BryanLGH College of Health Sciences

Back to School

2012-01-10T13:14:00.002-06:00

I hope everyone had a great break! My break went really well, it was busy, and went by fast, but it was nice to take a break and spend time with family and friends. I am starting my first semester of my Junior year and I am very excited to continue to be able to learn and grow, every semester I seem to get more and more confidant with the nursing skills and material! I am excited to see what this semester has to offer! Have a wonderful week!!!

Huskers!

2011-10-28T16:20:00.002-05:00

Hey all. I am overly excited to go to the game tomorrow against Michigan State! Thanks to my room-mate Mckayla ;) It will be tough, but I think a good match-up. Have a good weekend and GO BIG RED!

2011-10-17T14:09:00.002-05:00

Hey everyone! October is flying by and has been the busiest month yet! I'm hoping November is better but with the holidays, probably not! I will be spending my Fall Break working both jobs and catching up on projects and homework, real fun :) Hope everyone else's is more interesting!

FALL BREAK

2011-10-13T08:13:00.002-05:00

HI! I hope everyone is doing well. These last couple of weeks have been pretty busy for me between class, clinicals, work, and everything in between. This weekend is fall break for us and I am more than ready!!! My parents are in the process of moving to Lincoln, and there headed up for the weekend. I am planning on hanging out with them, relaxing, and getting caught up on homework. Some of my friends are heading to Kansas City on Saturday to go to Worlds of Fun and I am hoping to go with, roller coaster sound pretty fun!!! I hope everyone has a great relaxing weekend!

Busy!

2011-09-28T10:17:00.003-05:00

I hope everyone is having a great week! This week has been very busy but exciting for me. I had my Operating Room Clinical Experience this week and was able to watch a lot of interesting surgeries and learned a lot. Also I am busy studying away this week for my first Nursing Care 1 test of the semester. My test is Monday so my weekend is going to consist of studying, studying, and more studying. I hope everyone enjoys the rest of the week and has a wonderful weekend!

2011-09-26T12:03:00.001-05:00

Hope the school year is going well for everyone. So far it's flying by. I'm anxious to start my mother/baby and labor/delivery clinicals this semester :)

Exploration Day

2011-09-22T15:02:00.002-05:00

September is going to be over before we know it, which means Exploration Day is just around the corner. Exploration Day is a great way to learn about all the fun and exciting opportunities BryanLGH College of Health Sciences has to offer. Exploration Day is October 15th 2011 From 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. To Register Call us at 402-481-8697. We hope to see you there!!

Feeling like Fall

2011-09-12T11:15:00.002-05:00

I don't know about you, but i absolutely LOVE Fall! I don't think it's even officially Fall yet, but I'm anxiously anticipating it's arrival. Here are a few of my Fall favs:

Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Lattes

cooler weather

Husker football (duh)

the tunic, leggings boots and scarf look

leaf color changes

fall baking

eating *rediculous* amounts of chili

all of the wonder fall scents fromBath and Body, Yankee Candle and Scentsy :)

FRIDAY!

2011-09-09T08:42:00.003-05:00

It's Friday! I don't know about you, but I am ready for the weekend. These first three weeks of school have flown by! I have had clinical all three weeks, so it has been a lot of fun, and I have learned a lot, but I have been very busy. I am a little sad I will be off clinical for two weeks, but I should be able to get caught up on some homework, which will be nice. Although I have a lot of homework to work on this weekend, I am planning on taking Saturday off to spend time with my son Joel and possibly take a little trip up to the Omaha Zoo! I hope everyone enjoys their weekend!

Back to School!

2011-09-06T15:40:00.002-05:00

It has been a very busy first few weeks of school! I jumped right back in to clinicals the first week along with all of my classes. Talk about overwhelming! This semester is going to be very busy, but very exciting and interesting. Just a few reminders about things coming up in the college...First, our next Exploration Day is October 15th! If you are interested in learning more about our programs and even having some hands on opportunities you should attend. You can R.S.V.P at 402-481-8697. Also, if you are wanting to apply for our Nursing program the next application deadline is February 1, 2012 and for the Health Professions programs it is February 15, 2012. However, if you get your application in by October 31, 2011 the $40 application fee is waived! Hope everyone else is having a great first few weeks of school!
-Shelby

Looking back....

2011-08-10T16:08:00.002-05:00

It's College Prep Camp around here at school. It makes me reminisce about my freshman year and how bittersweet it was. We were scared yet excited at the same time. Can't believe how fast it went and how I'm down to 3 semesters left.

3 Weeks of Summer Left

2011-08-01T14:36:00.001-05:00

WOW!!! Summer has gone by way to fast, there are only three weeks left! I am sad summer is going to be over soon, but at the same time I am ready to get back to school! I am going into Nursing Care I this semester which I am extremley excited about! Im hoping to make a trip to the lake before school starts I hope everyone enjoys the rest of their summer!!

2011-07-22T13:36:00.002-05:00

It's the weekend! The Health Care Career Camp hosted this week by Kelli was a great success. The students got tons of experience and I think made a few friends. This weekend should be enjoyable now that it has cooled off a little.

Health Career Summer Camp

2011-07-22T09:10:00.002-05:00

This week has been our annual Health Career Summer Camp and it has been very successful! We have 46 campers that are interested in the health field. They have all had a very good time learning about respiratory, birthing simulator, anesthesia, laboratory, sonography, iv's, ng tubes, injections, sterile dressings, catheters, sleep labs, ICU, star care, CPR, and trauma. It has been a very busy week for all of us! Later this afternoon UNL Head Volleyball Coach John Cook is coming to do a presentation and we are all very excited to meet him! Hope everyone is having a good summer!

Summer!

2011-07-19T14:08:00.003-05:00

Hey! I Hope everyone is enjoying their summer. So far my summer has been pretty busy with school and work. I just got done with my Spanish Class, so now I am hoping to have a little fun in the sun before its time to get back to class in August. This last weekend I was able to take my son Joel to Fun Plex in Omaha, we had a Blast! I am hoping we can have a few more fun-filled weekends before summer is over! I hope everyone else is able to take a break and have some fun also!!!

Mary

Summer Vacation

2011-07-15T10:47:00.002-05:00

Hopefully everyone is having a great summer even though it is extremely hot! I have been very busy this summer between working and my summer practicum. My whole month of June was dedicated to clincials. Now I am working a lot and trying to spend as much time as possible at the pool. I can't believe that next week is already our Health Career Summer Camp! We hope that everyone that attends has a blast!
-Shelby

Summa Summa time!

2011-07-15T10:43:00.002-05:00

Hope this finds everyone having an awesome summer break! My summer has been pretty eventful. So far I have been working, camping, celebrated my friend's wedding, took a trip to Mississippi to see the boyfriend, went to a few country concerts and will be heading to Kearney for cruise night this weekend. I also started my summer speech class. This makes for a busy break! Deep down I am anticipating the start of a new semester in August ;)

Is it Spring yet?!

2011-03-28T16:19:00.002-05:00

Hello! Did everyone have a good spring break? I traveled to the Gulf Coast where the weather was warm and the sun was shinning. It is somewhat depressing coming back to snow in NE! It's been awhile between posts! Everyone that told me Nursing school after the 3rd semester was crazy busy and time consuming was right. It is very rare to have one day where I don't need to be at school, clinical or studying and catching up with other classes. Thankfully, I don't mind it too much and have kept up so far :) Think Spring everyone :)

Busy busy!

2011-02-10T14:06:00.002-06:00

Hey all!
We have been very busy here at the college. Spring semester classes are getting into full swing and are busy as ever! Also, we just had our BSN application deadlines so there have been lots of prospective students in and out of here for their interviews. So far this semester has been good, just very busy! I am finally into the clinical portion of my schooling, but it is a lot of work that's for sure. Hopefully in my free time this weekend (if I have any) I want to go see the movie that just came out last Friday called The Roommate. Has anyone seen this movie? I'm sure glad I've never had to experience a roommate situation like this!
-Shelby

2011-02-04T13:41:00.002-06:00

Hope everyone survived the recent snow/ice storm. It was nice to have yet another day off of school :) The application deadline for the BSN program starting in the fall of this year was the 1st and we are finally getting caught up on scheduling interviews and processing applications! Can't wait to see all of the new faces around campus.

