We made our way in, 60 of us in this particular class; all ages, shapes, colors, nationalities were accepted. I had gathered all the paperwork we had to present for admission for months, terrified I had forgotten something important. All three semesters met in an auditorium and we were welcomed by our upper classmen.
Our main speaker was very enthusiastic and it was the first time I had seen her smile since my journey began. It was great knowing that others had sat where I was sitting and were about to graduate.
First, we began to go over syllabi, exam dates, and how to use the online resources. Then we started talking about clinical dates, uniforms, back up plans for transportation, etc.
Monday was the LONGEST DAY EVER! I was there from 8 am until 4pm. My brain hurt when I got home, and then the headache started. I was very glad to have the following Tuesday off as it's a future clinical day. Wednesday was almost just as long...just til 2:00. Thursday is lab/lecture, so its an abbreviated pharmacology day, 8:00 til 10:00. I was off today, but spent most of it working on my required online class.
Sounds like you had a full day! I'm glad you made it through, just remember one day at a time. One deadline or one testing date at a time. Don't look too far down the road and stay in the moment and take deep breaths. You'll make it through and rely on your classmates to empathize with you especially on tough days. Hang in there, you'll make it.
ReplyDeleteMy class dove in the skills checklist first day of school. I was like wah?! lol I learned really quick that nursing school is no near the same as what I was used to. Either you sink or swim. I choose to swim! :)
ReplyDeleteWishing you a fabulous week!