Two years ago, I came to America. Since then I have accomplished many things. I have gotten used to the American way of living, received my American nursing licence, and started attending college. Goals that I thought I would never reach have finally come true. With hard work and patience I overcame any disappointments I have had so far. Yet, I do not want to stop at this point. My new goals are already set. Over the next five years I would like to improve my skills in nursing, become more independent, and, most of all, start enjoying life more.Page maintained by: Marla DinchakThe first thing I would like to accomplish is to become a bet ter skilled nurse. After I graduated from nursing school in Germany, I came to America. It took me almost two years to get my American licence in nursing. Although I did not have to start school all over again, it was close to it. Now that I have a job, I see how much I have forgotten since I last worked as a nurse in Germany. Not only that, but things are much different here. The language difference, along with medical and cultural differences, have made it difficult for me to adjust. One of the things that is helping me to cope is taking English classes at the Community College. These courses are expanding my vocabulary, and making it easier for me to write which is helping me with charting, reading, and writing orders on the job. Overall, the main thing that is going to improve my skills is time. I know if I keep asking questions, keep watching my co-workers, and keep gaining experience, I should achieve my goals eventually. All I can do is to continue to try my hardest.
Another thing I would l ike to accomplish is to become more independent. The past two years has been tough. Since my husband and I came to America, we have been living with his parents. This is an awkward situation. The house is small, and after two years we are all getting t ired of each other. My husband and I are looking forward to this summer when all this is going to change. By then, we will have enough money to move out, and since my husband wants to go to UA, we are going to move to Tucson. Having our own apartment and being out on our own will help me feel more like an adult. Also, we are planning on moving around in the next few years. From Tucson we will move to Seattle, Washington, and from there back to Arizona. Moving and starting all over so many times will be challenging, but at the same time, it will make me feel more independent.
Probably the most important goal that I would like to achieve is to enjoy life more. I look forward to having our own apartment, which will certainly help us enjoy our marriage more. Another thing I look forward to is taking more college classes. Not only is school fun, but I also want to change careers eventually. Staying in nursing the rest of my life would drive me crazy. Most of all, I hope that the stress from my job and home situation lets up and allows me to relax more. Many years from now, when my husband makes it through school and becomes a Veterinarian, we will settle down. After moving around for several years, it will be probably nice to do so. By then, I plan to stop working and go to school full time. All in all, I would like to enjoy these next five years which should prove to be interesting, but difficult.
Many of my goals are not very specific, but they are very important to me. I do not have any New Years "resolutions" this year, and I will probably not have any in the coming years. Generally, I want to become better at everything that I am doing. School is definitely a part of "getting better." Continuing education will help me with my English and eventually get me to my big goal, a new degree. Also, living on my own and moving around is going to be exciting. Most of all, while, I am trying to reach my goals I do not want to forget the one imperative; no matter what happens in the future, never stop enjoying life!
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