Remember the deadline is the 15th for Health Profession applicants!

Who do you have picked to win the Super Bowl?

Brrrrr....

2011-01-31T11:44:00.004-06:00

It's cold here today! It took everyone a lot of extra time to get in to the College because the streets were so slick. We're just glad that everyone was driving slowly and got here safe. It looks like this is just the start of this wintery blast. I guess the snow is going to arrive sometime this afternoon and then we'll have a short break from it tomorrow morning and then Tuesday night we'll get more, along with subzero (really?) temps and high winds.

Would it be too much to ask for summer to make an earlier appearance? Anyone else with me on this one?

We are keeping very busy in the Admissions Office, McKayla, Julie and Shelby are even busier with clinical this semester than before. But with our Fall BSN application deadline tomorrow and the Health Profession deadline in two weeks the mail alone takes more than a day to get through. We are usually just finishing up processing the previous day's mail when the next batch shows up! Not that we are complaining we love getting all the applications and we are excited to start accepting our next classes!

I'm thankful that I have some yummy spicy leftover chili for my lunch today...perfect on such a cold a blustery day. What are you going to do to keep warm?

Happy Holidays!

2010-12-23T12:04:00.002-06:00

We hope you have a wonderful holiday with your friends & family, however you may celebrate!

Break...

2010-12-20T08:15:00.002-06:00

Well our students are all on break now until Spring semester, which begins January 10th. It's very quiet around campus today. Graduation was Saturday and we said goodbye to 36 fabulous nursing students who earned their BSNs.

Faculty are around today finishing grading and getting those grades turned in for the end of the semester. And we're all looking forward to our long weekend coming up.

Hope you have a wonderful holiday!

2010-12-07T13:03:00.002-06:00

Classes have been fun this semester as I have been doing once a week clinicals. I had clinical for half the semester at Bryan West and the other half at St. Elizabeth's. I have learned a lot about scanning and patient care at both facilities. It is way cool that I'm only in my second year of college and I'm already getting clinical experience and I've even gotten to scan patients on my own.

Next semester we go to twice a week clinicals and some of the sites could even be outside of Lincoln. It will be nice to see the different facilities and see all the different types of scans at each place.

I can't believe it is already December! Next week is finals week. Only 11 more days until my christmas break officially begins. I will probably spend most of my break back home with friends and family. I can't wait to see everyone!

This is how I feel about finals week:

Nearing the End....

2010-12-02T09:28:00.003-06:00

of the semester that is! Whoo hoo! Two days of class, plus next week and then a week of finals. Faculty and Staff are planning a potluck next Friday to get some home cooked food into the stomachs of our students before they dig in and study over the weekend for their finals!

This semester marks the first FULL semester that we've used the plastinates in Anatomy lab and Noelle, our birthing simulator, in the Simulation Center. We have such great resources for our students to take advantage of!

If you are thinking about applying to one of our programs our Fall deadlines are quickly approaching, February 1st for Nursing and February 15th fro Sonography!

2010-11-18T13:25:00.002-06:00

Hey everyonesure has been awhile. Havn't worked much due to a rigorous clinical schedule. But am done now for 3 weeks yeah! Next week is already and Thanksgiving and by birthday on the same day. I will be going home on Tuesday and staying until Saturday. Only 3 more weeks left of school until Christmas break! Wahoo!

Slacking...

2010-11-18T11:05:00.002-06:00

We've been slacking a little around here writing our blogs, so are renewing our commitment to bring you blog posts on a weekly basis. We've been traveling to 80 communities in Nebraska, Iowa and Kansas, sending 7500+ mailings, 3000+ phone calls and we won't even get into your emails and those numbers. Thanks for keeping us so busy.

We are all looking forward to the holiday season coming up. Thanksgiving is next week and we'll all be spending some time with our family to renew and get ready for the end the semester.

Until next time....

Crazy Busy!

2010-09-23T11:39:00.002-05:00

Hey everyone!
It sure has been awhile! I have been so busy with school, clinicals, and work that I really haven't had much free time lately. Things have been especially busy in the admissions office lately with both of the admissions counselors out for most of each week traveling to different high schools around the state speaking to prospective students. If you're interested in learning more about any of our programs talk to your high school counselor about when one of our admissions counselors will be coming to your high school! Today I am going to Hastings to watch my little sister play volleyball and that is probably the excitement of my week...how sad! I hope everyone stays warm and dry today!

clinical

2010-09-14T15:04:00.002-05:00

Well classes have resumed and the craziness begins! Nursing care 1 and pharm take up a lot of my time weather it be clinical hours or just studying all of the meds I now am expected to know. I love the fall season too especially the weather. Husker football is here too and I am proud to say they are ranked 8th!

2010-09-14T15:03:00.002-05:00

Wow! It has been awhile. We are already in our fourth week of classes. I can't believe how fast this semester is already going. I have already began scanning and it is sooo much fun! I have really enjoyed being able to scan but it has been pretty stressful because I am still not sure what exactly I am looking at sometimes. But that will all come with time! I will also be starting my once a week clinicals in 2 weeks, which will be a change. Other than class, I have been spending the weekends with my roomates and going to the husker football games. GO BIG RED!

2010-08-11T11:55:00.002-05:00

Hope everyone is staying cool this week as temps have been in the high 90's! I am taking a mini-vacation starting today and going up north to my hometown for our annual Knox County Fair. It's a pretty big deal and we usually get some good entertainment- this year we have the Locash Cowboys and Gloriana so it should be a good time!

Last week

2010-08-03T12:55:00.003-05:00

This is my last week of summer classes, WAHOOO!! I am so ready for a break. I will have a two week break before my fall semester starts August 23rd. I will be super busy when that starts but until then I will try to enjoy my last days of summer! I plan on going home for a few days and going to Iowa for a few days because I have a lot of family from there that I haven't gotten to see in a while.

For you all your husker football fans, there are 32 days until the first game!!

2010-07-23T13:36:00.002-05:00

This week I was downtown volunteering for the 2010 Special Olympics National games. It was SO fun to be a part of this organization and to have the privilege to interact with the athletes. I worked at Pershing in the Healthy Athletes division. Here they were able to go through and have their teeth looked and procedures done, vision checked and glasses prescribed on the spot, hearing checked (over 10 pairs of hearing aids were given out) and have their feet looked at and orthopedic inserts made on the spot for them. There was also a station for fitness to test their strength, help them stretch and learn about fitness. My first day I helped the athletes do strength exercises and the other two days I helped out at the Fit Feet station. It was so great to meet so many athletes and volunteers from all over the US. No one had a bad comment about Nebraska either :) I encourage everyone to help out with this organization if you get the chance!

Paaaaacking!

2010-07-14T12:40:00.003-05:00

I had a really good weekend with my two girlfriends that came down to visit me. We got up Saturday morning and went to the farmers market. After that we spent about 4 hours shopping and ended the night by eating at Olive Garden, yuuuuum! This week has been nothing but packing!! I am SUPER excited to move in with Julie and Abby BUT, the packing is not one bit fun. I have also been helping my boyfriend move this week. It will be nice just to relax on Sunday and be glad its over! Hope everyone is having a great week! It sure is hot out!

2010-07-07T14:37:00.002-05:00

Hope everyone had a pleasant holiday weekend! Mine was spent up in Sioux Falls SD kayaking and canoeing down some rivers. We have our roommate roundup on Friday and then it's BryanLGH night at the Salt Dogs game. I'm taking my best friend from high school and better see some fellow students there! I really don't have an interest in baseball, but I heard there were fireworks after the game :)

2010-06-30T12:20:00.003-05:00

This week my mom came to Lincoln on Monday to stay with me until Thursday. I have been enjoying her company a lot! She has been helping me pack up the things in my apartment because I will be moving on the 16th to live with Julie and Abby. I am pretty excited to be living with those two. They are soo much fun! I will ride back home with her Thursday and be home all weekend. It will be nice to see all my friends and family back home. Back home they always have a fireworks show and if I am lucky I will be able to spend a few hours at Lake Mcconaughy by Ogallala, NE. Hope everyone has a happy Fourth of July!!

