This semester for my capstone I am assigned to the progressive care unit at UVRMC. It is a step down ICU. It wasn't exactly my first preference but I have actually really enjoyed the unit. I love that we get a huge variety of patients who were admitted for many different things such as GI bleeds, strokes, DKA etc. It's also nice that they aren't in such a critical state that they are intubated and they can't talk. I like being able to actually interact with my patients. The one bummer is I got assigned to a night nurse. It's a little rough sometimes but I get by. In the end it only ends up being 18 shifts or 216 hours. I can endure anything for that long!
Overall the class load is much lighter this semester which is wonderful!
I do get a little concerned thinking about how I have no clue what my plans are after graduation. Obviously the baby comes just a few weeks after I graduate but then what? Jared and I will still be in Provo for another year. Do I try to work part time? Full time? Not at all? When do I take the NCLEX? Lots of changes and decisions to make. I feel so torn because I would love to just be a mom and not worry about anything else. I of course worry about money and debt. I also worry about losing all of my skills and knowledge if, right after graduation I don't work. The amazing thing is that we know we can rely on the Lord to help us. He can and will direct mine and Jared's path. Sometimes I just wish He would send me a little note in the mail with the exact plan... but so far that note hasn't come.
For now faith and endurance are the key. Life truly is wonderful!
I just thought I'd add this gem of a picture in because we took it almost exactly 2 years ago.
I love this husband of mine!
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