Happy 1-year anniversary to me… as a nurse 🩺

And wow—
that year really flew by.

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I’ve learned so much…
and I’m still learning more every single day

growing into this role
and seeing all the different sides of healthcare

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Coming from outpatient,
working as a medical assistant for so many years—

to now being able to say:

I made it. I’m a nurse.

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It took some time
it took some work
but I got here

and that still feels kind of surreal.

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LPN school?

Not for the weak 😅

Accelerated program
tests 1–2 times a week
and the second you finished one exam…

boom—
on to the next topic

no time to breathe

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But I pushed through

and I made it.

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Now here I am—

building relationships
gaining experience
figuring out my place in this field

and honestly just excited to see
where healthcare takes me next

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And yes…

the next step would be an RN program

but let’s relax for a second 😂

I’m in no rush.

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Right now,
I just want to soak this all in

especially having more control over my schedule

after 15+ years of the typical
9–5 Monday through Friday grind

(which, let’s be real… is exhausting in its own way)

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This new chapter?

It’s more than just a title change

it’s a promotion in career and life

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And I really do feel like

it can only go up from here.

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Also…

note to self:
keep up with the blog 😅

Scrubs and Side Eyes ✌🏽