Thursday, November 13, 2014

So close, I can almost taste it!

Five weeks from today is my official pinning ceremony. I can't believe it. I have two more clinical sessions (20 hours altogether), and four weeks of lectures, followed by final exams. I have my capstone paper to correct and turn back in and a group project/paper to finish, then I'm done with assignments, hallelujah!

Then, of course, comes the dreaded NCLEX. Fuck. I already signed up for a five-week, online test prep (my university requires that students sign up for an outside NCLEX prep in order for us to graduate), and I'll do that on my own time right after graduation up until I take the exam, whenever that may be. I've already paid for it and registered, but I can't schedule my exam date/time until the state board of nursing gets proof of my having met all requirements from my university. I'm aiming for end of January. During the prep time I'll be applying to every fucking hospital in a 30-mile radius of Boston, of which there are many (I'm planning on maintaining a spreadsheet to aid in organization!).

So, we'll see how everything goes. I'm so glad my daughters, my oldest brother, the wonderful SCI-FIs, and my dear Phlegmmy will be at my pinning. My dad, who had enthusiastically agreed to come, bowed out last week, mumbling something about going to Germany for Christmas with his wife. Thanks, Dad. Ach, who needs you anyway?

Anyway, I know you three readers have been with me on this incredibly long journey, and I appreciate it. I've been taking classes towards my degree since January of 2008, so this is a long time coming.

CRAP...I just realized I missed my blogiversary, AGAIN. It was last month. I've been blogging here since October of 2006! Holy crap, that's EIGHT YEARS. Might as well be a century in internet years!

Don't worry, though. I'm sure being a fledgling nurse will provide plenty of (HIPAA-compliant) blogfodder! Don't touch that dial...

9 comments:

Peter said...

I think you're a shining example to an awful lot of people today. You didn't allow age or obstacles to deter you: you wanted a change of career and you did everything you had to do to make it happen. You've worked your backside off, and now the fruits are within view, if not yet within reach.

You go, girl! I'm proud and honored to call you a friend.

On a Wing and a Whim said...

Happy belated blogiverssary, and much more importantly, ALMOST DONE! That's awesome! I know you'll rock out - good luck with getting a great hospital and a good commute!

Jennifer said...

Bravo! You've worked hard and earned it.

Buck said...

What those above me said, and...

YOU GO, GIRL!

Anonymous said...

*stands, applauds*

LittleRed1

Christina RN LMT said...

Thank you all for your kind comments, I truly, deeply appreciate them! I'm losing my mind correcting my capstone right now, ARGH. Oh, well...almost done!

Home on the Range said...

I am SO proud of you. You've accomplished so much in the years I've known you. With you at the pinning in spirit.

Guffaw in AZ said...

Belated blogoversary, and I stand with all others with regard to your many accomplishments!
Sucks about your dad...
Cool Phlegmmy will be there!

gfa

Old NFO said...

Well done Christina! WELL DONE!