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!

Keep Calm & Sparkle On

Happy Friday Eve! I am almost halfway through my Summer break and I have to say that its been great so far!

 

I love being able to spend time with my family and friends, new and old. We have already received our books, schedule and assignments for the upcoming semester so I am enjoying the time to relax before that time comes again. I still cannot believe I am officially halfway through nursing school!

 

This week, I was able to spend time with my beautiful niece, crazy family and best friends. Tuesday I enjoyed relaxing with my sister and her family. I am very close to her and my BIL so I try to get in as much time as possible when I can. We grilled out and watched the storm roll in, gotta love summers in Florida!

 

The ladies grillin out

Henley supporting mommy & auntie's blog

Wednesday night I went up to the local country bar for ladies night to relax with friends. I met a new friend, Mike, last week at ladies night and he came up as well to join in. Line dancing and free drinks made the night fun!

 Mike and I

The ladies!

 

I have an amazing support system that I could not be without! I am one lucky girl! I cannot wait to see what else is in store for the remainder of this break. Hope everyone enjoys the weekend safely!

 

 

 

 

 

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!!!

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!