Goodbye NBH

I walked out of NBH for the last time today.

A hot pink stethoscope, gifted to me from on of my sweet coworkers, hanging around my neck.

Such a thoughtful gesture, and a token of love that I'll carry on to my next job.

Proof that this WOW family of nurses I've had the joy of working with the past 2 years were exactly the people I needed around me.

I always told Paul that this job was not my ideal.  

When I felt the necessity to switch from my mother/baby RN position to this one because of the schedule/pay.

But I was so wrong.

It was a job, yes.  

But goodness it was so much more than that.

12 hours spent caring for my 5 patients yes…

but 12 hours also spent with other amazing nurses.

Nurses who made me a better nurse.

So I cried.

Goodbye blue scrubs

and WOW (work on weekends) family.

I can honestly say, I've learned from the best.

For that, I'm forever thankful and grateful.

Goodbye to the first real career I've ever had.

Goodbye to the building that made me a nurse.  A real nurse.

A nurse filled with confidence and uncertainty all at the same time.

Who felt changed by people every single day.

Changed to love more, care more, learn more.

BE more

Always.

I hope I will carry this on.

To whatever position I land next.

Grateful, changed, and better because of NBH.