2010-06-22T13:56:00.002-05:00

Not a whole lot going on this week besides tests and studying for me. I only have 2 more patho classes left this summer. WAHooOOoo!! It will be nice to have that over with, then I can spend more time on physics as the sonography students have to take a physics board exam. Yuck!! By the way, for all you who didn't know this, General Sonography is now called Diagnostic Medical Sonography.

Don't forget to come to the pool party at Patty Bollinger's house this friday the 25th at 1 p.m. Come, enjoy some treats, and soak up some rays!

2010-06-21T12:18:00.002-05:00

Hey everyone,
Its been a very busy summer for me and I'm sure it has been the same for all of you! I have spent most of my time working and when I'm not doing that I try to spend my time at the lake or by a pool relaxing! So far I haven't done anything very exciting this summer, but I will be traveling to Austin, TX before school starts to move my brother down there so that should be pretty fun.
For all of you incoming students our roommate roundup is on July 9th this year so plan on attending if you need a roommate or if you would just like to meet new people! You can call Lisa at 402-481-8697 to R.S.V.P. Also, we will be having a book swap after the roommate roundup so everyone can sell their old books and buy books that they will need for the upcoming semester for a cheap price! That evening there will be a Salt Dogs game so everyone should go to that too!
-Shelby

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2010-06-17T13:50:00.002-05:00

Hope everyone is having a good summer so far! It's going by faster than I would like it unfortunately! I would love to see my classmates again, but just not in school :) I've discovered my two new favorite shows to keep me occupied this summer: Modern Family (even though the new season doesn't start until fall) on ABC and Kathy Griffin: My Life on the D-List on bravo. They are both comedy shows and are hilarious so you should check them out! Welp that's about all I know!

Just a few fun facts!

2010-06-09T10:31:00.002-05:00

The average bed is home to over 6 billion dust mites.
Most lipstick is partailly made of fish scales.
Mosquitoes have 47 teeth.
Apples are more effective at keeping people awake in the morning than caffeine.
The human brain is 80% water.
A goldfish has a memory span of about 3 seconds.
A sneeze travels out your mouth at over 100 m.p.h.
Fingernails grow nearly 4 times faster than toenails.
Every time you lick a stamp you gain 1/10 of a calorie.
Human hair and fingernails continue to grow after death.

2010-06-04T10:48:00.002-05:00

Well, there hasn't been a whole lot of anything new going on this week. I went home last weekend for Memorial Day. I went golfing with my dad and went to my great Grandma's 88th birthday party. It was nice to see family that I haven't seen in a while. It is getting so hot out and I LOVE it!! Hopefully we won't have too many storms with hail this summer.
I am going out this weekend for a friends birthday but other than that, I am afraid I will be studying. Have a good weekend!

...sweet summertime!

2010-06-02T15:53:00.002-05:00

The summer is off to a busy start! I recently moved into a beautiful duplex south of town with some girls from school and am still in the process of unpacking, organizing and decorating. My Memorial Weekend was nice and relaxing for the most part I laid by the river and got some much needed sun! I can't wait to just settle down and coast through the rest of summer just working and spending time with family and friends until the hustle and bustle of school starts up again. Hope everyone had an enjoyable weekend and a good week so far :)

2010-05-24T14:23:00.002-05:00

I had a very busy weekend as I was in my friend Brooke's wedding back home. I had a great time but I must have danced too much because I now have blisters on my feet! (picture is from the wedding) I came back to Lincoln yesterday and lucky for me, I don't have patho all week! But still have my physics for sonography. I am only taking two classes this summer. It doesn't seem like much but they are definitely keeping me

busy. The physics class is a lot of online work.

Other than classes and work, I will be keeping busy staying outside and catching a few rays at the pool :) I also got a new bike this morning which I am very excited about! Hopefully you all are enjoying your first few weeks of summer.

Summertime!

2010-05-19T14:15:00.002-05:00

School is out for the summer and the college is very quiet! As for my plans this summer they consist of working, moving and going to the river. It will be nice and relaxing before next summer when I have practicum and go back to Haiti! Which I am also anticipating :)

dead week :(

2010-04-30T14:30:00.002-05:00

Well it's dead week around the school. I have 4 finals next week and plan to study and work the whole weekend! Can't believe school almost out, hello summer! Have a good weekend everyone!

Summer

2010-04-29T16:02:00.002-05:00

It is finally almost summer and I can hardly wait! All I have left is one Chemistry final and a Math final. I'm not worried about the math final at all, but the Chemistry one could be a little tricky. It's comprehensive so that always makes me nervous when I have to remember everything from the entire semester. Tonight is our end of the year BBQ for the admissions office and that should be pretty fun. Next friday my brother graduates with his Bachelor's in construction management from UNK so I'm going home for that once finals are over. Also, I took the entire week after finals off the kind of unwind from the semester and see all of my family that is coming in for the graduation and I can't wait! Hopefully the weather is nice so I can spend some time at the lake working on my tan :) My family has a boat, but they don't trust me to drive it(imagine that), so I'm going to have to sweet talk my brother into taking me to the lake! Even though school will be out next week I will still be super busy. I will be working a lot to work up my bank account and when Im not working I will probably be working out or hanging out with friends. Also, later in May I am going with one of the old student assistants (Riley) to another old student assistant's (Katie) wedding. Well I guess thats all for now!
-Shelby

Almost Summer!

2010-04-29T15:31:00.002-05:00

Hey Everyone!

I have 5 days left of classes, 4 finals, and 1 presentation left until my first year of college is over. It seems really weird that one year has already gone by. I am not looking forward to the studying this weekend but I am looking forward to summer. Way excited. Even though I am taking classes this summer for the General Sonography program and I don't even have a week break between finals and my summer classes. The weather is finally starting to warm up and stay warm. It will be nice to go lay out at the pool and tan! I am pretty excited to get to go golfing and do things outdoors.

Well I hope everyone's finals go well. Good luck :)

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2010-04-14T14:35:00.003-05:00

The weather has everyone in the mood for summer as it's been in the 60's and 70's lately. Which is perfect except for that crazy Nebraska wind! I am so excited to get my bike out and hit the trails (and hopefully continue this motivation throughout summer)!...Lincoln has some really great walk/bike trails all over the city. The Cornhusker Sate Games are also coming up towards the end of June or July and I am very excited to compete in the high jump this year. Hopefully I don't make a fool of myself but from what I've heard, the games are really fun!

Long Time...

2010-03-25T16:14:00.002-05:00

Hey everyone
Its been quite awhile since I've been on here! I have been super busy with classes and working. I'm now on the work study program at the school where I am required to work 16 hours a week and in turn get paid 3 extra dollars an hour that goes straight to my tuition. It is so nice that they have something like this set up because it covers almost a class a semester! Other than that I just got a job at Alternative Tan and I absolutely love it! I work very flexible hours and the environment is extremely laid back and fun!
This semester has been pretty tough now that I am starting to get into some of my core classes, and after spring break I have had no motivation to do anything! I only have to stay motivated for 6 more weeks and then its summer! I can't wait!
This Saturday we have our Exploration Day here at Bryan so I'll be working that. At the Exploration Day people get a chance to learn a little more about the college and the different programs that we offer here. Also, students can see a hands on demonstration of each different program! I encourage anyone that is interested in the college to attend, and if you can't come this weekend we offer one in the fall also.
-Shelby

2010-03-24T13:53:00.003-05:00

I totally agree with Julie! Break wasn't long enough! I spend most of my time sitting around doing nothing but watching movies and watching March Madness Basketball! I filled out brackets and my mens bracket went downhill when Kansas lost! I've also been watching the NIT because of the huskers and also because Wyoming is still in it. My friend from back home, Sara, plays for Wyoming. So watching basketball and going to school is pretty much all going on in my life right now. Hope you all enjoyed your break!

Springing forward...

