Monday, February 12, 2007

How's 2nd Semester

So far I can say that 2nd semester is very different from 1st. Both of my classes require time to study and lab is much more involved. I had several students from other semesters, plus on of our 1st semester instructors saying that 2nd is a lot harder. I didn't believe them that it could be that much harder, but what they said is true.
Just think about what I've been through the past week. Last Tuesday I had my first Fundamentals test and Wednesday was my first clinical skills test. Then Friday was action-packed. We went over the template for the care plans we will be doing every week for clinicals. Plus we got to play with Sim Man for the first time. Everyone was telling us how much fun Sim Man would be and none of us believed them. It was fun, but it required a lot of critical thinking.
This week we had our first Patho test. That went well. I realized I like this semesters classes a lot better because it seems logical to me. We're finally getting some of the background of why we're doing something. Last semester we learned all these assessment techniques, but didn't know why. Then at the end of this week we have orientation to the hospital for next week's first clinical.
I think I just need some sleep, and then I can start on this week's work.

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