Well, I went to the neurologist for my mystery hiccups. Once again, he laughed. Not exactly what I was looking for. He believes that the fact that I had my gall bladder removed at such a young age (rare) and I have chronic hiccups (even more rare) must be related. His hypothesis is that when my g.b. went south because of inflammation it irritated the vagus nerve. Even though my g.b. was removed, the irritation to the nerve had already been done and has become permanent.
Solution? Good question. Well, first I am going to have an MRI of my brain with and without contrast to rule out any more serious causes, such as a tumor or damage. It is unlikely because I would have other symptoms. He is also going to do a blood work up to make sure everything is good.
So the fun one! I will be given a Central Nervous System depressor to "reset" my vagus nerve which is misfiring. I will take a high dose (x6 the normal dose) of this drug for 10 days (during my summer vacation from school)in the hopes that it will decrease the misfiring of the vagus nerve permanently. However, to depress on nerve, they depress them all. That means for 10 days I will not be able to drive (or possible walk with a steady gait) and will have decreased motor skills.
It is not my dream vacation, but I will be well rested for my return to school. Of course I will be accepting visitors who are willing to bring movies and hang out with me. I will be at home. But I am sure I will be bored. I am not really sure what to expect, but after a few days I will get an idea as to what is going to come.
Strange and hard treatment. But after a year and a half of constantly hiccuping, I am willing to try almost anything.
Sunday, August 29, 2010
Sunday, August 22, 2010
Boaz and Ruth
For the next couple weeks my church is doing a series on the book of Ruth. I have never read this book before and after two chapters I am loving it. I love the way my pastor, Chris Brown, breaks it down and makes it applicable. And the honesty. This book truely is a love story. A chick flick.
Today Chris talked about the character of both Boaz and Ruth. Boaz was a "man of standing." He was a man of character. He was a wealthy land owner with the integrity of a man that follows God's commands. He was a protector of woman, which is the job of men. He was generous and showed hospitality to Ruth, a foreigner from a devil worshiping country. Ruth was a woman of obedience. She followed her mother-in-law of her dead husband back to Bethlehem. She pursue obedience more than comfort.
On the tops of the "Must Have" list for both Ruth and Boaz was character and following strong after the Lord. I am sure looks were somewhere on there, but so often it seems to be the most important thing to singles today. That makes me sad.
I tip my hat to all the "Boaz's" of the world today. I thank those who protect women and pursue us for our obedience to God not for our looks. I hope and pray I can be a woman of Ruth's character. Someone who pursues obedience over the comfort and promises this world gives.
I really encourage you to read the book of Ruth. It is only 4 chapter. And check out northcoastchurch.com to listen to the series.
Today Chris talked about the character of both Boaz and Ruth. Boaz was a "man of standing." He was a man of character. He was a wealthy land owner with the integrity of a man that follows God's commands. He was a protector of woman, which is the job of men. He was generous and showed hospitality to Ruth, a foreigner from a devil worshiping country. Ruth was a woman of obedience. She followed her mother-in-law of her dead husband back to Bethlehem. She pursue obedience more than comfort.
On the tops of the "Must Have" list for both Ruth and Boaz was character and following strong after the Lord. I am sure looks were somewhere on there, but so often it seems to be the most important thing to singles today. That makes me sad.
I tip my hat to all the "Boaz's" of the world today. I thank those who protect women and pursue us for our obedience to God not for our looks. I hope and pray I can be a woman of Ruth's character. Someone who pursues obedience over the comfort and promises this world gives.
I really encourage you to read the book of Ruth. It is only 4 chapter. And check out northcoastchurch.com to listen to the series.
Monday, August 16, 2010
Etsy
Since I took my FB hiatus, I have been sewing and crocheting a lot. I forgot how relaxing it is. I am considering creating an Etsy store. I love etsy! For those of you who don't know, it is a website for people who make all sorts of homemade things. I think I am going to start with adult and child aprons. I made a really cute yellow and purple reversible cupcake one the other day, but I there are a few things I don't like about it. Since I didn't use a pattern, it isn't the right size. I was also thinking of selling crocheted beanies for men and women. They tend to take a little longer and are kind of boring to make so we will see. I am working on one now so if it works, then I will go for it.
