last day of clinical for the quarter!

And, what a ride it's been! I have learned a TON, from tricky skills like trach care/suctioning, G-tube feedings, putting in foley catheters, trying to put in an IV (operative word: trying), and working with way too many very sick and very sad patients.  I love my clinical instructor, Jill, I will miss her so much.  She always went above and beyond to help us learn and she never once was unapproachable (like some teachers I know...) or condescending (like many other teachers I know :)

I LOVE my clinical group too! I am sad to change groups! I was nervous at first to switch groups because I was going into a group with 6 girls from the newer cohort, not the classmates I have been with for the last year.  It was a pleasant change and I absolutely love my group members and will miss them dearly.
I can't believe another quarter is almost done.  I am beyond exhausted and am physically and mentally drained.  I feel like a zombie most days.  I looked into the mirror yesterday and used makeup remover to try to erase what I thought was mascara residue under my eyes...nope, those were dark circles from sleep deprivation.  Yuck.  I actually got out of the car without turning it off the other day.  Thankfully I realized my mistake and laughed at what a zombie I was.  Also, I have definitely gone backwards in any weight loss I had accomplished last year and for the wedding.  Spring break will bring a new beginning and it's a great time to get back in shape to rev up for baby time.  Healthy body=healthy mind=creating a really nice space that a baby would LOVE to shack up in for 9 months :)  A girl can hope....  Only 175 days til graduation. Yup, I counted.
Anyway, take a look at this awesome group: