I passed my certification!

For a while now, I have been studying for my certification exam. I may complain about my employer from time to time, but I am grateful that through their nursing stimulus, they covered the cost of the exam...because let's face it, a $435 exam fee is pretty steep, and I most likely would not have spent that many bones! And before you ask "Why on earth are they paying for certification exams when they are firing people," it's a Magnet tenet to have certified nursing staff...so it's beneficial for the organization in the end :) You may now call me: Megan, RN, BSN, CNOR

It was 200 questions that took me about 2 hours to answer; all multiple choice and on a computer. It definitely reminded me of the joy of boards, except you have to take all of the questions and the computer doesn't choose easier or harder questions depending on your [in]correct answer. I'm sure the testing center employees will enjoy my stick figure drawings on the scratch paper as I tried to create visuals for positioning questions!

After I finished the exam, I headed to Mayfair to try and knock out the rest of my holiday shopping. I have to admit, that when I finally found a parking spot, my intense fear of social situations and people kicked in, but I talked myself out of it...mainly because I still hadn't found a gift for the MawMaw! It was challenging to deal with all of the people, but I made it home in one piece. As someone who doesn't really get into the trends, I was really intrigued by the number of women in leggings, jeggings, or tights, despite the 10 degree temperature, as well as the continued love of Uggs and or moccasins. With my fashion sense [haha] rooted in comfort and warmth, I guess the trends just don't speak to me ;)

peace and love,

m