My Nursing Student Diaries

 I was accepted to Nursing School the last week of August.  I thought for sanity's sake it might be a good idea to document my journey.  I have been on many walks but this one seems to be so key and pivotal. 

I want to go to Nursing School. 

I suppose it is the age old story….I have wanted to be a nurse since I was a little girl yet it is so much more.  I have had several false starts some my fault, others external forces.  But I truly believe, that it is God's Will for me to starty this journey at this very time in my life.  I prayed even before my first interview.  "God if this is not in your will…..please take me out….as soon as possible"  I have made it thus far and I know tomorrow is not promised but I like to think that having gotten this far is a sign that with hard work and diligence and the Grace of God…..I will reach my dream and reach my goal.

Nursing will open doors previously locked to me

I have had to fight for everything all my life.  If I have to struggle, let it be here, so that I can secure a future for my family.   I am not asking for the dollars, the prestige, a home, or cars….just the opportunity to have access should my family need it.

Nursing will allow me to change and/or affect lives

I suppose we all have the opportunity to do this every day of our lives….I imagine that as a nurse the opportunities will be more abundant.  I don't expect to walk in and be a saver of the masses.  I wish God would work thru me and use me to make a difference.  That is a great hope of mine.

So all this said….let me just say how the first couple of weeks have gone.

I have had to retake chemistry because all the others I took were older than 5 years.  I did not mind too much.  I love the sciences and there is always something new and that you can learn sooo I took the class.  I had a terrific instructor.  I was thrilled that she treated us as adults and allowed us to make our own success or failure. 

September 1^st was to be the first "official" day of school.  We would get our IDs and uniforms, go thru the rules, and get directions and such.  However…Tropical Storm Ernesto came thru and there was no more of that.  So we began 9/4/06, our orientation class and the next day A&P…which I am taking again because my previous one expired.  I did really well the first time so I hope this will be a good refresher.  I thought of my first A&P teacher. Dr. Alessandra Manrov  She always said she had an affinity for the student nurse.  Don't you know one of my classmates was her nurse as she lay dying from stomach cancer.  I was so happy to know that the knowledge and care she gave us was given back to her in a time of need. (God Bless you , Dr. Manrov!!) 

My new A&P teacher is from Bulgaria.  I like her quite a bit.  She has the Dexter's laboratory accent.  I love it.  She seems to have a passion for A&P but I am not yet understanding her teaching style.  Hopefully I can figure it out soon.

I am loving my Orientation teacher.  She was a nurse in the Navy.  The first time I went to nursing school I went with the Daughters of Charity…..they were strict but in a good way.  This teacher reminds me of them.

So anyway so far so good.  I hope to post again soon.