Tuesday, September 23, 2014

Final Semester

I actually thought I would write this before the semester started but that didn't happen. Life seems to get in the way!  It's been a month since starting my final semester in pursuit of my ADN (Associate Degree Nursing). I truly didn't think this time would get here after attending the information session for the nursing program. It seemed so far away.  

I have already conquered (barely) one exam (of four) in Community and Geriatrics and this week will be my first med-surg exam (of four). I have enjoyed my rotation in the community/nursing home setting as the RN now vs the CNA role we held first semester. I have enjoyed getting to know my patients since I had the same three for the four week rotation. Granted the first day we walk into a new setting I think to myself, no way would I want to do this; but by the end of the rotation I realize I COULD do this! This leads me to believe that I will not have a lot of difficulty finding a job as I truly have enjoyed each area of nursing we have studied so far and could work in any of those settings.

This semester brings on additional excitement as our daughter Aubre is now in the first semester of clinical. I am excited to share in her journey as she works towards her ADN.

I missed an entire weekend of study time prior to my first exam as the Philly 3-Day for the Cure was held several weeks earlier than it has been and it fell on a weekend that I would have devoted to studying. I spent the entire weekend with amazing friends and extended family as we raised awareness and $3.8 MILLION in the fight against breast cancer. I've already signed up to walk next year (and hope this time Dale will be able to walk with me) so if anyone would like to donate to this amazing cause, please use this link.