But, I need an Etsy store name. Any suggestions?? A friend came up with Katie's Korner. What do you think? Maybe I can make a contest and the person with the winning name wins a free apron or something?
But, I need an Etsy store name. Any suggestions?? A friend came up with Katie's Korner. What do you think? Maybe I can make a contest and the person with the winning name wins a free apron or something?
Saturday, August 14, 2010
Peace, Be Still
3:30 am: my alarm goes off and I snooze for a few more minutes.
3:40am: shower, get ready, down a red bull.
4:15am: remember to take my nose ring out and get my stuff ready for another fun-filled day at clinicals.
5:00am: rush out the door
Somewhere between the rush of being a nursing student and the demands of every day, I get stuck.
I always listen to Pandora while getting ready on the Casting Crowns radio station. One of my favorite bands came on and I was not expecting to be so convicted. It was Rush of Fools "Peace Be Still."
I get so stressed out. I always feel like I am going to forget something stupid for clinicals and since, there aren't a whole lot of second chances in this program, be kicked out and lose everything I worked for.
One of the lines in this song that keeps repeating is Peace, Be Still. And know that I am God.
I wish I would remember this a little more often. My nature is to control things and I used to pray God would take away that desire. I guess I didn't think that to do that He would have to break me of that habit. And that could hurt.
My best friend, Abigail, who is always a source of encouragment and accountability, sends me Bible verses to start my day. This was yesterdays.
"Being confident of this, that He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus." Philippians 1:6
How blessed am I to have a God who is jealous for my time and energy AND lovingly changes my bad behavoirs?
I think it could be time for a run away day with God.
As I was writting this... this song came on. :)
3:40am: shower, get ready, down a red bull.
4:15am: remember to take my nose ring out and get my stuff ready for another fun-filled day at clinicals.
5:00am: rush out the door
Somewhere between the rush of being a nursing student and the demands of every day, I get stuck.
I always listen to Pandora while getting ready on the Casting Crowns radio station. One of my favorite bands came on and I was not expecting to be so convicted. It was Rush of Fools "Peace Be Still."
I get so stressed out. I always feel like I am going to forget something stupid for clinicals and since, there aren't a whole lot of second chances in this program, be kicked out and lose everything I worked for.
One of the lines in this song that keeps repeating is Peace, Be Still. And know that I am God.
I wish I would remember this a little more often. My nature is to control things and I used to pray God would take away that desire. I guess I didn't think that to do that He would have to break me of that habit. And that could hurt.
My best friend, Abigail, who is always a source of encouragment and accountability, sends me Bible verses to start my day. This was yesterdays.
"Being confident of this, that He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus." Philippians 1:6
How blessed am I to have a God who is jealous for my time and energy AND lovingly changes my bad behavoirs?
I think it could be time for a run away day with God.
As I was writting this... this song came on. :)
Thursday, August 12, 2010
The Latest
Well, I have once again been slacking on here. But I figured I would update to let all of you know what's going on.
My hiccups have pushed me to the verge of insanity. After a month and a half on a new medication, it is NOT stress-related. So I am headed back to the GI doctor to talk about what to try next. They have become worse and are accompanied by pain. They hurt and they knock the wind out of me. I have also got them the last several nights as I was trying to fall asleep... not fun! Not to mention of course, they are embarrassing and distracting. I do not want to be known as the hiccup girl in school. I do not want to be sitting in a completely silent classroom and let out a loud big bird hiccup. Yesterday is a perfect example. I was in my anatomy class waiting for a test to be passed out and I was hiccuping away and my prof said, "Oh well, Kaitlyn is here." I can't really be mad at other people because, well, it is a strange thing to be around all the time. But I would really like to go just one day without hiccuping. I could only imagine showing up for a job interview or walking down the aisle HICCUPING. I also think my MD thinks I am crazy. I never get the hiccups in front of him and I don't believe he is taking my complaints seriously.
