Kevin Passed. Graduated. Hired. Enrolled.

So, if you haven't been following Erin and I so far in 2010, you have missed out on a lot. But over the past month, I have passed a few milestones in the school/career department.

In late May, I took the NCLEX exam. In mid June I found out that I passed! Took some clearing up of paperwork, but finally got word that I passed. No more checking every morning to see I was a RN before my feet even hit the ground.

Then, also in mid June, Erin and my parents convinced me to walk at my commencement ceremony. I didn't want too at first, but once there, I was glad I was pushed into. All the years of work and effort seem to culminate with classmates and friends. Kind of cool.

Then just today, I was offered a position at Loma Linda University Children's Hospital. I currently work there as a secretary and will start full time as a RN at the end of July.

Oh, and let's not forget that it looks like I will be chasing another degree in the Fall. I am still teetering over pursuing a nursing education degree with clincal specialist in pediatrics or favoring the nurse informatics route.... Got most of the summer to decide....

In the meantime, I am grateful to all the friends and family that have shown support throughout the years. I couldn't have gotten this far without all the help around me.