YEAR ONE ..... Revisited!

Crazy to think in a couple of weeks I will no longer be one of the babies at uni!

FIRST YEAR HAS FLOWN!!

Just over a year ago I found out that I had been chosen to study a branch that others find so very hard to get on to sometimes....ME, yes me; the girl who left school with C,D,E grades, who nobody believed could live such high dreams.

The start of uni was a rush as I was brought forward a cohort (from February to September) with only ONE WEEK notice, but this just made me want it more.

I was so lucky to have started uni with someone who I had spoken to through a social network site for some time before hand, as this made the first day less nerve racking. Now this person has become someone I just cant be without.

After 3 assignments, 1 exam and 3 placements, I have passed with marks I am very happy with.

I'd be lying if I didn't say its hard but its not if you work for it....if that makes any sense to you at all.

As a first year child branch student at my uni, you have a do a placement in your own branch, a learning disability and a adult placement and wow although at the start everyone's question was 'WHY?!?!' ... now looking back my god I'm so grateful for the experiences.

Now that everything for first you is done, and I'm on proper 'vacation' time I'm bored.... always thinking ahead to the next year of more assignments, a harder exam, and more responsibilities. I couldn't be more excited.

While saying this, my mind is in two places! I don't live at home while at uni which means leaving my boyfriend, David at home... very sad times but eh, iv done it for a year already, another wont matter right?!

Sarah x

Uni Wish List!

Today I thought I’d do a uni wish list. With the start of the uni year fast approaching, I'm always looking for new things, so thought I’d share a few.

1.     Wow this bag is a big WANT, NEED, and MUST!!! During my first year I just had a normal handbag and ended up carrying the big things such as folders and books. Thinking back I never had a hand to myself when walking which is so annoying when trying to get through doors etc. So, this is my solution…a Cath Kidson backpack available here for £42

2.       This is just so pretty and I LOVE pretty stuff!! I'm wanting to down size from A5 to this little A6 beauty this year as last year my diary just became a hold for stuff that really didn't need to be there. This pretty little thing is from Paperchase for £6.50.

3.       Now these just show my childish side (I allow myself to think I still can be…the joys of children’s nursing). I have to be organised when I comes to my work, so lever arches are the only way for me and these are just cool. Also available from Paperchase for £4.

4.       Now these pens have been the only thing I write with (when not in uniform) for a couple of years. I get bored far to quickly and these keep my mind interested in the paper I'm writing on. And a plus is they write so lovely! Available in singles here for £2.69.

Sarah x

Inside A Student Nurses Makeup Bag

Hey,

As a makeup lover, my makeup bag is one of my favourite things but, the student nurse I am (breaks are for food. Priorities and all that…), this makeup bag needs to contain makeup that is going to stay put as I just do not ever reapply. So I thought I’d show you what works for me on a daily basis.

Smashbox Photo Finish Primers – Here I have the Photo Finish Foundation, Lid and Under eye primers. I came across them in a miniature box set in Boots and thought I’d give them a whirl. I've been using these for about a month and very impressed. Available here for £14

Revlon Colorstay – I currently have this in the combination/oily skin formula in the shade Buff. This foundation is my all-time drugstore favourite, the stay power is amazing. Available here for £12.49

Collections Cover Up Stick – Now this must be the oldest product here, and is definitely in need of a replacement.  I'm not the biggest fan of the thick texture but it does the job. Available here for £1.99

Sleek Candy Collection Blush Palette – This was part of Sleek summer ‘limited edition’ collection. I love this palette as its super pigmented which means it will last a long time and plus the shades (Candy Floss, Dolly Mix and Cupcake) are all very different so suit any occasion. This is still available here for £10 

Seventeen Miracle Matte – This is one of my favourite products here as my skin is very oily and this beauty lasts all day on me!! Available here for £3.99

MUA Undressed Palette – At £4 I have well and truly got my money’s worth. With the help from the Smashbox Lid Primer this lasts time I take it off at bedtime. Available here

Collection Work the Colour Eyeshadow Pencil ‘Hot Chocolate’ – This is great for quick application with the help of a blending brush. I will definitely be adding more of these to my collection. Available here on offer for only £2.50 

L’Oreal Volume Million Lashes ‘Waterproof’ – This is my all-time favourite mascara! Normally I'm prone to black eyes at the end of the day if I use non-waterproof mascara and it’s very hard to find a good one which doesn't take forever to get off. This comes off like any other and doesn't cause black eyes, PERFECT!! Available here  for £10.99

Revlon Just Bitten Kissable Balm Stains – I have two of these in the shades darling Chérie and Rendezvous. I love these and will be getting more shade but for me who has dry lips they don’t always go on smoothly but will the help of a lip balm they are great and are my everyday colours. Available here for £7.99

Natural Collection Moisture Shine Lipstick ‘Rose Bud’ – This is my nude colour! I use this when I want to look completely natural, when wearing just a bb cream of some kind and for a very low budge brand this is fab. Unfortunately I cant find this product online.

Sarah x

Welcome to Beauti-Nurse

Hey,

So here I am after many weeks of 'umming and arring' whether or not to do this. Finally decided just to get on with it.

I wanted to do this little intro so you know a little about me before I just jump straight in there.

So this is me :)

Who
So I'm Sarah, 22 from the West Midlands But Currently Studying Children's Nursing In The South Central part of the country. I'm just about to enter into my second year which is very exciting as it doesn't seem 5 minutes ago that I submitted my application.

Why
I decided to make Beauti-Nurse after a year of reading beauty blogs, because I wanted to have somewhere where I can give my opinions on beauty products and share with you my love of beauty. I also want to be able to document and my experiences from my final 2 years at uni; I thought this would be a good read for those that are already student nurses and like to see what others get up to and for those that are thinking of going down the same career path.

I hope you enjoy reading this as much as I'll enjoy writing it.

Sarah x