2010-03-24T13:01:00.002-05:00

Hope everyone had an awesome spring break! It's hard getting back into the routine of school. I had an eventful spring break to say the least...a few students from Bryan and I traveled to Cap-Haitien, Haiti. It was an unforgettable experience. I learned a lot of new things and put my nursing skills to the test as we helped over a thousand people. We worked in a couple clinics and a school outside the city. All of our supplies were donated. I wish everyone could get the same opportunity I had. It really changed our perspective of how we live in America and how the natives of Haiti live. We need to appreciate the resources we have everyday.

2010-03-04T13:36:00.002-06:00

This week I have spent a lot of time studying as I had two tests and a quiz. Yesterday I took my second Physics test. After taking the test, I felt way more confident than I did after that first one. The class is definitely one of the hardest classes I've ever taken and it is taking a lot more studying than I expected! At least we are already half way through the semester! I'm pretty excited for this weekend because its girls state basketball down here in Lincoln. Some of my friends and family are coming up that I haven't seen in a while. I plan on going to a few basketball games and just relaxing. Glad that we only have one more week until Spring Break! The break is much needed!!

2010-02-22T15:22:00.002-06:00

Well it's Monday! I have come to find that as I progress through nursing school, each semester seems to take more and more of my "out of class" time. So much preparation and studying goes into the nursing courses and labs! I like it though, interesting stuff. Hope everyone had a good weekend! Mine was crazy to say the least. My boyfriend's nephew is in the hospital recovering from encephalitis and some brain damage, it's so sad because he's only 3. He has a long road of recovery ahead of him, we are just SO thankful he's alive. Needless to say most of my time was spent at Children's in Omaha. Then my mom was admitted to the hospital and discovered she has colitis! Bad luck this weekend for medical emergencies. Hope we don't get any more snow either! I'm ready for warm weather...only 3 more week until our Haiti mission :)

Stay warm and safe everyone!

2010-02-18T15:40:00.000-06:00

Hey Everyone,
It's been awhile since I've blogged! Seems like this semester is flying by. We are already 6 weeks into it. This semester has been way busier than my first semester but yet, I've still found fun things to do in my free time. Last weekend I went with a friend to Dear John. It's definitely a tear jerker. I cried more than once! I thought the plot of the story was good but it wasn't the ending I was expecting. It was kind of blah to me. This weekend one of my friends from high school is coming and we are planning to go to Valentines Day. I've heard it's a pretty funny movie so hopefully it'll be good! I hope all of you reading this are finding time in your busy lives to get out and have a little fun.

Update from Springfield IL

2010-02-13T08:36:00.002-06:00

Ok, so it has been a really long time since I blogged last. I had just moved here to Springfield IL for my full time clinical experience in adult cardiac sonography last time I blogged (probably back in August or September). I guess I've been having such a great time I forgot to tell everyone about it. I can honestly say that this has been one of the best decisions of my life, I absolutely love it here and I have learned so much more than I ever imagined. If anyone out there has a chance to leave your comfort zone and get out of the state for a chance of a lifetime, I would highly suggest it. It teaches you so much more than career skills, but about life, making you stronger in more ways than thought possible. I never thought I would be able to have an apt all alone, move to a place where I didn't know anyone, and not have a clue what the future brings, but I have shocked myself. Let me say, if I can do this, anyone can! Miss you all!

Busy busy!

2010-02-02T15:27:00.003-06:00

Hey everyone!

It's been awhile! The start of the spring semester has been so crazy! I am in my third semester of the nursing program and starting clinical. It's not too scary, yet haha. Just a lot more time to put into these classes. Most recently I started my own business of selling Mary Kay cosmetics! It's new and exciting, but also consuming of my precious time. I love being busy though. Also even more importantly I have decided to join the group of students going to Haiti this Spring break to help out in the clinics and schools there. It's bound to be a eye-opening experience and I can't wait. Nothing can prepare me for what I am about to embark on!

Resolutions

2010-01-21T16:02:00.000-06:00

Hey everyone,
As always one of my new years resolutions is to get in shape, but this year its really killing me! I have been running and lifting weights every evening at Lifepointe and I'm extremely sore! For anyone that doesn't know, Lifepointe is a gym at 27th and Pine Lake here in Lincoln that as students of BryanLGH College of Health Sciences we get a discount at. It is a very nice gym and I love going there! It's always clean and the staff are really friendly.
Classes really haven't gotten too hard yet so I haven't had much homework or studying to do. I'm sure in no time I will be super busy with all of the work for each class.
This weekend I am planning on going to The Lovely Bones which is a movie about a girl that is murdered that is trying to help her family solver her murder from heaven. I read this book last semester and I loved it so I am looking forward to seeing if the movie is just as good.

Classes

2010-01-12T10:19:00.003-06:00

Hey everyone!

This last week I was home in Kearney and it was very relaxing! I didn't get out of bed before noon and even then I didn't have much to do. It was a very nice way to end my break. This week its back to being busy all of the time with classes starting up and my work hours increasing. It's going to be nice having a routine again, but I'm not a fan of having to get up early every day!

Last week while I was home my sister and I went to see The Blind Side and it was one of the best movies I have ever seen. I definately recommend it to everyone! It is about a homeless boy that really doesn't have much going for him. A very nice family adopts him and teaches him how to become a football player and he ends up going pro. If you haven't seen it yet you have to see it ASAP!

-Shelby

Happy Holidays!

2010-01-05T10:21:00.006-06:00

Hello Everyone,

The holiday season sure went fast and I can't believe it is time to start classes again. They will be starting up on Monday the 11th. I think everyone was shocked this holiday season as a big winter storm hit right before Christmas day. Hopefully everyone was able to make it back to their home or to see their families. And hopefully everyone got their share of food because I know I did, too many sugar cookies and puppy chow! It was very nice to see all my family and friends over break and just be lazy/relax.

I want to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, yay 2010!!

Mckayla

Long Time!

2010-01-04T14:25:00.001-06:00

Hey Everyone!
Its been a long time since I've blogged, but we have been super busy in the office with both Lisa and Sara on maturnity leave. Hopefully things will slow down now that they are both back. My holiday season was very good. I got to enjoy Christmas with my family and even got snowed in a few extra days! The rest of break I have just been working and catching up on sleep I lost over finals week, but I only have one week left. Pretty soon it will be right back to being busy all the time so I have to relax now while I can.

Holidays

2009-12-01T09:20:00.002-06:00

Well I don't know about you but I love the holiday season. The lights, the snow, the shopping and all of the wonderful scents of the season! This time of year is like a roller coaster, the excitement of the holiday season is somewhat brought down by the thought of finals week BUT after finals we are free and ready to move on to the next semester. Craziness. Have a good week everyone :)

Busy week!

2009-09-18T15:18:00.002-05:00

Well the full effects of school and work are finally setting in. It's been a crazy week starting off being late and locked out of the CPR class I was supposed to attend at 8 in the morning. Soo now I have to reschedule that again...then my dog keeps escaping out of the yard so I have to run around looking for her! And of course the homework is getting more intense, more papers to be written. Fun stuff. Oh well I think I am more productive under pressure :) . I should be thankfull I'm not sick yet..seems like more and more poeple in my classes have been missing due to illness.

Well have a good weekend everyone!

Julie

Intro To Healthcare Speakers

2009-09-16T12:04:00.000-05:00

Hi Everyone,
I really liked the two speakers we had at Intro to Healthcare lastnight. The speakers both had or still have an opsticle in which they have to overcome in their everyday lives. Our first speaker had an allergy to latex. She talked about her everyday battle of keeping latex free. There were so many things that didn't even occur to me, in which we use everyday, that have rubber in them. Some everyday utinsels she has to be careful with are shoes, hairbrush, toothbrush, tv remotes, and eating out because restraunts often prepare their food with rubber gloves.
Our other speaker had mouth cancer. She told us the story from the day she found the growth under her tongue, to the day she was told she had cancer, the radiation process, and her road to recovery. Just hearing her story was very was enough to touch our hearts. I have heard cancer stories before, but this truly topped them off. It is said that when you have been free of cancer for five years it won't come back. She is about to reach her fourth year. I ask that we all keep her in our prayers.

New Classes

2009-09-16T09:40:00.002-05:00

Hey everyone!

