Well, month six is over, officially. There may not be a month 7-15 for me now. My financial aid is used up and I don't have $1,000 to get into school for the month of December, and so on. I am very distressed about this.
On a happier note, I finished the class with 1000 points or 100%!!! I am so proud of myself. This was a very challenging month and I did it! I was so looking forward to Fundies III. I hope that I will be able to continue my education and receive my PN degree/diploma.
I met the Fundies III instructor for clinicals. I like her. I think she is no nonsense and will really be an awesome teacher. I would have been going back the nursing home where I had fundies I & II. At least I could have kept up with my old residents.
Please pray that I will be able to get this mess straightened out and be able to continue school. Last night the hot water heater went out. What next?
Thanksgiving was wonderful. I spent the day with my family and my youngest daughter and her husband put on a pretty nice spread! I enjoyed my grandchildren and even had fun with the Redi Whip and a few little fingers. Let's just say, Bridget, Emma, and Kyle really like Redi Whip!!! I think at first their mom wasn't really happy with me, but I had fun!!!
Thursday, November 27, 2008
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
Tag, I'm it?
Okay, I am new to this and it is really going to mess up my school only blogging, but oh well. It seems to be a fun thing to do.
The Rules:
1. Link to the person who tagged you. Katie
2. Post the rules on your blog. (that is what you are reading now)
3. List six (6) random things about your self.
4. Tag six (6) people at the end of your post.
5. Let each person know they have been tagged and leave a message on their blog.
Six Random Things About Me.
1. I went to college at age 51, to nursing school, no less
2. I love Giraffes.
3. I like younger men.
4. I love my grandchildren more than life itself.
5. I too, am a published author.
6. I am a great cook. (Ask my son in law, John)
I now tag, Erika, Angie, Annie, that's all the other bloggers I know. Sorry!
The Rules:
1. Link to the person who tagged you. Katie
2. Post the rules on your blog. (that is what you are reading now)
3. List six (6) random things about your self.
4. Tag six (6) people at the end of your post.
5. Let each person know they have been tagged and leave a message on their blog.
Six Random Things About Me.
1. I went to college at age 51, to nursing school, no less
2. I love Giraffes.
3. I like younger men.
4. I love my grandchildren more than life itself.
5. I too, am a published author.
6. I am a great cook. (Ask my son in law, John)
I now tag, Erika, Angie, Annie, that's all the other bloggers I know. Sorry!
Friday, November 21, 2008
OMG!! I Can't Believe It!!!!
Just so you know, OMG + oh my goodness! I am so glad we had our "day in court" today. I just hope that it makes a difference for the next class! I feel better to have voiced my opinion, so much for keeping a low profile and flying under the radar! I hate feeling like a snitch, but sometimes you just have to do what you just have to do! Anyway, it's over and I'm glad, however, I will have another new Fundies Clinical Instructor next month!
Next weeks schedule goes like this: Monday, Exam over FNS chapters 27 & 31, Pharmacology chapters from third week, it's like 6. All about drugs, drugs, drugs. No, it isn't a fun thing to have to remember. I expect, however, if I had been a bit more diligent about completing my drug cards, they could have been a big help. (Duh, you think?) I am just tooooo tired. This seems to be the same affliction that a number of my classmates are going through as well! Enough crying on your shoulder!
On a happy note, I received a 100% on my Quiz today! I learned some math, thanks to my classmates, Shelly and Amy. Had a run in with another classmate. You know, don't rush the instructor when class goes until 4 pm and you have to leave early for, oh let's see, what's the excuse this time? I have just got to let this crap roll off my back. I pretty much just concentrate on the issues at hand and that is to pass all my classes and be on my way to a great career as a nurse.
I have learned that if you show your patients that you really do care, and I do, that things seem to go much smoother for you and your patients feel on top of the world. I try to make my patient feel like she is the only resident in the nursing home and that really doesn't take much effort. What satisfaction I feel, when I give her a back rub, foot massage, hand massage or just listen to what she has to say and I can tell that I have made her feel special and important. I try not to think of her as a patient but as a resident. Even though she is in a nursing home, that is her home!!! Many tell me I will be a good nurse and you know what? I am starting to believe it too!!!
Next weeks schedule goes like this: Monday, Exam over FNS chapters 27 & 31, Pharmacology chapters from third week, it's like 6. All about drugs, drugs, drugs. No, it isn't a fun thing to have to remember. I expect, however, if I had been a bit more diligent about completing my drug cards, they could have been a big help. (Duh, you think?) I am just tooooo tired. This seems to be the same affliction that a number of my classmates are going through as well! Enough crying on your shoulder!
On a happy note, I received a 100% on my Quiz today! I learned some math, thanks to my classmates, Shelly and Amy. Had a run in with another classmate. You know, don't rush the instructor when class goes until 4 pm and you have to leave early for, oh let's see, what's the excuse this time? I have just got to let this crap roll off my back. I pretty much just concentrate on the issues at hand and that is to pass all my classes and be on my way to a great career as a nurse.
I have learned that if you show your patients that you really do care, and I do, that things seem to go much smoother for you and your patients feel on top of the world. I try to make my patient feel like she is the only resident in the nursing home and that really doesn't take much effort. What satisfaction I feel, when I give her a back rub, foot massage, hand massage or just listen to what she has to say and I can tell that I have made her feel special and important. I try not to think of her as a patient but as a resident. Even though she is in a nursing home, that is her home!!! Many tell me I will be a good nurse and you know what? I am starting to believe it too!!!
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
What a Day!!!
So, guess what happens when you have a latex allergy and you touch a band aid and then your face? Yep, you guessed it! I puffed up like a blow fish and broke out in monster hives. Ms Nancy and Ms Leomi kept asking me if I was having trouble breathing (I was a smidge), but I just told them no. One of the other students in the other class was sent out for Benedryl for me and they had me take two, and man, I was out!!! I could barely keep my eyes open and I did fall asleep during our lunch break. I think that my latex sensitivity is getting worse. I am going to have to be extremely careful. I wonder, if there is a profolactic treatment for it?
This was a rough day. We had lecture and presentations. The hardest thing was that the Director of the PN program was supposed to come in to talk to us and we waited for over an hour and a half and she was a no show. However, she was in talking with our clinical instructor, so I don't know what came of that. I am really nervous about going to clinicals tomorrow.
I will fly under the radar as much as possible, keep my head down, complete my tasks, do my physical assesment and call it good. My care plan is done for tomorrow and I am so glad. This has not been an enjoyable clinical month. Rumor has it next month we have Ms Tish. I am really looking forward to her. I have heard she is really a great instructor and she will be our clinical instructor as well. I think we may be a few students short next month. There a couple who are pretty iffy about passing this month. Not me, I am still a 100% student! Go Me!
I have made some great friends in this class. I am so glad. We seem to really click and that so helps make the days go by fast and fun.
This was a rough day. We had lecture and presentations. The hardest thing was that the Director of the PN program was supposed to come in to talk to us and we waited for over an hour and a half and she was a no show. However, she was in talking with our clinical instructor, so I don't know what came of that. I am really nervous about going to clinicals tomorrow.
I will fly under the radar as much as possible, keep my head down, complete my tasks, do my physical assesment and call it good. My care plan is done for tomorrow and I am so glad. This has not been an enjoyable clinical month. Rumor has it next month we have Ms Tish. I am really looking forward to her. I have heard she is really a great instructor and she will be our clinical instructor as well. I think we may be a few students short next month. There a couple who are pretty iffy about passing this month. Not me, I am still a 100% student! Go Me!
I have made some great friends in this class. I am so glad. We seem to really click and that so helps make the days go by fast and fun.
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
Week Three Month Six
Well, well, well. I did my drug presentation today and was glad to have it over. I didn't do a great job, but it was ok. I presented Ultram XR. An all day pain relief med. I do enjoy doing presentations and talking in front of a crowd. I guess, I am a show off!
The test on Monday went well. I got a 96 which is okay. I am feeling a bit off my game this week. I keep thinking that one day down and only two until clinicals again. I am just not looking forward to that. I will make the best of it and try to stay under the radar. What she has done to some of my classmates is not cool. I guess, (they keep saying) that we are supposed to talk to the Director of the PN program, but so far that hasn't happened. I don't like to say bad things about my school, but there are alot of areas they would really improve.
I like Pharmacology. It is really interesting to see how the different drugs do, their benefits, their side effects (which can be pretty scarey!). I guess, we really just have to weigh the benefits vs the effects when taking any drug. So far, I have been pretty lucky and not had too many of the side effects. Anyway. . . . .
