Where would you like that?

Today was my "check off" for medicine administration. It included intramuscular/subq shots, IV push, IV bolus and oral meds. We had to pick, out of a hat, our one that would be tested. I "lucked up" on IV bolus. It isn't necessarily hard, it just has the most steps. I'm proud to say I efficiently gave my fake patient 2 ml of demerol in a very safe and professional manner. Nobody died! I love getting these check offs done; however I'm sure in real life it will be like doing it new all over again.

I have two more tests next Thursday - but I'm on the downhill of the semester. Exams will be December 11th and then I will be off until January. Then clinicals start. I hope to be working on Saturdays for my clinicals - it sure will help with babysitting. I heard yesterday that the preceptor for the clinical I want is incredible. That really made me happy!

Was that you God?

I had clinical orientation today. I'm so excited to be finally starting my rotations at the hospital (in January). Today we learned the basics, signed all our lives away to our hospitals and talked about what is expected of us. One interesting issue that was taken care of was the election of committee members and class president. We were told what each position requirement was and then told we could begin nominating. There were 50 of us students and about 10 faculty members in the auditorium. I turned to my nursing buddy and asked if she wanted me to nominate her for anything. After hearing her interests, she asked me if I wanted to be nominated. I replied, "absolutely not - I'm good." As the nominations began, I heard my name called out from the row in front of me for president of the class. My two friends sitting nearby shot me a glare - knowing that I didn't want to be nominated. But, I honestly felt God urging me to leave my name in and just see what happened. After the nominations were completed, we were asked if anyone wanted to withdraw their name. My mind wanted to say - "yeh, me - take my name out of that," but my heart said, "be still." Then we were told that the five class president nominees would have to give a 1 minute speech - what?!?!? Okay, where is this leading. I was the lucky one to have to speak at the front of the auditorium first. "Hi, I'm SSSSS and I am a non-traditional student. I have a degree in journalism from XXXX. I have been married for 14 years and I have three boys. I have gone into nursing because I feel like it is a calling by God. I just hope I can be an extension of his ministry. Thanks." One of my classmates yelled out, "Hallelujah." The others that followed gave reasons for voting for them. All but one were traditional college students, so they talked about being president of their sorority or organization. After hearing the other speak, I looked at my nursing buddy and said, "do you think it is bad to not vote for myself - I thought the girl talking about organizing the 250 girls through rush sounded organized. I think I'll vote for her." Then the vote took place. The results were given about 45 minutes later. Once again, I almost said, "please withdraw my name," but I kept quiet. As the winners were announced, I was surprised to hear my name. So here I am, class president - where are you leading me God?