Even though classes have been going for four weeks now I've been so busy I haven't gotten around to talking about them! So far all of my classes are going really well. I'm taking Microbiology with the lab, Intro to Healthcare, Pathophysiology, and Sociology. I'm nervous about how hard my Micro class might get, but hopefully if I study like crazy I will be able to still get an A! This week has been pretty long for me so far. I woke up on Sunday with a horrible sore throat and went in to the doctor on Monday to find out that I have strep throat :( Its awful! Hopefully I will be feeling better this weekend because I'm going to Nebraska City with one of my friends for Apple Jack. I'm not exactly sure what Apple Jack is but she keeps assuring me that its a blast.

-Shelby

Long time no see!

2009-09-14T18:09:00.002-05:00

Hello again from Springfield IL!!! I miss everyone back at home in NE, but things are going great here! I have had the chance to see a lot of pathology and I am getting less and less dependent everyday! Pretty soon I'll get my "training wheels" off as they tell me. I am gaining more confidence in my scanning skills and ability to find pathology without someone there watching over me. My days go quick and I think next thing I know I'll be done! I went up to Des Moines this past weekend to see my fiance. I also got to see my classmate who is doing her clincial in Ames IA so that was awesome! This next weekend my friends from Peoria are coming to visit me here in Springfield, so I have been keeping myself somewhat surrounded by friends. Not much else, just wanted to say hi to everyone back at home!
Until next time...
~Kt~ :)

3 Day Weekend!

2009-09-04T15:45:00.002-05:00

So I'm sure everyone is pumped for the 3 day weekend ahead! But I am more pumped for the 1st Husker game on Sat.! Unfortunatly I won't be attending but will be watching PPV! I'm sure they will kill FAU...do doubt. I really don't like football but it's like high school when you go to the games and show school spirit, it sucks you in and that's what it is all about, supporting Nebraska and their awesome football squad! I don't know how anyone could live in Nebraska and not be a Husker fan, beyond me. I was also thinking about visiting the Sate Fair since I have never been. Probably should since I know I won't be driving to Grand Island next year for it that's for sure. Well have a good holiday weekend everyone!

*JuLiE

2009-08-28T14:41:00.002-05:00

Hey this is Julie from the admissions office finally got my blog set up!

First week of classes are over and it's Friday! That makes everyone happy! The first week went well just a bunch of Gen Ed classes :P Can't wait to get into the more hands on stuff. Nothing big planned for my weekend, going home (Bloomfield) to help with a chicken feed for our new medical clinic that is being built...pretty exciting :)

*Julie*

First Week of Classes

2009-08-27T11:07:00.003-05:00

Coming straight out of high school, I began my first week of college classes on Monday the 24th. I am almost done with the first week and have felt a bit overwhelmed. After getting all the syllabi and even having homework the first week I've been pretty stressed out. College is definitely going to be a lot tougher than high school and I am going to have to spend many more hours studying. I am sure once I get into the groove of things and get my schedule worked out, it will get easier. But over all, I am very happy with my decision of coming to college here at Bryan. All the faculty and staff have been very welcoming and I have already made new friends. Mckayla

Hello from Illinois!!

2009-08-24T19:26:00.005-05:00

Where Abe Lincoln practiced law.

I have officially moved into my apartment in Springfield IL to start my full time clinicals for 8 months! My parents helped me move and we did some sight seeing, hence the pictures. Today was my first day at St. John's Hospital here in IL. It was so much fun, I got to see a lot of things I haven't gotten to see yet, which made my day that much more exciting! (If you haven't been keeping up, I am doing my adult cardiac sonography full time clinicals, as I am in my second year of school). We do all sorts of procedures believe it or not (not just same old same old, phew!). We had one echo in the cath lab, so I got to see some blood squirt out of the femoral artery as they were placing the catheters in and up to the heart. I also got to see them check out a fetus heart (so a baby still in the womb), which was incredible to see as well. I also got to see a couple stress echos, which Lincoln doesn't do a whole lot of, so I am glad I get to experience it here. These are where the patient walks on a tredmill until their heart rate reaches a specific rate and we compare baseline and stressed heart. Ok well this is getting long, obviously it is a lot of fun and I'm excited to get back and see more and scan more as well!

Apparently it is good luck to rub Abe's nose...hence the reason his nose has been rubbed raw haha.

Me in front of the old capital building.

Until next time....

~Kt~ :)

Fun Facts About College

2009-08-17T14:34:00.000-05:00

Hi Everyone! I am Mckayla and I am a new Student Assistant in the Admissions office. I came across this website and thought you would enjoy some of these funny facts about college life. Enjoy :)

1.)5$ is a lot of money
2.)It's amazing how long a pair of pants can go without a wash.
3.)It's amazing how long you can go without a wash.
4.)You can't live off of ramen noodles all semester.
5.)You pull an all nighter so you can make it to a morning class.
6.)Registration is like taking a trip to the DMV.
7.)You learn the value of a text book.
8.)You go for piles of change and pick out all the quarters
9.)You pay for things with exact change.
10.)Bring sandals for the shower.
11.)Road trips can provide much needed relaxation.
12.)Student discounts work in the strangest places.
13.)Visiting new friends homes is always an experience.
14.)It might just be impossible to go to college without a student loan.
15.)Two words... Spring and Break.
16.)Ragu tomato sauce can serve as a replacement for ketchup.

Last Week Here

2009-08-13T14:02:00.002-05:00

I am officially moving in less than a week!! Summer just started on August 8th and is shortly about to end August 24th. Classes ended well, I am excited to officially be done with classes (maybe forever!). I'm excited to get out into the clinical setting and have fun putting my new knowledge into real life.
I've been running around like crazy this week with last minute errands for wedding stuff, moving, etc. My fiance has already moved to Des Moines and I miss him like crazy already, it may be a rough 8 months, but it will fly by fast! I am excited to move and learn a new place and people, I'm just not excited to be living alone, but it will make me stronger I'm sure.
I got myself some new running shoes today so I can keep motivated to workout now, and while I'm in Springfield, yeah...gotta fit in my dress ya know (May will be here before I know it)! ;) Alright well I need to get back to working on my capstone paper (yes class is out, but we have these huge paper/presentations due, bummer I know). I am doing my topic on Ostium Primum, a congenital defect that can go undected and found in adults later, which was what happened in the case I am presenting on. It is pretty interesting, I love researching it! Makes me think I may actually get into Pediatric echos someday, it really keeps my attention, but it is scary because a tiny life can be at the mercy of your skills...eak!
Until next time...
~Kt~ :)

Week off

2009-08-04T11:28:00.000-05:00

My week off was very relaxing! I didn't do much of anything besides laying around and occasionally going to the lake. It went by pretty fast and going back to work yesterday was pretty tough. Now I only have three weeks from today until classes start and in a way I'm looking forward to it! My schedule will slow down a little once classes start because I won't be working as many hours. I finally ordered my books and that made it reality of how close summer is to really being over! Before we know it there will be snow and ice on the ground.

GO BIG RED!!!

2009-07-24T12:51:00.002-05:00

Huskers Tabbed to Win Big 12 North

Nebraska has been chosen as the favorite to win the Big 12 North Division according to the league’s football preseason poll, voted on by media representatives who cover the conference.

The Huskers received 17-of-32 first-place votes and totaled 172 points, just in front of Kansas which was picked first on 12 ballots and received 164 points. Missouri was picked third in the division, followed by Colorado, Kansas State and Iowa State.

North Division

1. Nebraska (17) 172

2. Kansas (12) 164

3. Missouri (3) 124

4. Colorado 100

5. Kansas State 81

6. Iowa State 33

South Division

1. Texas (17) 174

1. Oklahoma (15) 174

3. Oklahoma State 130

4. Texas Tech 89

5. Baylor 75

6. Texas A&M 33

Vacation!

