My mom often jokes with me saying, "Jenna, you want everything wrapped up tied in a bow." I'm not a person who loves surprises nor thrives on spontaneity. I'm a 'planner' by nature and am often dreaming about the next step ahead of me. I'd love to share a few thoughts on what excites me about the future and road of possibilities. I love my job at NYU; it is providing me with a premiere educational experience as a brand new RN. I am constantly learning and have copious support from the administration, faculty and senior nurses. As previously mentioned I began a one year "Nurse Residency" program in July of last year. The program is designed to provide new nurses with a thorough orientation to the profession through ample resources, seminars and classes throughout the first year. The program allows new nurses to work independently, carry a full of load patients and be autonomous while providing extra support a long the way. At the end of July I have the opportunity to attain a promotion at NYU or move to a new hospital with a valuable year of experience under my belt. I have made no definite decisions but can say I certainly miss Minnesota nice and all my friends and family. I have full intentions to continue oncology nursing in the future; it is truly where my heart and passion lie. Someday I hope to intertwine my love for oncology with other specialties including pediatric oncology, hospice nursing, and graduate school in nursing education. The nursing profession provides so many career paths that are easily tailored to a nurse's stage of life, personality and dreams. I hope to continue oncology 'floor' nursing (working on a hospital unit) for a few more years; I still have so much to learn and grow. But after that time I am excited to pursue other professional options. The past six months have also opened my eyes to a wide range of social justice issues within the medical field. Specifically I am interested in advocating for advance care directive education (living wills), improved doctor to patient communication, preventative medicine and the promotion of death with dignity. I hope to spread awareness of these issues on both a professional and personal level. So in response to my mother's comment...here is my one example where things are not so tightly wrapped up in a pretty bow; while I have a general direction for my future, there are still many uncertainties and possibilities. To say the least, I'm anxious to find my way on a journey that isn't perfectly planned but nonetheless I'm excited to continue a life of promise and fulfillment.************************
"Do more than belong: participate. Do more than care: help. Do more than believe: practice. Do more than be fair: be kind. Do more than forgive: forget. Do more than dream: work."
-William Arthur Ward
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