Today feels like the first day of the rest of my life. What began as just a dream 11 years ago became reality today. I am officially a certified nurse midwife. I have a host of emotions running through me right now, the biggest I think being disbelief. This has been the craziest few years and some of the most challenging I think I've ever been through, but I'm emerging a stronger, wiser, happier person for it. I know everything I've been through was for a reason, and it will ultimately make me a great midwife because it has already made me a better nurse.
So the question is now what?
I've debated shutting down this blog because it served its purpose. I'm no longer a student. But in reading some of the issues facing new midwives, I want to keep blogging about this new transition into practice. There is still so much to learn and lots of growing to do as a midwife and I'd like to share that with you. I know that this is only the beginning and there are still tough days ahead as I begin the responsibility of caring for women. Knowing that there are people behind me pulling for me helps keep me going.
So next up for me is finding a job, or as I fondly call this process, multiple pimp sessions. I've made it a point not to limit myself to just my home state because there aren't a lot of opportunities for new graduate midwives. Not going into specifics just yet, I've interviewed for a few positions and should be hearing back next week. I'm being flown out to interview for a new position this weekend and if it works out I will happily share that info. For now, I'm basking in the glow of being a midwife. And I intend to enjoy it!
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