My Nursing Pin.
Its hard to believe another chapter in my life is ending - as I'm on the cusp of another new beginning.
A life-changing opportunity to use my new knowledge to serve others.
God's hand has been in this from the very beginning, and here at the end, I pray more now than ever for direction and leading as I venture into my new career.
It's easy to look back on all the new connections and relationships made in the last 2 years and say -
we'll stay in touch.
Truth is:
the future is as unknown as the beginning of nursing school was.
Another truth is:
I will never forget any of you! We have touched each others' lives in ways we didn't even know were possible - and that's hard to shake.
The pictures and memories will serve as sweet mementos that will forever bind us.
The traditional white nursing uniform from the cap (that at first, we all loathed) down to the cloggish white shoes (which I equally loathed) will further remind us of the generations of RN's that came before us.
Their dedication and compassion throughout history set the standard ground work for our newly learned career choice.
Are we ready for this new journey?
At times, it still feels a little overwhelming.
LIKE: when I'm in clinical, watching the RN's run like well-oiled machines and I just wonder.. How??
We are done with school, but we're still only beginning to learn things.
It will still be a while before we are comfortable in our new nursing skin.
I don't think anyone really wants this all to end.
After being such a constant presence in each others' lives, it's going to be strange not seeing the familiar faces as often.
I'm so glad that the majority of my class will be able to work together at the hospital we did our clinicals at +RMC as RN's on all the different floors.
For me - I have decided to look closer to home {not an hour away} for employment.
I'm hoping for a hospital in Columbia. Pray for that for me!
I have confidence that each and every one of you are going to make great nurses, wherever you choose to work!
And I hope that we do all stay in touch.
With facebook, it is sort of hard not to... ;)
Our senior project that we worked SO hard on.
Everyone did a great job in our group:
A tribute to nurses:
Pinning pics:
proud mom and dad
it was late and Hailee had been good through the whole thing - letting off a little energy...
a few of my sweet nieces & Hailee
I just want to thank my whole family for making my pinning such a memorable evening.
My heart was full with all the love and support that was surrounding us all.
Roger was here somewhere - it was just so chaotic afterward and people were EVERYWHERE.
I have one more week of NCLEX-RN prep classes then, it's time to schedule that test and take it.
Then, it's time to get working!!
Goodbye clinical uniform... Time to trade up to some more comfortable scrubs ;)
Advice on good scrubs is much welcomed!!
and just as an extra something, here is a video I made from some of our family pictures through out the year.
And now... off to study for the NCLEX-RN