Semester Update

Hey all! I thought it was about time I blessed you all with an update on the life of Amy.

The last half a semester (dear goodness, has it already been half a semester?) has been awesome. We've been in the hospital twice. These were just half days and all we were doing was CNA work (basic stuff: take vital signs, make beds, give bed baths) just to get used to working with actual patients. It was kind of intimidating the first morning but I was surprised just how not-awkward it felt, even almost natural. I really enjoyed working with the patients. I am quite sure now that i've chosen the right career. I just passed skills check-off, which means I am now qualified to administer oral, subQ, and intramuscular medications; do a sterile dressing change, and insert a foley catheter (among other skills). Next week we're back in the hospital. We're going to be in the hospital every Wednesday from 0645 (yes that's morning) to about 1600 (that's 4 pm). We'll be getting our own patients (just one to start with then two toward the end of the semester) which means we'll each be doing our patient's care (at least the skills we're qualified to do). Each night before clinical we have to go in and look at our patient's chart and prepare a care plan to prove that we understand the patient's condition and treatment and can safely care for that patient the following day. It's really exciting! REally intimidating, but really exciting!

I'm looking for a house to rent with three other girls for next semester. We're all really excited the idea of having a house, and it would cost me a lot less to rent a house with them than to continue living on campus. We've found a couple that look really nice and are really close to campus and we're going to try to tour them soon. Be praying for us.

Lets' see, what else? I've already covered the really big things. Otherwise life consists of lots of little adventures; dancing, and going to Old C's happy hour, and cooking. Oh, on that note, my roommate and I made a brilliant discovery- don't use dish soap in place of dish detergent! They seem interchangeable, they're not. Bubbles, lots of bubbles. That was a fun day. Several weeks ago some friends and I went to the Victorian Ball. We got all dressed up in Victorian clothing and learned various dances from the era, and ate delicious food. Lots of fun. Last weekend I spent with a couple freinds going to a school musical and the art museum. Generally, life is pretty awesome.