Tomorrow we will do wound care! Yea!!!!!!!!!!! Today's lecture was about the Operative Patient. Intresting things, I can't wait to be hands on with all this stuff and not just in the nursing home. I wish we were in a more acute situation. Not that long term is bad, but I would love to see a bit faster pace. I am looking forward to seeing my patient this week. I will do my assesment and I must find a fingernail brush for her. . . .I almost forgot!
Till next time!
The test on Monday went well. I got a 96 which is okay. I am feeling a bit off my game this week. I keep thinking that one day down and only two until clinicals again. I am just not looking forward to that. I will make the best of it and try to stay under the radar. What she has done to some of my classmates is not cool. I guess, (they keep saying) that we are supposed to talk to the Director of the PN program, but so far that hasn't happened. I don't like to say bad things about my school, but there are alot of areas they would really improve.
I like Pharmacology. It is really interesting to see how the different drugs do, their benefits, their side effects (which can be pretty scarey!). I guess, we really just have to weigh the benefits vs the effects when taking any drug. So far, I have been pretty lucky and not had too many of the side effects. Anyway. . . . .
Tomorrow we will do wound care! Yea!!!!!!!!!!! Today's lecture was about the Operative Patient. Intresting things, I can't wait to be hands on with all this stuff and not just in the nursing home. I wish we were in a more acute situation. Not that long term is bad, but I would love to see a bit faster pace. I am looking forward to seeing my patient this week. I will do my assesment and I must find a fingernail brush for her. . . .I almost forgot!
Till next time!
Saturday, November 15, 2008
Back to School As Usual, Until Next Thursday, That Is!
As a friend reminded me, "this to shall pass". I really tried hard not to get so upset about the whole clinical fiasco. In fact, I was feeling pretty proud of myself for not getting all worked up, binge eating and having my brain blow right out of the top of my head from my blood pressure being stroke level! Then, I went to school yesterday. Of course things had to be rehashed and talked about and you guessed it! I lost it. Only, not like a usual out of control thing, I kept in cool, left the room gathered my thoughts, and came back. I am proud of that!
We will see what happens on Monday when our class meets with the Director of the PN program. No matter what, I still have one more clinical class and I intend to make the best of it. I will do my physical assessment and blood sugars, vitals and all that and just hope for the best. I can do it, I know! I just wish I felt more confident about BPs though.
Since I seem to have the intestinal flu today, I am going to take it easy, study for my test on Monday and finish my presentation for Tuesday and work on drug cards, . . . again. Those things are beginning to be a pain in my kiester! If I wasn't so competitive, I would not do them. Oh, what am I saying, of course I would. I always have to do what is right, what is expected and then try to go above and beyond. Yes, Virginia, I am an over achiever. What can I say?
We will see what happens on Monday when our class meets with the Director of the PN program. No matter what, I still have one more clinical class and I intend to make the best of it. I will do my physical assessment and blood sugars, vitals and all that and just hope for the best. I can do it, I know! I just wish I felt more confident about BPs though.
Since I seem to have the intestinal flu today, I am going to take it easy, study for my test on Monday and finish my presentation for Tuesday and work on drug cards, . . . again. Those things are beginning to be a pain in my kiester! If I wasn't so competitive, I would not do them. Oh, what am I saying, of course I would. I always have to do what is right, what is expected and then try to go above and beyond. Yes, Virginia, I am an over achiever. What can I say?
Thursday, November 13, 2008
It's Official! I hate Fundies II Clinicals!
Okay. I have a few questions that I feel are worthy of answers. 1. Why as an instructor would you walk away from a student who just asked you a question? 2. When a student asks for help, why would you cop an attitude and make them feel 6 inches tall? 3. Why, as an instructor, would you want to snap your fingers, rush, demean your student who is performing a task for only the second time and make them feel like their whole day was for naught? 4. Why would I want to ask you questions and learn from you, when clearly, all you can think about is the precious time table you have set for yourself and all of us? 5. Just who do I have to talk to to make my very, very, very upset self most clear that THIS IS NOT A LEARNING ENVIRONMENT that has been going on, on Fundies II clinical day?
