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Looking back...

Today I was looking back at the beginning of my posts & I came across the one where I had to get my CPR certification before school started & it was so cute.  As I was reading the post I was talking about meeting "Greg" an Asian guy in my CPR class.  Well as my longer time readers know Gregory (he hates to be called Greg) has since then become my nursing bestie!! It's so cute to look back at the posts at the beginning of this journey.  I can't wait until I'm finished with school, I am totally going to print this out into a book.  I'm glad I have this blog to look back on.  Also, there were 2 other people in my CPR class that I didn't know at the time that I now now very well.  Well, all of them except one.  I do know her but not very well.  We have a fairly large class of about 62 or so people (we've lost/gained a few so I'm not sure the exact number at this point) so I don't always talk to all of them all of the time, but I am pleased that I have gotten to know so many of my classmates & I hope that some of these relationships last beyond school, but we'll see I guess. 

Anyhoo, tomorrow starts my L&D rotation.  Well actually tomorrow is just skills lab, then the real deal starts Thursday with L&D.  I'm very excited/nervous.  It's always a little nerve wracking starting something new isnt' it?

I'll let you know how it goes for sure.  Hope everyone is having a great week!!


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  1. Azmomo2andcountingMarch 19, 2013 at 2:28 AM

    I have reread my posts a few times back to the beginning. It is fun to see how far we have come!

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  2. Frazzled-Razzle-RNMarch 19, 2013 at 6:51 AM

    Isn't that funny I have a post I wrote about a girl crush in my class, turns out we're close buds now.
    I hope you enjoy l&d and that you can see a birth and maybe help out.

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  3. SophiaMarch 20, 2013 at 3:44 PM

    Candi--
    You just commented on my latest post about 'balancing' everything. I did not meant to publish that post-- I just meant to save it, case in point-- my daughter was distracting me and I must have hit publish instead. :))

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    1. CandiMarch 20, 2013 at 5:11 PM

      Haha, I was wondering. I just figured you cut off the rest, lol.

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  4. UnknownMarch 21, 2013 at 12:59 PM

    L&D how exciting! I am very jelous! As an LPN Student we do not get a L&D rotation, but I do get my maternaty rotation this weekend! All the best to you, hope you leanr alot, and have a good time!

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