I have also decided to limit my facebook time for the next three weeks. That is how long I have until the end of the semester. My friend is changing my password and I am doing the same for her. So we each get 15 minutes in between our anatomy lab and lecture on Tuesdays and Thursdays. I want to be able to focus on school and put all my energy into that. I am thinking I might go into FB withdrawals for the next week. What did I do before I spent HOURS on FB every day? Who knows what I will be able to accomplish with all my free time?!
So I will try to post here at least once a week in order to keep everyone informed which is usually accomplished on my FB status.
I hope everyone has a great week! I am off to a Fin. Aid appt and an A/P 2 lab exam. (It is my last lab exam for this class ever :D )
My hiccups have pushed me to the verge of insanity. After a month and a half on a new medication, it is NOT stress-related. So I am headed back to the GI doctor to talk about what to try next. They have become worse and are accompanied by pain. They hurt and they knock the wind out of me. I have also got them the last several nights as I was trying to fall asleep... not fun! Not to mention of course, they are embarrassing and distracting. I do not want to be known as the hiccup girl in school. I do not want to be sitting in a completely silent classroom and let out a loud big bird hiccup. Yesterday is a perfect example. I was in my anatomy class waiting for a test to be passed out and I was hiccuping away and my prof said, "Oh well, Kaitlyn is here." I can't really be mad at other people because, well, it is a strange thing to be around all the time. But I would really like to go just one day without hiccuping. I could only imagine showing up for a job interview or walking down the aisle HICCUPING. I also think my MD thinks I am crazy. I never get the hiccups in front of him and I don't believe he is taking my complaints seriously.
I have also decided to limit my facebook time for the next three weeks. That is how long I have until the end of the semester. My friend is changing my password and I am doing the same for her. So we each get 15 minutes in between our anatomy lab and lecture on Tuesdays and Thursdays. I want to be able to focus on school and put all my energy into that. I am thinking I might go into FB withdrawals for the next week. What did I do before I spent HOURS on FB every day? Who knows what I will be able to accomplish with all my free time?!
So I will try to post here at least once a week in order to keep everyone informed which is usually accomplished on my FB status.
I hope everyone has a great week! I am off to a Fin. Aid appt and an A/P 2 lab exam. (It is my last lab exam for this class ever :D )
Monday, June 21, 2010
Oops!
So I realized it has been quite some time since the last time I blogged. Life got sort of crazy, so heres my updates::
School is going well. It is hard and every so often it kicks me in the butt. However, I know if I stick to my guns and stay focused, I will be an RN before I realize it. I joined the National Student Nursing Association (NSNA), which promotes student nursing activities and helps me to become the type of nurse the work force wants. We are sponsoring a smoking cessation program which I am a part of. In August, we are going to have a smoke out day and encourage and provide ways for students to quit. It is all about health promotion!! I also became my class rep for the school's student leader program. It is not just about being a well-rounded student, but also doing something besides nursing while in nursing school.
This weekend gave me a much needed break from the craziness from school. Saturday was a fun day! First, my baby sister graduated from high school! So proud of her! She had a graduation party... (really yummy ribs!) Then I was given tickets to Country Throwdown by a friend who couldn't go. So Sarah and I decided to shut of the nursing student for a while and go and enjoy ourselves. And we sure did. We also realized how many rednecks there are in California!! hahah... it was interesting! The bands were great and it was just a fun time. I needed it.
Now, it is back to the grind for a couple more weeks until my next fun trip up to Ripon to see Greg over 4th of July weekend! I am really looking forward to seeing him and having a good time! :)
School is going well. It is hard and every so often it kicks me in the butt. However, I know if I stick to my guns and stay focused, I will be an RN before I realize it. I joined the National Student Nursing Association (NSNA), which promotes student nursing activities and helps me to become the type of nurse the work force wants. We are sponsoring a smoking cessation program which I am a part of. In August, we are going to have a smoke out day and encourage and provide ways for students to quit. It is all about health promotion!! I also became my class rep for the school's student leader program. It is not just about being a well-rounded student, but also doing something besides nursing while in nursing school.
