Hello friends,
As November begins (yikes!) it is time to start thinking about next semester and new classes. As nurses, we have many classes chosen for us which, trust me, makes this time of the semester much less stressful. Next semester I am taking pathophysiology and adult health assessment with a simulation lab. I've heard that patho is a lot of work but it's when we finally start learning things we will need to apply in life - diseases! The Clinical Simulation Lab has a simulated hospital room which allows us to practice what we will need to do during our clinical experiences, it allows us to get comfortable with the procedures before we have to perform them on actual patients.
Along with my nursing classes I'm taking my final two Core requirement classes. This means that beginning junior year, aside from my nursing classes, I can choose any class I'd like as an elective. As clinicals begin our schedules get very busy so I'm glad I will have my schedule free to pick classes that don't have too much work.
The football team beat Central Michigan this past weekend at home! We, unfortunately, only have one more home game this season. :( The hockey and basketball seasons are now starting, we always have a fantastic sports team to cheer on!
Email me with any questions you have! (thomannl@bc.edu)
Lindsay
Monday, November 2, 2009
Thursday, October 15, 2009
October at BC
Hello again!
It's been a few weeks since my last post so I'll give you all a quick update of whats been happening here at BC.
October means the real start of school here at Boston College: professors have gotten into the swing of things, papers are due and exam dates approach. Many of my friends have midterms this week and next week, which proves to be stressful, but don't worry! The relief you feel once the exam is over is so great you almost wonder why you were so stressed in the first place!
This past weekend, Columbus Day weekend, some students choose to go home but many stay on campus. The football game was away (we lost :( ) but saturday night was our Homecoming dance! Tickets are available for all grades and it's an outdoor dance in one of the parking lots on Lower Campus. I know that doesn't sound classy or very fun but trust me, it's a GREAT time! Most freshmen don't go or sell their ticket to an eager senior but I would suggest attending at some point. It's a fun night of dancing and hanging out with many undergrads at BC!
Our football team, besides against VT, has been doing very well in the ACC. We beat Wake Forest and Florida State, two games that were potential losses but turned out to be excellent, nail-biting wins. I would highly recommend purchasing season football tickets; the games are too good to pass up.
Time for my thursday night TV lineup: Grey's Anatomy and Private Practice! (Can't wait for these shows to be our potential lives!!) Feel free to email me with any questions or concerns (thomannl@bc.edu)
Lindsay
It's been a few weeks since my last post so I'll give you all a quick update of whats been happening here at BC.
October means the real start of school here at Boston College: professors have gotten into the swing of things, papers are due and exam dates approach. Many of my friends have midterms this week and next week, which proves to be stressful, but don't worry! The relief you feel once the exam is over is so great you almost wonder why you were so stressed in the first place!
This past weekend, Columbus Day weekend, some students choose to go home but many stay on campus. The football game was away (we lost :( ) but saturday night was our Homecoming dance! Tickets are available for all grades and it's an outdoor dance in one of the parking lots on Lower Campus. I know that doesn't sound classy or very fun but trust me, it's a GREAT time! Most freshmen don't go or sell their ticket to an eager senior but I would suggest attending at some point. It's a fun night of dancing and hanging out with many undergrads at BC!
Our football team, besides against VT, has been doing very well in the ACC. We beat Wake Forest and Florida State, two games that were potential losses but turned out to be excellent, nail-biting wins. I would highly recommend purchasing season football tickets; the games are too good to pass up.
Time for my thursday night TV lineup: Grey's Anatomy and Private Practice! (Can't wait for these shows to be our potential lives!!) Feel free to email me with any questions or concerns (thomannl@bc.edu)
Lindsay
Thursday, October 1, 2009
Plan A vs. Plan B
Hey!
My name is Lindsay Thomann and I'm a sophomore in the Connell School of Nursing (CSON) and I absolutely love it! I'm from Saugus, Massachusetts, a suburb about 30 minutes north of Boston. Although I'm from close by there are many students here from around the country- and the world! Don't be nervous if you're coming from far away, many students do.
Freshman year was filled with many beginner courses. As nurses we start off with anatomy and physiology (with lab) , chemistry (with lab), statistics, a nursing core class and other core/elective classes of your choosing. Sophomore year starts the split. There are two paths you can take, Plan A and Plan B. Plan B is set aside for those students who wish to study abroad; however, both plans obviously cover the same nursing material. Second semester junior year is when you, as a nurse, would go abroad and take only core or elective classes, no nursing classes. Because that semester is a "nursing free" semester, in order to keep both paths the same first semester sophomore year is the Plan A students' "nursing free" semester. Currently, I am enrolled in Plan A and am taking many courses to satisfy my University core requirements like psychology, history and a literature class. I do miss nursing classes and some friends that are in Plan B, but I enjoy the free time I have now because I know from next semester on my nursing clinicals and classes will demand a lot from me!
I'm headed to the Bruins season opener tonight so I have to get some reading done before I jump on the T (Boston's transportation system). Feel free to email me (thomannl@bc.edu) or post any questions you may have!
Lindsay
My name is Lindsay Thomann and I'm a sophomore in the Connell School of Nursing (CSON) and I absolutely love it! I'm from Saugus, Massachusetts, a suburb about 30 minutes north of Boston. Although I'm from close by there are many students here from around the country- and the world! Don't be nervous if you're coming from far away, many students do.
