Change...

Well, the past couple of weeks have been ones where I have thought about change a lot and have made some important decisions for my future. In my last post I talked about how this summer has been quite interesting in the fact that I have hopefully determined what direction I want to take in my nursing career. What I failed to mention at the time of that post is that I knew I was less than a day away from putting in my resignation for the MICU to take a Fri/Sun baylor job on GMU. I have learned that sometimes in life you have to take a risk and do something that you normally wouldn't do in normal circumstances (like leave a job I just started), if you truly think it is for the best. This is the case sometimes, no matter what some people may think or say about your situation and/or decision. There is so much that I don't know about my life, but among the few things I do know for sure, the following are included.

The first is that through this summer, I have realized how much I truly love nursing (this is something I truly questioned that I would ever be able to say) especially med-surg nursing (another thing that I seriously didn't think I'd ever say). But here goes- I have a brand new love for med-surg nursing! I miss it! I have such a new appreciation for it as a specialty, b/c that is what it is truly.

Secondly, I know beyond a shadow of a doubt that when God blesses Chris and I with a baby, I want to stay home as much as I possibly can. I also know that realistically I have to work full time (or at least get paid for full time!)

So based upon those two facts that I know, and after a lot of praying, thinking, talking about my options, I am truly happy to say that I am so blessed to have the opportunity to work baylor on GMU. It is also very important to say that I genuinely feel awful for leaving the MICU after such a short period of time.

To my friends on the MICU...I want you to know how much I have truly enjoyed working with you and learning from you. You guys are AWESOME- awesome people and awesome nurses. You are great at what you do and you take care of your patients with such passion. It has truly been a priviledge to work with all of you. I also have such a brand new appreciation for YOU! Critical care is scary!! and hard and you guys are great at it. I really hope that you all understand the decision that I have made.

To my friends on GMU...I am so excited to come work with you. My experience with you all so far this summer has been great. You have a wonderful unit and I can't wait to officially be apart of it. I just can't say enough how blessed I feel for getting this position. Thank you all.