This is my journey from S.N to R.N

Well, I have been absent from here and quite a bit has happened. I’m week 5 into my new job and I have to say that I love it.

My old computer died and I finally (two days ago) got a sexy new Macbook! Which means the updates can come.

I’ve also been working on a new project with my mom…a new website!

It’s going to act as a resource site for those who are interested in nursing up until the end of the first year novice period.

That way I can still have plenty of exciting things to talk with y’all about. Keep it interesting, fresh, and relevant. Super excited!

Promise to keep you updated!

Love,

Laney

The husband and I have been busy getting settled into our new apartment over the last couple of weeks. We moved in February 1st. It’s a pretty sweet apartment. It’s right down the street from the hospital and is actually a 10 minute walk from the time I lock my door to when I walk into the hospital lobby. AWESOME.

In nursing news, I had a benefits/intro to nurse residency meeting yesterday. Nothing to fancy. Just an overview of the program and we got our loan forgiveness papers signed and notarized. We did get a chance to meet with our nurse managers in the group. There is one other girl from my class who will be with me and then one other guy and one other girl. But that’s been it so far.

Orientation officially starts Monday. Just wanted to keep you updated! Not a lot to report yet, but I am SO excited to get started.

Love,

Laney

I just wanted to mention this for anyone who likes awesome photos. Especially those in the Southern California area.

Jaime Gage-Chavez Photography takes AMAZING photos. You should check her out. She took my wedding photos. She actually comes to North Carolina quite a bit as well.

Take a gander here. Possibly a ‘like’?

NOTE: This is not a paid advertisement or anything. I just really like her photos and thought I’d share. I’ve been going through them while I pass the time….30 minutes to go!!!

Love,

Laney

I keep getting questions about the randomest things while studying for NCLEX. One second, it’s mother-baby. The next, it’s infection control!!

-Ginseng is not good for Alzheimer’s.

-If you’re a lb heavier due to retaining fluid volume, you’re probably hanging on to 500ml.

-Digoxin + hypokalemia = toxicity

-Average serving size for a child is one tbsp per year. (2 years old = 2 tbsp)

-Average amount of teeth is months minus 6 (12 month old – 6 = approx. 6 teeth)

Those are a couple of new gems that are stored away in my brain thanks to Kaplan and NCSBN and Hurst.

Oh, and if I get one more question about acute glomerularnephritis, my brain just might explode. (It’s caused by strep B if you were wondering).

I promise to have some more exciting posts that have more substance after NCLEX. 3 people have tested from my class so far and they’ve all passed. Ahhh!!

Love,

Laney

I debated about posting this, but since it’s on YouTube…might as well!

As class president, I got the honor of giving the speech. It was nerve wracking. I walked around in circles biting my nails asking if anyone had a spare beta blocker. No one did. Alas. Luckily, it turned out pretty great.

Please note: we are forced to have our hair tied up…meaning this is far from a glamour shot. Tied up hair under a box hat is not too cute. Making my round asian face, well, rounder.

I digress.

Graduation Speech

Now, it’s like you were there with me! Just like you were throughout this whole journey. Thanks guys, it’s been real.

Love,

Laney