It all happened so fast

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August 6, 2015, I graduated Nursing School.

On September 14, 2015, I started my brand new job as a Registered Nurse on a med/surg unit, 4 minutes from my home.

Tomorrow will be 6 months from my graduation and I can't believe I have already been gainfully employed for about 5 of those months!!!

I had been putting in applications two months prior to graduation, thinking that they would get overlooked (as I would be a new grad.) I was wondering how we would survive if I hadn't gotten a job by October, November or Christmas! I couldn't believe how fast it all happened. I had accepted the position even before taking the NCLEX!

From reading posts on here for the past couple of months, it seems like this happened so easy for me ... compared to others here. I am amazed when I see posts about being 8 months or a year out of school and not having a job yet :/

Every day as a med/surg nurse is a learning experience. It stresses me out to no end.

But, I love working as a nurse.

So thankful.

p.s. Just paid my student loans offff!

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Specializes in Critical Care, Education.

Masses of Kudos to you!!!!

It wasn't "luck" - your hard work got you in the door. Your talent & commitment will take you far.

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This is such an encouragement! I am about 4 months into graduation and I have a profound worry nowadays about what if I couldn't get a job? I'm here in the US with a student visa and I'm only given a year after graduation to work. I'm afraid I would be wasting half or the whole year unemployed. So, thank you, as this relieves some of my anxiety. I'm hoping I'll be as lucky as you! Anyway, congratulations on your success!

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Thank you Houtx!

Hanaler, glad to help! Good luck to you!

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