursing school and you know EVERYTHING! I beg to differ. Shut your mouth...you just sound stupid. Let the teacher do her job, please! And please don't wear your scrubs to class...you look like you're trying too hard. I don't care that you just came from work...if that's the case, then I don't want you anywhere near me anyways! Change your clothes, I do! Sorry...that's enough.
   -- Medical Ethics is actually pretty interesting. But, our instructor isn't very well put together and it's all online which makes it hard to "discuss" things. Ever had a debate via the internet? It just doesn't have the same feeling. He even told us we're not allowed to use "!" because he doesn't want any "yelling" on the discussion boards. I better hold back my excitement! Oops.

Well, I guess that's about it. I'm racking my brain for actual life changing things that I've taken in but the cursor just blinks and my mind is blank...money well spent I guess! Maybe I should get back to studying...or working...shh :]

Hope all your families have great first days back to school!!

Welcome to my "life"

I love blogs. LOVE THEM. I just don't blog myself. I like reading about other people's lives. They are much more interesting than mine. Funny stories about things their kids said. Wonderful life experiences. Me? I work. And I go to school. That's about it. Interesting, right? But, every once in awhile, I get lucky and something exciting happens to me. And I always think, "wow...this could be blog worthy...but I don't have a blog." Now I do. A chronicle of my "life" of working and nursing school. I'll want to look back and remember this, won't I? Some day, I too will have stories of funny things my kids said and wonderful life experiences. For now, this will have to do!

Work. Ufda. It's been a little crazy around there the past week or so. Too much going on at once. But, I've had the weekend off and that's been GREAT! Lucky for me, I love where I work. I have the pleasure of being around some of the best people I know. Yah, my coworkers are pretty wonderful. They get me through the craziness.

School. Let me be more specific, NURSING SCHOOL! Yah, I'm there. A nursing school student. Not just the "pre" classes anymore. This is the real deal.

I can do this.

I won't freak out.

I will be a great nurse.

These are the things I keep telling myself. Classes start tomorrow. I'm nervous/excited/scared and dreading it all at the same time. But that's just me, I'm always an emotional wreck :]

But for today, I won't worry about tomorrow. Today I'm just a carefree gal. Coffee date with a good friend this morning. Running errands. Washing my car. And going to visit an amazing lady that recently gave birth to some beautiful babies. Yes, BABIES. She's pretty incredible and her family is top notch in my book. It's people like her that I look up to. She gives me strength in my life. She's been through it all and can still stand on her own two feet and live. I feel so blessed just to be her friend.

I hope you all had a wonderful weekend and enjoyed time with your families, I know I did!!