Body Double?

I am glad a new week is here, I hope as today goes by I feel less overwhelmed and more optimistic. Last week was a blur what with my Mother having a hastily scheduled hip replacement surgey, my full time job and school work I can barely keep up with. I feel like I need a body double to represent me in the different places I need to be in but can't be.

All in all the surgery went well and my Mother is back home three days post surgery with a bunch of exercises she has to do at home, to potentiate the healing process. Post surgical care like technology has indeed come a long way, I think now more than ever patients are expected to assume responsibilty for their recovery process.

My mother is fortunate because she has multiple family members she can depend on and she doesn't suffer from other co-morbidities. However, many patients lack a good support system or the capability to participate or follow through with discharge instructions. Needless to say, these patients inevitably end up with preventable complications.

Lucy.

The going is getting tough.

Now that we are getting into the nitty-gritty of the course content, assignments appear to be getting more complex. I am a little bit nervous about the group project because it seems like a lot of work will be required to make it a success. However, I have no doubt we will pull through. I intend to get my microphone tomorrow and use it for the 1st time, am actually excited about that! Thank God for technology, I can't imagine living without it.

The days are flying!

Can you believe we are already half way through September? Time surely goes by fast, the past week consisted of a blur of activities that I can barely remember. I was able to accomplish most of the activities I set out to do and I am proud of myself. Unfortunately my days like every one else's will become busier because of the projects and assignments ahead , anyhow I intend to hang on till the very end.

Reading my fellow classmates blogs and comments on blackboard, has made me realize that each of us is working hard and trying to maintain a sense of balance in their lives. It's very comforting to know that am not in this alone!

Thanks, Lucy.

when you walk through the fire

Hi Friends,
As I was reading through our text it says that the young kids are being weaned on interaction with multimedia and adults including educators are newcomers to the technological world. There is truly a technological generation gap and the educators are way behind the technological exploration and experimentation our young generation like to embrace. I feel so incompetent when I see what my children can do with blogging, using my space, IM and many more. One thing I realize is that the best way to become competent is to use the online more frequently. Though it is challenging I am determined to learn. My husband and my daughters are willing to help. I like to quote the Bible "when you walk through the fire you will not be burned" (Isaiah 43:2). I am telling myself the internet will not burn me up.
I am glad that now I can chat and blog!
Mercy.

Chronic fatigue??

I believe we have finally formed a group. I think the biggest huddle will be setting up meeting times that are appropriate for every group member. Thank God we nurses are used to being chronically fatigued and taking flexibility to a whole new level, otherwise I would be worried about where to find the time to do everything we're expected to!

Besides this class, am also taking practicum 2 and the latter requires me to accumulate 135 clinical hours! What happened to good old 90 hours of clinical? I have resigned myself to constantly annoying my family and friends by being absent at family functions and turning down invitations to meet with friends. Even my dog will have to sacrifice a walk every so often, this is truly a family affair.

Thanks, Lucy.

Initial Post.

Having taken a prior class that required blogging, I can for the first time in a long time say that I don't feel lost or intimidated at the begining of a new course. I didn't even have to call on my technical support team while I was setting up all the computer knick knacks! My tech support team primarily consists of my ever suffering sister who has not only been very helpful with her computer skills, but has also been equally supportive of my quest for an MSN.

I will be graduating in December and that day cannot come soon enough, I have been waiting for it for a long time. I honestlycannot remember what it feels like not to be a student, I feel like I have been in school since I can remember. Though this semester will be a challenging one because of the multipe things and roles I have to juggle, I am up to the task because I can see the light at the end of the tunnel.

Thanks. Lucy.