BP test take two.

I nailed it!!!!! Passed!!! Moving right along...pharmacology exam #2 tomorrow.

Firs big exam in fundamentals

I worked 12 hour shifts all weekend, and met my friend Meredith at the Bowling alley/bar for a quick rehash of the test material.  It helped a lot. We both ended up getting 23/25 points on our first test. That was a 92%. We also both got A's on our first Pharmacy test.  I cried because I was so happy.

Today was our first skills check off test. The assignment was on blood pressures.  I felt very confident. I have been practicing non-stop. I have been in the skills lab every day. I felt really really good about the test today. Once I got into the actual room with my partner and the instructor I couldn't seem to hear anymore. I asked for a repeat after the first round because I let my valve go too fast. The second time was a little better but I really should have asked for one more round.  I got the top number dead on, but the bottom number was off . I made the mistake of releasing after the last tone I heard, which was 84 and the instructor said that was too soon.

I have one more shot to get it right or I fail the class.  I'm a nervous wreck but I will get it. I'm not going to cry about it. It's a learning experience.

Week three

Week three of nursing school. Today I felt like a failure. First big exam is on Monday and we reviewed in class. I didn't know most of the answers. I felt embarrassed. I haven't been reading. I haven't been keeping up with all of the homework. I feel unorganized. My house is a mess. We start moving next week. I'm trying to stay on top of it all.

First big exam in Pharmacology. I scored 19/20. I feel much better.

My plan to get better organized is to stay after class to do my homework or reading at school before I go home. I do not stay focused when I'm at home.