Today began week 4. Our professor, who we had for our first week, greeted us today and told us, "well, you are halfway through your sophomore year!" While this is exciting, my mind thought...this means the classes are just getting more intense and challenging.
Week 3 ended pretty well. After all my nervousness and anxiety, my lab partner and I did very well on our lab final. (Bragging moment) Our lab instructor let our course leader (lecture instructor) know that my partner and I (along with another pair from our lab) did so well she recommended that our video assessment be used for an example to future students. Another confidence boost! I, personally, would love to watch my video in 5 years, after I have been working as a nurse. It would be hilarious to see how nervous and awkward I was when I first started.
My weekend was a nice mental break. I took Friday night off. Erin and I went to a happy hour to honor one of her co worker's retirement. We came home, ordered a Stromboli and watched a movie. It was amazing! Saturday we ran a few errands, visited some of our favorite kids and friends. Saturday evening I sat at our dining room table (my current office and desk) and started prepping for this next course. I stayed up until midnight reading, taking notes and finally watching some required videos. I woke up a little after 1am with my computer on my lap. Whoops! Sunday I met with my friend from class to study. We always have high expectations but usually end up talking through concerns. We both find it helpful. We set up a study plan for this week. Sunday ended with an evening with my Erin and adorable twins who always put me in the best mood!
Back to week 4. We are in Essentials of Nursing Practice. We will be learning all about medications, dosages, safety, nutrition, administering medications and a whole bunch of other topics. I am back in panic mode! There was mention of us having to give each other bed baths in lab next week. When we brought that up to our lab instructor, she was shocked and said that was news to her. Hopefully she will get an answer for us tomorrow! That will be an experience I am sure! This wee also poses another challenge, the U.S. Open. It is being held near campus meaning traffic and parking will most likely be a nightmare. Maybe we will see some famous golfers! (That assumes I would recognize some famous golfers!)
I realized after my final on Friday, I maybe relaxed my shoulders and exhaled for about 3 minutes...then the tension, stress and nerves took right back over. I have a feeling this will go on for the next 13 months!
I want to take a moment to thank everyone again for all the continued support and encouragement. I appreciate it more than you know and enjoy all the texts, emails, and Facebook posts. I feel so honored to have so many people cheering me on.
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