New and Exciting Adventures Ahead!

When I first completed my Master's Degree I decided to just see what was out there, so I sent out a few resumes and had a couple of interviews but the overall consensus was that I would be better off to get some more floor experience under my belt.  I totally agreed!  Even after all of my schooling, there is much more about nursing that I do NOT know than what I DO know!

So, I worked, both as a Labor and Delivery nurse and also as a clinical instructor.  My tasks as a clinical instructor included supervising students as they work with nurses in the clinical settings such as long-term care facilities and hospitals.  I rounded on the students, was available to help with any new tasks or questions, ensured that they had a good hands-on learning experience, and conducted a post clinical conference each day reviewing the day, putting their experiences into practical situations, and even some debriefing of traumatic experiences.  I assumed that I would be working both of these jobs for quite some time.

Imagine my surprise when I got a call from a nursing school asking if I would be interested in a full time position classroom teaching with occasional clinicals.  How exciting!  To actually be recruited for a position!  I interviewed and felt very good about the position, but I told her that I needed to think and also pray before giving my answer. 

 I knew that my boss at the hospital would be making up the next month’s schedule very soon, and I wanted to let her know if I would not able to work as soon as possible, so I had a good talk with my Heavenly Father while I was driving home.  Then, when I got to the rest stop outside of town I pulled off the road and said a real prayer asking for confirmation that it was right to take the job and give my notice at the hospital.  I had an overwhelming confirmation that I should take the job!

So now, needless to say, I am shaking in my shoes I am so nervous!  But it will be alright.  I will study hard and do the very best job that I am able.  I’m sure that I will have the Lord’s help with me!  I don’t start until the end of March so that I can finish out the hospital schedule, and then I am going to stay on at the hospital for a couple of shifts a month.

Who would have thought my life would turn out like this?  Not me!  Since I started my nursing training I always wanted to teach – and now here I am.  WOW!  Isn’t life amazing!