This weekend gave me a much needed break from the craziness from school. Saturday was a fun day! First, my baby sister graduated from high school! So proud of her! She had a graduation party... (really yummy ribs!) Then I was given tickets to Country Throwdown by a friend who couldn't go. So Sarah and I decided to shut of the nursing student for a while and go and enjoy ourselves. And we sure did. We also realized how many rednecks there are in California!! hahah... it was interesting! The bands were great and it was just a fun time. I needed it.
Now, it is back to the grind for a couple more weeks until my next fun trip up to Ripon to see Greg over 4th of July weekend! I am really looking forward to seeing him and having a good time! :)
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
Hiccups
So today I went back to my GI doctor. There is NO physical reason why I should be hiccuping this much. My hitial hernia is small and sliding so it wouldn't be causing hiccups. My acid reflux is considered "silent" meaning so mild I hardly suffer from the normal side effects. The doc said we could go crazy on testing but neither he nor I thought that was a good idea. I have already had blood work, urine test, chest X-ray, endoscopy and a chest CT. I am kind of done with test.
However, I still have hiccups.
His best dx was stress. (go figure right??) We figure out that I have them mostly at school and they are worse when I have a test or quiz. So he has started me on a high blood pressure medication that works as a calcium blocker so it should reduce or eliminate my hiccups. The only side effect is lowering of my already low blood pressure. I usually run about 98/64 (normal is 120/80). I have taken my first pill and will check in about 20 minutes to see if it drops it too low. If that happens, or it doesn't work, then I will go off this medication. My next step will be going back to my PCM and talk about anti-anxiety medications. I know I have anxiety tendencies and do have anxiety attacks on occassion (usually when school becomes overwhelming).
I really did NOT want to have to take a pill to get rid of these. I may seem strange, but I would rather have a surgery/procedure and be out for a week and never have to think up my hiccups again than take a pill forever... but if it is all stress-related, then maybe after school is over I won't be as stressed. Heres to hoping!
However, I still have hiccups.
His best dx was stress. (go figure right??) We figure out that I have them mostly at school and they are worse when I have a test or quiz. So he has started me on a high blood pressure medication that works as a calcium blocker so it should reduce or eliminate my hiccups. The only side effect is lowering of my already low blood pressure. I usually run about 98/64 (normal is 120/80). I have taken my first pill and will check in about 20 minutes to see if it drops it too low. If that happens, or it doesn't work, then I will go off this medication. My next step will be going back to my PCM and talk about anti-anxiety medications. I know I have anxiety tendencies and do have anxiety attacks on occassion (usually when school becomes overwhelming).
I really did NOT want to have to take a pill to get rid of these. I may seem strange, but I would rather have a surgery/procedure and be out for a week and never have to think up my hiccups again than take a pill forever... but if it is all stress-related, then maybe after school is over I won't be as stressed. Heres to hoping!
Friday, May 21, 2010
Changes
So I feel like everything keeps changing. I'm not complaining (ok, maybe a little), but I am a creature of habit. I like consistency. Actually, I love consistency. However, lately NOTHING has stayed the same.
I have recently moved in with my Grandparents, which for the most part is great. I don't worry about rent, utlities, or food (although I have gained 4 pounds for Grandma's cooking), but it can be a challenge to go from living on your own to living with family. My nursing book calls people like me Boomerange Children. Shoot out on your own then shoot back to your family house.
School... well, school is school. It is hard. It is definately manageable, but it is difficult. A lot of reading, which just takes time management and motivation. And my motivation, is the above. Being able to be indepedent. To be able to support myself comfortable and to not be a finicial burden on family and maybe help them out.
