Taking It In by digitalrn

Taking It In

Today was a "Get Things Done" day, because I had no meetings. As an RN, I am now required to maintain a minimum of 30 hours of continuing education every 2 years in order to renew my license. So, I spent some time sitting at my desk completing one of my on-line courses. Today's class was Resident Assessment: Physical, Cognitive and Sensory. Sounds interesting doesn't it? I find it extremely difficult to sit at a computer, listening as an on-line teacher goes through the lesson material, but I managed to successfully complete it. It was about 2 hours of listening. All the while I'm sitting there, my mind is going through this list of things that I need to do. All of a sudden I began thinking about my camera, so I pulled it out and began taking a few photos. So here you have me sitting, listening and taking in the lesson material. Trust me, it's hard for me to sit still that long. The camera helped LOL, and I guess this counts as a theme shot? Besides, I did get a 90% on my test, so I guess it helped, and it requiired minimal effort.
This is fabulous! There is nothing wrong with doing two things at once. :)
July 1st, 2011  
I can't sit still very long either! I'm glad you pulled your camera out! This is a wonderful pic! The caring hand of an RN! I think nurses are very special people! :0)
July 1st, 2011  
Congratulations on your test score! Love this shot! It captured your day and fit the theme! I never manage to figure out a photo for the themes, so I'm really impressed at how good you are at this.
July 1st, 2011  
Multi-tasking, perfect. Good photo.
July 1st, 2011  
I had a day where I saw a lot of your colleagues today. Glad you are keeping up with your training.. and I get ya about sitting there and listening... I cant be on the phone longer than 2 minutes before Im going for a pad and pen to doddle..
love this shot...
July 1st, 2011  
Great perspective! Great job on the 90%! I would have a hard time concentrating on the computer too.
July 1st, 2011  
Great photo!
July 1st, 2011  
Wonderful shot! It's hard to sit and concentrate for that long, especially when you don't normally spend much time at a desk. Congrats on your score!
July 1st, 2011  
What a great shot, Rick. I remember all too well, those CEUs as we called them back in the day.
July 1st, 2011  
Chained to a computer listening to things is not easy! You've given me ideas for the next time I have to do it!! Great shot
July 1st, 2011  
@cfitzgerald As Courtney notes, it's multi-tasking, Rick! Well done! And a nice shot. (Glasses is the part of getting old that annoys me the most!)
July 1st, 2011  
Great capture. Enjoy your classes
July 1st, 2011  
love the composition! a great way to learn and have fun is to snap it away! =)
July 1st, 2011  
Congrats and great photo!!!
July 1st, 2011  
I have come to believe that the nature of the internet has had the effect of reducing our attention span. We are continually jumping from link to link, rarely completing a thought before moving on to the next thing.
July 1st, 2011  
Glad you got a good score! I just completed a very boring online course recently myself...so I have come to the conclusion that though online classes are convenient, they may not be any better than the "sage on the stage" scenario!
July 1st, 2011  
90%...good for you! Nice pic!
July 1st, 2011  
Congrats and great idea for a photo.
July 1st, 2011  
On-line courses are definitely harder to pay attention to. I either doodle around all my notes, or dust the room while I'm listening. It's not hard for me to listen to a lecture when I see the prof. but with no visual, it's tough. And you can't ask spontaneous questions either, so you miss out on the extra dialogue. But you figured out a great "filler" activity. I like the shot- perspective, b&w- it's all good!
July 1st, 2011  
Good job on multi tasking and passing with 90%
July 1st, 2011  
Yay! 90%!!! Good job! Sometimes not concentrating so hard on the subject matter, actually makes it so you are more focused. Ok, that's what I used to tell my mom when I wanted to watch television while I did my homework! Love the b/w and angle.
July 1st, 2011  
Nice pic! Congrats on the 90%! :D
July 1st, 2011  
There you Go! and what a lovely shot to go along with the day..... says it all.....
July 1st, 2011  
Perfect shot - I have the same problem sitting too long... I have a TV next to my computer so I can watch my favorite shows while I look at 365 or email, etc. Let's say it together, "We are Multi-Taskers and proud of it!" hehe
July 1st, 2011  
A multi-tasker-master!! Excellent shot Rick...b/w makes it!!
July 1st, 2011  
I love this shot for the simplicity of it.
July 1st, 2011  
good idea for a shot.
July 1st, 2011  
Great shot and love the glasses! I have to take continuing ed classes too and can so relate! I have an extremely hard time listening to the online tutorials too! Glad you made it through and with a 90%!
July 1st, 2011  
Just shows you don't need much to make an interesting photo study ! you did well in your test !
July 1st, 2011  
Great multi-tasking! And a nice b&w shot!
July 1st, 2011  
On-line courses are the way to go. I like to take them when my brain gets bored--they have some interesting ones at the University. Good for you, Rick, even if it is mandatory. I like the shot--it screams student, lol
July 1st, 2011  
You have very nicely manicured fingernails. Don't know why that's the first thing I noticed, but it was. Yeah, weird me, sorry
July 1st, 2011  
Congratulations on you score!
I like your B & W shot! very nicely composed!
July 1st, 2011  
I see this photo in a wonder, is your hand OK now?
I hope you do well in your test
July 1st, 2011  
an excellent shot to represent your day!! :)
July 1st, 2011  
Wonderful composition!
July 1st, 2011  
Deb
Perfect shot in b&w !
July 1st, 2011  
Online course, yuck. Very boring. Great shot though!
July 1st, 2011  
@alecio Alecio, thanks for asking. Yes my hand is doing well. Occasionally depending on how I bend or grasp something, I do have a little sharp pain, but all in all. it is good.
July 1st, 2011  
Wonderful picture!
July 1st, 2011  
The picture says a lot and Congratulations on your mark!
July 1st, 2011  
I"ve heard people can concentrate better while chewing gum. So, why not while taking pictures too. ;-)
July 2nd, 2011  
Congratulations. I know it must take some time but those people you help everyday appreciate all you do to keep informed.
July 2nd, 2011  
Cool shot - I understand how the mind can weander around to more pleasurable things like 365 Project for instance. good on you for getting 90%!
July 3rd, 2011  
B
Woot congrats. I love the photo because the story adds more emotion to it. The B&W, as usual, is my favorite thing.
July 3rd, 2011  
great shot!!! I love the composition -- and what a great way to get through your course (with your camera helping you!)
July 4th, 2011  
Great job on the 90%!!
July 4th, 2011  
Hey Rick, Congratulations on your test results that made the sitting still for that long, well worth it. Nice shot btw.
July 4th, 2011  
Congrats on the great test score Rick AND your ability to multi-taskl! :) Great picture as always!
July 7th, 2011  
Way to go on the test!
July 11th, 2011  
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