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Life, Nursing, NYC, Registered Dietitian

A Wrap on Nursing School and What’s Next

December 16, 2016 By Robyn 128 Comments

Last Wednesday I took my final two exams of nursing school. And then just like that I had finished all the coursework to be a Family Nurse Practitioner.

And just like that, nursing school is done... and I survived! | The Real Life RD

In May of 2014 I moved to NYC for a career change, or expansion I like to say. I literally had no idea what I was getting myself into. That first BSN year was the most intense 12 months of my entire life. Three semesters, 60 credits total, hella exams, lots of clinical hours, and one NCLEX later we were all RNs.

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The graduate MSN program began immediately that following summer, but it was a rude awakening. The FNP (Family Nurse Practitioner) schooling was so different. We were learning to diagnose, treat, and manage disease so not only was it a total mindset shift, but the clinicals were very different too. Instead of being in a small clinical group with my peers (who were like my nursing family), I was one on one with the providers at my clinical site.

On one hand it was conducive to immense learning, but on the other hand the autonomy felt isolating. I loved being with my classmates/friends all the time. But that was no longer the case. I was only at Columbia one day a week for 8 hours of class and then the rest of the time was spent out in Brooklyn at my clinical sites fulfilling clinical hours whenever it worked with my schedule and my preceptors.

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For five semesters straight I learned more than I thought my brain could retain. As Family NPs you’re learning how to manage a person’s health from birth to death so there is a lot to cover. But the thing is, there is still SO much more to learn! At times it can feel overwhelming, but then I think of how my knowledge has progressed just within the past 12 months and with time as an RD and I know it will come with experience as an NP too.

Over the past 2 1/2 years living in the city I haven’t had to figure out what was next….because it was always another semester. But now I can and that’s pretty cool.

So where does that leave me? Well, definitely with about 10 days totally off between Christmas Eve and New Years. Rest rest rest. I hope you do that too. Then after that, there are a few moving pieces. Thankfully (and excitingly) I was offered a NP position at the clinical site I’ve been at for the past year which is really great and I’m really, really grateful that I don’t have to do the whole job search and interview thing.

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I love love love the people there, they feel like family, and I enjoy the pace of the ER/urgent care setting a lot and it balances out the women’s health and counseling I do with Nutshell. It’s fast, it’s unpredictable, and you see pretty much everything. You can do a pelvic exam, suture up a bleeding forehead, and be working up a possible GI bleed or pulmonary embolism within the same 20 minutes. I know I’ll be challenged and learn a ton there. Plus work culture is huge, and there is great morale, mentors and it’s just fun to be there. And the whole place is run by NPs and PAs (physician assistants) so you’re the point person, the one calling the shots…which feels scary right now, but the autonomy is going to allow me to grow not only in my clinical skills, but my confidence as a provider.

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I will sit for boards in February to become board certified, but before then I’m already a Nurse Practitioner so I’ll start working the first week of January. Lastly, the three 12 hour shifts will allow my days off to be focused on Nutshell. I have been WAITING for the day I finish school so we can grow Nutshell instead of simply trying to maintain the incoming client load.

Cody and I are in the brainstorming phase of what Nutshell will look like now with me in the Nurse Practitioner role. I know two things. 1) I absolutely love to teach. The RD calls and Q&A calls I do with people are my favorite. I leave those calls jacked up about life and this business and women and true health. And 2) I love talking in front of groups and bringing people together in community.

Cody loves the one on one counseling and building individual relationships and she also loves speaking and leading people. I want us both and our clients to flourish, and do things that not only serve women but get us excited about this whole thing!

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So right now, with Nutshell, it needs to be teased out. I have to do research on the legalities of being a medical provider with a telemed private practice. And I would love to grow the client base to where we need another RD. And I would also love to eventually hire someone to do food photography and recipe development for the blog. So if you love that, email me! Who knows what will come of this business…I would love therapists and perhaps someone in the fitness realm (to teach about healthy movement, appreciating your body etc etc). Really, the sky is the limit.

