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One of the best parts of nursing school is the pinning ceremony. This is like an initiation into the honorable profession of nursing. Honestly it was more important to me and my classmates then our regular graduation. Unfortunately, COVID put a stop to the entire ceremony which was very disappointing. However, I decide to order my white scrubs and pin anyway because why let the pandemic take away one more thing from me. So here I am. During the ceremony is the famous pledge for nurses similar to the Hippocratic oath for doctors. In short, I will honor this profession and the patients placed in my charge. (at Killeen, Texas) https://www.instagram.com/p/CIjpa8MBWWS/?igshid=a0k7t801n8ss

So this is what being 35 feels like. Turning 35 during 2020 amidst this awful pandemic gives you a lot of perspective. Between nursing school, politics, a death of a friend, and countless other things, I just grateful to be alive. From the surprise gifts outside my door, to the feel good workout at the gym, and the great food and cake I had, today was the best! 2020 may have been rough but I’m still here with maybe a few extra gray hairs 😂 #35thbirthday #2020 (at Killeen, Texas) https://www.instagram.com/p/CICa0NuBNow/?igshid=qkzpf3tzg2bl

Well today was pretty emotional for me. Last nursing school exam and the last time I see all of my classmates together. Part of me doesn’t believe I made it. So much time and effort and we made it. Honestly I teared up just thinking about it. So proud of our class. After our exam, we received a gift bag from our professors which was so sweet. It’s gonna take some time for this all to sink in. We did it! #nursingschool #nursingstudent #malenurse #roadtornnurse https://www.instagram.com/p/CHy5d36BMtJ/?igshid=1czhgs05kfyya

So this happened. There’s so much I can say about how I feel in this moment but I’ll just say Thank you Lord. Ya boy got a job!! #nursingschool #malenurse #roadtornnurse https://www.instagram.com/p/CHt2JkRBSoU/?igshid=580j0d6jc0i0

Happy Veterans Day! Especially this year, given the events in Ft. Hood, it is important to support those who have and those who currently serve our country. Help them. Believe them. Acknowledge them. #veteransday (at Killeen, Texas) https://www.instagram.com/p/CHc9Hanhgf9/?igshid=oo6mqynsajeq

Hey fun fact: Georgia will be having senate runoff elections in early 2021. If both democratic candidates when, the senate will be tied 50-50 with the Vice President breaking any ties!! Imaging VP Elect Harris leaving the senate for the White House and turn around and have the power to decide Senate votes is enough to get the word out! Georgia made history in this election so let’s help them do it again! #georgia #electionrunoffs https://www.instagram.com/p/CHaT6iSBbGZ/?igshid=1fp86heijyk1o

It is finally over.... at least this election. There’s still work to do!! More in-depth post incoming later #election2020 #bidenharris2020 https://www.instagram.com/p/CHS-22mBI-2/?igshid=gt8le6ol5gfz

So Week 6 of the semester is done ✅. This one was a doozy. Had to stay up late to finish paperwork and had a exam today which I passed. Clinical was pretty good as I’m feeling more and more confident. Now I need to worry about job applications while trying to balance school work. Definitely a challenge but I’m getting closer to the end. #nursingschool #malenurse #roadtornnurse (at Killeen, Texas) https://www.instagram.com/p/CF0PNWyhkhO/?igshid=1ard5co4netuy

Heads up! Televised debate tonight with coverage starting at 8/7c. It’s gonna be a hot mess but I’m praying for the off chance that an undecided voter will use this opportunity to see the issues presented will seeing both candidates respond to each other. Regardless, it’s still important to register and vote!#presidentaldebate #vote https://www.instagram.com/p/CFuXza8BW12/?igshid=1ai6lc68azlhk

Just a reminder to go out there and register to vote! It’s quick and easy. The presidential election is only one of the many important positions. Once you register, make sure to vote!! #nationalregistrationday https://www.instagram.com/p/CFcr3rFhBw-/?igshid=bchdren051x0

Whew 😅. Just finished my observation day in the surgical/trauma ICU. I have to say that it was an awesome experience and I have so much respect for those of you in critical care. Y’all are the VIPs. Maybe this could be a possible career choice for me. #nursingschool #malenurse #roadtornnurse #icunurse (at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Temple) https://www.instagram.com/p/CFIo2anJcbk/?igshid=1poxello65d9j

For today, let’s us just remember and reflect on what happened 19 years. Don’t politicize it. Don’t compare it. Don’t trivialize it. Just remember. #remember911 #neverforget https://www.instagram.com/p/CFAFskIJGfb/?igshid=1tqqge8tq5vum