Anyone need a CPR Course/Certification for Nursing or other?

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I was signed up for the OU Accelerated BSN program but decided not to pursue it. I had already enrolled in an American Red Cross CPR course for the professional rescuer, which is a requirement prior to starting the program.

Well, since I have decided not to pursue a career, and since I cannot get a refund, I would like to offer my spot, free of charge, to anyone that would like it. The cost was 75$ but I do not want anyone to pay me. I give it as a gift to another student. I just do not want the 75$ to go to waste.

First person to message me gets it. It is going to be in the downriver area in Riverview, MI. I can give full details to whomever wants this.

The course is next Tues/Thurs from 6-10pm. 3/23 and 3/25 are the dates.

PM me if interested. I will need to provide them your name so they know who to expect, otherwise that's it I think.

Dave

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Firehawk,

Sorry to hear you are not pursuing OU nursing. You sounded so excited about the opportunity. If you don't mind me asking, why the change of heart? :confused:

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I just could not part with my job. It made me realize how cozy and lucky I have it, to be honest. No, it's not what I want to do really. But I've been in my career now for 10 years and with everything I've worked for, it's hard to leave that for a ton of risk and uncertainty. I was in a unique position from most people. I didn't want to have to struggle financially for the next 4 years minimum to get to where I wanted to go, in the hopes that I would like that more, when I really don't even know if I would or not for sure.

Sometimes you don't see the whole picture until a major decision like this is staring you right in the face and you have to make a permanent decision to lose what you have already.

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I totally understand where you are coming from. I've been at my current career/company for 12 years now, and it is quite cozy and familiar. I'm at the point, where some mornings I dread going to work. My workplace is great, it's just that I'm not passionate about it anymore. I know where I was meant to be...life just got in the way and it took me a while to get around to nursing. I am worried about the money factor too. According to what others have posted for pay rates in Michigan, it may take me a while to earn what I earn now. I realize I am taking a huge leap of faith, but I really feel this is my purpose (not to sound corny...I really do mean it). In my favor, I do have a supportive husband and we have positioned ourselves to live off one income for a while. It will take some sacrifices but we will make it. I'm not in your position yet, I'm waiting to get a decision from OU. Hopefully, one day soon I too will be faced with the decision of do I stay with a sure thing or take a risk and try something new. Good luck to you Firehawk.

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It just made me really think about how lucky I am to have what I have. I did not want to start over and prove myself again by starting at the bottom. It's tough to do that when you have put all this time into one thing. I would basically be throwing that away and taking big risks on something that I was not 100% sure if I really would like. I'm sure i would get more out of it personally, but I would bet the same crap that bothers me at my job now would bother me in that job as well. So it becomes a risk vs reward debate in my mind.

I did not really sit down and begin thinking about every little detail until I had to make the decision. I don't have any regrets. I made a great couple of friends when I was taking prerequisites and I learned a lot of great information. Part of me wishes I could go back to high school and go the doctor route, which is what I always really wanted to be. But at the time I was not willing to work hard enough for that, and right now I don't feel like I have the drive to do that either, nor the finances.

So, while I don't like my job, it's cozy, pays well, and I'm good at it. I don't think I will ever regret the decision, but at least if I ever get laid off or something, I know what I will be pursuing!

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Hi Firehawk

Sorry to hear you will not be pursuing nursing. Since I have been on this forum for almost a year(guess I am hooked), I have kept tabs on a few people. I appreciate all the help and advice you have given me in the past. I admired you for going into nursing and possibly leaving a good paying job. I'm like ' is this guy crazy or something?' lol. But I too have worked in a job I was not feeling 100 % fulfilled and that's my driving force to becoming a nurse. Plus the most important part of feeling like you are making a difference - and being a nurse will allow me to do that. I honestly don't know my future as I haven't even been accepted to a program yet(waiting on three schools) I trust in God and hope he guides me. Nursing school is risky because not only is it super difficult, you never know with 100 % certainty if you will love the job. Fortunately I worked in a hospital as a volunteer for a year and like it so far. But you never really know. I think you said it best that every job will have it's own issues, etc. Right now I am focused on getting my BSN, working, and then getting my CRNA. I know I can do it and hope to get the chance. Anyhow, the best of luck to you. In closing, was there anything in Orientation that was a red flag to you(you can PM if you want) - that might have swayed you into this decision?? Thanks.

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