I can't believe I'm almost done! Less than 4 weeks to go. It feels fabulous! Well, almost. I still have things to do. There are still two exams in High Acuity, but they're on "easier" material and I'm not too worried. I am in a fairly comfortable place in all of my classes. I am also done with clinicals! I was supposed to have one more tomorrow, but it was cancelled. I am so glad to be done with those. My SLCC scrubs are in sad shape and I am really not a fan of royal blue. :)
Last week when I was at work I found out that the newborn ICU at the U is hiring me after graduation. I had hoped, but it wasn't a guarantee. Nursing jobs are in short supply right now! The NICU had already worked Holly and I into their staffing considerations so they're keeping us. Holly is in the program with me at SLCC. We're both so excited! I'll have a couple weeks off after graduation and then I start the didactic orientation on December 28th. Didactic is basically a big fat book that we have to read through and review for 4 weeks. After that's over I'll orient with an RN for 3 shifts and then I'm on my own. I'm also taking an NCLEX review course in January that is one week long. It's going to be a busy month.
School isn't leaving time for much else but we are getting into holiday mode here at home. The twins are beyond excited about Christmas. It is consuming them. I love it! I jokingly call it "Christmas crack." Cami wants a Charlie and Lola movie, Brie wants a Strawberry Shortcake doll. Maddie has a longer, more expensive list. She thoughtfully divided it in half so that Santa can get her 6 things and we can get her 6 things. Too bad the list contains things like a computer, a Nintendo DSi, a swingset...I told her she's going to need to simplify a bit.
If you haven't checked this out already, it's worth a few minutes of your time. Happy Thanksgiving, everyone!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tuwid8_O8dk
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