Welcome to another episode of our podcast! In today's episode, we have a special guest, Trip, who will share his inspiring journey of pursuing a career change into nursing while navigating the challenges of parenthood. We talked about: 

▶︎ Seattle misconceptions about constant rain ;-)

▶︎ His motivation for a career change, includes wanting a more structured schedule and the influence of his wife, who is a doctor. 

▶︎ How he went back to school and started as a nurse assistant. 

▶︎ The challenges and rewards of pursuing nursing, emphasizing the desire to make a difference in people's lives. 

▶︎ How we balanced nursing classes with caring for his newborn daughter. 

▶︎ The initial difficulties, adjusting schedules, and managing time effectively. 

▶︎ How he and his wife gradually adapted to parenthood and supported each other through the challenges. 

▶︎ The specific moment that confirmed his decision to pursue nursing. 

▶︎ The importance to leave work worries behind when clocking out and how he developed this mindset over the years. 

▶︎ How despite the challenging moments, he never doubted his ability to succeed.  

▶︎ How his nursing career shaped his perspective on healthcare and highlighted issues in the industry. 

▶︎ His personal growth and humility he gained from changing careers, focusing on interacting with others with grace. 

▶︎ The Importance of self-care while taking care of others. 

▶︎ How open communication with his spouse and understanding helped him navigate the challenges. 

Hope you like it!

Resources (Sonoma County Only)

Sonoma County Homeschoolers

Homeschool Connections of Sonoma County

SLCS Home Study

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