Through my eyes---My journey to becoming a nurse. This is a blog of my journey as a legally blind adult pursuing a Certified Nursing Certificate. Enjoy and I hope this is educational and inspirational to all :0)
Monday, December 13, 2010
PICS FROM SATURDAY 12-11-10
Sunday, December 12, 2010
DAY OF TESTING 12-11-10
Welp, the day has come & gone & as you can see below I PASSED!!!
When I completed the CNA course, I "Baked a cake." My instructor, & fellow classmates helped bake this cake & will always hold a special place in my heart. All the help practicing my skills I got from a very special person, who will always be an Angel of mine, was the icing on the cake. The night b4 the state boards, I went out with a couple of friends & that was the cherry on top of this great recipe 4 success!
The day of the boards, I woke up ready 2 go tackle the world. I had finally after a week gotten a good nights rest because of such a relaxing evening with friends. I did not eat much 4 breakfast, but I had enough 2 get me through, just in case the nerves kicked in, I didn't want a whole lot on my stomach 2 where I could be sick. I got there in time 2 take a chill b4 the written portion & I was given a card that I was not allowed 2 open until the morning of the boards. Well, what better time 2 open it then sitting in the desk right b4 the exam. The card put the biggest smile on my face & right then I knew everything was going 2 be fine. It was a card from all the high schoolers & instructors where I had been practicing my skills at 4 the last month. The written went quick & got the result quick. It was a PASS, but we all knew I had that no problemo.
Last was the skills, this was the portion I was so stressed out about. My nerves started getting jumpy so I threw on my headphones & let the music calm me down. I tried 2 sit with the others there, but it didn't work out so well. They were all talking skills this & skills that. I told myself that I did not want 2 do anything that had 2 do with skills on boards day. Especially not listen 2 how others do their skills. So, I threw my headphones on again & I just let the music do it's thing. When I was called back, I was nervous, but surprisingly very calm. It was actually a little funny afterwards, I knew the girls name who was my partner & played the role of my resident/patient. When my evaluator said GO, I went in my own little world & I called that girl by the name I always call the mannequin during practice. It was almost like no one else was there. I went outside after all was done & waited 4 my paper. She came out & handed me a paper that said PASS! I did it I did it!
I did leave there with one thing, a small war wound from one of the skills......when bending over 2 grab the shoes & put them on my partner, I smacked my head on something & got a nice bruise. I did not stop though, I kept trucking on. :0) Oh the life of not being able 2 see objects LOL.
This is not the end of this blog, just the end of this chapter. TALK SOON :0)
When I completed the CNA course, I "Baked a cake." My instructor, & fellow classmates helped bake this cake & will always hold a special place in my heart. All the help practicing my skills I got from a very special person, who will always be an Angel of mine, was the icing on the cake. The night b4 the state boards, I went out with a couple of friends & that was the cherry on top of this great recipe 4 success!
The day of the boards, I woke up ready 2 go tackle the world. I had finally after a week gotten a good nights rest because of such a relaxing evening with friends. I did not eat much 4 breakfast, but I had enough 2 get me through, just in case the nerves kicked in, I didn't want a whole lot on my stomach 2 where I could be sick. I got there in time 2 take a chill b4 the written portion & I was given a card that I was not allowed 2 open until the morning of the boards. Well, what better time 2 open it then sitting in the desk right b4 the exam. The card put the biggest smile on my face & right then I knew everything was going 2 be fine. It was a card from all the high schoolers & instructors where I had been practicing my skills at 4 the last month. The written went quick & got the result quick. It was a PASS, but we all knew I had that no problemo.
Last was the skills, this was the portion I was so stressed out about. My nerves started getting jumpy so I threw on my headphones & let the music calm me down. I tried 2 sit with the others there, but it didn't work out so well. They were all talking skills this & skills that. I told myself that I did not want 2 do anything that had 2 do with skills on boards day. Especially not listen 2 how others do their skills. So, I threw my headphones on again & I just let the music do it's thing. When I was called back, I was nervous, but surprisingly very calm. It was actually a little funny afterwards, I knew the girls name who was my partner & played the role of my resident/patient. When my evaluator said GO, I went in my own little world & I called that girl by the name I always call the mannequin during practice. It was almost like no one else was there. I went outside after all was done & waited 4 my paper. She came out & handed me a paper that said PASS! I did it I did it!
I did leave there with one thing, a small war wound from one of the skills......when bending over 2 grab the shoes & put them on my partner, I smacked my head on something & got a nice bruise. I did not stop though, I kept trucking on. :0) Oh the life of not being able 2 see objects LOL.
This is not the end of this blog, just the end of this chapter. TALK SOON :0)
Saturday, December 11, 2010
Thursday, December 9, 2010
STATE BOARDS PREPERATION :0)
Welp, here we are 2 days b4 the day & I'm calm, cool, & collected. LOL uh huh, that's an understatement if I must say so. I'm not gonna lie, my nerves have gone haywire, the stress is causing other things in my body 2 happen & go outta wack. I'm just a complete mess LOL.....
God will only give us what we can handle, so if I'm thrown no sleep from stress, I'm fine with that. My speed bumps in life are always hills compared 2 others because of what I have 2 endure 2 get over them, but eventually I do. Maybe not as quick or gracful, but I stand tall along with everyone else.
Physically I'm ready for Saturday, emotionally I need a bit of work 2 get my nerves in check, but LET'S DO THIS THING!!
God will only give us what we can handle, so if I'm thrown no sleep from stress, I'm fine with that. My speed bumps in life are always hills compared 2 others because of what I have 2 endure 2 get over them, but eventually I do. Maybe not as quick or gracful, but I stand tall along with everyone else.
Physically I'm ready for Saturday, emotionally I need a bit of work 2 get my nerves in check, but LET'S DO THIS THING!!
Thursday, December 2, 2010
STATE BOARDS PREPERATION
Well, there is only 1 week left until I take my state boards & unlike the previous post said, I have been practicing my tail off :0). I thought I did not want to over-study, but for the last month all the practice that I have done has really helped & really showed what I needed to improve on. My stress level is starting to go up & next week is going to really be something. I plan on relaxing with friends the night before boards :0)
December 11th, 2010 has been declared "E" Day!
Talk Soon :0)
December 11th, 2010 has been declared "E" Day!
Talk Soon :0)
Thursday, November 4, 2010
STATE BOARDS APP PROCESS
Welp, my app is off and running. They should already have it since I sent it overnight, so now it's just a matter of waiting 4 my testing date/place. Being visually impaired and since I will need a couple of accommodations during the testing such as wearing the telescopic glasses to read things etc. I had to send a few extra documents with my app than someone not needing accommodations.
The extra things I had to send in were an "ADA Verification Letter" that says specifically what accommodations I will need. Also a "Dr.'s Verification Letter" that is specifically by my Opthalmologists stating that I am legally blind and will need these specific accommodations at the certified nursing assistant state boards exam. I have very awesome people that helped me get these right away, one being my Dr. and his staff.
I've started looking over my skills, but not too much, cuz I don't wanna over- study the things I already know. :0)
The extra things I had to send in were an "ADA Verification Letter" that says specifically what accommodations I will need. Also a "Dr.'s Verification Letter" that is specifically by my Opthalmologists stating that I am legally blind and will need these specific accommodations at the certified nursing assistant state boards exam. I have very awesome people that helped me get these right away, one being my Dr. and his staff.
I've started looking over my skills, but not too much, cuz I don't wanna over- study the things I already know. :0)
Monday, November 1, 2010
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