tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-121854262024-09-04T16:02:20.843-04:00Like sands through the hourglass, so are the days of my life... tales of my crazy life as a nursing student and government slave...Jenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12586131180184659629noreply@blogger.comBlogger118125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12185426.post-83992948867576176562013-03-07T18:37:00.001-05:002013-03-07T18:37:41.524-05:00

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Apparently, my singleness is an issue that my friends seem to be more concerned about than I am. I don’t really care, really...sometimes it can be pretty funny, sometimes embarrassing at times, but usually just funny.... One of my friends who also happens to be a nurse, has been trying really hard to be “helpful” in this area for me, and is definitely not shy about the fact! Recently I went to

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Wow!! Almost 3 years since I have posted to this blog!! Where has the time gone? So much has happened since I have last posted...- I have graduated with my BScN RN degree- passed my RN exam- have been an ER nurse for a little over a year now in a small rural community (yes! Me! In the ER!!!! Who woulda thunk it haha!)- my father passed away 2 years ago after a horrible fight with bone cancerMy

Jenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12586131180184659629noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12185426.post-6558706094557219182008-11-22T21:58:00.004-05:002011-07-20T21:55:27.443-04:00

My new favourite TV show - and my favourite clip so far from the show:Rock, Paper, Scissors, Lizard, Spock

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Well, once again I am late posting my adventures in clinical. This last round of clinical was in obstetrics and it was very interesting. I know it is not for me, but is was an amazing experience! We spent 4 weeks in obstetrics, and we got to spend 2 of those days in labour and delivery. My first day in labour and delivery was amazing. I got to witness and assist with TWO vaginal deliveries! It

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I HATE practicum exams....no wait, maybe I hate my overly-emotional personality and hate that I do not know how to properly deal with stress...that is probably more accurate...This year in nursing school we have had a LOT of information thrown at us - to the point that everyone is majorly overwhelmed. In addition to all the information thrown at us, we had labs 2 times a week to learn new skills.

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Time is sure flying by! My first clinical rotation has already come and gone and I start my next one this week. I had my clinical evaluation last week, and I got a glowing verbal and written evaluation. My instructor had so many positive things to say, she almost made me cry! To summarize, she mostly commented on my care and compassion, and how my patients are obviously well cared for and

Jenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12586131180184659629noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12185426.post-2507351681804482362008-09-21T22:06:00.002-04:002008-09-21T22:19:18.026-04:00

Now that school has begun again, unfortunately blogging has dropped down to a low priority in my life :-( Not only have I not been able to write in my own blog, I also haven't had the opportunity to peruse my favourite blogs as well :( Thank goodness for feedreaders that are stockpiling what I am missing out on.A quick summary of the past few weeks:I am no longer working nights - wahoooo! I am on

Jenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12586131180184659629noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12185426.post-55757555708312024942008-08-29T13:20:00.000-04:002008-08-29T16:21:56.214-04:00

I wish I had my dog's view of exercise. No matter how long it's been since the last "workout" (ie. wak), the enthusiasm that she displays always amazes me. She's ready to head out that door at full speed. Just hearing the word "walk" can stir her from a deep sleep. It is the highlight of her day!Sure, once I'm in the routine of exercising, it's not as difficult to keep it up. But miss a

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Here is another one of my favourite family guy clips... let's see how long this one stays up!!Scene from Family Guy Season 6 Episode 7.Stewie and Brian talking over walkie talkies at a construction site.Transcript for when they pull the video:Stewie: Alright Brian, I'm gonna go up to the upper level and run this wire down through the wall. Grab your walkie, I'll call you when I get up there.Brian

Jenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12586131180184659629noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12185426.post-29700756876154224132008-06-30T00:45:00.000-04:002008-06-30T00:46:23.841-04:00

A couple weeks ago I had the privilege of going to Vegas. What an experience! I had such an amazing time! The things I saw and did. I was there for 8 days and I still never got to see everything!My biggest highlight was going to see Elton John in concert at Caesar’s Palace. What an amazing show! “Elton John &amp; the Red Piano.” Nobody else in my group was interested in going, so I went by

Jenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12586131180184659629noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12185426.post-84684250588390678892008-05-24T20:43:00.002-04:002008-05-24T21:08:51.200-04:00

