Author Archives: rsafferman

BLOG! This is what I should be telling myself. If I did, this post would not be coming to you (whoever you are) at the wearied hour of 3:46 am. In an effort to make some coherent sense and not … Continue reading →

PSB = Post Spring Break. That is how I define the time that has elapsed since I returned from a week of much-needed relaxation, sleeping in, (and in my case) WARM WEATHER. I spent my vacation in Charleston, SC and Savannah, GA … Continue reading →

So I got a head-start on the sun this morning, and began my day at 5:00 am. As nursing students, we spend a lot of time in lecture and lab learning the intricacies of pharmacology and the pathology of diseases, but we also … Continue reading →

I’ve noticed that several fellow bloggers have written about exercise and stress- reduction these last few weeks, and I too, have been thinking about these topics. This week in our Psychiatric Nursing lab, we had to form groups and present on a topic related to … Continue reading →

Today, February 12, 2015,  I embarked on the next milestone of my nursing journey, clinical rotations! You might be wondering: what is a clinical rotation, and why is she so excited about it? A clinical rotation is an incredible (and necessary) opportunity for … Continue reading →

And so it begins, second semester. What will these next three months bring? In short, a LOT. This statement seems a bit paradoxical now that I see it on paper, but it really rings true. Let me take you through … Continue reading →

December 4th, when did that happen? I just completed my second final. Yes, final, like those exams you take at the END of a semester, HOW IS THAT POSSIBLE! Times like these call for some caffeine, serious motivation, and impromptu dance … Continue reading →

Well folks, it’s that time of the year again. With Thanksgiving just a week away and artic-like weather conditions upon us, it’s time to draw upon our inner reserve to bring us some warmth. These past few weeks have been … Continue reading →

The question on everyone’s minds; how do you spot a nurse when you see one? We are usually the ones clunking through the library in our pearly white shoes, casually talking about bodily parts and fluids in the cafeteria, or … Continue reading →