2 wks down, 38 more to go!

[NICUplease]

So, I just finished up on my 2nd wk of NS and I must say that I ABSOLUTELY LOVE IT! So far, teachers and classmates are awesome, but I know I probably wont be saying that in a couple of months. We've had one 1 lab practicum, 2 quizzes, a midterm, and a final in a matter of 2 wks. I am feeling pretty confident bc I got a 100% on my midterm and a 98% on my final for a total grade for that course of 99%. However, this course was just based on the legality of nursing and its history, so I know I cant really use this as an example of my performance later in the program but I definately will try to live up to par and set this as an example for myself! Its definately going to be 10x harder down the road. I think the hard part of the first 2 weeks was just trying to find the best routine and best study habits to retain information. I finally found that if I read the material and highlight along with it, then go back and type out my notes in outline form, that it really helped the info to stick. and i realized that flash cards just arent for me:chuckle (funny story... you'll learn to laugh at yourself, its great)

and for all you student/mothers/wives out there... dont be discouraged. If the first 2 weeks are hard, it'll only get tougher BUT it is possible. Look at your kids and remember you are doing this for them. Your family will most definately have to sacrifice with you but everyone has to keep their "eyes on the prize". Make sure to use your time wisely, even 10 minutes of studying can go a long way! Oh... and when you are feeling stressed out, take a minute and laugh your butt off! Hey, I've only been in ns for 2 wks, so what do I know... but so far its working!

[picurn10]

So far I'm only a week in, but my instructors and classmates are 100x better than I worried about. I really, really loved it. I spent so many years plugging along on my pre-req's and it feels so good to finally be learning to be a nurse!!!

I bet at some point we'll be hating it, but so far so good

[tothepointeLVN, LVN]

9 weeks down 43 to go.