Surprise definition, to strike or occur to with a sudden feeling of wonder or astonishment, as through unexpectedness. That about sums up how things seem to be going lol. I will have to be honest in that I haven't done a whole lot with this class in this week period but I have done a pretty good job in making up some blogs as you can see. I have made sure to cover most of the essentials and I feel good about it. I should be meeting with my project group this week and am really excited for my first visit. The others in my group have already made it out and so from what I hear there should be some really good oppertunities to help out with and do some teaching.
I have been looking more to the future and what is coming up so I can better stay on top of what I'm doing. I have also put the upcoming things in my planner and so that should help things stay in front of me. As a student nurse I wonder if this is just how it is and I'm thinking so.
At this point in the nursing program it's amazing how different I look at people in general. I am really less judging in a lot of ways. I mean we all have some problems right. It's not easy to seek help or admit you need help. It can be a humbling thought that you are and will be able to in some way make someones life better. It's ironic and somewhat humorous to me a little bit that the grind of school and stress it puts on life that is making my life not so fun now is to hopefully have the chance to make a difference in the future. Think big picture here. That's what I keep telling myself.
Sunday, February 27, 2011
Sunday, February 20, 2011
#6 Service learning day
Now we are setting up schedules to start on our project. We will be doing our service in groups of two so that we will be able to focus on our outcomes better. I am excited to schedule some time and make it happen. Last we discussed we were going to focus on some safety and nutrition ideas and assessments.
This was a really stressful time for me. I didn't really know how to prepare for my test coming up except outlining the chapters and reading. That's a lot of info to cover without much direction at all. We had a nice study group session during the time we normally would have had class. Sometimes it's nice to know that everyone else has the same struggles you do.
Something I find interesting about how my learning and understanding is in the nursing program is that I really enjoy learning and how much there is to know. It really is fun to learn about so many things that can help you help others help themselves. I don't always think that what I have learned and all the experiences that are so positive are reflective in a way that can be expressed by a grade. This sounds like a complaint but it's more of just my thinking and linking of information in my life with all the added stress that I am experiencing.
This was a really stressful time for me. I didn't really know how to prepare for my test coming up except outlining the chapters and reading. That's a lot of info to cover without much direction at all. We had a nice study group session during the time we normally would have had class. Sometimes it's nice to know that everyone else has the same struggles you do.
Something I find interesting about how my learning and understanding is in the nursing program is that I really enjoy learning and how much there is to know. It really is fun to learn about so many things that can help you help others help themselves. I don't always think that what I have learned and all the experiences that are so positive are reflective in a way that can be expressed by a grade. This sounds like a complaint but it's more of just my thinking and linking of information in my life with all the added stress that I am experiencing.
Sunday, February 13, 2011
#5 Obesity
So this is my for real first ever blog in my life. Does facebook count as a blog? I'm not sure. We finally have our service learning contracts finished with the members of my group. I am looking forward to get some work done there. As for the "What?" portion of today is last weeks discussion and movie about obesity and how complicated an issue it is.
This will apply to me greatly as a nurse and the potential situations i may come in contact with. I had very mixed feelings about the movie and the whole issue. It seems that the American way of fixing something instantly just won't work with obesity. There are so many factors to address. I hope i can really look at the obesity problem and learn how to help.
I have competed in a couple amature bodybuilding competitions so my view of the body can be a little skewed. But at the same time I have had the extreme discipline and desire to know how to eat to accomplish a goal. Just some thoughts.
This will apply to me greatly as a nurse and the potential situations i may come in contact with. I had very mixed feelings about the movie and the whole issue. It seems that the American way of fixing something instantly just won't work with obesity. There are so many factors to address. I hope i can really look at the obesity problem and learn how to help.
I have competed in a couple amature bodybuilding competitions so my view of the body can be a little skewed. But at the same time I have had the extreme discipline and desire to know how to eat to accomplish a goal. Just some thoughts.
Sunday, February 6, 2011
#4 Life cycles
Still waiting on some information as to what our plan is for the service learning project. At this point we tried to contact some other options for projects but all of the ideas would have to be scheduled out at different times that would not work within the time frame for the class. So as a group we are still keeping some options open as well as waiting to find out what will work out.
Everyone is in need of different things at different times. It was fun and interesting in class to have us teach each other and help realize that the health needs are always changing depending on so many factors and many of those depend on the part of life you are experiencing at the time. I often feel like everyone around me is so capable and it really puts the pressure on to perform at times and not look like a fool when you are teaching or working with other students.
When I look I can see how understanding what life cycle they may be experiencing can influence what their needs are. A big challenge for me is I look at life with what my needs are and can have a hard time relate with others needs especially if they are in a totally different part of life than me. I can see how much of a impact it can make in my ability to help others if i can better see where they are at the what i can offer to them.
Everyone is in need of different things at different times. It was fun and interesting in class to have us teach each other and help realize that the health needs are always changing depending on so many factors and many of those depend on the part of life you are experiencing at the time. I often feel like everyone around me is so capable and it really puts the pressure on to perform at times and not look like a fool when you are teaching or working with other students.
When I look I can see how understanding what life cycle they may be experiencing can influence what their needs are. A big challenge for me is I look at life with what my needs are and can have a hard time relate with others needs especially if they are in a totally different part of life than me. I can see how much of a impact it can make in my ability to help others if i can better see where they are at the what i can offer to them.
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