Final blog of the semester.....

I have learned that it isn't wrong to want to do something just because it makes me feel good inside. I have wanted to work in public health for a long time. People keep telling me "but you know you won't make as much money". Yes I need money but that is not the only thing that makes me happy in life.

I think I am actually starting to think and act like a nurse now that I am close to becoming one. When I first started nursing school I didn't even really have an idea what being a nurse really was. I don't think most people do until they actually do it. I have thought a lot over this last semester about what area I really would like to go into. I love childbirth and helping new mothers but I also love working in oncology. It seems a little strange since one is bringing a new life into the world and the other one you end up losing patients many times. I still haven't totally decided which direction to go.

One thing I realized is the importance of Thank You notes. I know I have several I need to write. My mom has a friend who sends thank you notes for many things and it makes people feel good.

3 things I really liked about this class are the encouragement to do what we love, helping other find their dreams, and forcing us to find the nerve to interview and contact people. I think it has become easier to contact people over the semester. I have learned that you have to be persistent. And people ususally like to talk to others about their job and how they got there. It is usually a complement for people to hear "I really want to be like you....can you help me out a little?"

3 things I liked least....one was probably time diary but I should probably start doing one. I wasn't too crazy about reading but that was only because I had sooooo much else to do. Many of the reading were actually very interesting and informative. I can't think of another one....

I think it would be interesting to have more class discussions about the readings. I love discussing things in class. I wasn't too crazy about the movies in class but that is just because I like to lay down when I watch a movie....the movies were good. I think this would be a great class for freshmen. Many people don't know what they want to do even though they are in college already. I would even like a class like this in high school. I had no idea what to do with my life as I was finishing high school. Overall I really loved this class and learned a lot from it!