2009-07-22T08:41:00.000-05:00

As much as I have been working between my two jobs lately I have been exhausted! It doesn't help that I have had to go out of town every weekend since the middle of June for something so I really haven't had any time to rest. After this Thursday at noon I have 10 days of and I am super excited! I am planning on doing absolutely nothing besides maybe going to the lake and working on my tan. This past weekend I was in Kearney for Cruise Night and it was insane! There were about 2000 people lining the sides of 25th St. My mom gets the police reports at her job and she said there were 60 mips and 103 traffic violations! That shows you how the Kearney Police have nothing better to do than look for minors drinking and people turning into the wrong lane or going 3 mph over the speed limit.
-Shelby

Cruise Night

2009-07-16T09:22:00.000-05:00

This week has been an extremely long week. I was out on the lake all weekend so that wore me out and on top of that I woke up on Monday with a horrible cold! I can't believe that there is already only one month left of summer. Before I know it I will be back in classes. I haven't even ordered my books yet so I should probably start thinking about doign that so that classes don't get here and my books haven't come in yet! I'm excited to go back to Kearney this weekend to spend time with my family and go to Cruise Night. Cruise Night happens once a year in Kearney when people from all over bring in their classic cars and drive them up and down 25th street all night. Its really cool to see all of the cars and watch the burn-out contests. Next weekend I'm going down to Pawnee City for a mud volleyball tournament and that should be pretty interesting since mud and I don't really get along to well, but it should be a good time.
-Shelby

Boysenberry Lane

2009-07-14T16:55:00.002-05:00

So while everyone is still in transition for new student assistants in the admissions office, I figured I could up date everyone on my recent Illinois accomplishment. I finally found a place to live when I leave for Springfield IL next month for my full time clinicals. It has the most adorable name...Boysenberry Lane...which makes me smile everytime I say it. It is in a good part of town (as I had recently learned there are some not so hot places there), so I am a little more excited about going, since I really don't want to. I also had my last day of part time clinicals here at BryanLGH East. We completed 45 hours, basically shadowing, and scanning a couple of the basic pictures. I loved it, which makes me want to get out in the real world even more.
In terms of my wedding planning, I finally found a photographer and we will be getting a few engagement pictures taken this weekend, and I have no clue what I am going to wear, but I guess we are going to Wilderness Ridge to take them so that will be fun climbing around their cool waterfall. Now I just need to find a cake person....any ideas???
Alright I better get going I have a big day of class tomorrow which includes a quiz, lab, and picking our topic for our capstone presentations...I'm thinking Osteogenesis Imperfecta...fun stuff.
Until next time..
~Kt~ :)

Last blog for Riley

2009-07-01T13:25:00.002-05:00

So I resigned as a student assistant in hopes to get a hospital job. I will still be working in the library, but it just seems that I'm being trapped in the office and I need to spread my metaphorical wings. With the rise in student ambassadors I haven't been able to work with in coming students that much and that was my favorite part so maybe I'll try to be a student ambassador in later semesters. I'm excited to move on but of coarse I'll miss my coworkers, especially my office buddies. The Lisas and I have gotten so close that I will definately come visit them at least once a week, KT and I have been here for so long that I'm actually pretty tired of her... Just kidding katie! I hope you text me every time you miss Nebraska while you're in Illinois! I don't think I'll miss Shelby because I will be hanging out with her outside of school. I imagine that everyone will miss my Coheed and Cambria, Bob Marley and Flight of the Conchords background music. I would like to think everybody for the card it brightened up my last day. Bye everyone!

Riley B- Library Student Assistant

Vacation

2009-06-30T10:50:00.000-05:00

Last week I was on vacation Thursday through Sunday so I'm going to be dragging all week this week. My parents loved waking us up at 7 a.m. every morning so we could start doing things and it was awful! I haven't been up that early in forever. We spent a lot of time shopping which was definately okay with me, but it was so hot out that even walking across the parking lot to the car I would be sweating. This weekend I'm going to Alma with my roommate for the 4th and I'm hoping that the weather stays nice enough that we can be out on the lake the ENTIRE weekend. Other than that I don't have anything to exciting to talk about. I just spend my time working so I can save a little extra money this summer, but with all of the shopping I've been doing its not working out so well!

Busy week thus far

2009-06-24T14:00:00.004-05:00

I went to Transformers at midnight, meh not really worth it. It was cool though. I really liked it but it was just an action movie. Not much of a plot. I was hoping for more characters but it was pretty weak... The much anticipated Soundwave didn't do anything, and there were only 3 or 4 new Autobots. Each movie is turning out to end up like each episode of the cartoon was. Decepticans have some ridiculous earth destroying plan, Autobots beat them up, Decepticons run away... but it was still a fun journey. In other movie news, I tried to watch Rob Zombies Holloween alone at midnight on Monday... That was a bad bad bad idea. The little kid they got to play Michael was CRAZY!!! he was such a good horror actor I hope that he's in more scary movies but I'll be sure to watch them with someone! I fixed my flat tire in Omaha and got to see Harper's Island. My mom likes how the show is going but I was really hoping it'd be part of the wedding party, however they did say that there could be a second killer so fingers crossed theres a plot twist! Anyway, I am going to take kt's fan because she left it muahahahaha! And I will miss my office sister alot but I know she's on to bigger and better things so congradulations to her. But shelby and I can take care of things for the time being. well thats all I got for now
Riley B Admissions
PS I would have put pictures of transformers, or katie, or something else rediculous but the picture things arent working so ill have to use another computer some other time

Missing the Office

2009-06-23T21:54:00.002-05:00

Ok, so I read Riley's blog, and it made it hit home that I no longer work in the adm office...(when he used my quote, glad to know you liked it even though you don't know what it means). I miss everyone already, and I know it will be really tough for me to go to Springfield IL in August. This semester has been challenging, and honestly I should be studying right now, but decided to take a blogging break...we had one huge test that was broken up into two, so we took the first part Monday, and now tomorrow (Wed) is the other half, and hopefully the easier half! Clinicals were slow today, but it was fun looking at a lot of the past echo's done in the lab, checking out some cool pathologies and such. July is almost here and it is crazy how fast time is flying, probably because I don't want it to. Anyways I better get back, but I had to have a shout out to my office people because I miss you a lot and I really hope you aren't getting backed up on work with only having 2 students in there right now!!
Until next time...
~Kt~ :)

US Open!

2009-06-22T12:35:00.000-05:00

Thank God for rain delays all through the US Open. Because today I got to watch a live stream of the final Round and Bethpage park while I worked. I started with the leaders at hole 1o and it was exciting for about 7 of the 8 remaining holes. It included an eagle for Mickelson and a come back from Duval, but in the end Lucas Glover was able to hold on to his -4 score to win. In other news, I have watched a few more movies, all have been descent. I had a flat on my bike, that rocked. And I accidentally deleted Harpers Island off my DVR before watching it... RRRRRRR!!!!
But hey gotta take it with a grain of salt, like katie always says (and since I have no idea what it means i decide to just use it in everyday conversation) Any way, It was a long week last week and I'm ready to tackle this week before it tackles me
Riley B Admissions

Still here

2009-06-16T23:04:00.003-05:00

So it has been way too long since I blogged last...sorry, I have been very busy, and haven't been in the admissions office much since I was helping with the High School Health Career Camp and the Roommate Round-up...but I will really be absent from the office after this week, as this Friday is my last day in the office. I have a lot on my plate right now, and with my wedding planning, class, and moving in August, I knew it was best to no longer work in the office. I will miss it a lot, especially the people, but I will still blog so don't worry!
I had another clinical day today, it went very well, I have been seeing a lot of pathologies, I'll list a few, if you are interested go look them up, maybe Echo is for you!
-Bicuspid Aortic Valve
-Severe Mitral and Tricuspid Regurgitation
-Aortic Stenosis
-LV Stage 1 diastolic dysfunction
-LV systolic dysfunction
-Right side enlargement (RV and RA)
-False Tendons (in the LV)
-Pulmonic Insufficiency (or pulmonic regurg)
-Aortic Insufficiency (or regurg)
And the list goes on and on...it is pretty exciting and fun!
I'll write again before the week is out!
Until next time...
~Kt~ :)

Birthday!