I’m going to send out a survey near the end of the year so I can hear back from what you guys want to see with this blog and Nutshell Nutrition. What resources can we develop that would benefit you? Do you like the meal plans or hate them? Would webinars and online workshops be cool? Etc etc etc.

I love women and I love community and I’m excited to see what this next year has in store.

I also have lots of thoughts on nursing school if you guys are interested in reading a post about that next week sometime. Yay or nay in the comments.

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In the meantime, I’m going to drink some wine this weekend, eat some bread and cheese, and get festive with my friends. I hope you all have an awesome and restful weekend too!

THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU FOR BEING HERE.

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Comments

  1. Kate says

    December 16, 2016 at 10:23 am

    Oh, please do write a post about nursing school. I would love to read that! And wow, congrats on all your hard work and new job. 🙂

    Reply
  2. Sydney says

    December 16, 2016 at 10:33 am

    Congratulations Robyn! I’ve been following your journey on the blog for the past 3 years and I’m so excited for you! And yes, please post more on the nursing school experience 🙂

    Reply
  3. Kerigan says

    December 16, 2016 at 11:03 am

    CONGRATS ON YOUR NP POSITION!! That is so exciting!! I’ve been waiting for this post as you have counted down the months of your final moments as a student 🙂 Can’t wait to see how Nutshell/the blog grows!

    Reply
  4. Elise says

    December 16, 2016 at 11:47 am

    I’ve loved following your journey from RD to NP over the past few years. It’s been so exciting! Especially hearing about live in NYC from the perspective of a Midwesterner (I’m from St. Louis.) I do hope you’ll write a post about your thoughts about nursing school. I recently completed a post-bacc teaching certification program so I know firsthand how changing careers can be scary and intimidating. The more info out there, the better.

    Reply
  5. Lynne says

    December 16, 2016 at 11:57 am

    Robyn, I love your blog. I am a nursing instructor very interested in nutrition, so I enjoy everything you write. Please share your impressions of nursing school. Would also love to have some specific posts about prebiotics/probiotics. What foods, how to make those foods, what do I do with this matcha powder, all the real-life information you are so good at. Thanks for providing an informative blog that doesn’t feel like an advertisement. Enjoy your restful holiday!

    Reply
  6. Annie B says

    December 16, 2016 at 12:15 pm

    Congrats, Robyn! It’s been so fun to follow you on this journey through your blog!! Your blog has meant a lot to me in my own journey towards intuitive eating and body acceptance, and I can’t wait to see what 2017 brings for you and the blog!!

    Reply
  7. Victoria R says

    December 16, 2016 at 12:16 pm

    Congratulations!! You are such an inspiration! I know I’m not alone when I say how much I admire you and all the hardwork you put in, as well as the humility and honesty you share here. After reading your blog for so many years, it’s just sooo incredible to watch your journey! I could go on and on but since I don’t really know you, I’ll stop being creepy. Enjoy your holidays, soak up the season and can’t wait to see what you do next! xoxo Victoria

    Reply
  8. Sam says

    December 16, 2016 at 1:03 pm

    Wow, congrats on finishing school!!! It seems like just yesterday that you started. As a fellow RD, I have really enjoyed following your journey. It is inspirational to those of us who were not taught to think beyond inpatient clinical while we were in school.

