Woman Going Places

Back to the grind

2009-03-04T12:47:00.001-06:00

After having 6 wonderful days off, it is back to work I go tomorrow. I don't feel ready, but I'll be ready by 4:30AM.

I love my job, but . . .

2009-01-09T10:12:00.000-06:00

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A neat way to say thanks to our troops

2008-12-03T21:34:00.001-06:00

Please send a free message to our troops this holiday season

This was a good week

2008-12-02T13:50:00.003-06:00

This week at work went pretty smooth. I am beginning to feel more comfortable in my own skin. I still ask lots of questions, but not near as many as the previous weeks.

Now I hope next week will not be Hell on Earth!;-) Just in case I'm going to really enjoy the rest of my time off. It feels nice being able to once again enjoy hanging out with my husband at Starbucks chit chatting without an exam or the NCLEX looming in the back of my mind. Oh freedom, how sweet it is.

This nurse sums up the new nurses experience very well

2008-11-22T13:54:00.006-06:00

Click on the title to read about some of the experiences of a new nurse.

Tomorrow will complete week 2 of me flying solo on the floor by myself. That's rigt now that I had 8 weeks of orientation I should know everything a nurse needs to know/sarcasm. Right now I feel lonely and like a train wreck, but it is going to get better (I hope)!

I start work real soon

2008-08-29T14:39:00.002-05:00

I accepted a job offer and will begin working at the beginning of September! I will be on a cardiac step down unit.

My nursing license arrived!

2008-07-28T23:07:00.001-05:00

I usually don't check the mail much because I normally get mostly junk mail. Since Terrance is away at work I figured I better not let the mail pile up. To my surprise my license was in the mail. It does not look like much, but it means so much to me!

It's official

2008-07-16T16:38:00.001-05:00

I found out today that I passed the NCLEX test and I am officially a registered nurse!!!!!

So much to add

2008-07-07T21:50:00.000-05:00

I have so much updating and additions to make to this site it is just sad. Soon real soon after I get this monkey off of my back called NCLEX! Please stay tuned.

I passed my drug calculation test!

2007-06-07T22:49:00.000-05:00

Wow, today was a very long day, but I do have reason to celebrate. I can take the drug calc. test off my plate because I passed it today. This test has to be passed with a 100% in order to be cleared for practice in clinicals. Well, it definitely feels good to have that one down the hatch. I also remembered that I had CPR class today--one more thing to get off of my schedule. The first CPR class that I was scheduled for I forgot about, because I was studying.

Now, I am focusing on the other four things left on my plate for right now. They are:
Health Assessment project
Health Assessment Exam #1
Dimensions Exam #1
Pharmacology Exam #1

Celebration for an accelerated student is very short lived. I have to get back to studying now so I can go to bed soon. I have been up since 5:30AM with 1 meal (bowl of canned Ravioli) all day. My goal is to make it to bed by 12AM!

First day of classes

2007-05-29T20:46:00.000-05:00

Well to say the least it was a very exciting week. Now down to bussiness our professors started us out behind, and we started classes in an all out sprint. Our classes are organized in such a way that I think you need an advanced degree to understand our schedules.

Amongst all of the chaos I have managed to meet 3 very knid and helpful ladies--also in my same exact situation. So you guessed it, yes we will be enduring this mess together.

On the second day I was given misinformation by one of the profs for an actual meeting place for a class. I knew the correct info. already, but outsmarted myself thinking she knew what she was talking about since she is one of the profs. for my program. Well, she had no clue what she was telling us--to make a long story short I missed 45 minutes of the class.

Then Saturday I was supposed to attend CPR classes. The classes began at 9AM. Well, I did not remember until that morning at 9:45AM. So now I have to reschedule my time, which compounds my study time, because boy are they pouring it on! Con you tell that I needed to vent--just a little;-)

Terrance, Micah, and the doggy boys have all been great helping me out however they can.

Stay tuned, because I assure you there will be a lot more to come as time permits. I am on a stuy break now.

