Wow, WEDNESDAY is the final exam. Once finished with Wednesday I will be 1/8th on my way to becoming a registered nurse!
I have decided to apply a new outlook to my life and that is "do it while you can". I need to enjoy the downtime I have now before nursing school starts T A K I N G O V E R my life. That being said, I am going to Atlanta (back to my home town!!) to celebrate my best friends 21st birthday! I will be studying the entire 6 hour car ride there and back :)
I also have decided that while I am young and "can do it" I want to see the whole world and TRY EVERYTHING. I feel as though nursing will help me in so many ways such as travel (you can basically go anywhere you want to work) and exposes you to soooo many different scenarios and situations. Also, my fingers are still crossed that I'll meet that hott doctor that I am destined to marry ;)
Clincials this week were the toughest yet. My patient should have been classified paralyzed she was that weak...I had to feed her breakfast and lunch, lifting her hand 6 inches in physical therapy was a struggle. Standing was out of the question. She was completely dependent and it broke my heart but I realized that at least she has me. If I weren't there feeding her, dressing her, and being a voice for her then who would? I realize now that nursing is not the prettiest job, you see some gross things and people at their most vurnerable moments. Regardless, I know that they need us and more of us.
PS- I'm bailed at the last minute and couldn't quit Andrews...I had my two weeks notice typed up and everything but I had such a great shift, and made bank. Ughhh I have attachment issues haha
HAHAHA that's funny about the Andrews thing!! Well, at least your enjoying your job! My job had become to much of an extra stress and my boss was giving me ridiculous demands so I decided to give my two weeks notice and be done with it! I've really got to focus on my nursing career because it is my top priority! I'm glad you were able to help your patient so much this week!! I'm sure that they really appreciated you!! Good luck studying and have fun in Atlanta!!
ReplyDelete: ) Of course you can borrow him! : ) - - - and thanks for your comment, you are so right!
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have fun in ATL !
the work issue is my biggest problem. I have to work, I pay all my own bills...I got a little money from a pell grant and I do have some $$ in savings...I'm just so scared to quit my job and live completely off that little supplemental income! I definitely don't want to take out loans unless I absolutely have to. So we'll see...
ReplyDeleteI feel ya girlie! See ya tomorrow!!
I can only imagine where you'll end up Bonnie LOL. Good luck on the final.
ReplyDeleteMaybe we can both find a hott doctor? haha I felt so bad about your patient last week but it definitely was a learning experience! I feel like these clinicals are showing me WHY I should be a good nurse and bust my butt for my patients...it's all about putting yourself in their shoes. I'm sure those nurses would be a lot different if that patient was their mom, or grandma.. We just got to keep these memories in mind so we never forget what it feels like.
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