So I have almost made it through my first week of nursing school! I am ecstatic! I actually am really enjoying it. I am not going to lie, there is a lot of work for me to do. But I feel that I am managing my time pretty well. I have my iCal all set-up with my day-to-day activities. I have a different color for each class and a black for personal things. Needless to say, the colors overtake the black. I am ok with that though. As long as I get to workout, cook dinner, spend at least 30 minutes with Brett, and read my Bible, I can make it through the day.
This week began with a couple of class orientations that I had to go into school for. Those were fun because I got to meet the professors. They are all so nice. They really want to help you succeed. I like that. But most of my days have been me at home sitting in front of my computer. I listen/watch lectures, read textbooks, and just try to figure out what I am doing. I am learning so many new things. I love my Pharmacology class already. It is difficult, as I knew it would be. But it is so interested how drugs can make the body do so many different things. I definitely see God's hand in that. And I already learned that nausea and vomiting is basically a side affect for any and every drug! ha.
Next week more fun begins! My first clinical lab! I love hands-on things!
"Learning is not attained by chance, it must be sought for with ardor and attended to with diligence." ~Abigail Adams
Apr 6, 2010
Are you kidding me?!
Nursing school has a lot more preparation then I thought it would. Since I found out I was accepted, I have been busy doing so many things to get ready to start on May 24. I am still so freaking excited!!!!!!
A packet of information was delivered about a week and a half ago. Brett and I were on our way to church as I was looking through the information. I got a huge surprise on the second page. This letter stated that I was being given a scholarship because of my grades thus far! I am ecstatic! Every little bit helps big time because I am not going to work while I am in school. I was so thrilled that God blessed me with this reward for my hard work. Along with that scholarship was a long list of things I need to get done. So far I have gotten a drug test, had a physical, filled out a residency questionnaire, filled out more scholarship information, and bought a lot of my supplies. The supplies have thus far been my favorite part. I finally get to wear a lab coat! It is so cute on me, at least Brett thinks so. I also got these really nice navy blue scrubs and new white Sanitas. Oh and Brett bought me an orange stethoscope! I absolutely LOVE it! Orange is by far my favorite color! But the books...Oh the books. I went to the school bookstore and suddenly became overwhelmed. I was required to buy 18 books for the Summer semester. Yes, I said EIGHTEEN! I mean, ARE YOU KIDDING ME?! I just kept thinking about how I was going to get all of them to my car parked a block away in a parking garage. Wow! 18 books. I have never had to have that many books. Just think of the cost. I am going to pay a total of $1100 for my first semester of books. R-I-D-I-C-U-L-O-U-S! But honestly, some of the books really scare me. I am so nervous about my new classes.
These are the books that scare me the most...
Proverbs 2:6 - For the LORD gives wisdom, and from his mouth come knowledge and understanding.
2 Corinthians 12:9 - But he said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness." Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ's power may rest on me.
Zephaniah 3:17 - The LORD your God is with you,
he is mighty to save.
He will take great delight in you,
he will quiet you with his love,
he will rejoice over you with singing.
A packet of information was delivered about a week and a half ago. Brett and I were on our way to church as I was looking through the information. I got a huge surprise on the second page. This letter stated that I was being given a scholarship because of my grades thus far! I am ecstatic! Every little bit helps big time because I am not going to work while I am in school. I was so thrilled that God blessed me with this reward for my hard work. Along with that scholarship was a long list of things I need to get done. So far I have gotten a drug test, had a physical, filled out a residency questionnaire, filled out more scholarship information, and bought a lot of my supplies. The supplies have thus far been my favorite part. I finally get to wear a lab coat! It is so cute on me, at least Brett thinks so. I also got these really nice navy blue scrubs and new white Sanitas. Oh and Brett bought me an orange stethoscope! I absolutely LOVE it! Orange is by far my favorite color! But the books...Oh the books. I went to the school bookstore and suddenly became overwhelmed. I was required to buy 18 books for the Summer semester. Yes, I said EIGHTEEN! I mean, ARE YOU KIDDING ME?! I just kept thinking about how I was going to get all of them to my car parked a block away in a parking garage. Wow! 18 books. I have never had to have that many books. Just think of the cost. I am going to pay a total of $1100 for my first semester of books. R-I-D-I-C-U-L-O-U-S! But honestly, some of the books really scare me. I am so nervous about my new classes.
These are the books that scare me the most...
Proverbs 2:6 - For the LORD gives wisdom, and from his mouth come knowledge and understanding.
2 Corinthians 12:9 - But he said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness." Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ's power may rest on me.
Zephaniah 3:17 - The LORD your God is with you,
he is mighty to save.
He will take great delight in you,
he will quiet you with his love,
he will rejoice over you with singing.
Mar 11, 2010
Here is the start of it all...
It all began yesterday afternoon. I have been following a forum for people who have applied to the UT Houston Bacc2 Nursing Program. On this particular day, people began to exclaim that they got accepted into the program. See, these people have been stalking UTLink (online admissions center) daily to see if they have been accepted, unlike me who remained perfectly calm (NOT). When I saw the acceptances roll in, I decided I would check my UTLink to try my luck. It was not my lucky day. My status continued to say that my acceptance was pending the approval of the admissions committee. Bummer. This is what it has been saying since May 2009 when I prematurely submitted my application. At that moment, I needed a little confidence booster from my husband. I called Brett at work to tell him all that I had just gone through. He proceeded to tell me to continue checking and that I should not worry. "Ok, sounds good. I will just check online every 10 minutes until you get home." I drove myself crazy last night searching the Internet for my acceptance. I finally gave up around 7pm when my thoughts turned to my hungry belly. I thought I wouldn't sleep last night; however, I was out like a light when my head hit the feather pillow. I woke up at 4:30am ready to workout. I continued to think about my fate as I ran those miles. I arrived at work around 6:30 ready to start my workday. I was pretty busy through the first hour and a half. Then, I realized it was 8am! UTLink was up and running for the day! I decided to try my fate once more. I logged in pretty quickly. I then saw those words across the screen. "You have been granted provisional admission. Admission letter in the mail." My heart jumped as I quickly walked into my supply room to call Brett. After three tries, Brett finally answered. I GOT IN!!!! Our lives are continuing as planned. I proceeded to call my mom. And as I am sure you will learn in my stories, she hardly answers her phone. So, I go to dad. Dad, I got in! YES!! Tears are streaming down my face in happiness and excitement. Finally, mom was buzzing in. Mom, I got in! Tears are now on both sides of the phone! I loved this moment. Telling my family was the best.
I have been so happy today, as you can imagine. I am so excited for this new chapter in my life to begin. For now, I continue on with the 5 more prereqs that I am required to have to start this program, along with working 36 hours a week. Life is good. God has blessed me with a great opportunity to advance my career. God is so good!!!!
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