Last week, I passed my last exam, and will graduate from my program on May 20.
I can barely believe, as I type those words and say them out loud, that it's happening! I remember being scared to death to start, and then getting a cancer diagnosis and withdrawing, and beginning again just to reach this point. Now, I'm healthy, and very happy to be able to say that I am DONE!
We have a mandatory 4-day NCLEX-RN review beginning this weekend, and then our pinning ceremony and graduation the following Wednesday. I have a job lined up as a staff nurse in telemetry to start on June 8.
Those of you that know me and have followed me on this journey know that this is the culmination of a life's dream for me. My previous career and education has been in Health Care Administration (I was a suit!), and in my mid 40's I decided to study nursing.
I want all of you to know that I have followed your successes and have been part of your cheerleading squad since I joined these forums in 2003. You have inspired me more than you will ever know, and I hope to do the same for any of you that are starting school or are struggling with your own issues. You are not alone.
cursedandblessed
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congratulations on achieving the dream so many of us share!! i hope to be in that position in one year.