Orientation in St. Louis

2007-03-26T23:37:00.000-05:00

Orientation for school at St. Louis University (SLU) went really well. I left feeling very prepared and even more excited about this whole endeavor. All of my questions even things that I did not know I would have questions about were answered very well. The organization of the program and events surrounding this degree have convinced me that I chose wisely. This is an excellent program to become a part of.

There was an opportunity to meet my professors, classmates, and even speak with current students in the accelerated BSN program. It was very reassuring to speak with current students that are married, have kids, or were from out of town. Not to mention that my cousins Kevin and Leslie made getting around town a breeze.

I am definitely looking forward to getting this show on the road. I look forward to gaining another degree so that I may step forward in my career. I also anticipate gaining some new friends, and wonderful memories and experiences.

So good I had to share

2007-03-06T21:59:00.000-06:00

How do you listen?

Just finished an AMAZING workshop this weekend. All about empowerment and transformation.In any area of your life. Weight, health, body image, relationships, money, family, friends, career.You name it and it can be transformed!
I just got home and am exhausted but wanted to share a thought with you as you head into the week.

How do you listen?

Do you listen with the story of your past?
Do you listen with rage or resentment?
Do you listen with agenda and manipulation?
Do you listen with right and wrong? Disagree or agree?
Do you listen with what's in it for me?

The most powerful thing we can do for ourselves and another is listen. It is an active exercise - not a passive one. But often we listen out of our own past stories and beliefs. Rarely hearing what is really being said. Only hearing what we think we want to hear.
So today practice your listening. When a friend speaks. When your stomach growls. And really listen.What do you hear?And what action do you then take?

Or is listening enough?

Can you listen objectively and openly?

When people are truly heard they feel spectacular.See what sort of spectacular results you can create today.....

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It just gets worse

2007-01-20T19:45:00.000-06:00

I found out this month that Starting Over has been cancelled. Now I just found out that Dish Network will no longer be airing Court TV, due to contract negotiations. Dish Network states that Time Warner wants to increase the rate charged for this channel, and Dish (looking out for the best interest of its customers-yeah right) refuses to increase the rate. I can't believe this.

I guess this is my sign from up above that I need to start getting things in gear for school.

School time is getting closer

2007-01-10T20:35:00.000-06:00

Wow, about five months left and I am plunging back into school. I have it seems a million little and big things to get completed:

1. get apartment
2. find nanny/caregiver
3. make arrangements for doggy boys
4. renew CPR certification by July
5. get a physical--make sure all shots up-to-date by June
6. find Micah a doctor while out of town
7. make hotel arrangements for trip to school in March
8. call cousins

I will update as I make my way through this To Do list.

I am heartbroken

2007-01-04T14:24:00.000-06:00

I know I am late finding out this info, but I just found out that I will be searching forever for new episodes of Starting Over. You may ask why, if you are like me, unaware? The show has been cancelled. Now I can stop looking forward to the new episodes.

I verified the information on Rhonda's website-http://www.fearlessliving.org/blog/rhonda/27-08-2006 If you watched the show then of coarse you know who she is. For those that have no clue Rhonda Britten was a Life Coach on Starting Over. She was the creator of so many of the wonderful behavioral exercises that changed many of the women's lives and mine on the show.

If you did not get a chance to see this show it was a gem. I am sad to know that it is gone. Starting Over was my hour of therapy five days a week.

Feminine touch in power

2007-01-04T13:32:00.000-06:00

Today the 110th Congress voted in the first woman Speaker of the House. As a woman myself interested in political issues and the issues woman face daily, I am very proud.

I feel that time was long overdue for America to invite the feminine touch into high power. Being a woman she already thought about the children inviting all present up to touch the Speaker's gavel. Awesome woman's touch-handling business, but still exhibiting a caring, thoughtful, nurturing nature.

Please do have a B.A.D. day

2006-07-20T19:29:00.000-05:00

I received this email from a good friend and thought it would be nice to share it.