Did I mention hicccccuuuups? Well, I had an endoscopy about a week ago and then a CT scan of chest two days ago. I was really nervous about the endoscopy because I wasn't sure how much I would be able to feel. They do sedate you, but they don't knock you out. They put you in a twlight zone. However, it was fine. Other than a sore throat for a day or two after and a vague memory of hitting on my doctor, it was fine. The endoscopy revealed that I have a hitial hernia and acid reflux disease. The CT was to rule out anything else that could cause over a year of chronic hiccups. The CT was normal. So I go in on Wed to dicuss treatment options. I really hope it doesn't include taking a pill everyday because that just seems like such a hassal so we will see.
Eh, those are the "what's new" in my life. I am sure there will be more changes to come and I will keep you posted as they occur.
I have recently moved in with my Grandparents, which for the most part is great. I don't worry about rent, utlities, or food (although I have gained 4 pounds for Grandma's cooking), but it can be a challenge to go from living on your own to living with family. My nursing book calls people like me Boomerange Children. Shoot out on your own then shoot back to your family house.
School... well, school is school. It is hard. It is definately manageable, but it is difficult. A lot of reading, which just takes time management and motivation. And my motivation, is the above. Being able to be indepedent. To be able to support myself comfortable and to not be a finicial burden on family and maybe help them out.
Did I mention hicccccuuuups? Well, I had an endoscopy about a week ago and then a CT scan of chest two days ago. I was really nervous about the endoscopy because I wasn't sure how much I would be able to feel. They do sedate you, but they don't knock you out. They put you in a twlight zone. However, it was fine. Other than a sore throat for a day or two after and a vague memory of hitting on my doctor, it was fine. The endoscopy revealed that I have a hitial hernia and acid reflux disease. The CT was to rule out anything else that could cause over a year of chronic hiccups. The CT was normal. So I go in on Wed to dicuss treatment options. I really hope it doesn't include taking a pill everyday because that just seems like such a hassal so we will see.
Eh, those are the "what's new" in my life. I am sure there will be more changes to come and I will keep you posted as they occur.
Saturday, May 15, 2010
FEAR
Yesterday and Thursday were my firsts days back to school. Yes, thats right, I am going to school over summer. And after two days in class, I went into meltdown mode. Our instructor is strict and a little on the loud side, but seems fair. And most importantly, he makes good nurses.
He gave us a lot of perspective on the changes that WILL occur in nursing school. Our relationships with family and friends will change because we won't have the time we used to. The relationships we have with pretty much everything will change (the dog, the gym, church, etc). He said he cannot make us give up anything. But there are only so many "extras" you can have while doing a nursing program and there will be a lot of times we have to choose between something and nursing school. And this is an accelerated nursing program so that number of "extras" got cut in half. What should take me three years to do (all my general education and nursing courses), I am doing in two. So, of course I am going to be busy. I signed up for that. But realizing it is actually happening now, is somewhat frightening.
He also told us that FEAR has two defintions:
1. Face Everything And Relax
2. F--- Everything And Run
Obviously, he would prefer we choose the first. I can be a good nurse. I WILL be a good nurse. But the process to get there is going to be rough and I hope the relationships that mean the most to me will withstand that.
He gave us a lot of perspective on the changes that WILL occur in nursing school. Our relationships with family and friends will change because we won't have the time we used to. The relationships we have with pretty much everything will change (the dog, the gym, church, etc). He said he cannot make us give up anything. But there are only so many "extras" you can have while doing a nursing program and there will be a lot of times we have to choose between something and nursing school. And this is an accelerated nursing program so that number of "extras" got cut in half. What should take me three years to do (all my general education and nursing courses), I am doing in two. So, of course I am going to be busy. I signed up for that. But realizing it is actually happening now, is somewhat frightening.
He also told us that FEAR has two defintions:
1. Face Everything And Relax
2. F--- Everything And Run
Obviously, he would prefer we choose the first. I can be a good nurse. I WILL be a good nurse. But the process to get there is going to be rough and I hope the relationships that mean the most to me will withstand that.
Monday, May 3, 2010
Moving.... AGAIN
1. House is Vista, CA to Dorms at SDCC
2. While I was still at SDCC, my mom and step dad moved to Oceanside, so I had to move the rest of my stuff the new house.
