Travel plans

There are many places I would like to travel, but I am going to wait until I finish my education. Though it would be amazing to immediately, it is best to wait until I am financially independent and stable. The first place I would like to travel to is Sweden. The scenery is supposed to be gorgeous and picturesque. It would be a nice place to relax and spend quality time with family. Recently my sister gave birth to my niece and I would love to meet her and get to know her. 

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Before my niece was born, my sister traveled quite a bit and I would like to see some of the places she visited. Next on my list would be Italy. My sister said that the food there is worth the distance and I would like to experience that. The scenery is also gorgeous and would love to explore it.

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I once took an ancient history class and I have always been interested in Greece and Rome. It would be an amazing experience to explore the various historical landmarks and temples.  I would also like to visit Vatican City and tour the various churches. I have done research for papers and homework, so I have seen various images of the architecture and art there and I feel it is one of a kind.

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My favorite places to visit would those with naturally beautiful scenery and exceptional food. I appreciate the modern conveniences and the comfortability of living near the city, but I find nature relaxing and relaxation is my goal when traveling. Food and eating are some of my favorite hobbies so a place worth visiting is one with a specialty I can't find anywhere else. There are many other places I hope to visit one day but I would always come back to California. It has everything I would look for amazing beaches, food, and the weather is the best in the world.

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Life as a Nursing Student

        When you apply to Nursing School everyone will tell you that for the next three years you will have no life. Honestly I was skeptical despite the many warnings. I was confident in my academic ability and capability as a student. I knew there would be some struggles, but I thought it would be manageable with only minimal effort. However we are barely four weeks in and I must admit that this has been the most challenging four weeks of my academic career.

        In Nursing School academic knowledge is only a part of the whole of our education. I think the two most important things we can and need to learn in this program are: how to stay organized and to prioritize. Organization has always been a struggle for me, but I have never been so aware of its importance as when I started Nursing School. Starting now procrastination does not exist in my vocabulary.

       Prioritizing is just as important to a nurse as it is to a student. It is possible to have a life in this program, but at times I will have to make the more difficult decision. Getting a degree in Nursing is hard work. To get the grades I want and to become the kind of nurse I want means having to forgo hanging out with friends and going to a movie when I have to finish some reading. Like in Nursing you have to make the choice that is most vital even if it is not the easiest.

        I know the next few years will be tough, but that does not mean to say I do not feel blessed to be where I am. It is actually the opposite. In the last few weeks I have met some amazing people. They are so smart and dedicated to becoming a nurse, that I feel they push to improve and better myself in every way. This program is so competitive; we all want to be the best. Despite this I can honestly say these people in my cohort are some of the most helpful people I can hope to meet. I am extremely excited for what comes next.