Last First Day Ever

Holy crap you guys, this is it! My LAST first day of college ever!!

Last First Day Ever

I’m sitting here with my coffee and my pediatric nursing textbooks spread all over the kitchen counter, and I literally cannot believe senior year is starting. Like, where did the last three years go??

studying pediatric nursing procedures

I’ve been staring out the window for like twenty minutes just thinking about everything that’s about to happen. Pediatric rotations start NEXT WEEK and I’m honestly a mess of emotions. I’m so excited I could scream, but also terrified I’m going to accidentally break a kid or something?? My clinical instructor keeps telling us that working with children is completely different from adults, and I keep having these dreams where I walk into the pediatric ward and all the kids start crying when they see me lol.

morning coffee and contemplation

But seriously, I want this year to COUNT, you know? I’ve been packing and repacking my clinical bag for like three days now. New stethoscope, pediatric reference cards, like seventeen different colored pens because apparently that matters?? My roommate thinks I’m insane but whatever, this is my YEAR. I can feel it!

packing for the last first day

Okay I need to stop procrastinating and actually finish reading about developmental milestones before class tomorrow. But first - senior year predictions: I’m going to rock these rotations, finally figure out what I want to specialize in, and maybe even work up the courage to talk to that cute guy in my pharmacology class. Maybe. We’ll see how brave I’m feeling! Wish me luck!!