Evolution

It is hard to imagine only one year ago I started nursing school, in that time I have grown so much both professionally and personally. As I complete the final semester of my pre-licensure curriculum I see the tremendous progress I have made in such a short amount of time. Things that I found incredibly hard to complete a year ago are very easy to do now and take very little time to complete. I know where I was a year ago so as a “senior pre-licensure” student I really enjoy helping the new students with any questions they have. I really enjoy passing on my own advice so the new students can be successful in the nursing program. 

As I prepare for boards early next year I can’t help but reflect how far I have come. This progress that I have made only came from a great deal of hard work, determination, and strength. My next goals are to pass boards, get hired at a hospital, and begin caring for patients as an RN. I know I can complete these tasks because I have the knowledge and skills due to the education and training I am receiving from my school. Through my “evolution” I went from someone with very little knowledge at the beginning of the program with a psych degree to an individual that helps to educate the new generation of nursing students.  

Through this journey I learned that you can accomplish all you set your mind to. I have been through countless tests where every answer is correct however I need to figure out which answer is THE best one. I have been through so many clinical hours. I remember in the first semester we started with an 8 hour clinical day which at the time I thought was difficult, now when I am working 12 hour shifts I hit the 8 hour mark and I have an incredible amount of energy and laugh that I used to be tired  at this point. I have done so much in the past year and truly am so grateful for the journey. I can only dream of what is to come in the future.

 If you have a dream stick to it because you WILL be able to accomplish it. The power of the mind is incredible and when we truly set our minds to something we can accomplish it. Don’t ever give up on your dream and ambitions.