Sunday, November 20, 2011

Nov. 10, 2011

This morning began with a med/surg theory examination.  These tests are kind of hard, because they are the NCLEX-style questions that have more than one right answer and you have to choose the BEST right answer. And, I still feel like I don't like any of the answers sometimes.  It's kind of a weird place to be in, because sometimes, too, there are three answers that I like bits and pieces of OR that I would do all at the same time (i.e. assess a patient's respiratory status AND level of consciousness).

In any case, I feel like this examination went far better than the first.  In fact, I thought it was pretty easy.  Although my classmates seem to disagree... Most were saying this test was too hard.  Perhaps at the end of a very long, trying week, it should have seemed harder to me, also.

Oh well.  Lecture was fun today, although for the most part, it still feels like a review of pathophysiology, with a bit more added on in terms of how to care for a person with specific issues.

Hmm.. something I forgot to mention about yesterday -- I had my check-offs for placing an IV.  Serves me right for not staying right on top of my blogging every day!

Overall, the check-off went really well.  I had the crazy professor that I am just sort of starting to like.  Again.  She's kind of growing on me, although I couldn't really tell you why.  She said I did really well, and I only missed half a point for not filling the drip chamber BEFORE I primed the line.  And, instead of just getting one critical thinking question, I ended up getting four.  How fun for me.  I suppose she just asks me so many questions because she knows I know stuff.  Maybe.  Who knows.

Overall, though, it has been a great week.  I will be spending my weekend working on homework--I've got a presentation next week that I am not really looking forward to, and since my partner and I will be working on that, we will also spend some time working on our professional paper.  I am hoping to work some on my database/concept map/care plan/teaching plan (yes, that's all one assignment) and my current event presentation.  But, we shall see.  I think maybe I will bake pies for my class on Monday now, seeing as how we have a pot luck on Wednesday.  That is a much better opportunity to take in my home-made pumpkin pies!!

And, in keeping with my gratitude thingie, today I am thankful that my IV check-off is, in fact, finished and I don't have that hanging over me until Monday afternoon.  Huzzah!!

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