Time it is a flyin'

How is it July already?! 

I've been greatly enjoying my summer semester.  After last semester's workload, stress, and health issues this term is like a full on vacation!  I am loving my pediatric and OB rotations.  I am seriously looking into specializing in peds once I pass the NCLEX, in particular NICU.  Last week I spent a day in NICU with the premie babies and loved every minute of it.  Its got me thinking about getting my NP in peds.  But, time will tell.

This semester has a mere 2 1/2 weeks left and then I am off to Denver for the better part of August.  I'm looking forward to some time on the open road and having a chunk of time in Denver just being me. 

I am still having some ongoing health issues, but nothing has been figured out yet.  I will finally be seeing the cardiologist on July 22nd.  Not sure how quickly I'll get results from that visit, but hopefully I'll at least be on the right path. 

Its hard to believe I only have one semester left to go.  In the beginning I wasn't sure if this would ever end or if I'd ever survive the program.  Now I'm looking ahead and the end is in sight.  This program has been more challenging, more expensive, and more strenuous than I had eve imagined, but I am still feeling grateful for the opportunity.  And I feel confident that I will not only be a good nurse, but I will enjoy it.  Its a really great feeling to have!

Peace and compassion...