The birds. They are angry.

I was up early today running errands with my mom. We spent about 2 hours at the DMV getting her new license. IDK why it takes so long, they should have a separate line for people who just need to renew or a new picture ID and one for the people who have to drag in arm loads of paper work and certificates. Also, why don't people prepare a little more? Maybe I'm lazy but I don't wanna drive all the way there and not have the correct form of payment or the wrong paperwork. I check online or call to find out exactly what I need to have and what I need to do. Some of the same whiners who were complaining about the lines didn't even have their shit together! Grr! I was so glad I brought my iPod, I played Angry Birds and watched an episode of BSG.

We ate lunch then I got a car wash (darn birds) and worked out all my muscles trying to vacuum my car out. I found $2 under my seats but sucked up .50c of it with the vacuum :(

We went from one end of the county to the other and on into Houston to go to my mom's bank, get prescriptions and fuel... a lot of driving!

I had a paper cut on my finger and I put neosporin and a band aid on it. Its all blistery, red and itchy now, I wonder if I am allergic to neosporin or if this is some weird rash/infection. If it gets worse I'm going to have to get it checked out.

My dad wants me to start looking for a summer job so I can pay him back for the tires and stuff. Blah. I'd like get a job as a student nurse at a hospital but I don't know if any hospitals around here do that. I need to do some research.

I'm going to study for my final now, if I can keep my eyes open. Tonight, I'm going to C's and we're going to see the play "Over the River and Through the Woods".

bye bye babies

We had our last OB rotation today. I was sad to see it end but excited for the future and that we are that much closer to the end. We left a little early and took our instructor out to lunch. We had a nice time chatting about our experiences in the hospital and working with a new group.

I took a nap when I got home, breakfast for dinner and watched some TV.

Now I need to finish up some homework and start reviewing for the final.

Simulation!

We had our lab simulation today, I was "family member" and my manikin "sister" was experiencing postpartum hemorrhage. My team members did a really great job, I was impressed.

After simulation, I headed home, ate lunch and watched The Sorcerer's Apprentice,  I really liked it!

After the movie, I took a 3 hour nap and haven't been able to sleep tonight :( I guess I'll stay up face-booking and playing Angry Birds.

Rodeo!

I took my proctored test today. It's a NCLEX simulation type test. I made a level 2 which means I should meet or exceed the requirements and most likely pass the NCLEX. That's good news!

I went to the rodeo tonight with Ve, St and some classmates. We had a really good time. We saw Clay Walker-I didn't even know who he was but I did recognize 2 songs. One song was from in a movie or TV show and the other was V's ringtone forever.

I took like 400 pics and they all look the same, LMAO!!

I met up with C afterwards and we hung out for an hour or so before heading home.

"Nobody follow us or I kill myself and then her! "

Didn't do much today- a little homework and watched Knight and Day with the folks. It was crazy but good.

I have a busy week ahead of me.

Cheers!

Zoo!

We went to the zoo today, it was an experience, lol. We got there late and only saw a small portion. I want to go back soon and way earlier, so I can see all the fun stuff. And maybe on a weekday cuz today was insane-traffic, parking, crowds. Ugh. I thought with the rodeo in town, it might not be that bad but I was wrong!

Zoo pics are on facebook. Next time I go I wanna spend a lot more time and get some really good pics, these were too rushed.

Came home, made dinner and watched CSI MI.

Amazing!

Today was another amazing clinical day. I was it the nursery and got to see 3 deliveries. Two were "natural" and 1 was C section. One of the babies peed on his mom as soon as they placed him on her abdomen, it was so funny! She was laughing through the pain.

I helped with the newborn assessments, vital signs and meds. I tested baby blood sugars, gave the eye meds and a hepatitis vaccine. I also bathed, fed, changed and held newborns and got to feed a lil 3# preemie. She was adorable! They all were!

I got to inspect a placenta, watch a circumcision and a see a tubal ligation! AWESOME!!

We talked to some of the nurses and got some advice and some more insight into what a L&D/Nursery/NICU/Postpartum nurse does and the stress and responsibilities you have. We also talked about cross training and making sure you get that year or two of Med Surg in to help you be a better nurse and prepare you for almost anything.

To top it all off, I got a 96 on my nursing process paper!

Got home, slept, ate and watched The Vampire Diaries. I'm pissed that I can't watch another new epi til  APRIL! I can appreciate that they are trying to lure in new watchers but seriously, leave my show alone CW!!

Can't wait for the Hillywood Parody of TVD to come out!!