Surviving

Hey all,
Well it's been a little while since the last post so once again, I will update ya'll. I have just completed week 3 of the 5 week nursing home clinical. It has been a tough one. It is so sad to see those elderly pts in the conditions they are in. On top of that, the staff have been so rude!!!!! I don't know if I mentioned before but they have told us to go wash their cars, get them food, etc. They call us aliens, smurfs, stupid. It has been quite frustrating. It reminds me of when I was a dialysis technician and I was called a " glorified janitor" by one of the RNs. The issues between nurses and CNAs are always based on the theory that nurses think they are superior to CNAs. It's all stupid and childish. The fact of the matter is that although we work closely with CNAs. we just have different jobs. Yes nurses have more schooling that a CNA and nurses also have state license, but it doesn't mean they can do the CNAs job. I have been there and trust me, I ADMIRE THEM!!! I couldn't do their job day in and day out. So anyway, that's my beef for today. On a good note, I am almost done with this semester and then I get to go to UT to visit my bestest girlfriend Jessica. I haven't seen her in over 3 years. I also will hopefully get to see my new niece, Sydney. She was born on March 5th. I will get to spend 3 weeks in UT. I am so excited. anyway, besides the clinical drama, school is going well. I got 2 successful IV starts last week. I was also stuck twice successfully. This is my favorite part of school so far. i love the actual hands on nursing stuff ( except the changing the soiled diaper of clients) I should clarify and say that I like the part of nursing where I get to treat people, like giving injections, starting IVs, dressing wounds, removing stitches. Things of that nature. Well I am going to go chill. Be well and happy blogging!
Tami

School Daze

Hello Blogging Buddies!
So i figured it was time for another update. We have started clinical rotations in the Long term Facilities. In other words, we're in the Nursing Homes!! Wow after 1 day of being there I was reminded on why I didn't like CNA work. Props to all the CNAs in the world. You are my heroes!!! It was fairly interesting to see the reaction of the CNAs to our being there. I thought they would appreciate the extra help but I was wrong!!!!!! I got the sense that they were feeling a little intimidated by our presence and thought we were there to " spy " on them. I feel I am at an advantage because I did spend a few years doing CNA work and I know how crappy it can be. I know now how to treat them with respect. Anyway, school is going ok. There was an incidence 2 wks ago where some students cheated on a test and then the instructor found out and emailed everyone and said that he expected people to be honest and come forward. WOW!! what a test of integrity. Other than that, things are pretty much the same. We'll be in clinicals for 5 weeks and then we have a 1 month break before we start our summer semester. It kind of seems to be going fast. Anyway, that's all for now! Be well and happy blogging!!!
Tami

It's that time again.

Well the weekend is once again upon us. Wow what a whirlwind week at school. We have reached the end of the 1st 10 weeks of spring semester and this week was finals week! I made it through a head to toe assessment of a classmate and then it was my turn to strip down and gown up to be the pt. I think I did fairly well despite my nerves! then it was on to a frustrating practical where I had to administer 5 billion medications to a mannequin. Finally was a nursing concepts final. That wasn't too bad but still the girls and I needed a break, so we headed to La Parilla Juarez for margaritas. ( Tami had a diet coke) The conversation was good and we howled and laughed like hyenas. It was great. So next week we start clinicals in the Nursing Homes. We'll see how I adjust to getting up at 4am and going off to school!! That is about all! Be safe and happy blogging!!!!

Explanation

So as I was looking at the new pics of me in NYC, it occured to me that not everyone knew the background of the pics. So I thought I would explain. In Nov. 2007. My sister Carey emailed the Montel Williams show. She told him the story of how we ( Carey, myself, Dustie) grew up not knowing our father. Anyway, on November 1st, 2007 the three of us flew to NYC and appeared on Montel. the show was called " Emotional Bonds/Reunions" The producers told us that they were flying us in to talk about life without our father and that we would have the chance to talk to an Investigator to aid us in the search for our father. We taped the first segment of the show and after the 1st commercial, they dropped the bomb on us. Our father was actually there in NYC at the show!! So anyway, the pic of us at the table is with our father Donnie Powell. The show aired on November 13th and re-aired on Dec 26. The updates show will air on Fri. 04/04/08. So there you have it, my 15 secs of fame!!!!

Passing Time

I can't believe the week is almost over. This week was spring break for Boise State. I took full advantage of the time, that is to say I was lazy the whole week!! Today was the first day I actually got made up and left the house, well except yesterday for a few mins to take Dustie to the doctor, but other than that, today was it! It was nice to just relax and not do anything. Of course, now I am regretting it because I have a couple of finals next week and I should have been studying. Oh well I guess I will just have to do what I do best, CRAM for the test!!!! Anyway, not too much else is going on. I went to my new ward in Nampa on Sunday. It was nice. There are a TON of young families with new babies. Hummmmm. I don't know how I feel about that, but it won't be the first time I was "odd man out" I am starting to get used to it. It is kind of trying though to be constantly surrounded by people my own age that have there lil families. makes me kind of wanna retreat to my house and not come out. Well that's enough crying for now. Hope ya'll have a safe, fun weekend.
Be well and Happy Blogging!
Tami

Update

I thought I would post a lil update on myself. I am currently living in Idaho with Dustie and JR.
I started nursing school in Jan of this year, at Boise State University. I will graduate in May of 2009. My days are pretty busy with 6 different nursing classes, practicals, labs and clinical rotations. Someday it will all be worth it.( won't it?) That is pretty much all. I am looking forward to attending my new ward in Nampa. No news to update on the love life. It doesn't exist! Well that is all for now. Be well and happy blogging!
Tami

I'm bloggin' now

Well Ya'll I must say, I have never blogged before so here goes. I saw a lot of the other posts and thought I might give this a try. Bear with me on the page update. i'll get the hang of this someday!!! Much love always,
Tami