    Reply
  9. Sarah @ BucketListTummy says

    December 16, 2016 at 1:18 pm

    I think webinars and online workshops would be awesome! I also may be calling you for a RD coaching call soon 🙂

    Reply
  10. Nancy says

    December 16, 2016 at 4:37 pm

    Yes on the post about nursing school. That is still on my radar as a potential career change for myself and I would really appreciate hearing more about your experience. And HUGE congrats on everything!! It’s been amazing to see how God has honored your obedience to the call to make such a big change in your life. Now you have the career redirection you wanted plus Nick!. Talk about Him giving more than you could ask or imagine 🙂

    Reply
  11. Karlie says

    December 16, 2016 at 4:59 pm

    YOU ARE AMAZING! Congratulations! So exciting to hear about your endeavors and where you will be next. You are an inspirational lady xo

    Reply
  12. Lauren Lester says

    December 16, 2016 at 5:33 pm

    Nursing school sharing sounds great!
    Keep q&a and keep focus on improving body image and holding up,against diet culture

    Reply
  13. Maria says

    December 16, 2016 at 7:01 pm

    Absolutely yes to more about your nursing experience and thoughts on nursing!

    Reply
  14. Fiona says

    December 16, 2016 at 7:22 pm

    Huge congrats on finishing your nursing degree ! I’ve been a nurse for 10 years and I’m still learning every day which is awesome plus you can do so much with it ! You’ll be an amazing NP and your patients are lucky to have you!

    Reply
    • Robyn says

      December 19, 2016 at 5:14 pm

      i feel like i’ll be learning for a lifetime – you are amazing to be nursing for a decade! i’m sure you are a GEM fiona 🙂

      Reply
  15. Catie says

    December 16, 2016 at 7:53 pm

    Yes please do share the post about nursing school. I have been reading your blog for a long time now but I have never commented. I was in a 14 month accelerated nursing program when you were completing the first part of your degree. It was so nice to hear your experiences through out the program. The days where I wanted to give up, I would read a post of yours and it would turn my whole mindset around! Congratulations, you will be an amazing NP and thank you for all that you do!

    Reply
    • Robyn says

      December 19, 2016 at 5:14 pm

      we were in it together girl 🙂 you will be amazing as well!! good luck!

      Reply
  16. Brittany says

    December 16, 2016 at 10:59 pm

    SO happy for you. From working with you several years ago I know firsthand how amazing your are in what you do and I am so excited to see where all you go with your job as an NP and with nutshell. <3

    Reply
    • Robyn says

      December 19, 2016 at 5:13 pm

      you are so sweet brittany, thank you for saying hi!! merry merry christmas 🙂 xx

      Reply
  17. Alyssa says

    December 17, 2016 at 10:33 am

    so happy for you!! and YAY- would love reading more about it! go rest up love! <3 xoxo

    Reply
    • Robyn says

      December 19, 2016 at 5:06 pm

      you rest too alyssa 🙂 xx

      Reply
  18. Heather @ Polyglot Jot says

    December 17, 2016 at 1:24 pm

    Congratulations!! So much hard work–rest up and enjoy the holidays you deserve it!!

    Reply
    • Robyn says

      December 19, 2016 at 5:06 pm

      thank you! you as well Heather!!

      Reply
  19. R says

    December 17, 2016 at 6:53 pm

    So very happy for all the exciting things that have happened in your life and will continue to happen. You have been a big encouragement to us. Thank you so much for sharing all that you do with us readers!

    Reply
    • Robyn says

      December 19, 2016 at 5:06 pm

      thank YOU for reading and supporting!!

      Reply
  20. Amy says

    December 18, 2016 at 12:30 am

    I love reading your blog! Would love to hear more about your nursing school thoughts. I’m an RN with an assoctaves degree. HAve been working as a nurse for 4 years and know it’s time to go back to school and get my BSN!

    Reply
    • Robyn says

      December 19, 2016 at 5:05 pm

      you will be great! i’ll post this week hopefully 🙂

      Reply
  21. Sarah says

    December 18, 2016 at 9:20 am

    Congrats Robyn! I would love a more in depth post on nursing school. I am applying for nursing school in March and I am so excited (also very nervous about getting in because of how competitive it is). Would love to hear from some one who has been there. I would love to go on to be a nurse practitioner, many hospitals around me offer earn as you learn programs so I hope to do that. I get anxious about my career path, but I have to remind myself I am only 20, and I am aloud to be confused- heck we are all aloud to be unsure on career choices no matter how old we are!

