It wasn't until recently I decide to pursue a career in nursing. I basically "woke up" one morning and knew I needed to do something more. Something that I (and my future family) could rely on, a career that would be flexible, would allow me opportunities to grow and potentially earn a higher income and most of all something I could take pride in.
Like most, I am fully aware that a career in nursing is not for everyone. Sure there are some wonderful "pro's" of a being a nurse --- Job Security, Flexibility, the Self-Gratification knowing your making a difference in someone's life- all rise to the top of the list. However, being able to handle the pressures of an emergency situation while understanding that your going to have to get your "hands dirty" does not appeal to all. Luckily for me, some of the "con's" of being a nurse are strengths of mine. For instance, I have always worked best under pressure. I have this ability to stay calm and work towards an end goal when chaos breaks lose. Plus, I don't really have a weak gag-reflex and can handle the sight of most anything (I hope..lol). BUT....even with that being said....I have plenty of self-doubt....
When I started doing initial research on this "career change" of mine, nursing jumped to the top of the list. It was almost like a "no brainer." I even had one of those moments where I kicked myself for not thinking about this before. Although everything looked like a perfect match, I had some self-doubt if I would be able to hack it...I am not that concerned about the curriculum or the even the commitment (I got that!)... I wondered (and still do) if I would have that "right touch" ...Could I give someone a shot without hurting them? Do I have the talent to distinct between different heart sounds? Would I be able to keep my emotions in check and stay strong for my patients? Do I just really have what it takes to be a good nurse??...the nurse I would want to be.
I realized pretty quickly I would not know the answers to these question until I tried... So here I am, about a year later, in my first week of nursing school....
I feel so blessed to have been excepted into the TCC Nursing Program and I am ready to give it everything I got!
