Having a roommate who is a nursing major is one of the greatest things in the world. If you do not have a roommate as awesome as mine, I am sorry! The list of things I have learned from her this year is endless.

1. What it's like to get up at ungodly hours every day.

She quite literally gets up at the crack of dawn every day. Even though I don't have to get up that early, my heart hurts when she tells me she got up at 4:00 a.m.

2. Every disease you could ever have.

Do you know what clostridium botulinum is? Neither did I.

3. She can diagnose you when you're sick.

Who even needs to go to the doctor when you have a nurse as a roommate?

4. How to keep the apartment sterile.

She's a clean freak, and I am forever thankful for that. I am hoping this rubs off on me.

5. The rumor of nursing students having piles of books is true.

Whenever I come home and see stacks upon stacks of medical books, I know who they belong to.

6. The horror stories of working in a hospital.

When she tells me about all the poop she sees on a daily basis, I admire her for being such a strong human.

7. Lots of stuff I would never need to know, but I am glad I do now.

Honestly, I feel like I could graduate from nursing school from all of the things she has told me.

8. That she will always be there for you no matter what!

My roommate has become one of my best friends. I feel like a much smarter and happier person for knowing her.

Love you Nurse Allison!