My first day of nursing school...

Well today was the day... and I think it all went fine. I'm still a bit nervous but I guess I'm just overwhelmed by everything...

My schedule looks fairly easy for the first quarter since I've already taken some college (I can exempt some of the basic non-nursing related classes, weird finnish thing don't ask!). The surprise was that we start our clinicals Sept. 11. We are each assigned a patient from a nearby LTC facility. According to the student tutors that basically includes a lot of talking and coffee...

Well, can't think of anything else to write... ask me and I'll tell you more!

[essarge]

Glad to hear that the first day went well for you! Remember to be good to yourself and reward yourself for your accomplishments!

[twarlik]

Originally posted by Ada

We are each assigned a patient from a nearby LTC facility. According to the student tutors that basically includes a lot of talking and coffee...

Now that sounds like a clinical I could really get in to!!! :chuckle

[TeresaRN2b]

Glad all went so well for you! I can't wait to get started on Monday. I don't think we start clinicals till October though.

Teresa

[fnimat1]

Congratulations Ada!!!! Remember to study hard and reward yourself.

Fatima

"Class of 2006"

[Jennerizer, ASN, RN]

It's perfectly normal to feel overwhelmed. Just wait until you finish & are able to look back & see just how much you accomplished. Hang in there......even when it gets a little rough & mentally exhausting.

[RNIAM, BSN, RN]

That sounds great. Good luck to you and enjoy every moment!

[nekhismom]

I'm glad to hear that your first day went well!! My first clincals were in 2 different LTC facilities also. I was assigned one pt. at each facility. Really, it was not a bad clinical experience. I really enjoyed being able to talk to my pt. for a while. LTC is not like Med/Surg or Ob, where you rarely get enough time to do what needs to be done. This should be a great learning opportunity for you. Congratulations!

[tj796]

Thanks for your post, Ada. I start Monday...I am trying not to get too freaked out about it. I am very excited, but scared too! :)

jen

[agent]

sounds great! keep us posted :)