The End of Level 2

today we finished level two clinicals and on Thursday the 12th we finished the competency and last final of the med surge unit. through this unit we have studied respiratory, integumentry, gastrointestinal, cardiology, neurology, and musculosckeltal. im proud to say i did well in each subject but they were defiantly not easy. there were classes that were harder than others and i truly felt i have grown so much and so fast in the last couple of months. i think about how much i have gained and i cant believe what i have learned and understand. i look forward to level three where we study GU, Pediatrics, OB, Endocrine, mental health and leadership in the next couple of months. we finish march 5, 2010 and im counting the days and cant wait to get out there and make a difference in the world of nursing! wish me Luck

Troop supporter

Pray for all those who are serving in the arm forces

you stay up for 16 hours, they stay up for days on end
you take a warm shower to help you wake up, they go days or weeks without running water
you complain of a "Headache", and call in sick, they get shot at as others are hit, and keep moving forward
you put on your ant-war/dont support the troops short, and go meet up with your friends, they fight for your right to wear that shirt
you make sure you're cell phone is in your pocket, they clutch the cross hanging on there chain next to there dog tags
you talk trash about your 'buddies' that arent with you, they know he may not see some of his buddies again
you complain about how hot it is, they wear heavy gear, not daring to take off there helmet to wipe there brow
you go out to lunch, and complain because the restaurant got your order wrong, they may not get time to eat at all today
you're angry because your class ran 5 minutes over, they get told that there will be held over for an extra 2 months
you call your girlfriend and set a date for tonight, they wait for the mail to see if there is a letter form home
you hug and kiss your girlfriend/boyfriend, like you do every day, they hold those letters close
you roll your eyes as the baby cries, they get a letter with pictures of his new child, and wonders if they'll ever meet.
you criticize your government, and say that war never solves anything, he sees the innocent tortured and killed by their own people and remembers why they are fighting
you are asked to go to the store, but don't. they do exactly what they are told even if it puts his life in danger
you stay at home and watch TV. they take whatever time they are given to call, write home, sleep and eat

If you support your troops, copy and past this and sent to 7 people. If you don't support your troops well, then don't send this out. It's not like you know the men and women that are dying to preserve your rights
keep the troops in our hearts and in our prayers for the brave heroic things that they face everyday for their country

So the next time you think you have it hard/rough, re-read this and rethink your thoughts.

Anthony Dayton
Troop Supporter

Jason and Jen's wedding

Anthony was in a wedding this weekend (he was a groomsmen) for one of the best friends he has ever had. the more time we spend with them the more we realize we are alot like them especially as couples. so this weekend we had the opportunity to witness them be married. what an amazing and emotional expierence it was to see them affirm their love for one another...guiltly we have found a
new love for one another as well.

Anthony's 2nd company party

This weekend we attended Anthony's Company Party for the second year in a row. last year was a little awkward considering during the company party Anthony had only been with the company a total of 20 days 7 of which he was on his honeymoon in Hawaii. so this year was a lot more fun. we were able to really get out there and have a good time especially getting to know all the people i hear about each and everyday after he works. the company has a baseball game every year between the guys who work in the warehouse and the Sales team for the company and last year we got whooped bad. but this year we took revenge with a score of 13 to 6!!! had a ball watching all the kids and hanging out with other wives. all in all it was a fun filled day.

running home from third base

tripple off this hit

he missed the ball...lol no he didnt

friends, buddies, pals

LA county fair 2009

We had the opportunity to go to the fair this year so we did. we had a ball there were 100 things to do and i think we crammed in as many as we possibly could. i have gone to the fair since i was very little and definitely as long as i remember. here are a couple of pictures from our travels that day!

i did this for my dad cuz this is how he would want to go...plus their so affordable only 4500 for the whole kit and kabootle. we got him a brochure. love you dad!

