First off, I wanted to say Happy 4th of July to everyone that gets to celebrate this wonderful holiday. I unfortunately have to work all weekend while my roommate is enjoying camping and drinking, my friend preparing for her wedding, and other friends going out on the town. I wish I was able to have this weekend off so I could go have some fun, but I need to make money right? My sister has coordinated a movie night tomorrow with pizza and coke, so I will be going to that. It seems like fun.
I’m sorry I haven’t been here doing my thang, but it’s been a hell of a week. On Wednesday I went to our orientation for clinicals and my instructor is HARDCORE! She told us that she will ask as questions about our patient and we need to know our drugs like the back of our hand. We get to pick our own patients, but we have to pick a hard and easy patient. At least our first week, we get to pick one patient.
Our class yesterday was stressful. Our professor told us she likes to pick on the people in the back (thank god I didn’t sit in the back) and she does call on people. I’m happy that my little group got the answers to the questions this past week.
The only thing that sucks is that I don’t feel like I’m going to have enough time to get everything done. I wish I wasn’t working so much, but you know I have to. I have to make a tight schedule. Once I’m done with all of this I’m going to make my schedule to try to get all my assignments done.
I haven’t been able to workout this week because I’m trying to get used to my schedule. I didn’t have class today, but all the gyms are closed today, so I am going to workout hardcore tomorrow. That’s the first thing I’m doing tomorrow morning!!
On another note, I was able to lose .8 pounds this week. Not what I wanted, but it’s something after not working out for the latter half of the week and not eating all my points. I’m starting new and improved today. I’m eating my points and making plans for working out tomorrow. I have a couple of days to make up for!
Today was alright. I woke up late for work. I didn't get to work until 9am. At least my boss wasn't in, not that I would have gotten in trouble.
I am so nervouse for tomorrow. I really just want it to be the weekend already. I want to sleep and get some rest before the beginning of this session. I got information about my elective and I think I'll be able to get an A in the class. We have to fill out a contract. So I read what I have to do for an A and I think I'm going to try my hardest to fulfill the A.
I didn't eat all my points today. Since I woke up last I didn't make a lunch and I didn't go to the gym because I have way too much homework, but I don't have class on Friday so I think I'll be able to make uo for it. This is the first time in a long time I didn't eat all my points. I hope WI tomorrow goes ok. I don't want to gain that's for sure.
So it's the end of the month and I want to reflect on my progress. I think that I did a great job journaling. One week this month I blogged all week which is pretty awesome. I really wanted to keep that up but this last week was hard with all the assignments I had to get done before the end of the class. My goal for next month is to blog at least 5 times a week. I really want to blog when I'm really feeling down. I think I tend to not blog when I'm busy with all the other stuff going on in my world.
I workouted more this month than I have ever had in FOREVER! Seriously, I workouted at least three times a week. I think my motivation was all the drama in my house. I felt isolated and didn't want to stay home, so I went ot the gym to get away from all the tension in my house. My goal for the next month is to go to the gym 4 times a week. I think that's a good goal.
I eneded up with an A in my class. I worked hard by studying all the time, going to class (well maybe not for Research), and being a team player. I start my next session this week and I want to do really good. I want to make sure I pass both my elective and the other course with a really good grade.
I'm starting to journal with Melissa on a thread at BCB to show what I eat and I think that's going to help me accountable. I've noticed that I want to do good. I pack my food, and seem to be in the right direction, but then people offer food, bring free food, and then I give in. I need to stop that. Self Control people!!!
My roommate who I have been having trouble with is moving out! She has all her stuff packed and is really leaving. I'm so happy. I hate that the rent is going to go up but at least I can feel like I live in my own home. We'll see what happens now. Got to go!
I tried to get on yesterday but I was having a really tough time. So I decided just to go away. I was getting really annoyed!
So I finished my class today and I did well. My instructor likes me and gave me a very good evaluation. I'm happy this session is over and not ready for the new session. It just seems like a lot of work that I don't want to deal with espiecally after all the work I have done thus far.
I didn't workout today, but I don't have to go to work until 10am tomorrow so I can have a really good workout tomorrow. I need to have a good workout!!
I lost 1.2 pounds this week, so I'm happy about that. I am getting closer to where I want to be.
I'm almost done with my class which will end on Saturday! I have lots to do until then! So I need to go to get it all done! I'll come back tomorrow to write lots more!
I am DEAD tired. I woke up late today because I stayed up watching a movie for my class; however, I did arrive to class on time. I only have one more day at API and I'm excited this semester is half way over. I know I'm going to get a really great grade in my classes. I do start Neonatal Intensive Care Elective in two weeks. EXCITING!
I emailed my professor, my mentor, Dr. O’Malley to let her know how well I did on the test. She has been helping me off these past couple of semesters. I failed a course last December, which held me back a semester. She always had faith in me and I did my very best last semester. I ended up getting a B in the course and she was very proud of me… so she wants me to update her all the time so she knows I’m doing ok. She seemed very excited for me.
Anyway, so after today I only have one more clinical for this first half of the semester. I am done with my classes next week and then I start a new class the first week of July. I’m nervous for Advanced Med/Surg… but we have a new professor so no one knows how she teaches. I was prepared for Gail, but now I’m not so sure.
I am going shopping tomorrow with my sister and calling my mom to say Happy Birthday and sleep as much as I can. I actually should go see how much money I have. I also need to make sure I go to the gym tomorrow!
As you all know, I have been stressing out about the Research Exam I had today. This exam is worth 25% of my grade. We only have two exams, each worth 25%. If we do not get a combined 75% average on the exams, we fail the class... period.
Anyway, we took the test and I missed 3 out of 56.. which means I got a 94%. I was so excited, but I was surprised when I found out others received a lot lower than that. I just thought that with all the help we received with the study guide, that if I did well... everyone would do great.
Anyway, I have been all happy today and just being me.. I just checked my grade and I received a 100%on the test!!! She throw out three questions, ones that almost everyone in the class missed...
I am so excited! I just had to share the good news. Anyway, other than that I am now going to concentrate on the weight loss. I have to do this thing!
Please God, help me tomorrow with the Research Test! I need to do well. I want to do well! Please help me succeed! I know I can do well I just need help from you!
I did well on my Med/Surg Test today (I got a 100%) and I only need to get a 84% on the next three quzzies! I know I can pass this class with an A!!! I really have to go back studying, but I wanted to write before it's too late.
I am hungry. I woke up late and couldn't get food prepared, but I learned my lesson. I will be getting up really early from here on out!
You lock me up in the library
You thrash me with vocabulary
You test my brain until it bursts
What is this--the Nursing School Curse?
Oh, nursing school is really great
I've finished all my prereqs, so I don't have to wait
To study day and night
And I'm learning how to use my new penlight!
I'm glad I've taken pharmacology
Which gives me brand new opportunity
To learn each drug and med
And get them in my head
And quote each thing the professor has ever said
I'm having fun and making some new friends
And in December I'll have my BSN
If I don't go crazy first
I'll finally be a nurse But they tell me next semester will be worse...