3. Dorms at SDCC to Oceanside
4. Oceanside back and forth all summer to IHC.
5. Oceanside to house in El Cajon, CA
6. El Cajon, CA to Breese, IL
7. Breese, IL to Carlyle, IL
8. Carlyle, IL to Grandparent's house in Vista, CA.
9. Grandparent's house to another house in Vista, CA.
10. Rented house in Vista, CA BACK to Grandparent's house.
This is from August 2007 until May 2010. Thats 10 moves in 32 months! That averages 1 move every 3.2 months. RIDICULOUS!
At least I will be staying with in my Grandparent's house until I finish school (about a year a half) which will be my most permanent housing since I graduated from High School.
And then, of course, if I join the navy, I may have to move a couple more times LOL
2. While I was still at SDCC, my mom and step dad moved to Oceanside, so I had to move the rest of my stuff the new house.
3. Dorms at SDCC to Oceanside
4. Oceanside back and forth all summer to IHC.
5. Oceanside to house in El Cajon, CA
6. El Cajon, CA to Breese, IL
7. Breese, IL to Carlyle, IL
8. Carlyle, IL to Grandparent's house in Vista, CA.
9. Grandparent's house to another house in Vista, CA.
10. Rented house in Vista, CA BACK to Grandparent's house.
This is from August 2007 until May 2010. Thats 10 moves in 32 months! That averages 1 move every 3.2 months. RIDICULOUS!
At least I will be staying with in my Grandparent's house until I finish school (about a year a half) which will be my most permanent housing since I graduated from High School.
And then, of course, if I join the navy, I may have to move a couple more times LOL
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
Hiccups and ADD
I have hiccups. And I don't mean the occasional "hicc-up." I mean loud, painful big bird "HIIIIIIICCCC-UPPPs." All. the. time. For about a year. They started when I was having the symptoms of a failing gall bladder. However, all the other symptoms went away when I had my gall bladder removed. Not the hiccups. Lucky me!
So I finally went to my regular doctor. He first kind of smirked at me when I said I was there for chronic hiccups and then I got a set of my really painful loud ones and he believed me. This was a couple weeks ago. He gave me a medication that was supposed to control them, however it doesn't reduces them very much and it makes me fall asleep, so that doesn't work. He did some blood work and everything came back normal. I went to the naval hospital to get a chest x-ray (which deserves a blog of its own) and that was normal (meaning no paralyzed diaphragm).
Today I saw my gastrointestinal specialist. He gave me an acid reducer to try for 2 weeks until my next appointment. Apparently the most common reason for hiccups is an irritated esophagus caused by acid reflux. I don't think that is the problem because I was tested for acid reflux during the testing for my gall bladder issues. He also gave me some pretty hilarious exercises to try to stop a bout of hiccups. If the medication doesn't work, them I have to do an upper endoscopy (meaning the put me to sleep and stick a camera down my throat to look around in my tummy). I am hoping they figure it out quickly. It took my doctors MONTHS to figure out what was going on with my gall bladder as I went from doctor to doctor doing a ton of test. I would prefer not to do that this time around.
And ADD... well... I don't have ADD. However, I was supposed to be studying right now and instead decided to write a blog. LOL. I am having a hard time focusing on school with only a week and a half left. My first final is tomorrow. I'm not looking forward to it, but it should be my easiest (I hope!).
Back to studying.... it better be worth all this to be a nurse :p
So I finally went to my regular doctor. He first kind of smirked at me when I said I was there for chronic hiccups and then I got a set of my really painful loud ones and he believed me. This was a couple weeks ago. He gave me a medication that was supposed to control them, however it doesn't reduces them very much and it makes me fall asleep, so that doesn't work. He did some blood work and everything came back normal. I went to the naval hospital to get a chest x-ray (which deserves a blog of its own) and that was normal (meaning no paralyzed diaphragm).
