Monthly Archives: December 2005

Resolutions I hope my teachers make

Posted on December 31, 2005 by

I hope that the following are on my teachers’ New Year’s Resolutions lists: 1. If I tell my students that something will not be on the exam, I will not change my mind without telling them and ask three questions … Continue reading →

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Two Group Activities?!?

Posted on December 29, 2005 by

Mike- I want you to know that I am NOT making fun of your mom by telling this story- you have to admit, this was pretty funny….    Mike’s mom is very friendly, but also very shy, quiet and reserved. … Continue reading →

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The Grandparents

Posted on December 26, 2005 by

When my family gathers together for holiday meals, we always end up telling funny stories about each other. Somehow, we started talking about our grandparents babysitting. The first time my parents needed my Grandpa to babysit, they planned on leaving … Continue reading →

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My Christmas present

Posted on December 25, 2005 by

When listing off the best Christmas presents, people usually name things like electronics and clothes. While these are great, I received something much better tonight: my sister and her boyfriend, Mark, taught me how to start an IV. And, Mark … Continue reading →

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Things I learned from my boyfriend

Posted on December 23, 2005 by

1. I do not have to be perfect. My little imperfections are some of the things he treasures the most about me. 2. I do not always have to be right. I usually am right, but on those rare off-days, he’ll … Continue reading →

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Flashcards

Posted on December 23, 2005 by

If you would like to use my studystack.com flashcards, you can access them by going to http://www.studystack.com On the left side of the screen, in the search box, enter lilk8tob  This should bring up my flashcards. Enjoy!

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The phony

Posted on December 21, 2005 by

I have said several times throughout my blog that I feel like a fake when at clinicals- that I really don’t know what I am doing and hope no one figures me out. Well, I am starting to feel fake … Continue reading →

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Advice for future nursing students

Posted on December 20, 2005 by

I’ve been reading through all of my comments, and I have received several requests for advice from people entering nursing school in January. I will post the advice I have given them, and would love if those of you in … Continue reading →

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Great study tool

Posted on December 20, 2005 by

During orientation to my nursing school, we had this guy speak to us about study habits. He basically said anyone who relied on flashcards was going to fail, because there was no time to make flashcards. I left very upset that day, … Continue reading →

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The scratch

Posted on December 18, 2005 by

I’m in Dallas visiting Mike, and he let me drive his car around yesterday while he was at work. Mike’s car is his baby. I think I was more nervous driving it than I was taking my pharmacology final. His … Continue reading →

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