Yes, we are all adults, yes we are students and should come prepared, but when you have not worked with Lab results, medications or physical assessments and you have questions, why would you be so incredibly rude &/or unwilling to take a minute to LISTEN and help me learn to be the best nurse that I can be? Isn't that your job?
If I were a quitting person, today would most definately be my LAST day of nursing school, however, I refuse to let someone, get in the way of my goal and my goal is to be a Nurse. I have studied hard, prepared for all my classes for what? To be given an unsuccessful? To be graded as a Fail?No way, Jay!!! I have and am doing my part, it is YOUR part that is lacking!!! If I do not pass this clinical month, I will be one of many very UNHAPPY nursing students!
On a happier note! I really enjoyed my patient. I really made a difference in her life today. That is what nursing is all about. I made her feel like the most important resident at that nursing home today, and you know what? She was! She was my most important resident. All in all, I would say, I had a very successful day, wouldn't you?
One more day to go! I will continue to pray for guidance, understanding and the ability to KEEP my somewhat hot temper and my BIG mouth quiet!!! My momma always said, "If you can't something nice about someone, say NOTHING at all"!!!
A toast to tomorrows quiz and fun lab day!!! Ahhhhhhh, something to look forward to!
Yes, we are all adults, yes we are students and should come prepared, but when you have not worked with Lab results, medications or physical assessments and you have questions, why would you be so incredibly rude &/or unwilling to take a minute to LISTEN and help me learn to be the best nurse that I can be? Isn't that your job?
If I were a quitting person, today would most definately be my LAST day of nursing school, however, I refuse to let someone, get in the way of my goal and my goal is to be a Nurse. I have studied hard, prepared for all my classes for what? To be given an unsuccessful? To be graded as a Fail?No way, Jay!!! I have and am doing my part, it is YOUR part that is lacking!!! If I do not pass this clinical month, I will be one of many very UNHAPPY nursing students!
On a happier note! I really enjoyed my patient. I really made a difference in her life today. That is what nursing is all about. I made her feel like the most important resident at that nursing home today, and you know what? She was! She was my most important resident. All in all, I would say, I had a very successful day, wouldn't you?
One more day to go! I will continue to pray for guidance, understanding and the ability to KEEP my somewhat hot temper and my BIG mouth quiet!!! My momma always said, "If you can't something nice about someone, say NOTHING at all"!!!
A toast to tomorrows quiz and fun lab day!!! Ahhhhhhh, something to look forward to!
Monday, November 10, 2008
Week Two Month Six
Month Six? Wow! Where have the past five months gone? Any how, I am still loving every minute of school. I was very naughty and didn't crack a book all weekend. I am getting myself behind the eight ball leaving things to the last minute. I had to give myself a good talking to to get back in the game.
Today was my first exam and I was pleasantly surprised with a 100%. Lucky for me! I all most feel like I didn't deserve it because I didin't study like I should have. So. . . I am cracking the books again and set up a schedule to complete everything on time. I completely forgot about my very unusual clinical day last week. This is a new instructor and I guess we all have things to learn. I didn't even look at my care plan. Shame, Shame on me.
I am loving my instructor this month as well. Ms Nancy is awesome. She is very down to earth and I think we are some what alike. I wonder if that is a good thing? She just makes me feel like I can do anything I put my mind to without really saying anything. I like that she lets us work in groups so we can feel the team work and put our heads together and learn from each other!
Looking forward to wound care this week in the lab! Oh, I must not forget my medical math and dosage calculations! My favorite, NOT! I do like how this program is going. I see the logic in the way to do classes, the plan is working. What is it my husband always says? Plan the work and Work the Plan! Yea!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Today was my first exam and I was pleasantly surprised with a 100%. Lucky for me! I all most feel like I didn't deserve it because I didin't study like I should have. So. . . I am cracking the books again and set up a schedule to complete everything on time. I completely forgot about my very unusual clinical day last week. This is a new instructor and I guess we all have things to learn. I didn't even look at my care plan. Shame, Shame on me.
I am loving my instructor this month as well. Ms Nancy is awesome. She is very down to earth and I think we are some what alike. I wonder if that is a good thing? She just makes me feel like I can do anything I put my mind to without really saying anything. I like that she lets us work in groups so we can feel the team work and put our heads together and learn from each other!
