Published Aug 17, 2009
kerric511
56 Posts
I went in for my normal shift today, and was greeted at the door by our HR director. I thought to myself, ohhh, boy, this can't be good. Sure enough, it wasn't. I got laid off! At first I was shocked, then once the shock wore off I was pretty angry, because I felt I busted my butt in that ER, never had a complaint, or disciplinary action, nothing! Then as it sank in further I got very upset, I had nowhere really to go, its a VERY small town up here. I thought, Oh god, I'll never get another job in this economy, looks like I'm moving home!
I called another close RN friend that I used to work with on my old shift, she was upset for me, then as any good friend would do, took me out to lunch, and then for some much needed "beverages" at our local bar. So with my sorrows drowned, I returned home, and passed out.
Waking up with a hangover, ordered some pizza, and then checked the mailbox. Whelp, Guess what was on top of the stack of mail? An envelope from Johns Hopkins.
I GOT INTO MED SCHOOL BABY !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Good bye northern Maine ... BALTIMORE HERE I COME !!!!!!!!!
I'M ALREADY PACKING !!!!!!!!!!!!
Now THATS how you turn a crappy day into an INCREDIBLE one!
I'm sorry guys, I know this has really nothing to do with these message boards, but I have to yell it to everyone!!!!
I think I've read the letter at least 100 times so far, I keep reading it cause I can't believe it, cause its not like its just med school .... its Johns freakin' Hopkins!!!! About the LAST place I expected to get into!
THANK YOU! to everyone on this board, who told me to apply to med school if I thought I could do it! I decided to try the "all in" approach! IT WORKED!!!! You guys are like my second little family here!
*hugs* & *muah*
I'm not going to be able to sleep for a week!
libbyjeanne
110 Posts
Woo Hoo! Congrats! John Hopkins is a secret little dream I have. But its your reality! Congrats again...
TaraRae123
69 Posts
WOOOT!!!!!!!! Ahhh that is so0o0 exciting seriously God was doing you a favor, go ahead a give one back to him!
I intend to ... Going for Oncology!
Thanks! :-)
barbyann
337 Posts
.... its Johns freakin' Hopkins!!!!
What an awesome story. So happy for you.
nursel56
7,098 Posts
I've always wanted to use this smilie. . .
:hpygrp:
Prepare for an adventure. . .
rholman
294 Posts
Congratulations!
traumaRUs, MSN, APRN
88 Articles; 21,268 Posts
studentnurst2010
6 Posts
Congratulations!!! & wish you the best of luck
Ruby Vee, BSN
17 Articles; 14,036 Posts
congratulations!
Sniper RN
107 Posts
NeosynephRN
564 Posts
Congrats!! Wishing you all the best in your new adventure!!