Starting the Week Off . . .

So I realize I have not been the best at keeping up with this blog... it's been a little crazy. Last week was the worst. I worked the whole weekend(Fri, Sat,Sun..if I haven't already complained about that). Then I had class Monday, Wed, and Thurs... two tests included. It's very hard to try and fit everything in. Work, studying, school, Trevor, friends... it's just not working out that well, but I guess it'll be worth it!

I have to admit, I'm a little disappointed in myself. We've had two tests in Pharmacology. Like I said before, I got 18/20 on the first one, that's 90%. The last one we had, however, was difficult for me- 80%. This is not good, people! That means my average thus far is 85%, a B... I have two tests left and have to keep a 76%. Ok, yes, I'm sure I'll get the 76%, but I'd like a little cushion that I'm not giving myself. After the tests I immediately know which ones I got wrong... so why can't I just figure that out while I still have it in my posession?

On my other test, I thought I did really well, only to find out that I got 22/25. Ok, 88%- still fine. But I was really expecting an A, and it's getting really frustrating.

I know that when I go apply for jobs no one's going to be looking at my grades. Just that I've passed my classes, got my AAS, and passed the NCLEX. However, I would like to get A's and B's for my own sake.

Anyway, this week shouldn't be so bad. We have a P.O. medication(oral meds) check-off on Wednesday morning, and no more tests 'til next week. I am learning 11 medications- what they do, when to give them, side effects, nursing implications, etc. We have to show the instructors that we know how to triple-check our meds and give them to the patient. Shouldn't be too bad, I'm good at the clinical stuff. I did have a dream last night, though, that I woke up late Wednesday and missed my 8:45 check-off. I was very stressed in the dream, and still anxious when I woke up! I hate those ones.

Anywho, wish me luck ...