Today I saw my gastrointestinal specialist. He gave me an acid reducer to try for 2 weeks until my next appointment. Apparently the most common reason for hiccups is an irritated esophagus caused by acid reflux. I don't think that is the problem because I was tested for acid reflux during the testing for my gall bladder issues. He also gave me some pretty hilarious exercises to try to stop a bout of hiccups. If the medication doesn't work, them I have to do an upper endoscopy (meaning the put me to sleep and stick a camera down my throat to look around in my tummy). I am hoping they figure it out quickly. It took my doctors MONTHS to figure out what was going on with my gall bladder as I went from doctor to doctor doing a ton of test. I would prefer not to do that this time around.
And ADD... well... I don't have ADD. However, I was supposed to be studying right now and instead decided to write a blog. LOL. I am having a hard time focusing on school with only a week and a half left. My first final is tomorrow. I'm not looking forward to it, but it should be my easiest (I hope!).
Back to studying.... it better be worth all this to be a nurse :p
Saturday, April 24, 2010
2 weeks!
Well, like the title says.... 2 weeks left of school! But before I get a huge 4 day break from insanity I have:
1 Micro Lab Exam
1 Micro Unknown Project due
1 Polio Presentation and Paper
1 Micro Lecture Exam
1 A and P Lecture Exam
1 A and P Lab Exam
1 Math Final
Deep breathing... And to think when I am finished, I get to relax by moving :p
1 Micro Lab Exam
1 Micro Unknown Project due
1 Polio Presentation and Paper
1 Micro Lecture Exam
1 A and P Lecture Exam
1 A and P Lab Exam
1 Math Final
Deep breathing... And to think when I am finished, I get to relax by moving :p
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
First Post
So, I have realized that I have become ridiculously busy and to keep all my family and friends up to date on all the lastest adventures in my life, I would create a blog.
Here goes:
In Dec 2009, I was accepted into the Associate Degree in Nursing Program at Kaplan College. Of course, I accepted! It is an accelerated program, which means in 2 years I get all of my general education finished as well as my RN. No spring breaks or summer breaks, but I do get a 2 week vacation for christmas. On Jan 19, 2010, I started my first semester. I finish school in Jan of 2012 with my RN (and a mountain of debt LOL).
And now, I have almost finished my first semester. Only 2 and a half weeks left. It is going to be a LONG 2 and 1/2 weeks, but I can manage. And then I get a giant 3 day break! LOL
Other than nursing school... well lets be honest, that is basically my whole world right now. I quit my job as a CNA to fully devote my time to school. On my break from school, I will be moving in with my grandparents. I am going to live there until I finish school. I have been back serving in FROG 5, which is the 5th grade ministry at my church. I sure do love those kiddos.
Life is good. I am so happy to be in nursing school after about a year and a half of trying to get in. I love it! I truely enjoy learning this stuff (well not all of it) but most of it. It is just so nice to be getting somewhere in my career. There is a light at the end of the tunnel. And it isn't a train coming towards me.
Here goes:
In Dec 2009, I was accepted into the Associate Degree in Nursing Program at Kaplan College. Of course, I accepted! It is an accelerated program, which means in 2 years I get all of my general education finished as well as my RN. No spring breaks or summer breaks, but I do get a 2 week vacation for christmas. On Jan 19, 2010, I started my first semester. I finish school in Jan of 2012 with my RN (and a mountain of debt LOL).
And now, I have almost finished my first semester. Only 2 and a half weeks left. It is going to be a LONG 2 and 1/2 weeks, but I can manage. And then I get a giant 3 day break! LOL
Other than nursing school... well lets be honest, that is basically my whole world right now. I quit my job as a CNA to fully devote my time to school. On my break from school, I will be moving in with my grandparents. I am going to live there until I finish school. I have been back serving in FROG 5, which is the 5th grade ministry at my church. I sure do love those kiddos.
Life is good. I am so happy to be in nursing school after about a year and a half of trying to get in. I love it! I truely enjoy learning this stuff (well not all of it) but most of it. It is just so nice to be getting somewhere in my career. There is a light at the end of the tunnel. And it isn't a train coming towards me.
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