Diary of a Nursing Student- [Week 2]

     I've made it through my second week in the nursing program, only 13 more to go this semester! People have been asking me all the time how it's going and my best answer is: It's intense. Very, very intense. I am so thankful I am able to not work right now because I would probably have a nervous breakdown if I had to work too. There is so much material to learn in a relatively short time frame. Typically we learn a skill one week and are tested on it the next. One week. To learn and memorize 22 different movements for range of motion. One week to learn detail steps to taking vital signs. One week. Granted we can re-test on those skills a number of times if needed but it doesn't make it any less of a chore because by the time you master that skill you have ten more to learn and perfect. It just never ends. Remember I also have 8-10 chapters in the books to read, plus study guides and math problems. Yeah, I have no life outside of baby and medicine. The increased stress is already taking a toll on me physically but I'm just going to keep calm (ha) and carry on as best I can.

     Roxas is learning all kinds of new things and I really need to update more on him. I try to get pictures up when I can, but honestly when I get some free time it usually ends up being devoted to school, spend time with my husband, or a nap. Notice clean isn't on that list, my house is a complete and utter disaster zone right now and even though it's driving me up the wall...I just need to chill out and de-stress for a minute. That's how I found myself here writing. I could and probably should be practicing for my vital signs test this afternoon but I'm not. Oh well. Anyways, back to the point. Roxas is now sitting up on his own for a few seconds before toppling over. He really prefers to lay on his back and scoot himself all over the floor, backwards of course. Next week he will be SIX months old. Half a year. It goes very quickly, but I must say I am really excited for the future and I can't wait until he is crawling, walking, talking, running, playing, learning to play his own guitar, going to school...It's all very exciting to think about. I think I'm finally at peace with the fact that he will grow up and I'm looking more towards the future and getting excited about it. I'm enjoying the moments we have now too, but they will soon be gone and we will move on to the next chapter in life.

     That's all for now, hopefully I will be able to manage a 6 month update relatively on time. We are starting solid foods this coming month too, so I'm sure there will be many adorable pictures to post.

Diary of a Nursing Student-[one week]

     It's been a whole week since I started this adventure called nursing school. I've heard rumors, horrible, terrible rumors and turns out they are true. It's intense. Very intense. This past week has been crazy, and I feel like it's been a month. I've learned so much in just the past week I think my brain just might explode. So far though, I'm keeping my head above water. I have got my homework done and I'm even ahead a little bit! Yay!
     I had bootcamp last week. Lucky us as nursing students we got to go to school a whole week before everybody else! It was just one day but it was pretty crazy. They just went over the dress code, policies and procedures. Just basic housekeeping stuff but it was a lot to take in for one day. On the way home though my mom and I took Roxas to the Deer Farm outside of Flagstaff and had a blast seeing Roxas experiencing all of the new animals. He got to see deer, goats, a camel and even reindeer!

Deer!

     It has been a whole new world for me though. Trying to adjust to being a student and mom has been a challenge to say the least. I have about 8 chapters of material to read a week plus 40 pages worth of study guides to fill out and read, and math problems to do and on top of all that I have lab skills I have to practice! Yeah...I'm a little busy. Now throw in taking care of Roxas all day and at least spending a little bit of time relaxing and I'm balancing quite a full plate. I really do love school though. When I actually have an interest in something I can focus and learn so much better. I really do enjoy being in the classes and learning new things- even when they are as simple (ha) as washing your hands or taking a blood pressure. I have gotten much more confident in my abilities and feel a great sense of accomplishment when I actually learn new skills. I know I made the right choice for us and I can't wait to move on in the program and learn even more. We'll see if I still feel the same way in a few weeks but for now I am really, intensely happy with it.