Mad Scribblings From the Life of a Middle-Aged New Nurse
This week I did an ER rotation. Keep in mind, this is only my fourth week on the floor of the hospital this year. The good news is I didn't totally flounder. I'm sure I looked like a nincompoop most of the time following my poor preceptor around the ER like a puppy on a... Continue Reading →
Nursing school is about 1/3 done for the semester. I passed my first exam -- not spectacularly, but managed to squeeze a B out of it. Considering I barely studied, I'd say that was pretty decent. I really do need to apply myself more. If I did, I'd bet I could squeak an A out... Continue Reading →
I feel that I have not been a terribly nice person lately. I have been short tempered and a bit rude. And angry. Very angry. It's starting to crack my normally chill demeanor. Welcome to Nursing School!! Monday was my clinical day. I'm never thrilled about clinicals for a number of reasons, but particularly during... Continue Reading →
My summation of my first week of school: I loathe this (mostly). I have become super cranky this week and have come to the conclusion that I'm way too old for this bullshit. I hate everybody and everything. And I really need a nap. In the good news department, by-and-large, I like my two teachers.... Continue Reading →
The school year is starting a little early. Nursing classes don't officially begin until the first week in September, but things are getting active already. My first course to open up was my Microbiology class. I chose to take this as an online course through a different school. Much as I'd prefer to learn in-person... Continue Reading →
Nursing school is a bitch. It's worse than anything you can imagine. People go crazy (they really do!). They lose their damn minds. One of our spring students was hospitalized because they were failing and there was a police presence at senior graduation due to threats from someone who failed out. Seriously. Yes. It happens.... Continue Reading →
I received bad news about fall classes today. I have, apparently, run out of financial aid. I suspected that this could happen; I guess I just hoped I'd be overlooked. For the uninitiated, apparently, you can only use Federal Financial Aid for up to 100 credit hours for a 2-year degree. While this may sound... Continue Reading →
Maybe you've always dreamed of a career in medicine. Medical school is too big a commitment, but Nursing -- caring for your patients on the front line -- really appeals to you! You're a compassionate person. You love people. You just HAVE to be a nurse! Or, maybe like many people, you see dollar signs.... Continue Reading →
I am the author of several other blogs, but I'm starting a new blog because, well, the others just don't quite deal with my modern-day issues. I need an outlet. My life is incredibly complicated. I'm really hoping that this blog will help me sort things out and put me on a more focused path.... Continue Reading →
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