Freshman year was filled with many beginner courses. As nurses we start off with anatomy and physiology (with lab) , chemistry (with lab), statistics, a nursing core class and other core/elective classes of your choosing. Sophomore year starts the split. There are two paths you can take, Plan A and Plan B. Plan B is set aside for those students who wish to study abroad; however, both plans obviously cover the same nursing material. Second semester junior year is when you, as a nurse, would go abroad and take only core or elective classes, no nursing classes. Because that semester is a "nursing free" semester, in order to keep both paths the same first semester sophomore year is the Plan A students' "nursing free" semester. Currently, I am enrolled in Plan A and am taking many courses to satisfy my University core requirements like psychology, history and a literature class. I do miss nursing classes and some friends that are in Plan B, but I enjoy the free time I have now because I know from next semester on my nursing clinicals and classes will demand a lot from me!
I'm headed to the Bruins season opener tonight so I have to get some reading done before I jump on the T (Boston's transportation system). Feel free to email me (thomannl@bc.edu) or post any questions you may have!
Lindsay
Monday, October 27, 2008
Nursing at BC
Hey Everyone!
I'm Djerica and I'm a sophomore in the school of nursing here at BC. I'm originally from North Attleboro Massachusetts, which is about 45 minutes south of BC.
I'll tell you a little more about the nursing program at BC. Last year as a freshman I took the basic science classes and labs that all nurses have to take and 1 nursing theory course and also some core classes. It was a great year but very different from high school. This year (which in my opinion is a little more exciting) I am in my first clinical lab! This is a 4 hour lab in the simulation lab of the top floor of the nursing school. It looks just like any hospital room looks. I have been learning how to take blood pressure, listen to heart and lung sounds, and much more hands-on stuff. By the end of the semester I will be able to give a complete physical! Next semester I will go into the Boston hospitals and put all of the things that I've learned into action with real patients. Some of the hospitals that we go to in the Boston area are MassGeneral, Brigham and Women's, Beth Israel, and Children's Hospital Boston. I am really excited for this opportunity and I'm counting the days till my first clinical placement!
Something that I'm involved with this year on campus is the Nursing Senate. This is a student government for the nursing school and each class has its own set of representatives. My class officers and I all have different duties but we mostly work together and plan events for our class. It could be a volunteer opportunity nearby or a social event. I am also on the Student Advisory Board for the Council for Women at Boston College. It is a great way to meet women in different career fields that graduated from BC and network with them.
So that was a little bit about my life here at BC. I hope you all enjoyed it and got more insight into the nursing program.
Djerica
I'm Djerica and I'm a sophomore in the school of nursing here at BC. I'm originally from North Attleboro Massachusetts, which is about 45 minutes south of BC.
I'll tell you a little more about the nursing program at BC. Last year as a freshman I took the basic science classes and labs that all nurses have to take and 1 nursing theory course and also some core classes. It was a great year but very different from high school. This year (which in my opinion is a little more exciting) I am in my first clinical lab! This is a 4 hour lab in the simulation lab of the top floor of the nursing school. It looks just like any hospital room looks. I have been learning how to take blood pressure, listen to heart and lung sounds, and much more hands-on stuff. By the end of the semester I will be able to give a complete physical! Next semester I will go into the Boston hospitals and put all of the things that I've learned into action with real patients. Some of the hospitals that we go to in the Boston area are MassGeneral, Brigham and Women's, Beth Israel, and Children's Hospital Boston. I am really excited for this opportunity and I'm counting the days till my first clinical placement!
Something that I'm involved with this year on campus is the Nursing Senate. This is a student government for the nursing school and each class has its own set of representatives. My class officers and I all have different duties but we mostly work together and plan events for our class. It could be a volunteer opportunity nearby or a social event. I am also on the Student Advisory Board for the Council for Women at Boston College. It is a great way to meet women in different career fields that graduated from BC and network with them.
So that was a little bit about my life here at BC. I hope you all enjoyed it and got more insight into the nursing program.
Djerica
Thursday, September 18, 2008
Welcome!
Thank you for visiting the Boston College Student Admission Program blogs! This blog is maintained by undergraduates in the Connell School of Nursing who are studying or interested in studying for a degree in nursing.
If you are a prospective student who is interested in applying to BC's nursing program, look no further! Here we try to give you a window into the life of Boston College students, who will be posting about what daily life is like on the Heights. Bookmark this page and keep coming back for more; this blog will be updated regularly by one of many of our Student Admission Program volunteers! We all have stories to share that we hope will help you determine if BC is right for you.
These blogs can be as interactive as you make them. Want to hear about a certain aspect of college life? Curious as to how we survive without home-cooked meals and laundry done for us? Ask and you shall receive. If you have questions or comments, please feel free to post them! We'll respond in our next entry as soon as we can.
Thank you so much for stopping in! If you'd like to hear more about BC, visit the official site of Boston College! You can also learn more about visiting campus and our tours and infamous Eagle Eye sessions at the SAP webpage! We'd love to have you!
Good luck!
Sam Lipscomb
SAP Technology Coordinator '08-'09
Boston College A&S '10
lipscoms@bc.edu
If you are a prospective student who is interested in applying to BC's nursing program, look no further! Here we try to give you a window into the life of Boston College students, who will be posting about what daily life is like on the Heights. Bookmark this page and keep coming back for more; this blog will be updated regularly by one of many of our Student Admission Program volunteers! We all have stories to share that we hope will help you determine if BC is right for you.
These blogs can be as interactive as you make them. Want to hear about a certain aspect of college life? Curious as to how we survive without home-cooked meals and laundry done for us? Ask and you shall receive. If you have questions or comments, please feel free to post them! We'll respond in our next entry as soon as we can.
Thank you so much for stopping in! If you'd like to hear more about BC, visit the official site of Boston College! You can also learn more about visiting campus and our tours and infamous Eagle Eye sessions at the SAP webpage! We'd love to have you!
Good luck!
Sam Lipscomb
SAP Technology Coordinator '08-'09
Boston College A&S '10
lipscoms@bc.edu
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