2009-06-16T11:45:00.002-05:00

Last Tuesday was my birthday and it was a pretty good day. I worked for awhile and then spent the rest of the day with my roommates and they took me shopping and out to dinner so that was pretty nice. Hopefully the weather will get nice here soon! I don't think the sun has came out the entire month of June. My family is going on vacation to Kansas City next week to visit my brother so that should be pretty fun. We are going to check out the new water park called the Schlitterbahn which is supposed to be one of the biggest water parks in the country I believe. Other than that I'm just going to be working as much as possible to save up some money.
-Shelby

gun to my head blog

2009-06-11T14:43:00.000-05:00

So Every 18 seconds Sara is in here telling me what to blog about so I'm going to blog a reallty long blog for her to read because I think Shes bored. Topics... GO!!!!
1 Defiance is one of the best movies I've ever seen. Up there with Gangs of New York. Daniel Craig is very good in it but the best performance is fromLiev Schreiber, the guy that plays Sabertooth in the New Wolverine movie. I look forward to seeing him in a lot more movies hopefully.
2 Choke wasnt great. The concept of the movie was funny but it didnt have any moments when you actually laugh out loud. It's a lot better at the end when everything makes sense
3 Gran Torino couldn't live up to the hype others created for it. Good movie with a good message, but when all you hear for 4 month before you see it is how amazing it is, a lot is taken away.
4 since we are talking about wasting time on facebook on this months poll I thought I'd let everyone know I took a quiz and it turns out I'm Blair Waldorf from Gossip Girl, go figure, but don't worry if you think I'm too femanin to take that quiz I balanced it out with Which Transformer am I and turns out I'm Ultra Magnus... eh.
5 I beat a Spider-man Video game in less than 8 hours, so that was pretty cool.
6 Sara wanted me to post about celebrity gossip, but I hate how much attention they force upon celebrities, so I will always refuse to blog about rumors or gossip. It's pointless and annoying. Burn papparazzi.
Well thats it for now I guess I'll Blog next time I work, because I'm pretty sure Sara is in love with the blog, and loves reading about her favorite employees!
Riley B- Admissions

this weeks plans

2009-06-08T12:45:00.002-05:00

This week I will be busy at Victoria's Secret because It's time for the Semi-Annual Sale. We have to redecorate the sales floor almost every night and so we will be there from about 4 to 11 at night, so it's a pretty intense week. I heard through the grape vine though that the back stocking area so that will boost my work spirit there. Last night I rented a movie at Blockbuster and they said I have unlimited rentals all week long, so I can go in at least every night to get a new movie. Last night I watched Valkyrie. It was really good but since it is about my favorite subject in history I knew all about it. But it was definitely still worth watching. this week I'm hoping to see The Spirit, Milk, Choke, Quantum of Solice, W., and Defiance. and maybe The Wrestler, Twilight (since it won so many MTV vma's( which is super bogus because Dark Knight was by far a better movie even before I saw it)), The new Punisher, and if there's time I'll find some others, look forward to movie reviews next time. Speaking of Movie reviews, The Hangover was fantastic. Funniest movie I've seen since Step Brothers. Zach Galaficanakis Really does what he is put in the movie to do, and the supporting actors have enough funny lines that he doesn't have to carry the movie by himself. It was a lot like Out Cold but instead this movie had a well deserved R-Rating.

Another thing I've been Interested in is this Show Harper's Island. Its a murder mystery/ horror show about a group of people that go to get married on the island they grew up on even though 7 years ago there was a mass murder. My mom and I have been guessing the killer every week, and last week we were convinced it was the main character because she was secretly psycho but this weeks episode seems to point to the groom of the wedding who was myt back burner killer. Last night my mom texted me after we watched it, and I quote ... "WHAT??? OMG!!!" hahahaha ooo Mom. So when they I believe there are 4 or 5 more episodes so I'm excited for it to get to the end.

Until Next time

Riley B admissions

Clinical Experience

2009-06-04T16:59:00.000-05:00

So I had my first clinical experience this week. It was here at BryanLGH East in the Plaza. I was there from 9am-3pm and it went pretty fast. I loved it so much, I just wish I could skip the student part and just know how to be out there already! I think I will really enjoy scanning people's hearts every day! You definately never know what you will find, which makes it pretty exciting. It is almost like opening a present for the first time with each patient because there are always suprises (not necessarily bad either). I am excited to see more pathology...bad for the patient, but fun for us! I also like that we do not tell the patient what we find, I don't think I could handle that part, which is why I chose to do what I do. Ok well I have to get ready to go to the Allied Health Exploration Evening tonight, a classmate and I get to show potential students what we do! :)
Until next time...
~Kt~ :)

BUSY!

2009-06-04T13:15:00.003-05:00

So much for having a relaxing summer. I have been SUPER busy ever since school got out! I've been working a lot more hours and then when I get home from work something always needs done...the lawn needs mowed, my laundry needs done, the house needs cleaned, etc. Welcome to the real world I guess! This weekend I'm going home again to celebrate my birthday with my family. I'll finally be 19 on Tuesday! This summer my roommate and I are planning a week long trip to the Ozarks so I'm pretty excited for that. We're going to go down for a week and spend it doing nothing but boating, jet skiiing, and shopping!

PASSED!!

2009-05-29T17:52:00.002-05:00

~Just a quick note to say I passed my physics of ultrasound board exam today!! only one more to go and I'm officially registered!! yeeehaw!!
~I'm also saying hello from Springfield IL. I'm here on my first trip to find an apt for when I move out here in August for my full time clinicals!! So far I like it a lot! :)
Until next time...
~Kt~ :)

Big Summer plans

2009-05-27T12:41:00.002-05:00

So the Anberlin, Taking Back Sunday concert was pretty sweet, but even better then that... I went frolfing with Adam La-freaking-zzara! He was really cool and down to earth, but I buried him. He had never been before though so I guess I wont brag too much. (I was going to put a picture on here but the picture link won't work again so next time hopefully). I suppose he is the lead singer of Taking Back Sunday, so he's got that going for him. kt, that's super awesome about your wedding dress, ill bet it looks great on you. But anyway!!! I have a sweet Summer planned Early next month I'm going to a cabin in South Dakota right by a lake with my family, SWEET!!!! then the end of July my friend gets back from Field Training in Alabama, and Transformers comes out, wow. July i am going to save up some money for the WARPED TOUR. Probably the coolest tour that comes by Omaha. Where I will see bands like 3OH!3, Aiden, Attack attack, Bad Religion, Forever the Sickest Kids, Less Than Jake, the Devil wears Prada, we the kings, and Streetlight Manifesto. By the end of this summer I'll be hard pressed to find a band I haven't seen. Then in August I'm going to see Blink 182, Fall out boy, and Panic at the Disco. OOOO and lets not forget, I'm gonna try to get a caravan down to the Austin City Limits Music Festival to see Beastie Boys, Kings of Leon, and of course the worlds greatest band COHEED AND CAMBRIA.
So Yeah, my life is pretty sweet. just gotta keep working so I can make enough money to do all this stuff.

Wedding Stuff

2009-05-26T16:07:00.002-05:00

~So I have officially purchased my wedding dress!! I bought it last Thursday the 21st at 11am :) I would put the link up to what it looks like but then it wouldn't be a suprise....but I will say I love it!! (it is from J'Maries in Lincoln, if you really want to know, look up style number 1136, pretty sure haha)
~My brother officially got married on Saturday the 23rd, so now I can say I have a sister! (in-law). I must say my parents are pretty crazy when it comes to the dance floor, it was funny to see them boogie like they did! :)
~T-minus 3 days until my physics board exam...I know it isn't wedding stuff, but it sorta is connected because in T-minus 3 days marks one more year to the day I get married!!!
Until next time...
~Kt~ :)

Sweet Summer Time

2009-05-21T12:45:00.002-05:00

-So I went to Wicked in Omaha last weekend with my wonderful mom and aunt....and wow it was probably one of my most favorite plays I have ever seen, and trust me I've seen a few in my day.
-I have also found my wedding dress (pretty sure) along with bridesmaids at J'Maries so I will probably be ordering that soon because if I do I get 100 dollars off! :)
-Studying for my board is coming along as well, I did over 200 questions last night in one of my study books and I definately knew more than I thought I would so that was encouraging.
-Not a whole lot else is going on with my summer, I am looking forward to my classes starting in June so I can be done with class forever...but I am sad that my days working the admissions office are limited :( But I will still blog so everyone can know how exciting my life is :)
Ok well until next time...
~Kt~ :)

2009-05-21T12:41:00.000-05:00

Riley and Shelby Team Up Blog!!!

