You Know Your a Nursing Student When....

Hello all!! Well, its Monday and the first day of a new semester in nursing school. My short two and a half week break is long gone but its nice to be back to normal...whatever that is when your in nursing school!

 

Nursing bestie and I reunited after break

 

So this morning we met our new instructor for the semester, went over the usual busy work and dove head first into lecture, ending our day a tad bit early. Even though its never fun to sit in lecture, a few things our instructor said to us stuck with me. She was going over her history as a nurse and how she came to be a nursing school instructor, she described herself as being "born a nurse".

 

Many people go into nursing for every reason in the book, but I believe nursing chose me. My dad is a firefighter and he used to say he would do it for free...I have recently caught myself saying the same phrase. I never thought I would go into nursing, people had suggested it when I was at the local community college getting my general education associates degree but I blew them off. Thinking, blood and guts? No way!! Its crazy to think that now I am halfway through nursing school and so excited about moving forward. I chose one of the more stressful, exhausting and beautiful careers out there and I couldn't be happier with my decision.

 

  

What makes you choose the career you do? It could be a family business, could be the income or maybe its the passion. I believe whatever you choose, or whatever chooses you should be something that you love. Who wants to go working a million years and never loving a day in their profession? Not this girl!

 

Hope everyone has a good week! Happy Monday!

Officially on Summer Break!

Good news!!! I kicked my final exam's little bum and passed my Adult 1 class, OFFICIALLY on Summer break! This break is much needed and I'm excited to spend time with my friends and family. I do not have much planned yet, which is completely okay with me. My main goals for the break are to relax and unwind to prepare for Adult 2 (the next class).

 

 

After the final, my classmates and I had a celebration our entire class moving on together. This semester was especially tough and a complete emotional roller coaster but we all pulled through together. This group of people mean a lot to me, I foresee graduation and pinning ceremony one emotional event.

Our shenanigans carried on through the night to my favorite local country bar. My friends from nursing school and I danced and celebrated into the night. Times like these are definitely a must after being so busy and stressed!

All ready to go!

This weekend, one of my best friends & I are going to visit some girlfriends on the other coast. We haven't seen each other in more than 9 months so I am really looking forward to it!

Happy Friday Eve to all!!!

Nursing Finals Week!

Today is the most serious study day of the semester!! The day when every nursing student turns into a junk food eating, coffee drinking, highlighting maniac! Currently, I am in the Adult 1 semester and officially at the halfway point of my nursing education career. Our final is tomorrow morning and I am looking forward to being on vacation from the madness even if its only two weeks. Nursing school definitely has its ups and downs but has proven to be the best decision I have ever made. I have met some incredible people so far who have helped me through some of the hardest times. As most of my fellow colleagues and I have realized, life does not stop for nursing school. I was told in nursing school orientation that the people I sit next to until March 2014 would quickly become family but I never actually understood until January.

 

 

 

Needless to say, we are all more than ready to tan on the beach, party until the wee hours and sleep in until lunchtime. I will be visiting close friends on the other coast this weekend and relaxing the rest of the time. Can't wait!!

Grubbin' during our study session

 

 






All ready to tackle our studies



So wish me luck tomorrow!!

Happy Girls Shine Brighter

Hello all!! It has been a long while since I've been on and so much has changed! First off, I am currently single and, although it was a huge change and surprise, I am absolutely loving it. I have never been a single girl and I feel I lack independence so I see this as an opportunity God has given me. 

My nursing bestie and I out for a friend's birthday

One of my favorites and I at a country bar for GNO

One of my bests and I out and about

Secondly, I am HALFWAY done with nursing school!!! I couldn't be happier with the experiences and people I've met so far. It has been a stressful blast! As of now, I am working full time at the local hospital as a student nurse tech and enjoying time with my friends and family. 

Clinical Group on the Last Clinical Rotation of the Semester

My niece and I on Memorial Day

I am so excited to get back into blogging! Hope you all are having a fabulous day, even though its Monday! 

Happy Blogging!