Well, Happy Graduation?
Such an uneasy feeling about graduating. So much has changed over these four years of college. I've grown up, made wonderful friends, learned a lot, lost "friends", grew up I guess. I have my dream job interview Friday, needless to say- my easter basket had an Ann Taylor suit in it. You know you're growing up when that replaces the bikini and chocolate I'm used to getting. :)I'm really excited about leaving UAB's SON- for sure, don't get me wrong there. But, am I really a nurse now? Seriously. I can't believe it.
I'm also feeling a little thankful today. I have such wonderful people in my life. One thing I've really noticed, nobody I've met in college has a close relationship with many people they went to high school with. That just isn't the case for me- my best friends, we've known each other for years. Been through so much together, and I've noticed whenever anything happens, good or bad, that is who I go to first. I didn't say that to take away from my precious college friends. I'd be so lost without them.
Graduation brings about lots of thoughts I guess. Mainly just, "now what"? Thats flashing in my head.I know to be still and things will be revealed to me about which road to take- however patience has never been a virtue of mine- I'm still working on acquring that one.
So, for now- I'm enjoying the thought of burning the last set of UAB's nursing uniforms, ATI books and those horrible shoes. I will take my boards in May, hopefully get the Children's job and go to New York to a Yankees game--- and yes, I plan to find Derek Jeter while I'm there. It is only fitting.
Happy Graduation Class of 2011. We did it. :)
Monday, April 25, 2011
Saturday, April 2, 2011
Dear Life, Slow Down. Thanks. Love, Katie
Oh boy.....
As I sit here on 5 Tower at Children's Hospital on my next to last rotation...I think I'm experiencing a little bit of tachycardia. I just signed up for the HURST review the Monday after graduation with hopes of taking the NCLEX stat. Um...say what? It's time for the NCLEX? When did I become an adult? ew. gross. sick. boring. ugh.
So, I'm applying for the internship here at Children's, since this is the only place I want to work, it makes sense. The internship is a 6 month rotation to four different units of your choice. At the end, you rank your units- most favorite to least, and pray that they hire you in your favorite unit. So, Godspeed to me.
Graduating from nursing school seemed like a future goal that I would never reach; and yet here it is. One month and three days away. I'm freaking out a little. My best friends are nurses already and haven't killed anyone, so I have faith in myself, but still........whoa. I don't really consider myself an adult for the following reasons:
1. I sleep with a sound machine. My upstairs neighbor, Buffalo Betty, insists on stomping in her tap shoes 24/7. Boo on her.
2. I prefer rice krispy treats to fondue, cheesecake...basically anything mature.
3. EasyMac is a meal. As is, bananas with peanut butter. (Peter Pan, Honey Roasted Crunchy...Only.)
4. Ironing is for losers.
5. I watch Gilmore Girls re-runs and have them on Netflix. Judge me.
6. I like to break it down at Nana Funks. It's a stress relief.
7. Hanson is still cool.
8. Best thing about my future job: Scrubs. Comfy. No Ironing necessary.
9. I hang out with 5 year olds and they give me "life advice" every other week.
10. I recently lost a cow racing game on the Wii, to a 6 year old, and got angry. He cheated.
11. I rather run than see a movie or go to dinner. That can't possibly be normal.
12. I wash clothes, dry clothes...then one of two things happens: A) They stay in the dryer for 3 days or B) I get them out and then place them nicely in the floor.
Meanwhile, I have friends that are getting married,buying houses and talking about having kids soon. I'm a little behind in that department. You can refer to my list in case you forgot why. I've also realized how to survive night shift: Caffeine, twizzlers, caffeine, stretch, caffeine, practice the wop, caffeine, cow racing on the wii, with eyes closed- (due to the simple fact that cows are creepy), caffeine, repeat. And- just a side note, but my iphone is on "shuffle"...my music has ranged from: George Strait, Jamey Johnson, Lil Wayne, Drop it Low Girl, Back that Ass up, GLEE the soundtrack and now pour some sugar on me...haha. whoa.
Moving on, I am PUMPED UP about the Braves game and then to Auburn for the classy rodeo weekend. (Note, I spelled it classy, not Klassy...I'm so sick of seeing people spell it that way. Grow up. it's C-L-A-S-S-Y. If you intend on having a "klassy" weekend, just call it what it is..."trashy" thanks,moving on.) Jorts and Boots anyone? Oh yeah. But- Go Yankees. I'm tempted to wear a Phillies shirt, but I will probably go with the Braves. Derek Jeter, if you are reading this, I swear I'm not at traitor.