2009-05-13T13:38:00.002-05:00

So Shelby and I are busy so I decided to do Shelby's blog as a tag team! So first off we would Like to say it touched our hearts when kt mentioned how much she appreciates us in her blog. You are the coolest kt and we are going to miss you big time and theres no one that could fill your shoes! We would also like to say, "Wedding Website?" why havent we heard of such a website? Shelby wanted to make sure everyone knows that she thinks I'm super awesome and is envious of my beautiful redhair and wonders what I am doing at every moment of the day...
In conclusion we would like to say thanks for reading our blog and we will talk to you later
Rilby- Admissions

SUUUUUUUMMMAAAHHHHHHH!!!!

2009-05-13T13:13:00.003-05:00

Shelby and I agree that my title is the best attention getter to make everyone read my post. I went to the used concert on monday and it was crazy fun like you wouldnt believe. There are actually pictures of me crowd surfing! I went with 2 of my best friends that i hadnt seen until winter. It was a great time and I lost 4 pounds at the concert! And now I'm getting ready for Vegas! I just have to Spend some time with my friends, maybe get a hair cut and hopefully find my hat! I'm very excited for the City and then when I get back I'm going to the Taking Back Sunday and Anberlin Concert. So already summer has been one of the best of my life. I cant wait to inform my fans of all the awesome stuff Ive been up to

Until Next time

Riley B Admissions

SuMmEr

2009-05-13T11:08:00.003-05:00

So far my three week summer has gone great! I've biked everyday and gone to the gym at least 4-5 times a week as well. I have more time to work out right now so summer is definately treating me well! I feel so much better when I get to work out so I am a very happy camper right now! Plus I get to be in two weddings these next two weekends so at least I will feel better when I put those dresses on.
Studying for my board exam has gone slow, but I have cracked the books a couple times. Wedding planning is moving along well, I have picked out the bridesmaid dresses and I am excited to find mine. Colors are almost finalized and I am almost finished with our wedding webpage also!
Until next time...
~Kt~ :)

Celebrate

2009-05-06T14:39:00.002-05:00

Finals are over!! yeah!! So I am one semester closer to being done with classes forever!!! I only have a 3 week summer break because of summer session, so I am enjoying it by cleaning my room (to get it more prepared to move the middle of August to IL), and studying for the physics board exam, then off to my last semester of classes (yea!). It is weird how fast this year has gone by, I remember last year at this time I had just gotten accepted, and here I am so close to being on full time clinicals! I really enjoy being at BryanLGH College though, I almost wish my program was longer. I can't say enough how the faculty and staff are so supportive and fun (and of course the other students, esp those I work with)! :) That's about all the excitment I have going on right now.
Until next time...
~Kt~ :)

Doin Busy Work!

2009-05-06T12:26:00.002-05:00

So we are swamped in the office, its super awesome. im swamped with school, its super awesome. Victoria's Secret apparently is always swamped, its awesome... BUUUUT Summer Starts Saturday for me! I'm so excited to finally have free time! I can go frolfing! wash my suv! watch Good Will Hunting!!!! But my two most diobalical tests remain, Microbiology and Pathophysiology, but I will finish them bravely with my head held high. I am also excited because next weekend I am going to Las Vegas!!!!!!! I really havent had time to plan for it because of all the school and work. but i'll probably start packing saturday in preperation. other than that I havent been up to much, Sara mentioned my 21st Birthday, It was insane (too insane that they said I couldn't blog about it ;) ) . The school had a vollyball tournament which was the most fun I've had in a while with my friends. It was cold but sooo much fun! Shelby I'm glad you had fun at over easter, which sounds like a decade ago since we've been so busy, and Shelby you have got to frolf with me! you are always ditching. Katie's engaged? I honestly had no idea. Nobody ever tells me anything!!!! I better be an usher, or at least invited to the wedding. And "true confessions" huh? Well Sara wears glitter and sprays her hair pink when she goes out with her friends she was even spotted at a club and we got a picture! And thats it for me hope everyone has a wonderful summer, and check out our facebook page coming soon!

Finals

2009-04-30T11:13:00.000-05:00

Once again its finals time and I'm super busy! I had 2 5-7 page papers and a take home test already and now all I have left are my 2 anatomy and pysiology finals. I will be so relieved when I am done! Tonight we are supposed to have our end of the year work party and I can't even go because I have to study :( Oh well I guess...it will all be worth it when I am done for the summer and work on my tan at the lake!

May 29

2009-04-22T15:42:00.003-05:00

So looks like May 29 is a HUGE day 2 years in a row. This year, my May 29th will consist of taking my first board exam (we have to take 2). This first exam is the ultrasound physics board, so hopefully it goes well!! I'm nervous/excited about it, as I can't wait until it's over, but really hope I pass! May 29th of next year will be my wedding (officially) so kind of a random blog, but just thought it was interesting that May 29th will be the highlight of this year and next! :)
Not a whole lot else going on, school is approaching the end (for a couple weeks anyways, as we have to go through summer session), but it will be a nice break full of studying for my boards, finding an apartment in Springfield IL (for my clincials starting in August), and getting a wedding planned.
Wow is the weather outside amazing or what...80's for the next couple days! (Although I prefer cold, I can't complain too much I guess)
Sorry I didn't have any cool pictures this time...
Until next time...
~Kt~ :)

Movies

2009-04-16T11:41:00.001-05:00

Since I was home over the weekend for Easter I had plenty of time to catch up on movies. There is never anything to do in Kearney so I watched 3 movies and did plenty of homework over the weekend. My favorite movie by far that I saw this weekend was Nights in Rodanthe. Its definately one of those movies that has you hooked from the beginning, but was pretty much a "chick flick." It's a book by Nicholas Sparks, which I didn't know, so I'm going to have to read that once classes are over. I also saw Lakeview Terrace which was really good. It had a lot about racism and how bad it really can get which I found really interesting. Quarantine was another one that I saw and I absolutly hated it. I tried to force myself to fall asleep during it so that I wouldn't have to watch it with my family. It was a very poorly made horror movie and wouldn't recommend wasting your money to rent it. Overall I had a really good Easter and it was nice to see my family and catch up with them, but now its back to reality with school. Good thing we are down to our last few weeks because I am definately ready for summer!!

BryanLGH College of Health Sciences

Back to School

Huskers!

FALL BREAK

Busy!

Exploration Day

Feeling like Fall

FRIDAY!

Back to School!

Looking back....

3 Weeks of Summer Left

Health Career Summer Camp

Summer!

Summer Vacation

Summa Summa time!

Is it Spring yet?!

Busy busy!

Brrrrr....

Happy Holidays!

Break...

Nearing the End....

Slacking...

Crazy Busy!

clinical

Last week

Paaaaacking!

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Just a few fun facts!

...sweet summertime!

Summertime!

dead week :(

Summer

Almost Summer!

....

Long Time...

Springing forward...

Update from Springfield IL

Busy busy!

Resolutions

Classes

Happy Holidays!

Long Time!

Holidays

Busy week!

Intro To Healthcare Speakers

New Classes

Long time no see!

3 Day Weekend!

First Week of Classes

Hello from Illinois!!

Fun Facts About College

Last Week Here

Week off

GO BIG RED!!!

Vacation!

Cruise Night

Boysenberry Lane

Last blog for Riley

Vacation

Busy week thus far

Missing the Office

US Open!

Still here

Birthday!

gun to my head blog

this weeks plans

Clinical Experience

BUSY!

PASSED!!

Big Summer plans

Wedding Stuff

Sweet Summer Time

Riley and Shelby Team Up Blog!!!

SUUUUUUUMMMAAAHHHHHHH!!!!

SuMmEr

Celebrate

Doin Busy Work!

Finals

May 29

Movies

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