Saturday, August 23, 2008

Orientation



So The second and third day of orientation were good! We met and had a luncheon with our "Big Sister" so we could get an idea from the students point of view how it was going to be. I think the concensus was that it's "the hardest thing you'll have ever done and you'll never see your family or be able to work when you're doing this." So I guess it's gonna be hard haha.
We got a tour of the hospital and we got to see all of the units. We'll actually be going to the O.R., which should be awesome! I have to admit this is so different from my desk job, I was a little shocked at being there. It's like I was in someone else's body. Have you ever had that feeling like you just couldn't be where you were? That's what happened. Well, anyway, it was pretty cool after that wore off. The rest was pretty much how to handle stress, how very very hard it was going to be, and introductions to the NURSING 131 class. That was interesting. We found out that we'll have either Tuesday or Thursday off. One day a week. The rest we'll be working our behinds off :)
So I got all my stuff @ Walmart today - pencils, pens, all that fun stuff I need. I also got a voice recorder for the lectures. I have big plans for that thing. I hope to walk on the treadmills while listening to it. It will be such a big letdown if it's not as cool as I"ve made it out in my head to be. Now I'm taking a break from the last 100 pages I have to read of my Fund. of Nurs. It's very hard to read, not at all like the A & P books I'm used to. They had pics and diagrams - very up to date. This is up to date on material only. It's taking me so long to get through it. Well, partly that and partly because the kids were nutty today.
We went to the beach for Family Beach Day yesterday and they got all exhausted and haven't been themselves all day. It was Har's bday yesterday and James' is tomorrow. The day was great! They had a blast in the water, Har ever went out really far with me and jumped waves. James stayed up at the beachfront. Then they went on all the rides at the pier at Seaside and we all had dinner. It was a great day, all in all. Sometimes I can't believe how blessed in family I am. Well, better get back to the reading. I've procrastinated long enough. Lots of Blessings! Mary
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10:33 AM
Sarah said...

LOL I had some problems posting a comment. Here is what I said:
I was told the same thing during my orientation. They said if you have a job quit it or cut down your hours and be prepared to work the hardest you ever have. Also, they said a lot of people don't make it and half of this room will drop out. I was in absolute shock! I was thinking well thanks for the encouragement sheesh! I almost talked myself out of doing it because I thought I would fail. But let me tell you I think that whole spill was a thing to scare us. Trust me it isn't that bad as they painted it to be. I think they played it up way too much at orientation. Yeah nursing school is hard and there will be stress but it isn't that hard as they said it would be. I think you will do great! I can tell from your posts that you are one of those go-getters!

Sarah ;-)

10:37 AM

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