Life of a Do-It-All

Last Tuesday, 1/15/2019, I had the extraordinary opportunity to go to the Capitol building with the Staff of my school to talk to our representatives about some of the legal action that nurses need within our field. Two examples of what we talked about are: APRN being able to order imaging studies in all cases (not just emergency)  Tax credit needs to be given to nursing preceptors  We were able to meet with GNA (Georgia Nurses Association) to go over what our mission is, after that, I was able to drop the gifts we brought into the offices of the representatives I was given. Next, we entered the capitol building. After going through security we made our way to the Georgia House of Representatives floor and sent pages to get our representatives. We talked to a few while waiting, and while my two assigned representatives both were not available, it was an amazing process to experience. The entire process was much easier than I imagined and something that I had wish ...

Critical care is definitely more of a handful than I expected it to be. It's safe to assume I did not expect the grade to be handed to me, I am fully aware of the amount of work that needs to go into my classes... BUT I'd been hearing from multiple people that as long as you hunker down in specialties... it should be okay. Fun fact: it might not be okay. It's a lot harder than many make it out to be- especially critical care. I hope that the first cardiac exam proves in my favor, but who knows.  I am also running for Senate at my school, hoping that I can gather more insight into the student body and help make a better student experience!  I will keep more updates later... 

The school year is about to begin again for my cohort, we are leaving fundamentals and adult health and transitioning into specialties. To say I'm terrified is an understatement. This is the class I have been looking forward to the most, and this is my desired field to work in after graduation! While I am overjoyed with this new chapter, I am very nervous about the rigor infront of me. I have decided to be more proactive, and make good use of the tutoring center at my school. I know personally that I need to pay closer attention to pathology- so hopefully the tutors will help!  Critical care is what will stand between my patient and their health, I take my education seriously. I am completely enamored with this portion of my education, and cannot wait to bring you along the ride!