The worst patients

I had a nurse tell me during clinicals that nurses and doctors make the worst patients.  Thank goodness my dogs don't agree.  I've needed some serious pet therapy during my finals preparation.  I worried more this semester.  I'm not doing as well as I did last term, or during my prerequisites.  It's all getting more difficult.  I'm not in danger of failing, but I have some test anxiety.

I was just sitting at the computer doing some NCLEX test questions when Paco came and whimpered.  He wanted me to pick him up.  He must have realized I'm stressing out, because that isn't typical behavior for him.  He may not like most people, and he may be a little nippy, but he's therapeutic for me.  He won't be going to the hospital to help patients any time soon, Brownie has that role wrapped up in my pack.  He's sure good therapy for me, though.  Thanks Paco.

Brownie is snoring softly on the bed behind me.  We didn't make it to the hospital today.  I studied with friends for a few hours.  We had a good week last week, I bought her a hat that says "Santa Patrol - Chimney Watch".  She tolerates it, and the patients loved it.  I'll get a pic of her in the hat and post it later.

I do have a picture of my tiny little angel.

Paco