Update....1 month later

I can't believe it has been an entire month since I have posted. Process 1 is over, and it was an adventure. I did not do as well on the exams as I had hoped, but I am still in the program....alot of people didn't make it. Process 2 started this week and I already feel behind because there is just a ton of reading. Some LPN's have joined us, and some students that are off track. The class is full again with about 85 people.

My advice is to read and study. Apparently the cd's that come with the books are a big help, but I wasn't using them. I was only using the reading and my notes. Taping the lectures help for review also. I did take the tutorial that is offered in the lab on nursing critical thinking. What can I say? These exams are different than any others I have ever had. I feel that I need to get better organized again to add the study guide and cd's to my study schedule.

I am still working, but leave early whenever I can. I am not getting paid enough for my time, but am not ready to go completely without a paycheck. I am considering getting a patient tech job on the weekends/overnight. More money for the same amount of hours. I just feel overwhelmed most of the time because Thursday is my only day off. This should let up next semester when we no longer have pharmacology. I miss the kids, they miss me, but this is a necessary thing that I hope will also let up next semester. I can study with them in the room which is a good thing because they just want to be next to me.

This week we started learning about wounds and bandages...pretty cooool!

Here is an interesting change in my personality...a girlfriend asked me to help her do something the other day and I said NO. That is a big deal for me. I didn't even hesitate. Honestly, when do I have the time?
Have a great day everyone!