I know, I know.....

Ok, so yes, a whole semester went by without one post. I survived Mental Health and Nursing 4 (which was the dreaded Med-Surg class for the second semester), learned a TON and achieved A's on my transcripts! I also took an online Sociology class- yet another graduation requirement- and earned an A in that class as well. That now brings me to halfway there!!! I am officially halfway through the program and am very excited to start the next semester. I was very tired- went to bed- and somehow started thinking about speech class- and have a handful of speeches running through my head! What is up with that? Who does this? Hence- I am awake and feeling guilty about not keeping the blog updated. So I am rambling here to get it all out of my head.

Regarding next semester- I have three more beautiful weeks off- I am wondering if anyone has ever 'challenged' a speech class. I would love to volunteer. I could give a speech and if I satisfactorily meet the objectives I'd gladly not show up to class every Tuesday from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. for sixteen weeks. Unless I get blindsided when my transcripts are evaluated again- this speech class should be my last graduation requirement class... The light is at the end of the tunnel and its bigger than my thumb! Holy crap- its happening! I'm going to be a nurse!!

I will be starting the semester with an intermediate Med-Surg rotation and then finishing up with Pediatrics. I am enjoying the program very much- and the hospital days are the best. My day in the Emergency Department was very eventful. Started out with a bang and stayed busy all day. Started 5 IVs-- all successful on the first attempt. So I was very proud of myself for that- and grateful for my phlebotomy background. I think it really does help. But hey- its easier on this end of the needle! :)

I still feel like this is what I am supposed to be doing- right here- right now. I try not to get too stressed out about finding a job- got to get through school and pass the board exam... then I'll think about stressing about a job.

I will post more often during my third semester (oh my gosh I can't believe I am third semester!) and keep my fans updated! Thanks for all the love and support!