B.A.D.

While shopping at a local Wal-Mart, a woman spotted a man with an acronym on his shirt that had B.A.D. Being the person that she was (curious), she stopped the man and asked,"What does B.A.D. stand for?"And trust me; you'll be amazed at what his response was. He replied, B.A.D. stands for:

"Blessed And Delivered". That thought stuck with her as she finished doing her shopping that day. So she came up with a little advice for you today.

1. When the enemy tries to attack you, be B.A.D.
2. When things don't seem to be going right on your job, be B.A.D.
3. When things are not looking good in your marriage, be B.A.D.
4. When folks scandalize your name, just be B.A.D.

Get with somebody who you know that you can be B.A.D. with!!!

May God Bless You And Have A B.A.D. Day! Any man that can kneel before Christ can stand up to anything.

A childhood dream fulfilled

2006-04-08T22:32:00.000-05:00

Today we purchased a piano. I am really excited about it, because I have wanted to continue lessons for a long time. I first started taking lessons when I was five years old living in Kentucky. We moved to Texas and some how I never took lessons again.

Well, now that I am grown I can continue my lessons, which has been a dream of mine for the longest time. Now I can even teach my husband and the baby to play. How exciting!

Bitter sweet

2006-03-24T15:51:00.000-06:00

Well it is official, I am now deferred from school until May 2007. I am sad and excited all at the same time. The sadness comes because I really was looking forward to knocking out this year in my life so that I could continue on with my career climbing the ladder.

On the other hand, I am ecstatic because the deferment means that the baby is doing well. I am also facing the sheer fact that I will be a mother soon. Something I have always wanted. I am especially excited, because we thought we might not be able to have children. We were beginning to prepare ourselves mentally for the option of adoption. Now that's a blessing finding out to our surprise that I was pregnant.

No matter that my timeline did not work out perfectly as I planned it, I have no regrets. I know that I will still continue on with my career, and I hope and pray that I will be a good mommy.

Not enough time

2006-03-22T20:49:00.000-06:00

I have this horrible overwhelming feeling that I just do not have enough time to accomplish all of the things that I need to do. My To Do List grows and grows, as I am supposed to be taking it easy because I am pregnant. Not to mention the things that are added due to people thinking I am bored and need something to do. Trust me I have plenty to do! Yeah right, I now understand the saying "A woman's work is never done".

The baby's nursery has no furniture, nothing on the walls, matter of fact I have not purchased one thing yet for the baby. How sad is that? Time still keeps on flying.

Hopefully my raging hormones will calm down leaving me to feel better. Right now I do not have a clue where to start on my To Do List, because I feel so overwhelmed. Oh, the pressure of becoming a new mom.

Allergies Suck

2006-03-17T13:47:00.000-06:00

For the past week I have felt miserable due to allergies. Not being able to take anything useful because I am pregnant has made things worse. All I can take is Benedryl, which helps sometimes, but always leaves me feeling like I am in a fog. At least I can finally breathe again.

I can't believe I broke out because I used Vicks Vapor Rub. Can you believe that? I have this red very itchy rash everywhere I put it. Oh yeah, this would be the time I put it on my nose, above my lip, and all over my chest. I feel like a Hot Mess!

The baby is moving around more and more everyday. This seems to lift my spirits. I try to get the baby to respond to me tapping on my tummy, but no luck yet. Tapping seems to make the baby stop moving. I get so excited when I feel the movements (little tiny flutters). I feel bad for my husband because he can not experience it. All I can do is tell him about it, and try to let him feel my tummy. By then it is usually too late, and he misses all the movement.

Are You a Slacker Mom?

2006-02-15T17:21:00.000-06:00

This is refreshing news considering I am pregnant with my first child!

Are You a Slacker Mom?

Your quiz results make you a Zen Mom

How do you do it? Even when explosions are all around, you are able to take a deep cleansing breath and chant your mantra "this too shall pass." You are a calming influence on your kids in a hectic world.

