Chasing dreams...

Nursing school is back in full swing. The fears have subsided, and the motivation has kicked into full gear. I (proudly) made a 90 on our first exam, which was about HIV/AIDs patients, tracheostomies, heart rhythms and dysrhythmias, EKG strips, and CAD. I did not get a single EKG strip wrong, which makes me VERY happy because it was a majority of the test. I am very relieved and feel as though this will be a routine type of grade this semester. Our instructors are excellent at lectures, and its really coming together for me. I'm usually an "on the fence" type person with my grades, so I'm very proud of my 90.... anything that is 79 or below is failing.

I had my first clinical rotation at the local hospital. I was team leader. COPD patients. Again. I am definetely not a med-surg person. I did not enjoy being a team leader, at all. I only have to do that one more time and that is later on down the road this semester. And there are not enough patients at this hospital for us to have 2 or more. Its a joke really, but I certainly don't want to be driving 2 hours like other students are having to do. I got spotted in my local hospital, which for me equals excellent time management. I should probably stop complaining about that.

Sooo.... besides the school stuff. My husband is really getting to me. He's out of control it seems. In every aspect of his life. Sitting at church the other night while studying (I don't drop my son off and leave since he's so young, I stay until his program is over, or help when I can) I really had the feeling that I should actively participate (like attend on Sundays, be involved in a ministry) and that if I will go.. he will follow, and things will change.

I also think his ADHD needs to be treated. Now. Before *I* snap.
I love him, but right now, I don't like what he does with his attitude and actions. He's not a respectable person right now. He's gotten 4 tickets in a month too. Which is insane.

I guess that's all for now.

Our instructors posted some handouts online that are entitled
"How to Look Like You Know What You are Doing"
and
"Student Do and Student Don't"

I love nursing school.

Today I overheard a discussion stating that I did not have a partner, and there was one group with 3. We have 26 in the class. So they decided to split up and one would be my partner.
That's fine. It is. So, I got the girl who just had a baby. I think she's nice.

Then I get a text message many hours later. A different girl (who was supposed to be teamed up with someone else) asked to be my partner, stating the other two girls wanted to be partners.

Ugh. It's so petty. I said sure, thats no problem with me, and of course I don't mind.

Again.. the topic I chose is... Management of Conflict in the Workplace

My new partner? I had a fender bender with her. I didn't even leave a scratch on her car, and it just so happened to be where there was a giant dent. It was her parents car. They took advantage of my insurance, which was the last claim I could have... the insurance paid for the ENTIRE dent even though I stated it was present before the event. Then my insurance was canceled due to reaching my limit on claims. I mean.. DAMN.

I think I'm meant for this topic. My life is hilarious.

Then, I get my grade for our math test that determines the fate of whether or not we stay in nursing school. I got a "P".. what the heck did "P" stand for? Pass? Poor? Pending?
So I called the instructor. I've never had a "P" before.
It was pass, and I am blonde. Apparently I wasn't present when she stated it was going to be a strict pass or fail.