3rd Semester

I am now halfway through nursing school!! Recently, I finished my OB rotation. This clinical took place on Fridays and Saturdays, for 12 hours each day. The departments we were able to work in consisted of Labor and Delivery, Postpartum, Pediatrics, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, and The Emergency Department. I was able to accomplish so many new clinical skills. This semester I have experienced the most growth in my nursing skills that I have seen thus far. It was a lot of hard work between clinicals, studying, exams, and extracurricular activities. The clinicals were also a whole new emotional experience. I had never witnessed live births, cesarean sections, or cared for babies who are sick. As a nurse, one of the most important skills is knowing how to support your patients and to be there for them. Different types of patients need different types of support. I really enjoyed learning how to support mothers and babies. During this semester, we also have an Obstetrics, and a pediatrics class. Along with this, we have our medical-surgical class and our 8 hour medical-surgical clinical. Last week, I had my first day in the OR department. I was able to assist with preoperative care and watch a procedure. I am also still involved in the Pre-Nursing Club. It is a new year and I just met my new mentees. I will provide guidance and advice on how to apply to the nursing program, as well as be there to support them through the process. I just signed up for my 4th-semester clinical and we also have a Simulation class next semester. This is where we go to a facility that has manikins and we simulate scenarios that can occur in the hospital. Next semester will be a busy one, but I am so excited! It felt exciting, but weird signing up for 4th-semester classes, it still feels like I just started. Time flies, and I am just trying to appreciate every moment while I can!