Ok so it's getting close to time for school to start, 20 days to be exact and I can feel the itch starting back. You know the itch that I was feeling when school first got out. Well it's back (probably has a lot to do with the fact that my kids are back in school so I don't have anyone to hang with when my hubs is at work). I am so antsy to get back into school. And it's funny because reading back on that post, I talked about working at my local hospital for my externship but already that has changed. I can't believe I'm even considering this, but I have really gotten very interested in working in Peds. Now if you knew me (which I know most of you don't) you would totally laugh at that, but it's true. I have noticed that I have mellowed very much in my "old age" and I actually find myself taking a liking to children that I never thought I would. I have always been interested in oncology and now I find that I am leaning toward pediatric oncology. Of course this is just a thought and probably once I start my rotations I will have a better understanding of where I truly want to work. From what I've seen of others, you pretty much find your way during clinicals. I think that's where most people weed out what they don't like and/or discover what they do like. And while I don't want to wish my life away, I have to admit I will be glad to be done with this semester since the clinical is in the nursing home, booo. Nursing home or not, I am READY to get back into school!! Of course there's that little thing about going on a cruise first (yipee!!) but once that's done it's right into the school year and I am super ready for it!!
So as you can see I have GRADUATED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Woohoo!! I am SO happy that nursing school is over, but can we say holy terrified? Tomorrow is the NCLEX & I feel thoroughly unprepared. Fortunately our school provided us with the HURST Review and even though I have been studying this for about 2 weeks now I still feel completely terrified to actually take the test. Of my former classmates I know of one so far who has failed....so scary... The rest of them are chugging along & passing on a daily basis, hopefully I will be one of them! But to rewind, here are a few pics from graduation & my graduation party that my precious husband & sister threw for me: That's my baby girl to my right, she looks taller than me! I seriously couldn't have been cheesing any harder!! My nursing bestie & his bf hiding in the back! My study buddy! My inlaws, aren't they precious!! Definitely one of the best days of my life!
I give you credit. Fields like pediatric oncology, oncology in general and Hospice care are very tough and rewarding. Finish school and you will be a good nurse no matter what your calling.
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