What's happening?

Let me start by saying: I'M ALMOST THROUGH!

Through with nursing school, that is.

I'm in my final stages of being a nursing undergrad. And every moment since Monday (the beginning of Spring semester) has been exciting but a bit challenging because I'm currently enrolled in Critical Care class and our first quiz was yesterday and the first exam is next week! This course is going to run for 8 weeks, so it's very fast paced! But it only means graduation will be coming around soon. Right? Right.

Clinical officially starts next week...it's going to be a whole new experience for me, so I'm anxious. I'll be on a high risk telemetry unit with lots of cardiac and renal patients; it'll be lots of labs, meds, skills, and overall care, but I'll be proficient with time.

Anyway, let me not bore you any further. 

I'll most likely not blog till spring break because I have a lot going on with class work, hospital assignments and work!

I've also created this "Career" segment for my nursing students who want to know all that nursing school entails. I'll make posts when necessary. It'll be a beautiful experience! And to those of you waiting to get your acceptance letter(s), I wish you all the best! Throw a party, OK? You deserve it :)

See you on my next post.

xxxo

Happy New Year!!!

2013 was a great year for me in that I accomplished set goals, learned a lot, and delved more in finding my calling, and I am so excited for 2014 for so many reasons, some of which I will disclose as they manifest.

Here are a few things I have to say though:

• Let your hearts be filled with love. Love one another; cherish every moment. Don't wish evil for anyone, even your worst enemy. 

• Set realistic goals and be driven! If you fail, stand up tall and work even harder! Don't let anyone's success be the reason for your downfall- everyone succeeds at their own pace, so don't compare your life to theirs. Always appreciate the things you have and don't splurge unnecessarily because you must fit in.

• Letting go of an old friend does not necessarily mean you're holding grudges. If you feel that friend isn't making life any better, or is adding to your misery, please let them go. You don't need extra distractions (from them). Choose your friends wisely; the ones who have your best interest at heart. Don't be that person who acknowledges their "friend" so much, but yet gets bad-mouthed. Find an escape route, please.

• Pray. Prayer they say is the key. Pray to whatever you believe in...even if you don't pray, meditate. Do what makes you relax--if it's yoga, working out, acupuncture, etc, do it! You will find peace within yourself.

• Whatever anyone think of you is none of your business. People will always talk and have opinions. They will fish out your flaws and gossip endlessly about you. It is your duty to block all negativity, and this is where selective hearing comes in. You are your own person, and only you know what you've been through. If you're the type that let opinions get you to, please let that go with 2013. You've got greatness to achieve.

Having said all that, I pray that this new year will be better than the previous- more blessings, joy, love, peace, fulfillment, progressions and a lot more! 

May all our heart desires come to pass. Amen.

Have a blessed 2014.

xxxo