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What's Going On??

2006-02-15T15:17:00.000-06:00

I can not get my new posts to show after republishing my blog. :-(

How to Fix: Stack Overflow at line: 54

2006-02-10T23:03:00.000-06:00

In your blogger account:

Click the settings tab.
Click the comments tab.
Look for back links feature.
Click hide to turn off this feature.
Republish your blog.

I Just Need to Vent

2006-02-10T21:45:00.000-06:00

Well I must say that I was enlightened tonight while at dinner with my husband. Did you know that men have an excuse to be excused, "Because they are men"? Well I most certainly did not know. I was quickly told by my male chauvinistic husband.

Would you believe that I was told that because they are men Men are excused and allowed or expected to be nasty. Meaning that if they want to piss on the floor and leave it for you to step in, then guess what? They are allowed to do so. I do not believe that I am overeacting, but this is just wrong and ridiculous. Could he have not thought of a better excuse than that. Maybe he just wanted to push my buttons and piss me off. Well, mission accomplished.

It's the Weekend Baby

2006-02-10T14:56:00.000-06:00

I love Fridays! I have no clue about what I would like to do this weekend, but I am sure glad that the weekend is here. I had a bit of a rough week. Tuesday night I got sick and it lasted on into Wednesday. I began to feel better Thursday ( I even went to yoga and Tai Chi), but I still do not have an appetite. Hopefully the weekend will lead to better things.

In Loving Memory of Coretta Scott King 1927-2006

2006-02-01T15:13:00.000-06:00

What an inspiration this woman was to many, as well as myself. Mrs. King will be missed dearly. As our female Civil Rights pioneers pass on (Rosa Parks and Mrs. King), we must rise to the challege and continue their great works. Please do not let their hard work be in vain. We must continue on the journey for peace and equality for all.

Recognizing a stroke

2006-01-23T13:58:00.000-06:00

I thought this was intresting information that needs to be shared.

Sometimes symptoms of a stroke are difficult to identify.Unfortunately, the lack of awareness spells disaster. The stroke victim may suffer brain damage when people nearby fail to recognize the symptoms of astroke.Now doctors say a bystander can recognize a stroke by asking three simple questions:

1. *Ask the individual to SMILE.

2. *Ask him or her to RAISE BOTH ARMS.

3. *Ask the person to SPEAK A SIMPLE SENTENCE (Coherently) (i.e. . It is sunny out today) If he or she has trouble with any of these tasks, call 9-1-1 immediately and describe the symptoms to the dispatcher.

I'm still here

2006-01-22T16:56:00.000-06:00

Wow, it has been a while! I definitely need to do better about posting more often.

Another Hurricane

2004-09-25T13:46:00.000-05:00

I pray again for those that may have already lost a loved one(s) to this unbelievable weather. I hope that this next hurricane will die out before it has the chance to ravage many places.

Just seeing the pictures of people in Gernada and Haiti was horrible. Hopefully something great will be done for those effected by these horrendous storms.

Being Productive

2004-09-19T21:08:00.000-05:00

It feels good completing things that I have been putting off for the longest. Little tasks that I didn't want to be bothered with like covering the wire rack in my bathroom cabinet to prevent my containers from falling through it. Little by little the house is coming along! The bathroom looks much more organized without all of my hair products on the counter. I know my hubby is happy (he can't stand clutter on the counter).

Friday After Next is on. I need a good laugh. I liked Friday better, but I can settle for this for a good laugh before starting the work week again. My hubby just changed from it. He kills me flippin' channels in the middle of things-radio and TV. He can be so indecisive. Love you anyway Sweetart! As I type he just changed again. Maybe I should have left him downstairs watching TV instead of inviting him up here with me. Okay, instead of Friday After Next, I guess we are going to watch Conan the Destroyer (anyway). Despite his indecisiveness I really do enjoy his company.

Monday, uhh! I'm not ready. God give me strength.