(Also, my genius cat Jeter, went on a none toilet diving streak for almost 3 whole months. Then, he failed Thursday. He recently got a few new toys and had one in his mouth, dropped it in the CLEAN toilet, then decided to dive in after it.)God love him.
One more random, slightly more serious thing on my mind. Asperger's Syndrome. Random, I know. I'm currently reading a few different books about it, basically because of my mom's class, the few people I know that suffer from it and because I am a complete and TOTAL nerd and like knowing random things. It's really an interesting subject and the few things I've learned about it, is that it is almost like a serious case of OCD. I won't bore you with all the facts, but just know...my nerdy side is super interested not only in cystic fibrosis but also, currently, Asperger's.
As I sit here on 5 Tower at Children's Hospital on my next to last rotation...I think I'm experiencing a little bit of tachycardia. I just signed up for the HURST review the Monday after graduation with hopes of taking the NCLEX stat. Um...say what? It's time for the NCLEX? When did I become an adult? ew. gross. sick. boring. ugh.
So, I'm applying for the internship here at Children's, since this is the only place I want to work, it makes sense. The internship is a 6 month rotation to four different units of your choice. At the end, you rank your units- most favorite to least, and pray that they hire you in your favorite unit. So, Godspeed to me.
Graduating from nursing school seemed like a future goal that I would never reach; and yet here it is. One month and three days away. I'm freaking out a little. My best friends are nurses already and haven't killed anyone, so I have faith in myself, but still........whoa. I don't really consider myself an adult for the following reasons:
1. I sleep with a sound machine. My upstairs neighbor, Buffalo Betty, insists on stomping in her tap shoes 24/7. Boo on her.
2. I prefer rice krispy treats to fondue, cheesecake...basically anything mature.
3. EasyMac is a meal. As is, bananas with peanut butter. (Peter Pan, Honey Roasted Crunchy...Only.)
4. Ironing is for losers.
5. I watch Gilmore Girls re-runs and have them on Netflix. Judge me.
6. I like to break it down at Nana Funks. It's a stress relief.
7. Hanson is still cool.
8. Best thing about my future job: Scrubs. Comfy. No Ironing necessary.
9. I hang out with 5 year olds and they give me "life advice" every other week.
10. I recently lost a cow racing game on the Wii, to a 6 year old, and got angry. He cheated.
11. I rather run than see a movie or go to dinner. That can't possibly be normal.
12. I wash clothes, dry clothes...then one of two things happens: A) They stay in the dryer for 3 days or B) I get them out and then place them nicely in the floor.
Meanwhile, I have friends that are getting married,buying houses and talking about having kids soon. I'm a little behind in that department. You can refer to my list in case you forgot why. I've also realized how to survive night shift: Caffeine, twizzlers, caffeine, stretch, caffeine, practice the wop, caffeine, cow racing on the wii, with eyes closed- (due to the simple fact that cows are creepy), caffeine, repeat. And- just a side note, but my iphone is on "shuffle"...my music has ranged from: George Strait, Jamey Johnson, Lil Wayne, Drop it Low Girl, Back that Ass up, GLEE the soundtrack and now pour some sugar on me...haha. whoa.
Moving on, I am PUMPED UP about the Braves game and then to Auburn for the classy rodeo weekend. (Note, I spelled it classy, not Klassy...I'm so sick of seeing people spell it that way. Grow up. it's C-L-A-S-S-Y. If you intend on having a "klassy" weekend, just call it what it is..."trashy" thanks,moving on.) Jorts and Boots anyone? Oh yeah. But- Go Yankees. I'm tempted to wear a Phillies shirt, but I will probably go with the Braves. Derek Jeter, if you are reading this, I swear I'm not at traitor.
(Also, my genius cat Jeter, went on a none toilet diving streak for almost 3 whole months. Then, he failed Thursday. He recently got a few new toys and had one in his mouth, dropped it in the CLEAN toilet, then decided to dive in after it.)God love him.
One more random, slightly more serious thing on my mind. Asperger's Syndrome. Random, I know. I'm currently reading a few different books about it, basically because of my mom's class, the few people I know that suffer from it and because I am a complete and TOTAL nerd and like knowing random things. It's really an interesting subject and the few things I've learned about it, is that it is almost like a serious case of OCD. I won't bore you with all the facts, but just know...my nerdy side is super interested not only in cystic fibrosis but also, currently, Asperger's.
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