One class down.....

 All the grades aren't in yet but I am glad with all the work I've done in my first class of  my  Master's Program. 
The class, which was Theoretical Foundations for Nursing Roles And Practice, was very interesting.  I learned a great deal about nursing theories and the different schools of thought on the how, what and why of what we do as nurses.  There were days were I felt like I was not given all I needed to be the best nurse.  I most days than not asked "Why weren't we taught this sooner?"  There is so much ADN and BSN should be exposed to before they hit the unit and I hope as a future educator to impress upon my students and colleagues the value of being committed to live long learning.  Right now I have the skills, the critical thinking, the passion to be a nurse, but there is so much more and I want it!
My new class starts today...Nursing Research & Evidence Based Practice!  If its similar to my research class while getting my BSN I hope to do well.  I liked learning about research and it was interesting to see all the different types of questions researchers ask and investigate.  I don't see myself, at this point, being an active researcher, but I could see myself collaborating with others on certain projects.  That brings up my other topic, team work.  I realize as a nurse, I must work with others and I want to work with others,especially when dealing with patients and their health.  Now when it comes to my grades/points I want to be the responsible party.  Having to work with others who may not be as zealous as I am, concerns me because I want to give my very best each and every time....no half stepping.  I learning that isn't always the case, even in this setting,which is sad to me but you see it work, in organizations, everywhere.  No one puts care into anything unless they can get something out of it.  Why waste the time?  Well I see this as a learning ground for me to have to deal with this people, maybe be a good example/role model and store this information for when I am practicing, which I hope will be soon!
Well got some more reading to do for this first week.  Here's to another great 8 weeks & prayerfully an "A" not an A- (missed by .07 last class)!