Jennifer Vitti

My first semester of nursing school ended yesterday. Wow! I received all my grades today (unofficially) and looks like I’ll be getting all A’s for my first semester! I’m really proud of myself This semester has been crazy. I cried for sure. It was really hard at times. I never wanted to give up, but there were times when I definitely got burnt out. I made a lot of friends this semester (clinical ladies-I love ya!) who I could never have gotten through without. Who better to understand what you’re going through than other people in your class?! So glad they were there for me. And my boyfriend!! Who was soooo patient when I would cry or snap because I was frustrated or overwhelmed. He’s the best!

This semester just solidified that I am fulfilling my dream and this is where I want to be. This is what I’m supposed to be doing!! I’m so thankful for the break to be able to regroup, reorganize, and recharge, but I also can’t wait to continue on my journey. Next semester is Acute Care (aka Med/Surg–I will probably use those interchangeably) and Psych. Should be interesting… Then the summer is Peds and maternity. That’s what I’m really waiting for because that’s what I’m pretty sure I want to do. I’ve heard next semester is HARD. I’m both nervous and fired up at the same time haha. It will be an adventure for sure…can’t wait to share it with you.

Expect some posts throughout my month off about some more reflections of this past semester (maybe my favorite patient, some clinical/lab experiences, more about classes, etc). Then when next semester starts (mid January!!) *hopefully* I’ll be able to post more regularly. One of my New Year’s resolutions (I always have a few!) will definitely be to manage my time better for school. Sometimes I think that’s really half the battle!!

HAPPY HOLIDAYS EVERYONE!!!

~love always~

Jen

December 22nd I take my last final of my first semester of nursing school! My final schedule is as follows: Health Assessment Practical Wednesday December 16th from 3:00-4:00 PM, Professional Nursing Cumulative Final Thursday December 17th from 2:00-4:00 PM, Clinical Pharmacology Exam #4 Monday December 21st from 5:30-6:30 PM, and Health Assessment Cumulative Final Tuesday December 22nd from 10:00-11:30ish AM.

Before this I also had lots of papers and exams that professors were trying to squeeze in last minute. I have been very neglectful of my blog–SORRY! I hope to do better next semester. It was the whole being behind in my reading from Day 1 that threw me off big time. Not next semester though! I’m all over it! We have been told that we will be assigned “homework” (most likely reading) for over winter break. I plan to be very organized about it and be prepared.

I had my last clinical Thursday. It was bitter sweet. I am glad to have a break from getting up at 5:00 AM and having the stress of it off during finals, but wow what a great group I had. My clinical instructor and my clinical girls were AMAZING. I don’t know if I would’ve survived first semester without them. I don’t think any other clinical group in my program had the same type of closeness that we had as a whole. I hope we’re all together next semester (it’s probably unlikely unfortunately, but some of us will probably be together since clinical sites are somewhat based on living locaiton).

I have to return to studying. I just wanted to update everyone. Expect a good thoughtful post either on the 22nd or 23rd about my reflections on this past semester.

Wishing everyone luck in their finals!!!

~love always~

Jen