To all you pathetic people that are temperamental toward me:
FUCK YOU. I know that it makes you uncomfortable to have an intense, honest, and self-assured person like myself around. How about you just take a step back and realize that my intentions are only to benefit the parties involved. But, instead you don't want to just agree that I am RIGHT. So, go ahead, cut me out.
You're easily replaceable.
I'M NOT.
Saturday, June 19, 2010
Sunday, June 6, 2010
NURSING SKEWL.
I decided I would start my day (Sunday) off right by waking up early. Got up at 8:45, ate breakfast and had coffee, and got to work. I finished what I was unable to complete yesterday due to a very important party/hang out session I needed to attend. Said party was at my friend's house (or house he is living at). He lives with this couple that own an old bed and breakfast and rent out the rooms to people. It's a 3-floor Victorian house. I went there last weekend for a mini party, and really enjoyed myself. Yesterday was my friend's 30th birthday and he insisted I come over for dinner. It was great. And, turns out the lady of the house works for a Jewish hospital in Philly, and her boss is orthodox Jewish. It was somewhat refreshing to hear about who are the other Jewish people out here. I mean, this is just one person- but she sounded fantastic, successful, and really motivated. I also was told repeatedly by the man of the house (who is a former marine) that I am family, am welcome anytime, as he kissed me on the hand. Oh- and he nick-named me "bright eyes" and "genius." Told you it was a very important party to attend!
I feel what what I have been waiting for out here is finally slowly coming around. I lived in PA for a month before starting school, and just wanted some friends out here to explore the area. I have had this curiosity about people and location, and how the two of those things combined are very unique based on where you are. It's true- people in the midwest are people from the midwest. People from the east coast are totally a result of their environment and are people from the east coast. Different things are of value to them, and personally, I really like hearing about it. I think location changes people, and in a good way. It makes you feel proud of where you are from, and also makes you excited about where you currently are living.
Nursing school. So far so good. I'm really pleased with the enthusiasm the faculty shows about our class. They also are passionate about the nursing field and really want us to succeed. I also feel like my nurse assistant class and all my health studies classes are helping me right now. Just having the background, and a little experience under my belt is making me feel so much more confident and comfortable with being in this program. I know that it is going to get pretty difficult when clinical begins, but there are a lot of resources for students if they are struggling, so I should be fine!!
The one thing I noticed about my nursing class is that there are a few people that I don't trust. First off, it doesn't even really matter to me. Really. But, since this is MY blog I'm gonna talk about it because I do observe people, judge them, and make my conclusion about them!
There's a few people that really truly believe that this job is something glamorous. That we aren't going to be wiping asses, seeing and smelling all sorts of bodily excretions, or dealing with crazy/upset/frustrated people. I'm almost worried for these people because they are going to have such an eye opening and shocking experience in the hospitals, and I don't want to be there to witness their reaction! I've put nursing on such a high pedestal because I've wanted to do this for over five years now. And, when I see people that don't really know much about it in the same fucking program as me, I get frustrated. They really don't know what they are getting themselves into, do they? Well, good luck, assholes.
Secondly, people skills. There are a few people that are selfish and/or really awkward.
When I started working back when I was in my teens, my Mom said this really good phrase that sticks with me to this day. "People are at their worst when they are hungry, and when they are sick." I have worked as a hostess and waitress since I was 16, and now am working toward being a registered nurse. I thrive to make people feel better. If it's not me that is going to be empathetic, then I don't know who else. I've already got my eye on a few people in class that are so phony, they have it written across their forehead. I don't trust them. I don't understand why of all fields, they are going into nursing. And, it makes me realize why there are so many shitty nurses. If you can get through the school, then you can be a nurse. They can teach you over and over again how to have good communication skills, but if you aren't willing to listen, then your patients are out of luck. I just feel sorry for these people's future patients.
This is about as much time I can give to you, my dear blog. I need to get back to studying so I can run some errands. I will be heading to New York this weekend to attend a real, live, orthodox Jewish wedding with Amy. I got a pretty sweet dress and am searching for one for Amy because my consignment shops out here are AWESOME.
Peace! Wish me luck on my head-to-toe physical assessment final this Friday.
I feel what what I have been waiting for out here is finally slowly coming around. I lived in PA for a month before starting school, and just wanted some friends out here to explore the area. I have had this curiosity about people and location, and how the two of those things combined are very unique based on where you are. It's true- people in the midwest are people from the midwest. People from the east coast are totally a result of their environment and are people from the east coast. Different things are of value to them, and personally, I really like hearing about it. I think location changes people, and in a good way. It makes you feel proud of where you are from, and also makes you excited about where you currently are living.
Nursing school. So far so good. I'm really pleased with the enthusiasm the faculty shows about our class. They also are passionate about the nursing field and really want us to succeed. I also feel like my nurse assistant class and all my health studies classes are helping me right now. Just having the background, and a little experience under my belt is making me feel so much more confident and comfortable with being in this program. I know that it is going to get pretty difficult when clinical begins, but there are a lot of resources for students if they are struggling, so I should be fine!!
The one thing I noticed about my nursing class is that there are a few people that I don't trust. First off, it doesn't even really matter to me. Really. But, since this is MY blog I'm gonna talk about it because I do observe people, judge them, and make my conclusion about them!
There's a few people that really truly believe that this job is something glamorous. That we aren't going to be wiping asses, seeing and smelling all sorts of bodily excretions, or dealing with crazy/upset/frustrated people. I'm almost worried for these people because they are going to have such an eye opening and shocking experience in the hospitals, and I don't want to be there to witness their reaction! I've put nursing on such a high pedestal because I've wanted to do this for over five years now. And, when I see people that don't really know much about it in the same fucking program as me, I get frustrated. They really don't know what they are getting themselves into, do they? Well, good luck, assholes.
Secondly, people skills. There are a few people that are selfish and/or really awkward.
When I started working back when I was in my teens, my Mom said this really good phrase that sticks with me to this day. "People are at their worst when they are hungry, and when they are sick." I have worked as a hostess and waitress since I was 16, and now am working toward being a registered nurse. I thrive to make people feel better. If it's not me that is going to be empathetic, then I don't know who else. I've already got my eye on a few people in class that are so phony, they have it written across their forehead. I don't trust them. I don't understand why of all fields, they are going into nursing. And, it makes me realize why there are so many shitty nurses. If you can get through the school, then you can be a nurse. They can teach you over and over again how to have good communication skills, but if you aren't willing to listen, then your patients are out of luck. I just feel sorry for these people's future patients.
This is about as much time I can give to you, my dear blog. I need to get back to studying so I can run some errands. I will be heading to New York this weekend to attend a real, live, orthodox Jewish wedding with Amy. I got a pretty sweet dress and am searching for one for Amy because my consignment shops out here are AWESOME.
Peace! Wish me luck on my head-to-toe physical assessment final this Friday.
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