I have been taking some pre-nursing courses since January, in order to get in to the LPN/LVN program here. My really big worry was to pass the state exam with three examiners watching me.(4 hours long) Man, was I nervous! (Some of the other students with me kept saying they had to throw up!) I didn't thank, God!First I had to take a written exam which, I thought I had done OK on. But the skills exam where you actually perform skill on a live person, you only have 35 minutes to finish, was killing me! I kept worrying for two weeks that I was going to get one of the skills that I didn't want, I kept have trouble with it. Making an occupied bed. (Making a bed while the patient is still in it) I was so bad at it during the lab, because the sheets never fit, and kept slipping off. So, it was taking up all of my time. I had to perform 5 skills, including hand washing, putting on a vest restraint, grooming a patient, taking vitals, and of course making an occupied bed. I actually laughed at the examiner when she said it. She looked at me weird, and I told her why, but finished up with "how confident I was now". (yeah right) I kept praying quietly to myself and saying "Thank you" to God, each time the sheet would go in place.
The thing about it is when you are finished that is it, they say good-bye and you don't find out until next week. Well, of course, I called on Monday. I was so sick by then, it had been Saturday that I had taken my exam and I was dying, so the company said they would let me know that afternoon. I called back, and the lady there put me on hold for like 7 minutes, and it was killing me! She came back on the phone and said "Tina Burden?" and I said yeah, she "Congratulations, you passed!" I told the lady she gave me a panic attack. Not only did I pass, but I got a 91% on the written and 100% on the skills! Woo-hoo!
Now, I am waiting on an invitation in to the nursing program for May, if they still have spots available, if not August is the next class. That is OK by me, I am just glad that part is over for now.
5 comments:
Congratulations Tina! That is so awesome! I bet it feels good to finally be on your way to your new career. I can totally see you as a nurse, saving peoples lives! Except, maybe you should check on that guy in the picture, he doesn't look so good..... :)
Hey Little Girl,
Congrats on your passing the exams. I dont think I can remember any thing you couldnt do once you put your mind ot it.
I think your smile and disposition will be a big plus in your new career. People will feel better just looking at and talking with you.
Great job! With three active boys your going to need those nursing skills.
Love,
Dad
I am not surprised at all. You are smart, efficient, and determined to do a good job. We are so proud of you. I can't think of a better thing for you to do.
We love you all and miss you. Let's talk about the boys coming out for a visit. And actually I wouldn't mind coming your direction.
Congrad! We are so proud of you. Tina, send me an email and let me know what your home address is. We have something that we want to send to Eric and Jared. TTYL.
I am so proud of you. If you want a better life than you have to work at it. And man I can tell you are really working hard! You deserve the best for all your efforts. Sorry, I haven't read this sooner. Been really busy myself. Man, I am beside myself.
Love,
Nathan
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