Fall Semester is Underway

I just completed week two of my fall semester so I thought I better update on what has been going on in Baltimore. I have fewer classes this semester so a bit more non-class time on my hands, however, now my free time has been taken up with memorizing various drugs, studying pathophysiology and things about childbearing.

My classes this semester are a bit harder than last but very interesting. It is really fun to see all the information come together. I love my clinical rotation so far this semester. I am working in the postpartum department and working with new mom's. I have learned how to do a full postpartum assessment, given my first medications and even my first shot! This clinical is a lot more hands on which I really enjoy! I am starting to feel like a real nurse!

I have two more weeks of postpartum and then I will do labor and deliver for a few weeks before switching clinicals and moving on to psych. I am really looking forward to seeing some babies being born! The rotation this time is just SO happy, I leave every day feeling energized since there are so many happy people around.

I have started my doula training and I have a long seminar this weekend. I should be working with my first mom in the next couple of weeks. If you are interested in reading more about Doulas you can visit http://www.dona.org/. I am just so impressed with everything I have learned about being a Doula and what a fantastic thing it is to do.

Anyway, that is about it from me! The weather here is not so good which will make it easier to stay in and study. I have my first exam of the semester next week so its time to crack down and study.

More to come later . . .

I'm Back!!

After a three week, wonderful break in Seattle . . . I am back. I got back to Baltimore on Wednesday and I will be starting classes on Tuesday, right after Labor Day.

When I was home it was fabulous to see everyone! Below are some photos from my trip! I will be back again in December, I can't wait to see you all again.

Also, I started blogging on my schools website, feel free to check it out.
http://www.son.jhmi.edu/blogs/

Whidbey Island





BBQ at Steve's




Wedding


Samish Island

One Semester Down . . .

. . . three to go! I finished up finals yesterday and after a long day of celebration, I am getting ready to head back to Seattle in a few hours.

The first semester was a whirlwind with more information thrown at me than I ever thought possible. It was a fantastic experience. I am excited for the three week break and then its back to the races! There will be a bit of studying over break considering they assigned about 20 chapters of reading in my next semester classes but I am excited to see friends and family.

I am really looking forward to next semester . . . I will get to spend two days in the hospital rather than the one that we had this semester which will be great experience!

Falls

In studying for my aging final today, I came across the definition for falls and for some reason I really enjoy it.

Falls: An event which results in a person unintentionally coming to rest on the ground or another lower level.

I Can Hardly Believe It

It is kind of crazy but my first semester of classes (minus finals) is done! I finished my last classes today, have my finals next week and then will be heading back to Seattle for a much needed break!