I love my life. I am genuinely content with the way things are going. No, it’s not perfect. I have things I need to work on, areas to improve. But then I would be stagnant and bored.
I also love my job. I am constantly saying I would not want to work anywhere else. Yes, lately I come home feeling beat up afterwards, but in a way, I enjoy feeling challenged. I’ve seen myself grow professionally over the past couple months, and if this is what it takes, bring it on.
I have often said that my dream job is working at a pediatrician’s office or school nurse. “Why?” you ask. Mostly because its just about the easiest job you can get as a nurse. Also, I think I would enjoy the relationships I could form by seeing some of the same kids on a more routine basis. The hours, especially as a school nurse, would be pretty good for having kids.
So my plan from here on out was to coast. I’m just fine with the way things are going, thank you very much. I’m fine with my “sub par” associates degree, because it virtually makes no difference what degree I have, as long as I’m an RN. Well, that was until I had my Peac. Children’s has this great idea to have a yearly eval and rank your job performace and set your raise based on that (yes, I know most companies do this). The unfair thing is, they rank all the management and CEO’s and what not on the same scale. There’s almost no way to compete. My team leader advised me to do something extra. But what?
Well, I decided to sign up as an asthma educator. Originally, I didn’t want to do this, as it would mean more work. However, a coworker pointed out that if I got certified, I would be more likely to be assigned to the asthma hall (which happens to be my favorite). I signed up immediately after that.
So, inadvertently, this got the wheels turning in my head. I really, really, really wanted to coast through the rest of my life with the amazing RN liscence that I have. I really don’t need my BSN (bachelors in nursing) or MSN (masters). All that would help is if I wanted to be management or a prof. Ew, no thanks!
The lovely Julie Prothro, if you haven’t found out by now, has become obsessed with New Year’s resolutions. I secretly think its because hers are so good. She asked me several times what mine were, and I responded with something generic because I couldn’t think of anything better. Wheels in motion even more.
Well yesterday I woke up not only feeling better (I had been sick for a couple days), I also woke up feeling inspired. I want to get my bachelor’s degree in nursing. I realized the amazing opportunity I could be missing out on. Children’s pays for everything except books. Wow. I want to be challenged. I want to improve professionally and mentally even if I end up only working another year or so. Just a phase you say? Already enrolled. Yep, starting January 17th I’ll be a college student again. Well kind of, but not really. The beauty of it all? Its all online. All of it. I could be done with all but one class by next February. All while still working at Children’s. We’ll see how it goes…
I also found a friend who bought a sewing machine and has been taking classes locally. She brings in her projects, and they help her learn how to do them. Sewing lessons here I come.
So much for coasting. I think I’m better off already.
WHAT!!?? I’m in shock. I had no idea you were considering going back to school! Congrats and happy studying friend!
I am SO EXCITED for you! Way to not coast! I am inspired myself. AND sewing lessons …. I desperately need to take some of those myself since I have a sewing machine! Major love!