Hello, hello!
I feel as though it's been ages since I posted--a lot has happened in that time, notably the end of my fall semester at college. Yes, I'm through my finals at last, and, surprisingly, I'm happy with my grades in all of them!
I know I haven't posted anything, really, about my current academic life, mostly because I'm in the middle of it and don't have the time. But, on my first day of 'freedom' in three months, I'm ready to share a little bit about what's been going on.
Since this was my first semester in the college of nursing, and of attending classes at the substantial Main Campus in Akron, I was quite nervous when starting out back in late August. Small fish in big ponds could have taken pointers from me! I was used to the 'satellite campuses'--smaller institutions, usually one large building--so Main Campus, with its wealth of buildings, streets, and students, was daunting. Also, everyone was saying how hard Nursing School would be, and how some of us would be sure to fail....an inspiring thought. There were 170 students in my nursing class, and I knew about five of them.
Now, a whole semester behind me, I'm almost sorry to have to take a break (almost)! I actually like Main Campus better than the satellite schools (could it be because there's a Starbucks in the Student Union?!), and I know about 30 nursing students. I've learned how to take vital signs on live patients, I've learned how to give shots, I've learned how to give wound care. I've worked in the dementia unit of a nursing home. Altogether, it's been really crazy, with more practical, on-site tests than I'm used to, but I've made a lot of new friends and gained a lot of confidence.
I feel as though it's been ages since I posted--a lot has happened in that time, notably the end of my fall semester at college. Yes, I'm through my finals at last, and, surprisingly, I'm happy with my grades in all of them!
I know I haven't posted anything, really, about my current academic life, mostly because I'm in the middle of it and don't have the time. But, on my first day of 'freedom' in three months, I'm ready to share a little bit about what's been going on.
Since this was my first semester in the college of nursing, and of attending classes at the substantial Main Campus in Akron, I was quite nervous when starting out back in late August. Small fish in big ponds could have taken pointers from me! I was used to the 'satellite campuses'--smaller institutions, usually one large building--so Main Campus, with its wealth of buildings, streets, and students, was daunting. Also, everyone was saying how hard Nursing School would be, and how some of us would be sure to fail....an inspiring thought. There were 170 students in my nursing class, and I knew about five of them.
Now, a whole semester behind me, I'm almost sorry to have to take a break (almost)! I actually like Main Campus better than the satellite schools (could it be because there's a Starbucks in the Student Union?!), and I know about 30 nursing students. I've learned how to take vital signs on live patients, I've learned how to give shots, I've learned how to give wound care. I've worked in the dementia unit of a nursing home. Altogether, it's been really crazy, with more practical, on-site tests than I'm used to, but I've made a lot of new friends and gained a lot of confidence.
This picture was taken on our last clinical day--it's my fantastic clinical group! All of these girls are going to make great nurses--you only have to watch them in action to know that. Oh, and before you comment below, I know that my uniform is simply hideous and does nothing for my figure. :(
Tests were, of course, the hardest part, especially pathophysiology classes.
Tests were, of course, the hardest part, especially pathophysiology classes.
Mom took this picture of William and me, minutes before I left to take my final final. It was the biggest, and I was quietly, silently freaking out. I wasn't the only one in that class freaking out, but I was definitely one of the few that was doing it silently! Light-headedness, pallor, tingling fingers and toes, nausea, and stomach cramps were just a few of the ailments plaguing test-takers that day. Let's just say that a lot of the class needed to get a high score on that final. Many people were carrying good luck charms, passing them around to others to touch. However, it was soon done and over, and I got the grade I wanted (Yay!).
Overall, it's been a great semester, and I'm so grateful to all my friends, family, and instructors for helping me through it. Looking forward to next year!
Overall, it's been a great semester, and I'm so grateful to all my friends, family, and instructors for helping me through it. Looking forward to next year!
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