Final blog

I have reviewed my personal assessment from unit 3 and this is the conclusion I have come up with.  My physical rating in unit 3 went from an 8 to a 9.  It was fun to read where I stood then to where I stand today.  I was planning to buy a treadmill so I could run at home while my daughter is home.  It is so difficult to get a babysitter to watch my daughter so I can exercise.  I do belong to a gym and have a membership for my daughter, but it is too much for her as her day is already 10 hours long.  I did however buy a treadmill and I am now working out 5 solid days a week.  I have also just started last week working with a fitness instructor to get my body to where I would like it.  I now do 2 days of weight training and 3 days of cardio.  Once I reach my goals I will call it a 10!

My spiritual assessment went from an 8 to a 6.  I do not believe that I have actually decreased in this area, but I do believe I am in more touch and realization of where I actually stand. I have grown a lot in the past 9 weeks and have found outlets to release unwanted stress and negative.  I seem to be able to get over things faster and do not carry them with me throughout the day.  I am finally looking inward into my wholeness and happiness as a person.  I am more connected to myself and others and sharing my love and kindness.  This makes me feel more at peace with myself.

My psychological well being was assessed at a 6 in unit 3, this has now increased to a 7.  I have incorporated meditation and breathing exercises into my workout routine.  I also stretch more frequently mostly because I’m sore from my workouts but I also use this time for breathing exercises. 

I truly enjoyed this class and I am glad that it was all that I expected.  I was interested in taking this class because I want to be the best nurse I can be especially for my patients.  I went into the health care industry because I have passion for others and do my best each day to improve the quality of life for others.  I have learned that my inner health and happiness is just as important as it is to give to others.  A big thank you to the professor and peers for a great semester and I wish you all well in the future!!