Wednesday, October 15, 2014

Plan.

Anniversary walk at Jordanelle.

Since going to that information session for graduate school a few weeks ago, I've spent a great deal of time in my head, thinking about what is the next best step for me both personally and professionally. After a late-night talk and a lot of miscommunication on what each of us believed to be the best path forward for our collective futures, Lee and I left the conversation and my dream of attending graduate school completely unresolved.

But now we have a plan.

At this time I am moving full-steam ahead with both going back to work and applying for the fall 2015 start of the Doctorate of Nurse Practitioner program. I don't know yet if I will return to my roots in the ICU or the ER or if I will go in an entirely different career direction while I await the start of school. And who knows if I even stand a chance of getting into the program next year.

It just feels so good to finally have a plan for my future. And for our future.

 

Strange plants along the shore of the reservoir.

3 comments:

  1. Go you! That's quite an exciting path! Fingers crossed you get into the program sooner rather than later - we need more nurse practitioners. Preferably NPs as compassionate and sharp as you!

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  2. If you are still thinking psych NP, let me know. I have some friends with psych backgrounds and who work at UNI and may know some contacts to help get you experience, a job, or even just advice! Congratulations on this decision! Going back to school was such a huge step for me. Definitely not the easiest path, but one that will be worth it (I hope!). -Grace

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  3. I'm happy for you. It will be hard work, but you are ONE SMART cookie! You will be great. xo

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