well, hi!

Ok so I have no fancy tale to explain my absence from this blog :) But let's just pick up here, shall we?

So nursing. What a love/hate relationship it's been! To be entirely honest, I loathed third year clinical. And it only mildly improved to tolerable during fourth year theory. So when the semester wrapped up in April, nursing was not looking too promising. For the sake of money and experience, I applied for a million and one UNE (Undergraduate Nursing Employee) jobs. I was fortunate to get a few offers, and chose the University Hospital right by my new house (the cottage - which I love love! Another story for another time :) ) 4 months later of running around the ward, and the prospect of a nursing career has elevated itself from rather loathsome to something enjoyable, if just for the mean time. 

I had not anticipated the tremendous influence this job would have on my life. And one thing I've figured out through this whole journey that nursing can't really be separated from real life. Sure, I'm able to leave the cranky patients behind and laugh about the smelly incidences, but the injustices and heartbreaks that occur on my shift leave a mark. How I see the world, my values and priorities in life have all kinda shifted in response to what I've seen and experienced while on the floor. 

There is such a stark contrast in my attitude from third year clinical to now. Perhaps it's the total independence and responsibility I have for my patients - I'm not entirely sure. But I am enjoying my job, whether it be in the hard, heart-wrenching moments, or during the smelly and shocking times. 

So that kinda sums up where I am now! Summer is almost done, and school will be underway - my final semester of my BScN. Where has the time gone?!

Cheers,

D.