That's how the nurse I was with must have felt today. I followed around a family nurse practitioner in a nearby town today...it was really great! It reinforced that I am able and should pursue a Master's degree after I finish at MTSU. I had no reason to be intimidated, because everyone there was extremely nice and welcoming...so that was really good.

I got to give my first IM (intramuscular) injection today! I have given lots of subcutaneous ones (like insulin) and have started a few IVs but the IM was totally new to me. Pretty cool! That's another skill I can say that I've had practice with, which will make for much less stressful clinicals this next year. It is always nice to have that "first time" with skills over with before I walk into a patient room...after I've done something once I am typically pretty alright with it. I also got to do a physical on the cutest little hispanic boy...he was 4 and adorable! Spending time there today made me excited for school to get started again. As much as I enjoy lazy summer days, I am ready to go! Babysitting all day tomorrow, so I am off to bed...have a good night and a wonderful tomorrow!