Mountains and the Future

It seems like just last week that I heard I could not go to Singapore and was making plans to remain in the states. Now I find myself almost done with my clinical practicum and preparing to graduate July 24, 2009.

I was definitely disappointed to have my Singapore plans change, but it has opened the door to a wealth of experiences in my clinical time at Johns Hopkins Hospital and my free time. Int he past few weeks I've been blessed with the opportunity to see more of the mid-Atlantic area, done some camping, spent some much needed times in the mountains, visited the Atlantic ocean, and taken some time to reflect on the upcoming future.

After graduation I am still unsure about where I will officially land. Many hospitals continue to have spending freezes and are not eagerly hiring new graduate nurses. I am hoping to find a job in the Denver area, but am also searching other options. Please pray that the Lord would place me where he would have me right now!

After graduation on July 24th I will take a two week course helping to prepare me for my national board exam. Then, on August 7th, I will begin driving west again! That's about as far as I know right now. Once again, growing my faith and dependency on the Lord! Well, that's about all for now. In future posts I will try to be more specific, but for now I will leave you with some beautiful pictures of Shenandoah National Park and Assateague National Park! Amazing places!

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http://picasaweb.google.com/laurynhunt82/AssateagueIslandNationalPark#

Another Singapore Update

I hope this update finds you all well! As always, God is good and everything has been worked out to stay in Baltimore. Definitely not my plan, but my perspective is slowly adjusting.

I will be able to remain in my apartment in Baltimore and will complete my final clinical practicum on an Adult Oncology - Bone Marrow Transplant unit at Johns Hopkins Hospital. Our practicum begins Monday, June 8th. I am a little nervous to work with a population that is so immunocompromised, but believe it will be a great learning experience.

Please pray that I would be mentally and physically prepared for my clinical practicum, and not too tired (burned out) to absorb all there is to learn. I pray that my eyes would be open for what the Lord has to teach me and eager to follow his leading.

Thank you all for the prayers and words of encouragement. I will be in Baltimore until the end of July and from there I am not yet sure. Also please pray that the Lord would provide a nursing job closer to friends and family, and plans for His purpose over this coming year!

Please let me know how I can pray for you as well!

Disappointing News

Well I just got news this morning that I will not be going to Singapore after all! Earlier this morning the country had 4 confirmed cases of H1N1 flu and the Tan Tock Seng Hospital is not longer taking students. Particularly international students.

Currently the other two nursing students who were scheduled to go are still going. Their clinical placements were in the Johns Hopkins Oncology unit, which is run separate from the hospital. Therefore, the unit is still monitoring the situation, but is allowing them to come.

Definitely a disappointment! However, I feel that the Lord's leading is very clear. Throughout the ups and downs of not being sure if we were going I kept praying that His will be done and that He would place me where He can use me the best.

I am currently waiting to hear back from the school about where my new clinical placement will be (here in the Baltimore/DC area). Once I know I will update you all again!

Thank you for all your thoughts and prayers!

Checking In

Hello Everyone!

It has definitely been a while since I updated my blog. I am attempting to resurrect this space prior to traveling to Singapore to complete my final clinical practicum for nursing school on June 5th. There is more information to come and notes about my Singapore adventure!