Today has been so different, but in a good way. I woke up at 12 (yes, I sleep late when I can). I got ready and then I went to campus to attend my first nursing job fair. It was great to see that they are going to pay me as a nurse WAY more than my measly 2.13 an hour waitressing. Finally, my 5 years of slaving over books, attending thousands of hours of lectures, and sacrificing so much to get this BSN degree is going to pay off! After my excitement calmed down and I started remembering I still have to pass this semester to actually get a job, I went to the good ole Thomas Cooper Library with some friends to study and then attended a 2 hour lecture on heart attacks and chest pain. I came home to work on my resume and cover letter to start applying for jobs. I am officially about to be done with college in 108 days. I am so excited but I am terrified all at the same time. I don't think I know how to function without knowing that I have some sort of exam to study for or some clinical to attend. Freedom? Whats that! I guess I will find out soon enough and I am so excited for this next chapter in my life.
I'm so proud of you! You're going to be a fabulous nurse! Love you!
ReplyDeleteI am 8 months out of college (wow, that's weird to say) and I just realized this week that I can read whatever I want for the rest of my life. No more assigned reading lists. No more this-will-have-to-wait-for-Spring/Summer/Fall/Winter-break lists. It feels good :)
ReplyDeleteEnjoy these last few months! You'll miss (some of) it when it's gone. xo
There is no such thing as "freedom," just a new set of responsibilities. My old age has made me a realist. Enjoy your last semester!
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