I just got home from the hospital where I spent a few hours in the NICU jab shadowing a nurse, aka soaking up all that I could for the time that I was there. It was incredible to say the very least.
I could walk around the NICU as freely as I wanted. I met some of the other nurses, saw a bunch of different procedures, from the "normal baby" stuff like diaper changes (although the diapers were about the size of half of a post-it note) to administering a shot into a baby's leg the thickness of a pencil, was thankfed repeatedly from a friendly gentleman, and truly experienced what it is like to be a nurse in the NICU.
Jaundice lights, many many beeping machines, teeny tiny versions of nursing equipment that I've been learning about/using over the last four weeks in clinical....All part of life in the NICU. I am so motivated and energized. I could've stayed for K's entire shift. When studying gets tough or I'm cooped up in a classroom on a warm, sunny, perfect San Diego day, all I need to do is remember those little babies.
I've found my place. This is what it's all about.
Thank you all for the constant support, prayer, and encouraging words. Even though I am busy, I love it when I get to talk to you guys even if just for a few minutes. I'm not going to lie, nursing school is no cake walk, but I am SO incredibly thankful for all of you in my life. I don't think, or should I say, I know that I could not do this without you.
Love from SD,
T
P.S. First nursing exam went very well. One down, four to go. Today marked the end of week 4. 25% finished already with this semester. Time flies when you're having fun, right? :)
I could walk around the NICU as freely as I wanted. I met some of the other nurses, saw a bunch of different procedures, from the "normal baby" stuff like diaper changes (although the diapers were about the size of half of a post-it note) to administering a shot into a baby's leg the thickness of a pencil, was thankfed repeatedly from a friendly gentleman, and truly experienced what it is like to be a nurse in the NICU.
Jaundice lights, many many beeping machines, teeny tiny versions of nursing equipment that I've been learning about/using over the last four weeks in clinical....All part of life in the NICU. I am so motivated and energized. I could've stayed for K's entire shift. When studying gets tough or I'm cooped up in a classroom on a warm, sunny, perfect San Diego day, all I need to do is remember those little babies.
I've found my place. This is what it's all about.
Thank you all for the constant support, prayer, and encouraging words. Even though I am busy, I love it when I get to talk to you guys even if just for a few minutes. I'm not going to lie, nursing school is no cake walk, but I am SO incredibly thankful for all of you in my life. I don't think, or should I say, I know that I could not do this without you.
Love from SD,
T
P.S. First nursing exam went very well. One down, four to go. Today marked the end of week 4. 25% finished already with this semester. Time flies when you're having fun, right? :)
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