I am heading North, people. Real north. North-north, like Yellowknife-North.
After feeling stagnant on Floor 1, I applied for a position with Health Canada to work with the First Nations and Inuit Health Branch as a remote practice nurse. Lo and behold, and despite the intense interview, they offered me a job and I am heading to the capital of the Northwest Territories on October 16th!
For 6 weeks I will attend Aurora College and complete their Isolated Advanced Practice course, followed by a 6 week practice consolidation in Anahim Lake. BC. When I've passed the test and all is well and good, Brendan and I will head out into the BC barrens, Farley Mowhat-style.
It must be noted that, despite acting blase about it in conversation with colleagues and friends, I am scared. And I am sad to leave my family and friends. And I sometimes feel like I am not smart enough for all the responsibilities entailed. But I know that this is the right step. I feel as if every cell in my body has realigned itself towards the realization of this goal. I can tell you that this overwhelming "right" feeling is powerful. I feel energized. I feel whole. I am using the cliche, "You only live once" without irony.
I am very excited, but I'm really going to miss Nanaimo, and I'm already looking forward to being back here around Christmas time. For the next few days, though, I will try and cram in all the west coast goodness I can!
After feeling stagnant on Floor 1, I applied for a position with Health Canada to work with the First Nations and Inuit Health Branch as a remote practice nurse. Lo and behold, and despite the intense interview, they offered me a job and I am heading to the capital of the Northwest Territories on October 16th!
For 6 weeks I will attend Aurora College and complete their Isolated Advanced Practice course, followed by a 6 week practice consolidation in Anahim Lake. BC. When I've passed the test and all is well and good, Brendan and I will head out into the BC barrens, Farley Mowhat-style.
It must be noted that, despite acting blase about it in conversation with colleagues and friends, I am scared. And I am sad to leave my family and friends. And I sometimes feel like I am not smart enough for all the responsibilities entailed. But I know that this is the right step. I feel as if every cell in my body has realigned itself towards the realization of this goal. I can tell you that this overwhelming "right" feeling is powerful. I feel energized. I feel whole. I am using the cliche, "You only live once" without irony.
I am very excited, but I'm really going to miss Nanaimo, and I'm already looking forward to being back here around Christmas time. For the next few days, though, I will try and cram in all the west coast goodness I can!
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