    Reply
    • Robyn says

      December 19, 2016 at 5:05 pm

      Don’t be nervous although I know it’s hard not to be 🙂 you have plenty of time to tease it all out 🙂

      Reply
  22. Kaelee says

    December 18, 2016 at 11:05 am

    First, congrats!! Second, I would LOVE a nursing post! I am also “expanding” my career as I start an ABSN program in January (12-month program) and am going on to become an NP after that. Lastly, I am very interested in how you may be needing someone with fitness/movement experience (just finished my CPT and have been a Registered Yoga Teacher since 2014!) I’m also on instagram at @kleestone

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  23. Caitlin says

    December 18, 2016 at 5:34 pm

    Congratulations on your many accomplishments! Yes pleaseee to posts on nursing school. I graduated with a bachelor’s degree in psychology in 2011 and recently decided to go back to school for nursing. I’m taking a few pre-reqs this spring and researching programs for non BSNers like me. Any advice would be much appreciated! Xoxo

    Reply
    • Robyn says

      December 19, 2016 at 5:04 pm

      So exciting!!! I’ll have a post up 🙂

      Reply
  24. Laura says

    December 20, 2016 at 1:27 am

    Congrats Robyn! You are truly an inspiration. Continue writing about your life journey- it is wonderful to hear about all your success. Wishing you every happiness and a very merry Christmas.

    Reply
  25. Donna Lin says

    December 21, 2016 at 3:09 am

    Congrats! I love reading your blogs and lifestyle posts on Insta. When I first decided I wanted a career in Nursing, I searched far and wide for more information and perspective. I stumbled across one of your videos where you were interviewed about the role of a NP. Everything you said made SO much sense. Ever since then, I looked for options. There were so many. Last week I graduated with my bachelors degree in Exercise Science and in two weeks I’ll be starting Nursing school at UAB’s direct entry/accelerated Masters Program. This program is very similar to Columbia’s, except we won’t get a BSN after 12mo, but we will still be able to practice as RN’s in the state of AL after the NCLEX. I just wanted to say Thank You for being such an inspiration. I have loved following your journey and will continue to do so!

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  26. Kristin says

    January 1, 2017 at 9:47 am

    I am an RD going back to school in the fall to become an RN then a Nurse Practitioner as well! I have loved following your journey 🙂 Congrats on finishing – what an accomplishment!!

