Hiii!
As you may or may not know, this past Saturday night the Boston College Men's Hockey team became National Champions with a 5-0 win against Wisconsin!! The entire tournament has been a lot of fun to watch and was even more rewarding when we won! On Monday we had a celebratory rally which involved a march throughout campus ending in O'Neill Plaza (a big open area on main campus in front of the library). The morale on campus is so high and everyone is buzzing with spirit and excitement!
I encourage everyone to visit campus at some point during their search, if possible. Lately, with the weather warming up and students becoming restless for summer, students have taking advantage of the vast amount of green space on campus. In between classes into the late afternoon you can see large groups of people sprawled out on the grass reading, talking, playing Frisbee, napping and just hanging out! I think this is a huge advantage to having a contained campus instead of one spread out in a city.
This upcoming Monday is Patriot's Day, a Massachusetts holiday, which coincides with the Boston Marathon. The main city streets of Boston are shut down for the marathon runners, including Commonwealth Ave where we are located, so we have the day off from classes. On top of this break from classes, Main Gate is the 20 mile marker! On Monday morning most students will wake up, throw on their Superfan tee-shirts and stand along Commonwealth Ave cheering on the hundreds of runners all day long. Many past runners have said that their favorite stretch of the marathon is by BC because the students are so energetic and truly help them push through the last 6 miles of the race. Marathon Monday is an old tradition on campus in which most students eagerly take part in. I can't wait!
As this semester comes to an end, I feel as though I'm truly becoming a nurse. The Health Assessment Lab component has taught me the basic exams (cardiac, respiratory, abdomen, etc) which I will need for the rest of my life. I'm feeling nervous yet confident about entering clinical next semester and putting all my hard work to practice!
As always, email me with any questions! (thomannl@bc.edu)
- Lindsay
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
Monday, April 5, 2010
Extracurriculars!
Hello again!
This past weekend was Easter weekend; as a Jesuit-Catholic school we have a longer break then most other schools in order to observe Holy Thursday, Good Friday and Easter Monday. Most students will head back to school at some point today because all classes will be running as usual tomorrow.
As Nursing students we spend many hours per week with the same 100 girls (and a few boys) in lectures, labs and clinical. With this being said, it is important to join clubs and activities around campus to widen our social circles and experiences. No matter what you are interested in there will be an activity, group or club around campus that will suit you!
Personally, I am involved with the Undergraduate Government of Boston College (UGBC), the Student Admissions Program, and intramural sports. One of UGBC's main goals is to continuously improve campus life while staying true to traditions and heritage. The Student Admissions Program maintains contact with perspective students from September until they are admitted and make decisions in May. There are different sports to play each intramural season and you can sign up for as many as you'd like. Teams are co-ed and the games are a lot of fun! Although these are the activities I chose to join, there are also a cappella groups, comedy groups, various newspaper staffs, cultural groups, dance ensembles and so forth. You will definitely be able to find something you enjoy around campus!
As always, feel free to e-mail me with any questions, comments or concerns! (thomannl@bc.edu)
Lindsay
This past weekend was Easter weekend; as a Jesuit-Catholic school we have a longer break then most other schools in order to observe Holy Thursday, Good Friday and Easter Monday. Most students will head back to school at some point today because all classes will be running as usual tomorrow.
As Nursing students we spend many hours per week with the same 100 girls (and a few boys) in lectures, labs and clinical. With this being said, it is important to join clubs and activities around campus to widen our social circles and experiences. No matter what you are interested in there will be an activity, group or club around campus that will suit you!
Personally, I am involved with the Undergraduate Government of Boston College (UGBC), the Student Admissions Program, and intramural sports. One of UGBC's main goals is to continuously improve campus life while staying true to traditions and heritage. The Student Admissions Program maintains contact with perspective students from September until they are admitted and make decisions in May. There are different sports to play each intramural season and you can sign up for as many as you'd like. Teams are co-ed and the games are a lot of fun! Although these are the activities I chose to join, there are also a cappella groups, comedy groups, various newspaper staffs, cultural groups, dance ensembles and so forth. You will definitely be able to find something you enjoy around campus!
As always, feel free to e-mail me with any questions, comments or concerns! (thomannl@bc.edu)
Lindsay
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
April Showers.. in March
Hey!
First off, if you are in the Class of 2010 and have been accepted to our Nursing program, CONGRATULATIONS! Although it was a few years ago, I remember the anticipation during March and April while I waited for all of the letters and had to eventually make a decision.
Next semester, as a Plan A first semester junior, I will be taking Pharmacology and Nutrition, Adult Health I Theory, Adult Health Lab, and my first clinical! Other then that I'm going to take two other classes -not quite sure what those will be yet. My Plan B friends have been raving about clinical and everything you get to see/learn. I absolutely cannot wait!
As Nursing students, we are one of the few groups of students guaranteed four years of on-campus housing. Nursing students, scholarship athletes, the top 15% of your class and disabled students are the only students who are originally guaranteed on campus housing for four years. If you only have three years of housing, junior year is the year when you live off-campus on the various BC-student-dominated Commonwealth Ave side streets. The off-campus community is within walking distance of Main Campus so even though many of my friends will live off-campus next year, they are still very close. You are not bound to the four years of housing contract; you can choose to fore-go your on-campus housing without any consequences for senior year. Personally, I chose to live on campus with a couple of nurses and other friends who were given four years - I think it will be much easier to coordinate schedules next year with early morning clinicals.
Admitted Eagle Days are coming up! If you have not visited campus yet or are trying to decide between BC and another school this is an excellent opportunity to see campus, dorm rooms and speak with your Dean and other professors.
Good Luck with your final decisions and remember I'm always available via e-mail if you have any questions! (thomannl@bc.edu)
-Lindsay
First off, if you are in the Class of 2010 and have been accepted to our Nursing program, CONGRATULATIONS! Although it was a few years ago, I remember the anticipation during March and April while I waited for all of the letters and had to eventually make a decision.
Next semester, as a Plan A first semester junior, I will be taking Pharmacology and Nutrition, Adult Health I Theory, Adult Health Lab, and my first clinical! Other then that I'm going to take two other classes -not quite sure what those will be yet. My Plan B friends have been raving about clinical and everything you get to see/learn. I absolutely cannot wait!
As Nursing students, we are one of the few groups of students guaranteed four years of on-campus housing. Nursing students, scholarship athletes, the top 15% of your class and disabled students are the only students who are originally guaranteed on campus housing for four years. If you only have three years of housing, junior year is the year when you live off-campus on the various BC-student-dominated Commonwealth Ave side streets. The off-campus community is within walking distance of Main Campus so even though many of my friends will live off-campus next year, they are still very close. You are not bound to the four years of housing contract; you can choose to fore-go your on-campus housing without any consequences for senior year. Personally, I chose to live on campus with a couple of nurses and other friends who were given four years - I think it will be much easier to coordinate schedules next year with early morning clinicals.
Admitted Eagle Days are coming up! If you have not visited campus yet or are trying to decide between BC and another school this is an excellent opportunity to see campus, dorm rooms and speak with your Dean and other professors.
Good Luck with your final decisions and remember I'm always available via e-mail if you have any questions! (thomannl@bc.edu)
-Lindsay
Monday, November 2, 2009
Next Semester!
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 though, so we always have a fantastic sports team to cheer on!
Email me with any questions you have! (thomannl@bc.edu)
Lindsay
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 though, so we always have a fantastic sports team to cheer on!
Email me with any questions you have! (thomannl@bc.edu)
Lindsay
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
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