Nightlife

2004-09-19T01:51:00.000-05:00

It's nice going out to the club when you are married. There is no pressure to dress up or look your best because you are trying to catch! My hubby and I went out tonight on a whim in shorts and t-shirts, and it felt good. It was funny watching people in their different mating rituals trying to catch; reminded me of a Discovery channel animal show.

We have not been out in awhile. It felt good to get out again and be a part of the nightlife. This was my first time to hang out in Fort Worth. Stone Canyon was pretty fun.

Thank God it is Friday

2004-09-17T21:10:00.000-05:00

What a day! I spent an hour walking around in the hot sun because I was given vague directions to the building where I was to get my office key from. I would not have minded the walking at all usually, but I did not have on running shoes.

First, I end up at the wrong parking garage. You know the story, the signs labeling the garage were so little you can't read them until you are actually about to enter the garage. Well to my surprise my badge did not get me in. Why?? Could it be because I am not a Faculty Member. I was at the frickin Faculty garage. Then of course, someone drives up behind me. Surely they see that I can not enter the garage, right? Yeah right, this dude proceeds to sit there even after I kicked it in reverse trying to signal to him. That didn't work. So I figure if I pull forward he will let me slide and let me in. No, this guy pulls over a little bit so I can back out of this winding narrow road.

Now, mind you I drive very well, but backing up has always been a weak point. I know this, so this is the main reason why I make it a point not to back up for long distances. Well, now I am off to my challenge of backing down this winding narrow road, which mind you due to anxiety became even narrower and grew more turns. I make it out of the first stretch just fine. Then all of a sudden I feel a sudden jolt. That jolt was me jumping the curb. The damage could have been a lot worse, but I think it was bad enough considering my car is only 2.5 months old. Aint that a bitch! Now I have a scratched rim and a gashed in my tire. I guess things could have been worse. Oh yeah, they did get worse I had to walk an hour in cute shoes not tennis shoes to get my key to my new office.

At least now I am at home relaxing. My hubby doesn't feel well though, and he has to work from home tomorrow. So much for us going fishing.

Breast Cancer Awareness

2004-09-16T21:30:00.000-05:00

Hi Everyone, would appreciate if you would send this to everyone you
know and get the word out there...we can beat this thing.
There are many women out there who have Breast cancer.
Let's do all we can to support this cause.
New Pink & White M&M's. The makers of M&M candies have teamed up with the
Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation to raise funds through the sale
of their new "pink & white" M&M candies.
For each 8-ounce bag of the special candies sold in September, October & November 2004 , the makers of M&M
(Masterfoods) will donate 50 cents to the foundation , up to $250,000.00. If you pass this
email around you will get no money, just the satisfaction of trying to
save a life. Please, pass this to every female and every male you know! The
next time you want a treat, please pick up a bag ( soon sold in stores nationwide)
- you will be donating to a great cause and satisfying your sweet tooth.
Please pass on to all your family and friends for who knows-the life you save one day may be your own, or that of a family or friend.
Thank you.

Woman Going Places

Hurricane Ivan

2004-09-15T21:29:00.000-05:00

As I watch and hear the news about this frightening storm I pray for the lives of those that this storm will affect.

Hats off to Patrick Deuel

2004-09-14T20:25:00.000-05:00

I am really proud of this guy. I know many might say he had no choice but to admit himself to the hospital. Truth is he did have a choice between living and dying. Especially with all of the work it took others just to get him out of his home and to the hospital at his size. This man weighed 1,072 pounds! Walls had to be removed and a hospital bed, room and ambulance renovated and specially equipped to support his weight. For those who have not heard about this Patrick yet I strongly encouraged you to visit the link to learn about this wonderful man. www.azcentral.com/php-bin/clicktrack/email.php/1964473

So many Americans are overweight these days. 31% of Americans are obese. That's frightening. Our society is so fast paced that everything is to-go especially our food. The faster the service the more most of us like it. Eating meals out of vending machines is not uncommon.

