Pulmonary and Orthopedics!!

Today we had orientation for our Med-Surg clinicals. Last semester I was on the Progressive Cardiac Unit and the Diabetic Renal Medical Unit. This semester I will be on the Pulmonary Unit (evening shift) and then at the end of the semester I will be on the Orthopedic Unit (day shift).

(Doesn't that sound like fun?!) :]

I am SO excited to be on different units this semester! My first Pulmonary clinical is next Friday! My clinical instructor mentioned that we will be taking care of a lot of ventilators, NG tubes, IV/PCA pumps and oxygen therapy. I look forward to learning more about the Pulmonary Unit!

Mother Baby Clinical!!

The second semester has already started!

This Monday I had orientation for my Mother Baby class! We got our schedules for the rest of the semester. And I have clinical THIS weekend! I have a 7:30am-7pm shift Saturday and Sunday and my last one next Saturday! I will have my Labor and Delivery clinical in April! I had my first mother baby class this Tuesday night and I loved it!

(My check off sheet)

This week has been kinda stressful getting all my preclinical assignments done (a couple of worksheets, medication chart, and check offs)! My check off today went really well. For mother baby we have to check off on Foley catheters, Sitz Baths (a basin of hot water that a mother sits in after she has a baby, it's good for hygiene, comfort, and increases circulation), Staple removal, IM injections, Blood pressure, and Medication administration. The senior that checked me off was so nice and encouraging! God has given me a lot of grace to get this all finished before Saturday! I'm really looking forward to this weekend! I hope to learn a lot and to be a light on the Mother Baby unit. I pray that God will use me for His glory this weekend!

Quiet Times

Over break I have been reading two books with my quiet time. I just finished Glimpses of Heaven by Trudy Harris. This book was written by an RN who worked in hospice care. She compiled stories of patients and their last moments on earth. I enjoyed reading thoughts from an RN's perspective. Hospice has been an interest of mine.


I've also been reading A Place of Quiet Rest by Nancy Leigh Demoss. This book has reminded me of the importance of having a daily quiet time even when I do not feel like it. She gives practical advice and multiple verses that encourage me to keep pursuing God's Word. Most importantly my devotion is not just about reading God's Word but Knowing God better.


For my quiet times I usually read Oswald Chambers' My Utmost for His Highest along with a chapter from the New Testament and a chapter from the Old Testament. Currently I am reading from Matthew and Psalms/Proverbs. I wanted to get back into the Gospels because that is where we see Christ's life on earth. I've enjoyed reading Matthew. Sometimes before clinical last semester I would sit in my car and read a little from Matthew. I am amazed at God's healing power. Multiple times in Matthew Jesus healed sick people. I was reminded that even though I am in the medical field, God is the ultimate healer. How comforting!

Today I was encouraged by a book called Daily Light, put together by Anne Graham Lotz (Billy Graham's daughter). She compiled verses from various parts of the Bible to communicate a specific message. I enjoyed today's message:

You will keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on You, because he trusts in You. Cast your burden on the Lord and He shall sustain you; He shall never permit the righteous to be moved. I will trust and not be afraid; for YAH, the Lord, is my strength and my song; He also has become my salvation.

Why are you fearful, O you of little faith? Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. In quietness and confidence shall be your strength.

The work of righteousness will be peace, and the effect of righteousness, quietness and assurance forever. Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid. Peace from Him who is and who was and who is to come.

[Is 26:3, Ps 55:22, Is 12:2, Matt 8:26, Phil 4:6-7, Is 30:15, Is 32:17, John 14:27, Rev 1:4]

These verses remind me that I have no need to fear. Often I worry about the future (tests, school, life, where I should work, etc.). I need the peace that only comes through Christ. I need to come back to these verses when I am discouraged. How kind of God for meeting my needs this morning! ;]

Christmas Break!

Christmas Break has finally come! Here are some pics of my Christmas break thus far!

I love my new Sock Monkey pajamas!

I was so glad to see my sister Danielle over break!

We also celebrated Annabelle's 3rd Birthday! Happy Birthday Annabelle!

Happy New Year!

Karen and I on New Years Eve

I love Katelyn's owl pajamas!

The day after New Years, Dad, Brittany and I went to a Spurs game!

On the Metro

GO SPURS GO!

The Spurs are my favorite NBA team. I'm so glad I was able to watch them play! Thanks Dad!

Tim Duncan and the Spurs warming up!

SPURS won!

This weekend Mom and I went to Pennsylvania. Christopher, Katelyn, Michael and I played Monopoly (Pittsburg Steelers themed). Our game lasted 3 days! Christopher WON! We had a blast!

Mom and I being silly. I'm so glad I was able to be home for my break. I enjoyed seeing my family and taking a break from studying! I couldn't have asked for a better break!

Next Monday I return to school. I will be taking the second part of Med-Surg and Pharmacology. I will also be taking Labor & Delivery! I'm looking forward to another great semester!