Well, it has been awhile since I have last entered anything in my blog. Partly because my life has been pretty uneventful, and partly because my blog is supposed to be half personal (for the people that check it to keep up with the latest developments in my life) and half medical (focused on nursing/medicine/health stuff, etc), and I have been out of school for a few weeks now so have been

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Well, for the first time, I have officially been “tagged.” (Technically a couple weeks ago, but, as usual, I am a little behind.) So here goes…..*******************************************************In 8 facts about yourself, share 8 things that your readers don’t know about you. Then at the end you tag at least 8 other bloggers to keep the fun going. Here are the rules:RULES:* Each blogger

Jenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12586131180184659629noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12185426.post-40272183011213361822008-02-22T13:51:00.002-05:002008-02-22T13:55:35.728-05:00

It has arrived! Another fabulous edition of Change of Shift. Check it out here. My "Definition of a Hero" entry was even accepted this week (I am honoured!)

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Copied with permission from a MySpace friend who is a fire figher and EMT in the US. I think it is beautifully written and gives you something to think about:I wish you could know what it is like to search a burning bedroom for trapped children at three am, flames rolling above your head, your palms and knees burning as you crawl, the floor sagging under your weight as the kitchen below you

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I didn't realize how much time has passed since my last blog entry; in fact I have even missed a few Change of Shift entries! Time has just been flying by!Speaking of time flying by: Today I turned 30. I have been dreading this day for almost a year. It would make me angry, sad, scared... But last night that all changed.I had a wonderful night out last night on my "Last night of my 20's B-day

Jenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12586131180184659629noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12185426.post-39578374103912694562008-01-01T17:14:00.001-05:002008-01-01T17:16:54.019-05:00

As usual, I am late in my updating, but a new Change of Shift is up.Check it out here.

Jenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12586131180184659629noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12185426.post-74838017756322212672007-12-06T23:52:00.000-05:002007-12-07T00:25:21.453-05:00

I saw a clip advertising a TV movie playing this weekend and the words kinda jumped out at me: (paraphrasing as usual) "What if you could have one more day with the one you love...." I found that kind of ironic, as it touches a little too close to home right now.I am sitting at home right now in bed, with my beagle, Molly, sleeping in my lap. 24 hours ago I was a total wreck and at a complete

Jenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12586131180184659629noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12185426.post-17977206198052695182007-11-15T01:49:00.001-05:002007-11-15T01:55:12.865-05:00

I read something online last night that made me a little sad and nostalgic. Thinking back to some of the many lapses in judgment I made over the years, I caught myself doing the “if only…” Had I made different choices at certain crossroads in my life, my life would be totally different right now…I happened to have Kid Nation on a few minutes later, and one of the kids summed it up nicely. (I’m

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Another change of shift is up at Emergiblog.Read it here :-)

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Jenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12586131180184659629noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12185426.post-91329009419223646402007-10-31T16:03:00.000-04:002007-10-31T16:08:21.782-04:00

One of my biggest “bitches” in life is how supposed “friends” can so easily lose touch – it always amazed me how “friends” can’t seem to be bothered to take a few moments out of their busy lives for a quick email or phone call. This is supposed to be the “information age” with so many means of communication within reach and at our fingertips… telephone, cell phone, email, even snail mail! Yet

Jenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12586131180184659629noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12185426.post-54000074936533784072007-10-14T21:22:00.000-04:002007-10-14T21:35:59.324-04:00

I haven't been on my blog much lately, so thought I should write a quick entry - not that my life is too exciting lately!Today I hit the 2000 visitor mark :-) So I guess I better find something to say ;-) I'm supposed to be doing homework right now, so of course, am trying to find any excuse to get out of it.My mom is up visiting me right now. I was supposed to go home Thanksgiving weekend (

Jenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12586131180184659629noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12185426.post-73686635332161875102007-10-04T13:09:00.000-04:002007-10-04T13:14:56.236-04:00

Change of Shift is up at Emergency Room Nurse.Another creative edition. It always amazes me how the host(ess) always manages to tie all the links together. The theme this time is "To Bob Barker - Thanks For the Memories." I even got my feet wet this time and made a submission.Check it out here.

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