Muscle injury training

We were learning how to deal with difficult patients. Danny defiantly qualifies. next we were learning how to teach patients with injuries requiring assistive devices how to use those assistive devices.

best friends at school I know she's got my back

 Patricia and Sandy

 Danny

 Mrs. Metoyer

 Keith

 

Slip and Slide day at Work

I couldn't resist asking him if it tasted that good...he said no

so the other kids tried it too...good grief

Miley cracks me up! She's my baby at work ...its almost the same as having my own

our party pooper group...they refused to participate

the whole group

I love working for joe...I think he has almost as much fun as the kids do

Ethans 4th Birthday

okay so im way behind let me catch you up on what we have been up to in our busy lives lately! on saturday september 4 we went to a birthday party for my second cousin who turned four a couple of weeks ago. we celebrated a little late but it was alot of fun. the day was full of swimming, family, presents and popping balloons with our butts. no i didn't get pictures of us popping balloons but Anthony got a lot of pictures from the rest of the day! we had a ball and besides the birthday boy and his family we were the last ones to leave. Here's some of the pictures.

Best Friends

i have no idea how i lost the swimming race against a 4 year old

he can be quite the monster let me tell you

all you have to do is toss him away...but he comes right back

my mom and Ethan playing at the water park

ready...set...dump

                     

 

Sweety School Work

OK so let me tell you, I feel sorry for my wife, she works her butt of at school and at home. I wish I could help a little more. She goes to school for about 8 hrs, then she comes home and does homework until she cant wright or type anymore. But with a little sacrifice comes with a good, wait scratch that, a great job. She is strong though, and i cant come home from work and say something hurts cause she would tell me what hurts on her. but me being me, she tells me her feet hurt, i would take a few minutes to rub and softly touch them, if it is her hands, i would do the same, take a few minutes to rub. her back, well it takes a longer then a few minutes for that, but it makes her feel better and able to concentrate a little better.

the things we do for each other, I love her so much, i would walk to the ends of the earth or climb the highest mountain for her, because i love her soo much

Anthony Dayton

Saturday Moning

Well, this Saturday is the first Saturday in the past 3 weeks or so that we were able to sleep in (oh so good to sleep in), and then get somethings done = started the laundry b4 it got too hot to do anything (which by the way, so grateful that the temp is cooling down). Also was able to eat breakfast at the dining table instead of on the run (I Love it when i sit with my wife and enjoy a good old bowl of cereal. I LOVE YOU SWEETY). And was able to clean the house, which by the way, it goes a lot faster with 2 people. And now we are just relaxing waiting for the last load to finish and then it is off to Winco for the weekly groceries. And then after all that, we are done and free for the rest of day to do what ever we feel would be good.

This is Anthony saying
Have a nice day

Nursing: UPDATE

This week we started a new class musculoskeletal. Mrs. Metoyer is teaching it. i feel a little more free in this class but i think from now on im just going to keep my mouth shut. im better off it seems like. so since we started this new class we are now juggling three classes at one. integumentry,respiratory, and musculo. we have a final for integ on thursday and im not convinced im ready but im going to spend all of tuesday and wednesday studying and getting ready for it. the teacher was nice enough to provide us with a study guide i am greatful for that cuz im not sure i would know where to start studying to be prepared. our respiratory case study which i have been working on for like 4 weeks is due on wednesday. im almost done im working on some things i dont quite understand but they all seem like little loose ends the bulk of the project is done. i have worked hard on it and it has taught me alot especially about critical thinking and taking care of the patient.

Anthony got a special offer at work this week. he has been working with his boss to be able to go to night crew when i graduate so he can go to school during the day. he loves his job and refuses to give it up to go to school. his boss thought maybe he should drive for the day crew of western water works so he has expierence inthe wearhouse as well as driving a truck. this is a big break for us becuase it could allow us to have health insurance for both of us instead of just anthony. anthony is very excited to be considered for this diving job since he originally had asked for night crew. we feel so blessed and like the lord is watching over us each and every day provided in his time all the things we need to start a foundation for our family. if all goes well he will start his new position before the end of the year!

The OC fair with friends

watched a glass blowing demonstration with narration...one of my favorite things to watch i think its so neat

its always important to go to the fair with good friends!