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A little way I’m learning to enjoy these years o A little way I’m learning to enjoy these years of getting to spend so much time with my kids: aka another way I’m discovering some pockets of peace so my heart & mind & soul don’t crumble under the reality of dependent & emotionally dysregulated tiny humans.  About once a week we go somewhere for baked goods. We drive or walk, buy something buttery & then find a beautiful, relatively quiet outdoor spot where the boys can romp and I can sit and think my thoughts while I watch them play. This past week we were found ourselves at the Wool Factory where the boys threw rocks & whatever else off the bridge while I ate 90% of this almond 🥐 from @coucourachou that will blow your mind. Boys ate the other 10% bc they were busy playing and didn’t ask for more quickly enough 😜  I’m finding *for me* playgrounds have a time & place but they aren’t where I enjoy motherhood & my two toddlers the most. Baked goods & a pretty outdoor spot without high drops my 15 month old could launch himself off of…I’m here for it.
I brought this bag of snacks along when I took the I brought this bag of snacks along when I took the boys to hike out at one of our favorite spots last week and when I ripped it open I was regretting my choice to share them with my kids. @baresnacks randomly sent me a box of snacks and I usually eat free food we receive or give it to a friend/neighbor and move on. But I felt it my duty to tell you about these bc they are THAT GOOD. I’m not getting paid and this isn’t sponsored - I was just shocked at how tasty these were and felt you needed to know. We ate them with some buttery roasted nuts and the combo was 👌🏻 but they are good just on their own.  The boys climbed rocks and swam in the reservoir - leave it to my almost 3 year old to want to strip down naked and fully submerge himself in chilly water on a sixty degree morning. “Mama can I get super nakey?” Sure baby. Sure. This is your childhood.
It’s a hard sell to get me to accept an offer of It’s a hard sell to get me to accept an offer of extended alone time away from the babies to just be. And that isn’t something that’s best for me, it’s an area I gotta grow in. So this afternoon when Nick pushed me out the door and was like - get out of here plzzzz - I walked to my favorite cafe and ordered a thick pastrami sandwich and sat there for a good LONG while before taking a long, peaceful walk in the rain to wrap up the afternoon. Note to self: stop being such a control freak and go be by yourself sometimes.
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I realized it was going to be a long, hot afternoo I realized it was going to be a long, hot afternoon (91 and muggy in MAY 🤯) when a toddler nap was refused and a baby nap was cut wildly short ....so my tired mom brain pulled out two plastic storage bins, filled them up with soap & hose water and striped ‘em down naked in the yard. Two hours later, it was almost time for an early dinner and I had magically been able to sit for most of that time and we already had baths checked off the list. 👍🏻 I’m archiving this idea for my future self, hope it helps another tired mama out.
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Things I love about midwifery among many: the appo Things I love about midwifery among many: the appointments, no matter how long, feel so unhurried. 
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We had an AFTERNOON today. Toddler didn’t care f We had an AFTERNOON today. Toddler didn’t care for a nap. Putting baby down was harder than I wanted it to be. Miraculously, I had a moment of clarity as I was covered in tiny humans and decided I wasn’t doing the nap battle thing a on 60 degree, gorgeous, sunny spring day 🙅🏻‍♀️ so I piled both babies into the car half naked, opened the sun roof, put on white noise for them and an audio book for me and drank a kombucha as I drove a meal to a postpartum mama. Thirty five minutes later we had a sleeping baby and a toddler who at least had a rest. Baby transferred without waking HALLELUJAH and although my toddler didn’t nap today (lord help) at least we got soaked in breezy sunshine 😎🤘🏻💆🏻‍♀️
We veered from our usual Friday night homemade piz We veered from our usual Friday night homemade pizza (minus the dough, we leave that to @albemarlebakingco) because we are eating pizza tomorrow with some friends - instead I called my mom and asked her how she makes her chicken fingers and we fried up a big ole batch of chicken nugs 🙌🏻🤤 along with a sheet pan full of sweet potato fries and a simple arugula salad dressed with parmesean, olive oil and s&p. Oh and my moms honey mustard recipe for dipping. It’s SO DANG GOOD.  Over the past 6ish months we’ve been practicing (and practicing and practicing bc it doesn’t come naturally) unplugging from technology and slowing down and resting and just being for one day a week. Some call it Shabbat. Some call it Sabbath. Maybe you call it something different. All I know is IT IS SO GOOD FOR MY WEARY SOUL and the day I look forward to ALL WEEK. Sundown on Friday to sundown Saturday. Nothing but rest. For us that means hiking (or something outside) and napping and reading and being with friends and eating really good food. And drinking some really good wine or craft beer. Sometimes whiskey. 😛  And because I know I’ll get asked about the chicken finger recipe and also because it’s too good not to share and Momma Coale said I could, here ya go:  Cut chicken breast into thin strips or small pieces (I prefer nug size bc the breading to chicken ratio is perfection). Salt and pepper those babies really well. Then dredge them in all purpose flour, then egg, then panko - just like you would bread anything else. Then fry them up in a light oil - I use avocado oil because that’s our everyday oil. You could also use canola or peanut oil. Just fill a pan with an inch or so of oil on medium high heat. They only take 2-3 minutes per side. You can always temp them to make sure they are at least 165 degrees F to really make sure they are done. Dunk in all the sauces and enjoy!  Happy weekend!

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