Only three weeks left to go in this semester! It has gone by unbelievably fast. We registered for next semester already and submitted our request for graduation from the LPN portion of the program! Wow! That means we are half done already!
Last week was our first clinical experience. My first rotation is at Crest Haven Nursing Home here in Creston. We had one day of orientation and then were assigned a resident to care for for the second day. I must admit that it felt a little bit like diving off the high diving board when you don't know if you know how to swim or not. But, my resident was patient with me and we made it through the day! I have a new respect for those who love this work. Will have four more days there before the end of the semester and then will be assigned to a new facility.
This week is a short week with Thanksgiving and I have been enjoying a visit from Zach who is here in Iowa for the week. There are so many things I'm thankful for this year and I thought I'd share some of them with you.
I'm thankful for my family and how they have supported me in my dream to go to nursing school and for all they have done to help make it happen. The kids especially! I could not have done this without their full support and encouragement. They were willing to accept massive changes in their lives (and stay postitive despite them!) to help me do this. I'm thankful that they miss me. My children are a treasure and it has been one of my great joys this past year,to watch them grow in maturity and in faith to become fine young adults.
Last week was our first clinical experience. My first rotation is at Crest Haven Nursing Home here in Creston. We had one day of orientation and then were assigned a resident to care for for the second day. I must admit that it felt a little bit like diving off the high diving board when you don't know if you know how to swim or not. But, my resident was patient with me and we made it through the day! I have a new respect for those who love this work. Will have four more days there before the end of the semester and then will be assigned to a new facility.
This week is a short week with Thanksgiving and I have been enjoying a visit from Zach who is here in Iowa for the week. There are so many things I'm thankful for this year and I thought I'd share some of them with you.
I'm thankful for my family and how they have supported me in my dream to go to nursing school and for all they have done to help make it happen. The kids especially! I could not have done this without their full support and encouragement. They were willing to accept massive changes in their lives (and stay postitive despite them!) to help me do this. I'm thankful that they miss me. My children are a treasure and it has been one of my great joys this past year,to watch them grow in maturity and in faith to become fine young adults.
"What greater joy can I have than this, to hear that my children follow the truth." 3 John 4
I'm thankful for all the friends, family and co-workers who stood beside me and encouraged me on the days I thought I'd never be able to do this and gave me courage to keep trying. For those friends who believed in me, even more than I did myself at times, that I was choosing the right path and that I would make a great nurse. For the endless cards of support and encouragement, flowers, gifts of time (and sweat) and meaningful (and useful!) gifts I received along the way. You have all been a great blessing in my life.
I'm thankful for the friends and family, whose e-mails brighten my mailbox on a nearly daily basis! You are life's blood to me!
I'm thankful for southwestern Iowa and it's great beauty and peace. This land has been a healing balm for me. I'm thankful for Creston and the people I've met here, for the church and the way they welcomed me in with open arms. For the college and the quality of education that they are providing us with. For my apartment and the peaceful views from my windows and for the kitties who keep me company.
This has been a great year, filled with many wonders, challenges, renewed faith and great blessings.
"Now may the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times in all ways. The Lord be with you all." 2 Thessalonians 3:16
I'm thankful for the friends and family, whose e-mails brighten my mailbox on a nearly daily basis! You are life's blood to me!
I'm thankful for southwestern Iowa and it's great beauty and peace. This land has been a healing balm for me. I'm thankful for Creston and the people I've met here, for the church and the way they welcomed me in with open arms. For the college and the quality of education that they are providing us with. For my apartment and the peaceful views from my windows and for the kitties who keep me company.
This has been a great year, filled with many wonders, challenges, renewed faith and great blessings.
"Now may the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times in all ways. The Lord be with you all." 2 Thessalonians 3:16
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