Goodbye but not forever
Last Thursday, being the eve of the anniversary of my being at my current job for 3 years, I handed in my resignation to begin my travel nursing career. It was without a doubt one of the hardest things I've ever had to do in my life. Right now, I'm experiencing a lot of mixed emotions; uncertainty of what the future holds, excitement to start my new job and a lot of sadness. A LOT of sadness. I will really miss my co-workers and the bonds that I have developed alongside some outstanding healthcare professionals over the last 3 years. Granted, I have decided to stay on PRN (fancy nursing lingo for as needed) and will continue to work there in between traveling assignments.
To put into a few words the joys, laughs, growth and frustrations I have experienced over the last 3 years....there aren't any. I've grown as a nurse, grown as a person, and my faith and relationship with God has grown as well. To do what is called by the select few, and to keep coming back despite the set backs, frustrations and every day ebbs and flows of mental health, that, I think is one of the most extraordinary acts of service we can offer to mankind. Talk about loving the least of these, for sure. I know I made the right decision though, and I don't have any regrets. None at all. I would do it all again tomorrow if they asked me to. And if traveling doesn't work out, my CEO personally said "hey, give me a call. They'll be a spot for you and we will welcome you back with open arms." That right there, is worth it all. Worth the negativity, drama, meltdowns and just downright awful bad days and "why am I doing this?" arguments with myself.
Anywho, I'm still unsure of when my last day of work will be, as it's contingent upon whether or not my contract can get moved to fulfill my 30 day resignation period. .After that, I'm off to Ashland, Kentucky for 13 weeks to begin my psych contract. There's still much to be done, but I know without a doubt I will make it.
To put into a few words the joys, laughs, growth and frustrations I have experienced over the last 3 years....there aren't any. I've grown as a nurse, grown as a person, and my faith and relationship with God has grown as well. To do what is called by the select few, and to keep coming back despite the set backs, frustrations and every day ebbs and flows of mental health, that, I think is one of the most extraordinary acts of service we can offer to mankind. Talk about loving the least of these, for sure. I know I made the right decision though, and I don't have any regrets. None at all. I would do it all again tomorrow if they asked me to. And if traveling doesn't work out, my CEO personally said "hey, give me a call. They'll be a spot for you and we will welcome you back with open arms." That right there, is worth it all. Worth the negativity, drama, meltdowns and just downright awful bad days and "why am I doing this?" arguments with myself.
Anywho, I'm still unsure of when my last day of work will be, as it's contingent upon whether or not my contract can get moved to fulfill my 30 day resignation period. .After that, I'm off to Ashland, Kentucky for 13 weeks to begin my psych contract. There's still much to be done, but I know without a doubt I will make it.
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