Updates frequently appear on my iPhone but my life also receives random update notices…. In a few months I’ll be finished with my BSN and ready to take the NCLEX to earn my RN. That is a lot of acronyms but RN = new career. Updates are not only for iPhones but also apply to our…
Perspective
Perspective…’a point of view.’ Perspective continues to change as I change and grow. The other day I needed a new perspective and decided to lay down in my hallway. No grassy knoll available so this was the easiest and most convenient way to gain a different view of my world. It may be odd, but…
the break
Amazingly, I have completed my 3rd semester and have had an entire month off from classes. I’m so glad to have made it thus far (fairly unscathed) and looking forward to the final portion of this adventure. The first few days of freedom helped me realize that I had missed basically everything in life outside…
the next year
The next new year is about to begin. Days away from 2015 and I loathe the slow process of this annual change. I much prefer it to just zip by while I’m sleeping without having to acknowledge that there is a true turning of the page to 2015. Why? Because it is just another point…
Thanks and forgiving
This Thanksgiving break offers a nice reprieve from what has been the typical schedule. For two days I have allowed myself not to open a nursing book. Today, however, I find myself having flash card withdrawals… which is probably a good thing as I still have more exams ahead. I’m thankful for the break and thankful…
No manicure required…
There are some unanticipated and perhaps unknown accommodations that have been made since becoming a full time nursing student: 1. Delays in doing laundry – who has time to ‘plan’ laundry days? 2. My hair style has become ultra simplistic – I like to call my new hairdo ‘born with a bun’ as I rarely take…
#3 pencil
Stress can manifest in our dreams. I went to bed last night reflecting on the very intense Pathophysiology exam I took on Tuesday. This afternoon, while studying for two more exams that I have tomorrow, I realized my stress level has indeed increased. This realization was not associated with any visible physical manifestations such as…
Busy – redefined
If I thought I knew what being busy entailed, it now holds a new definition and the previous understanding I thought I had has been thrown out the window. This program is termed ‘Accelerated’ for a reason. I have survived the first week however it was lighter than normal due to no lab or clinical…
This is a test
Moved but not settled
I’m all moved into my new spacious 340 square foot studio apartment in Alexandria, VA and more than ready for classes to begin! I had no idea how mentally draining the process would be as I had to unpack items from my last apartment, but I’m dealing with that. I’m ready to begin this educational journey…
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