Back At It

It's crazy to think that at this time 6 years ago I was getting ready to start my new job as a nurse at Enloe and am going through the whole process again. I had no idea what would happen in those 6 years.

This week was my first week at orientation and it was a doozy. I'm not used to sitting in lectures for 6-8 hours a day. I was exhausted by the end of everyday this week. By Wednesday I was feeling so much mom guilt. I have never been away from my kids this much and although they were either being cared for by their loving grandparents or dad, I could tell it has been hard on them too. But I think it was harder on me. Next week is going to be another crazy week but I just have to get through it and then my schedule will be more normal. I am so thankful for my parents for being willing to watch my kids so much and also so thankful that Sean has enough pto saved up to help get us through these couple of weeks.

I will start patient care soon...I am nervous I won't remember how to actually be a nurse, but I am hopeful that it will all come flooding back. Life is crazy and hard and beautiful. I am grateful for all of it.

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