Looking forward to wound care this week in the lab! Oh, I must not forget my medical math and dosage calculations! My favorite, NOT! I do like how this program is going. I see the logic in the way to do classes, the plan is working. What is it my husband always says? Plan the work and Work the Plan! Yea!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Friday, November 7, 2008
Gotta Get This Off My Chest
Okay. I just have to blog about this. I am very frustrated by a few things about school and if I don't spill it, it is going to start to erode my attitude.
First of all, this is a very expensive education I am getting. Since I am paying about $295 per credit hour, I want every bit of class time, every bit of my instructors time and talent. What I don't want is back biting, people leaving their cell phones on, even if they have their phone on vibrate, they jump up, leave the class room and disrupt class. I hate that people stroll in to class 1, 2, 3 hours late and there are no consequences, people who do not have the commitment to come to class each and every time class is being held. It irritates me that these students, feel the need to be know it alls, and pretend that they have all the answers, when clearly they don't. They are not fooling anyone and baby, I know it will all come out in the wash in the end, but. . . I still find this incredibly rude and irritating. Don't sit by me to see my answers, don't ask me what I got for whatever question you don't know. You know what? I studied and I am earning my degree, NOT YOURS!!!!! And please, when the instructor is talking, they are talking for a reason, so SHUT UP!!!!!
We are all adults in these classes and I know we are making our own choices, but, you know what, when your choice starts to interfer with my choice, I have a MAJOR PROBLEM! I respect you, please do the same for me. I work hard for the grades that I get. I study, study, study. I study constantly. So, unless we are working in a group or doing a pop quiz where we are allowed to collaberate, don't ask me the answers that I have. They are mine, not yours.
"I guess that is all I have to say about that!!!!!" Forrest Gump
First of all, this is a very expensive education I am getting. Since I am paying about $295 per credit hour, I want every bit of class time, every bit of my instructors time and talent. What I don't want is back biting, people leaving their cell phones on, even if they have their phone on vibrate, they jump up, leave the class room and disrupt class. I hate that people stroll in to class 1, 2, 3 hours late and there are no consequences, people who do not have the commitment to come to class each and every time class is being held. It irritates me that these students, feel the need to be know it alls, and pretend that they have all the answers, when clearly they don't. They are not fooling anyone and baby, I know it will all come out in the wash in the end, but. . . I still find this incredibly rude and irritating. Don't sit by me to see my answers, don't ask me what I got for whatever question you don't know. You know what? I studied and I am earning my degree, NOT YOURS!!!!! And please, when the instructor is talking, they are talking for a reason, so SHUT UP!!!!!
We are all adults in these classes and I know we are making our own choices, but, you know what, when your choice starts to interfer with my choice, I have a MAJOR PROBLEM! I respect you, please do the same for me. I work hard for the grades that I get. I study, study, study. I study constantly. So, unless we are working in a group or doing a pop quiz where we are allowed to collaberate, don't ask me the answers that I have. They are mine, not yours.
"I guess that is all I have to say about that!!!!!" Forrest Gump
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Tuesday, November 4, 2008
Month Five/Fundementals I
Well, it's over! Month five, fundies I. I loved it! I finished the month being number two. Number one beat me by .2 of a point. My final received an A and I received an A for the class, giving me a 4.0 for the month and an accumulated 3.8 GPA. I believe I am on my way to the Dean's List once again for this quarter! My final care plan received an excellant, that's a good thing! I will miss being with Ms Leomi.
Yesterday, I started Fundies II. I really like Ms Nancy as well. I have been very fortunate with my instructors. There have only been a couple that I wasn't really fond of. This is going to be a tough class. I will have to work at it every moment I can in order to keep up! There is sooo much to do! This schedule is a killer too.
I am enjoying my new friends in this class as well. I have three that I really like and relate to. This will be a good month, but one full of lots of study and homework! I am looking forward to moving ahead!
Yesterday, I started Fundies II. I really like Ms Nancy as well. I have been very fortunate with my instructors. There have only been a couple that I wasn't really fond of. This is going to be a tough class. I will have to work at it every moment I can in order to keep up! There is sooo much to do! This schedule is a killer too.
I am enjoying my new friends in this class as well. I have three that I really like and relate to. This will be a good month, but one full of lots of study and homework! I am looking forward to moving ahead!
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