Nutrition - week 2

I went to nutrition tonight & learned that - There is no FDA that regulates supplements. All of that stuff sold at GNC - not regulated. Vitamin C pills - not regulated. Iron pills, calcium pills, etc. You are better off eating oranges for the C, and food that has iron and calcium rather than supplements!

We got out early too. Whooo Hoooo!

On tuesday, I am going back to the hospital to meet with the volunteer coordinator for my 'placement' in the hospital. Then, I can start volunteering. How exciting!

Class

I had my 2nd class this week - Interpersonal Communication. It is a hike to get there, but oh well. Like Randy Pausch says, 'Brick walls are there to show us how bad we want something'. My teacher is in his late 30's and has hair like Elvis. Complete with sideburns that go into his cheeks. He seems pretty passionate about what he is doing though.

We had to meet our neighbor and ask them where they are from, their academic plans, etc....Ironically, my neighbor was from Vermont!

Anyway, in this class, we will learn about communication styles, why we communicate the way we do, how to deal with others, get along with people who have different styles than you & how to fix your own communication flaws. Oh yeah, we also had to say what our communication 'challenge' was. I said, I'm too bossy!

Nutrition

I went to my first nutrition class yesterday. Good thing I went, too. If you didn't show up, you were kicked out of the class & people on the wait list were let in.

I drove down to the campus which is really big(not like HCC or GWC) and I had no idea where my building was. By the time I found it & got to class, I was late. The class is in a lecture hall and was PACKED. People were sitting on the floor! That is because 20 extra people hoping to add the class showed up.

Anyway, we are going to learn the science behind nutrition. We have 3 exams and a diet project(which I think is putting together meal plans for someone). It seems like it will be a good class.

Classes to begin

Hey Everyone - Well I haven't had any new news on the nursing front the in the past few weeks. However, this week...I start school! I start my nutrition class this week on Thursday. I'm excited

I'm also going to the hospital volunteer orientation today. I am excited to be in a health care setting helping people on a weekly basis.

I'll keep you posted!