The Student Nurse's Prayer

Lord: I know we go through this every day but please give me the knowledge as to why I actually wanted to go to nursing school.

Lord, give me the strength to make it through those boring three hour lectures without falling asleep.

Lord, please give me the patience to make it through twelve hour clinicals with instructors that can't just give you the right answer and on the same note, give the nurses the ability to remember what it was like to be a student and give us just a little more respect.

Lord, give me the endurance to read all the assigned readings and be able to remember it when I am taking a test with four right answers.

Lord, give my family and friends the ability to realize I really am on the edge of insanity.

Finally, Lord, give me the vision to see that one day I will be a real nurse and I will never have to wear this ugly uniform again.

~Anonymous

Today I almost gave up my Crocs Specialists for these.

They're Dansko professional clogs. I really recommend trying these out in store because

1) they come in European sizes

2) because they are apparently hand-made, each one fits differently, even if they are the same style.

Also (as a general rule-of-thumb) you should be able to fit at least one finger in the back of the shoe when it is on. They are meant to be a little loose in the back.

I wear a size 6 1/2-7 (depends on the shoe) and I was told to stick with a 37.

I was also told that even though these clogs are loved by many, it takes awhile to break them in. When I slipped them on they were comfortable, but I could see why...they're heavy and the high point in the shoe should hit in the middle of your arch. I could tell my arches would hurt after awhile of walking/standing but apparently once you get used to them, they are extremely comfortable. It is recommended to bring them, wear them for maybe half of your shift and bring another pair of shoes you normally wear to begin the breaking-in process.

I'll probably purchase these either before I graduate or as a graduation gift lol, because I already bought myself a new stethoscope lol.

Tomorrow is the College of Nursing orientation for the new sophomores. Ohhh they have no idea what they are getting themselves into jk :D

Is it sad that I am really excited for this semester to start? Maybe it's because I will be GRADUATING this semester, and also maybe because I will finally get to use my brand new Littmann Cardiology III stethoscope I purchased about a month ago. Compared to my Classic II S.E., the Cardiology III is far superior. It has a pediatric bell/diaphragm which is really nice especially since I'm taking peds my first rotation, and best of all, the stethoscope is in a plum-purple - my favorite color :)

My schedule doesn't look too bad...

1st Rotation
+ Peds lecture + clinical + LRC

+ Nursing Research
+ The Black Experience (lol stupid area studies requirements)
+ Bach to Rock (lol stupid humanities option requirements...)

2nd Rotation

+ Preceptorship - lecture is only on Wednesdays and I have to complete 120 clinical hours...so ten 12-hour shifts. I'll probably do 2-3 per week.
+ Nursing Research (only once/week)
+ Bach to Rock (Saturday mornings)

My 2nd rotation is a lot lighter.

December 11th needs to get here STAT!