Since my last post, I've been on the ward for 4 weeks as a fully qualified staff nurse.....and I am loving every minute! So happy to be on the ward that I spent my management placement on....it has really helped me to feel accepted as part of the team and I am being so well supported. Every day is a learning experience..... I am beginning to feel like I am finding my feet and managing my time well. I ask so many questions every day.....and I'm sure I will still be doing this in the months and years to come as healthcare is ever changing!
I put my blue uniform on and I feel so proud....when someone addresses me as 'staff nurse' I feel proud....when others ask what I do for a living and I tell them I'm a nurse working for the NHS.....I feel proud.....this is the best and most rewarding career path I can imagine.....and so worth all the hard work over the last 4 years!
Last week was graduation! I was so nervous about going and having to walk across the platform to receive my certificate in front of so many people, but I survived and am so glad I went as it was an experience to remember! It was great being with friends and family celebrating our success! :)
As a family, we are settling into our new routines....hubby has been great cooking meals as the shifts I work are 13 hours.....the kids have settled back into school/college/work....and we are all enjoying the fact that as I work 13hr shifts, I have 4 days off every week! The perfect balance for us all! Life is good! :) :)