The problem is not just in adults, but now more than ever American children are overweight. I see children drinking sodas and eating bags of chips like they are going out of style. Then the big event of the day is to park in front of the TV and watch cartoons or play video games. No, every family is not guilty of this lifestyle, but so many families have fallen prey to this lifestyle. Healthy families are now a minority these days.

Yes, some of us will always have to battle weight because that is how we are made. On the other hand the rest of us just need to make some lifestyle adjustments. No one is saying we all need to be skinny, but I am saying that we need to become a healthier nation.

I do sincerely hope that Patrick and anyone else battling weight and weight related health problems succeeds. I hope that Patrick can get many of us to see that if he can do it then surely the rest of us can; I'm sure weighing significantly less than 1,072.

Weekends

2004-09-12T22:28:00.000-05:00

I love the weekend! I just dread when my body comes to realization on Sunday that it is almost Monday, and the freakin work week must begin again.

My hubby and I had a nice relaxing weekend. We went out looking for ideas for our next home. That was fun!

Hopefully I can sleep all the way through the night tonight. This insomnia crap sucks!

Insomnia

2004-09-09T23:08:00.000-05:00

Oh how I can't stand it when I go to bed and can't sleep. Then experiencing the frustration because you know that you need to get some sleep so you can be able to function the next day. By time I fall asleep it will probably be time to get up. To make matters worse my hubby lays peacefully beside me gaining many ZZZZZs (get some for me Sweetart). The mean streak in me makes me want to kick him, but I won't.
Thank goodness for Adult Swim on Cartoon Network! At least I can laugh at Sealab 2021 until I finally decide to drift into sleep.

What a Day

2004-09-09T22:00:00.000-05:00

Hmmm, work was work as usual. Controlling egotistical boss that wants to control me. (Sound familiar)? I could not sleep well last night because of my job, and my stomach won't stop grumbling and gripping at me. This stress can't be healthy, especially for a job that you don't enjoy. I need to get the lead out and take the GRE so I can get on the right career path. What I am witnessing in psychiatry I am not liking. Maybe it is just where I am, but these people do not seem to care about the patients. It seems to be more about how many titles you have associated with your name, how many papers you have published, and grants gained in your name. Whatever happened to being passionate about helping people? I mean really it is bad. This is part of the cause of my career confusion.

Anyway on a brighter note, I finally went to see I-Robot with my hubby. Loved it! Nice way to relax after a difficult week.

You must be CRAZY

2004-09-08T21:44:00.000-05:00

AHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!! Is all I have to say about working for two neurotic bosses.

Ouch!

2004-09-01T17:01:00.000-05:00

Well to say the least my mouth is still hurting. All I can say to those that told me the surgery would be a peice of cake and I would heal in 4 days, is 'yeah right'. Despite the ongoing pain, today has not been so bad. I left work early due to pain yesterday.

Today I started my new position that I was not thrilled about at first since it had been turned into a lateral move. I decided to pray about it and take it day by day, and what do you know looks like I will really enjoy this job. On the bright side I still get to have my own office (this time with a view). I am glad I did not have to revert back to cube dwelling.

Now I need to focus on what I want to get my next degree in. I never thought I would be a lost person, but I am now. I always knew what I wanted to do and how I would go about accomplishing it. It is very frustrating trying to find yourself or direct yourself in the right direction when you are not sure yourself. I feel like I am racing against the clock. I am at a very frustrating chapter in my life. Hopefully it does not last long! All I can do is take it day by day.

A Whole New World

2004-08-30T17:16:00.000-05:00

Well, I finally did it. I heard on the news about people creating blogs, and I finally did it. Not that there is anything interesting about me. I do think this could become an excellent stress release for me. Today was not stressful since I did not go in to work today. I thought I needed one more day to heal after having my wisdom teeth removed--not fun, but glad that it is over. So now I have to get used to this and figure out all of the cool features. Feel free to tune in!