Category Archives: Lessons

Starting nursing school soon? Scared out of your mind? Don’t worry, so is everyone else in your class. One of the most popular searches that leads to my blog this time of year is: "scared to start nursing school." So … Continue reading →

As some of you already know, I have issues with killing insects. I just can’t do it. I always have to catch them in a cup and bring them outside. Recently I learned an important lesson- never attempt to catch … Continue reading →

I learned something important about cooking today. When the instructions say to broil the food in the oven, this means you are supposed to leave the oven door open a crack when the food is in there. Well, at least … Continue reading →

I know I have said this several times, but I really mean it: I would not have made it this far in nursing school if it weren’t for my wonderful classmates. They always make me laugh, and we learn a … Continue reading →

Last night as I was brushing my teeth, I noticed these two weird bumps on my neck that bulged out when I leaned over. They are not lymph nodes, so I was curious to figure out what they were. I … Continue reading →

I know that we all do stupid things. I just seem to do more than my fair share of them. While visiting Mike’s family in St. Louis over Christmas, I was taking a shower while Mike was out for a … Continue reading →

The next time I go to donate blood, I am going to do something few women have done before: I am going to lie about my weight by ADDING a few pounds. Have I lost my mind? Well, that depends … Continue reading →

This lesson is courtesy of one of my favorite classmates:When you first enter an elevator, push the button displaying the floor number you would like to go to. This will cause the doors to close and when they open again, … Continue reading →

Hi everyone,I appreciate your comments on my last post, and just want to explain what I meant by #3. When I said, "Every day we see nurses with skin that is way too thick, and we never want to be … Continue reading →

Here are some tips for those of you who are lucky enough to know a nursing student: (I put this list together from listening to my classmates and from comments I have received on here- this is not directed at … Continue reading →