Made it to the Midway point!

We have reached the midterm of the semester and my sanity is still intact, house is still standing, and for the most part the children are happy. But I swear, it feels like weeks are getting longer now!

It is quite possible I have become brain dead just from over exerting those poor little neurons. Then of course you toss in a few nights worth of minimal sleep into the mix it's a wonder I am still functioning enough to type this. I know if I can make it a few more weeks without being locked in a padded room, I will be okay. Spring Break is at the end of the month, plenty of time to recuperate then!

Let's see....as for the big long to-do list I posted about last week: Drug card got done ahead of time, I am ready to burn them now! Case study's got done. The chemistry test helped contribute to some of this mental fog I have been experiencing; but it's all good in the end, I actually did quite well on it. Best part, there won't be another one of those tests for a few weeks!

Of course there were a few events I didn't plan on, okay so I knew about them...I just spaced about it! Today was the dosage and solution test in the theory class. The math for it isn't that complicated if you have the equations and conversions down. But there is a intimidation element of having to score above a 90% or have to start looking for new career choice outside of a medical field that puts a damper on things.

In another surprise for today (as if having a test wasn't enough)I had a class end for the semester. It was one of those work at your own pace....yea, I thought I had all semester to do it. I really need to pay attention when I register for classes. Needless to say when I checked my school email to find it was ending today I freaked, as I hadn't done a single thing (it was going to be the spring break project)! Thankfully it was only a one credit easy class that I was able to complete start to finish (4 assignments, 4 tests) in just under 3 hours and I even ended up with an 'A'.

That leads me to what didn't get done from the to-do list....reading, lots and lots of reading. (and the workbook corresponding to said reading). I am pretty excited I didn't pick up any shifts for this weekend, leaving me with ample time to read.

The first day in the hospital was pretty uneventful, dare I say even down right boring. There was no direct patient care, it was more of an orientation day where we received computer training for the charting and got a chance to tour the floor we will be assigned to for the next 6 weeks. This coming Tuesday is the real deal though.

Alright, I really believe should head to bed now before this becomes more senseless rambling...so I leave you with the oxygenation lesson of the week....

When having trouble breathing,
Remember:
Turn, Cough, and then take a Deep Breath

(Well of course unless you are choking then there is a whole set of other issues to be concerned about.)

Good night all :)