Today, on June 30, 2016, I took care of my first patient. Sub-q heparin, IVPB vanco and all! What a time to be alive ✨
*stomach growls during class* nurse brain: those hyperactive bowel sounds tho...
Stepped onto the floor at 7 AM this morning for the first time as a student nurse. I was a bundle of nerves for the first hour, but I have never felt more at home than I did at the patients' bedside. The Lord gave me a nurse's heart and I can't wait to use it for His glory.
Omg rise n' shine folks, my first clinical rotation begins now! Almost cried on my drive here because as exhausted as I am, I could not be more excited. Also the sun is starting to rise, and that just gives me the feels.
One week down, soooo many more to go 😅✨ yes my dog makes a cute n cuddly prop
Today was my first official day of nursing school. I started off the morning with two hours of pathophysiology followed by two hours of health assessment lecture. At 4 PM I came to health assessment lab in my scrubs and dansko clogs, and although I felt as though I hadn’t yet earned the honor of wearing this uniform, I couldn’t help but look around at the simulation mannikins (who can supposedly moan in pain) with a heart full of pride and joy. I am exactly where I am supposed to be.
My grandmother gave me my first stethoscope as an early graduation gift - and an engraved Littmann in my favorite color at that. I’ve seen a hundred stethoscopes a hundred different times, but this one is something special. I felt like I was playing dress up when I put it around my neck and listened to my own heartbeat, but the beautiful and blessed reality is that I will be chasing my dreams in nursing school in less than two months. Thank you Lord for this new chapter; I can’t wait to wear my scrubs with pride.
My heart skipped all kinds of beats buying my first pair of scrubs. My dad said he could hear me giggling inside the dressing room (little does he know I was also bouncing around to Shut Up And Dance). Be still my heart, I’m going to nursing school y'all! 😍