wow, what a day it has been! i had my very first nursing interview today. but before i tell you more about that, let me tell you about my nursing school adventure (and it has been an adventure!)
my undergrad is a bachelor's of science in business administration... you say, "that doesn't make you a nurse." well, you're right, it does not. after four years of business classes, i decided not to further pursue a career in the business world; i wanted to serve in a position where i could help people in a more personal way. so what better way to fulfill my passion than by becoming america's number one trusted profession, a nurse. [there is some irony in this because when i first went off to college i told my mommy that i wanted a job that i could dress up and wear heels to everyday. and now... i will be wearing scrubs and tennis shoes three days a week!] it is truly amazing how we, as humans, can be so focused on our goals and aspirations we have planned for ourselves then God throws us a curve ball, giving us so much more than we ever expected.
for the past two years, i have dedicated most of my time and energy to reading, studying, making care plans, assisting patients, doing group projects, and taking tests in nursing school. while many would say it was the hardest two years of their life, i quite enjoyed my opportunity to learn. (i guess that makes me somewhat of a nerd then. no shame, i will take that title proudly; worse things could be said.) i'm not saying that nursing school has been easy by any means but it was manageable. (i even planned a wedding and got married during all this; call me crazy, but it all worked out perfectly.) so if you are thinking about going to nursing school, i would highly recommend it. it's so much more than school; you're developing a lifestyle.
so if we fast forward through all that school stuff, it brings us to the most recent topic on all of my classmates mind, "the job hunt!" as i applied for over a dozen positions, i had one job in particular on my mind the entire time, an opening in the labor and delivery unit at a local hospital. during all of my clinical rotations, our reproductive/women's health clinical was the most exciting, intriguing one to me. the changes that a woman's body undertakes during pregnancy is so complex and miraculous that i could not help but love learning more and more about it. needless to say i'm a sucker for those cute preggo bellies and babbling babies that i knew i wanted to work as a nurse in labor and delivery.
as i eagerly waited to hear something from the unit i had applied to, i called the clinical director every week for about two months leaving a message each time. late last week i finally received a phone call asking me to come in for an interview. i was ecstatic; this was the phone call i have been wanting for so long. when i got off the phone, i ran around the house, cheering in excitement as my friend sat on the couch giggling at my giddiness. while i did as much as i could to get my name out there, i had people on my side helping me along the way; it's always good to make connections and use those resources to better your chances.
today was the day of the interview; the time had finally come to represent myself as best i could and show the unit that they wanted me as badly as i wanted them. as i sat there waiting to be called back for the interview, i (watched families wait excitedly to receive a new member to their family) prayed a few little prayers asking God to calm my nerves and give me the words to say. and He did just that; the interview went great! i felt very comfortable, enjoying learning more about the unit.
the interview was at 10am and by 2pm i accepted the position as a labor and delivery nurse.
I LANDED MY DREAM JOB!!!
God has blessed me beyond measure and this is just another example of His divine plan being displayed in my life.
i look forward to starting my nursing career as a labor and delivery nurse and fulfilling my desire to help people. plus i get to go scrubs shopping! i'm ready to retire the oompa-loompa blue uniform scrubs, replacing them with adorably, fun scrubs.
so if we fast forward through all that school stuff, it brings us to the most recent topic on all of my classmates mind, "the job hunt!" as i applied for over a dozen positions, i had one job in particular on my mind the entire time, an opening in the labor and delivery unit at a local hospital. during all of my clinical rotations, our reproductive/women's health clinical was the most exciting, intriguing one to me. the changes that a woman's body undertakes during pregnancy is so complex and miraculous that i could not help but love learning more and more about it. needless to say i'm a sucker for those cute preggo bellies and babbling babies that i knew i wanted to work as a nurse in labor and delivery.
as i eagerly waited to hear something from the unit i had applied to, i called the clinical director every week for about two months leaving a message each time. late last week i finally received a phone call asking me to come in for an interview. i was ecstatic; this was the phone call i have been wanting for so long. when i got off the phone, i ran around the house, cheering in excitement as my friend sat on the couch giggling at my giddiness. while i did as much as i could to get my name out there, i had people on my side helping me along the way; it's always good to make connections and use those resources to better your chances.
today was the day of the interview; the time had finally come to represent myself as best i could and show the unit that they wanted me as badly as i wanted them. as i sat there waiting to be called back for the interview, i (watched families wait excitedly to receive a new member to their family) prayed a few little prayers asking God to calm my nerves and give me the words to say. and He did just that; the interview went great! i felt very comfortable, enjoying learning more about the unit.
the interview was at 10am and by 2pm i accepted the position as a labor and delivery nurse.
I LANDED MY DREAM JOB!!!
God has blessed me beyond measure and this is just another example of His divine plan being displayed in my life.
i look forward to starting my nursing career as a labor and delivery nurse and fulfilling my desire to help people. plus i get to go scrubs shopping! i'm ready to retire the oompa-loompa blue uniform scrubs, replacing them with adorably, fun scrubs.
