Nursing School Chronicles - ay yi yi.

OK ....how to do this?  I will enumerate.....

1.  We have 2 teachers "sharing" the course. 

I understand the need for sharing clinical assignments.  And I really don't mind sharing lecture.....but these two better get along and be clear of their expectations.

On the happy side, our new teacher is enthusiastic and loves nursing.  That is a huge plus.  Oh yeah.  And she is not scary....yet.  But I think even if she gets demanding, I am still happy because she answers questions without making you feel afraid of her answer.  She is actually excited about clearing things up.  I will have to tell you the ABG story she told last night.  Very funny.

2.  No dinner breaks.

We are supposed to eat before we get there.  I leave work at 5:00 and get to school at 5:30.  Oh well.  It is probably good.  I have worked in clinics and hospitals since I was 19.  I think probably we never really had a lunch anyway.  Get used to it again now.

3.  Last minute crap.....again.

I always call and ask the directors, is there something I should know or plan for this next term.  They don't answer emails.  And I don't get call backs.  So If I am lucky I will catch them thru the day.  I figured I was all set for this term.  But I need to get a base sticker.  Not a problem however for me because of the hours and I have to work and they told me yesterday night for today.  This is going to be a logistical nightmare for me.  But if anyone can do it.  It would have to be me I suppose.

4. A huge paper. 

I just dunno when or how but somehow, I will work it out.

5.  Pinning ceremony.

What I am about to tell you....it blows.  We have to pay for a venue.  If we choose not to pay for it, we do it in the classroom and can invite only one person.  I wouldn't invite anyone because I wouldn't want anyone's feelings hurt.  So we have to raise money somehow between our logistical nightmares.  And find a venue.  In December.   It is just......just.....insulting.  What ev.  If you knew how much we were paying to go to this school.  You would be insulted too.  *sigh*

 They will pay for a graduation venue....but we won't have an official graduation until June.  And we have to combine it with another school.  I think the pinning ceremony will be enough for me.  Actually a lot of my class will be long gone by that time.  There is a huge healthcare monopoly here.  If you don't want to work for them your options are limited.  So a lot of folks will be leaving.  so graduation just won't be the same without them.  Maybe I will change my mind.  Maybe I just need to get to that point first. *sigh*