I have a lot of reading that I need to complete for my Therapeutic Communications class, and I'm struggling with it. It's not that I don't want to be a compassionate nurse, I absolutely do. But, the reading for this class is the quickest way to get me to fall asleep... the text is very dry and dull. I'm a bit nervous about this, as I don't know what the exams for this class are going to look like. It would be easier if I knew that reading through it quickly would give me enough of the information that I could do well on the tests. Also, if I really do need to study each and every word, it would be nice to know that now.

One other complaint. I wish we had been given an idea of what classes we are taking and when. I like to look ahead and see what is coming next. And, when there is a class that just doesn't flip your skirt up... it would be nice to know if you have another round of it next quarter or if the end is in sight.

Now on to the good things.

My lab group had our first clinical lab today. It was neat to see us all gathered together in our uniforms and as much as I wanted to complain about the uniform, it did make me feel part of a team instead of just a lone student. I chatted with a few people I hadn't gotten to know before, and also had the opportunity to rub elbows with the second year students. Funny how they look all calm and relaxed and we (the first years) look like we are waiting for the fire alarm to go off!

Today's important lesson was how to wash our hands... and throw our paper towel away! Hey, at least I have one skill checked off!