To be a NURSE

I had a suggestion that I should post how school is going. If you don't care to know then this post will be boring for you to read.
I started school on August 18th. The first week was definitely was the longest week. We had lecture on the 'Foundations of Nursing', which is basically the history of nursing. Not the funnest topic in the world. We had our first test (75 questions) just last monday on the first 20 chapters. Last week we also passed off some CNA skills (Bed Bath, Back Massage, Hand Washing, and Making Beds). Yes those all seem like very simple skills, but it's amazing how many details people forget (putting up side rails, raising the bed, giving patient privacy and so on). We also had a lecture on Pharmacology (study of drugs). That lecture has been the most interesting so far. It's amazing how many drugs are actually out there and the many different things they do for the body.
This past week has been better (except for the fact I've been at school for 8 hours almost everyday). The skills we passed off were Vital Signs (Temperature, Blood Pressure, Respirations, Pulse). These were also easy since I've been a CNA for a couple years now. We've also been learning how to inject people. I brought home a needle and a vial to practice on Brandon. (Not that he would EVER let me practice on him, I just have to pretend with the cap on).
I've got another exam on Pharmacology this Tuesday. Atleast 1 test a week, sometimes 2. Don't exclude the quizzes either (about 2 a week), oh and the many homework assignments we have, along with a paper due in a week and a slideshow presentation due in 3 weeks. I'd say I'm pretty busy. I am enjoying it though and am looking forward to being a nurse.
Let me know if you ever want to be a practice dummy. :D

2nd Cousins Picture

On Wednesday all the mothers and grandmothers of these adorable kids met at Kiddie Kandids. Before they were taken I had in my mind that this was going to be total chaos trying to get all of them to be happy together. Imagine that, all of them were good for the pictures and even looked at the photographer at the same time.

From left to right starting on the bottom row:
Addalyn, 2 yrs old (Burch Family); Cooper, 5 months (Allen Family); Titan, 8 months (Robinson Family); Carter, 14 months (Wilson Family); Kayli, 9 months (Ours); Hunter, 6 weeks (Sholley Family); Jace, 7 yrs (Trent and Amber); Amari, 4 yrs old (Trent and Amber)

Sturdevant Family Reunion

Renae, Torie, Talecia, Kylee, Lauren, Kayli, Tasha, Haley

Kayli and her Grandma

Brandon and his Grandpa

Kayli and her 2nd cousin, Titan

Our First Niece/ First Cousin

My sister Shandee had her baby!!! We are so excited for her and Will and think that their baby is a doll. They make a very cute family.

Shaelynn Bates was born on August 5 at 12:29 AM. I'll let her mother post the other details on her blog ( Bates Family Blog ). It might be awhile before she updates hers though.

Kayli's Page Blocked

Alright...I changed my mind. I decided to block Kayli's (kaylisturdevant.blogspot.com) page only. If I failed to leave off your email address and you would like to view her page, please let me know your email address on this blog. Thanks!

Unhappy...or just trying to make you laugh?

This is Kayli's main face right now. She's quite the comedian.

Farewell Party

My brother Trevor held a going away party for my sister Shandee and her husband Will on Saturday. They will be moving to Wisconsin August 15 so Will can go to Dental School at Marquette University. Shandee is also due to have a baby girl August 12. My only niece will be moving! We're hoping after he graduates in 4 years they can move back to Utah. The party was fun. It will be hard to see them go!!