I got in!!

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and I'm nervous as hell. Long story. 16-year medical transcriptionist. Sick of it. Sick of wondering what else the nationals aren't going to pay for. Pay cut by 48% in the last 4 years. Not to mention the job is killing me, probably literally, because I'm extremely out of shape and feel like I'm 90 years old from sitting for so long. This notion of going to NS has sparked something in me. I feel excited, hopeful, happy, scared, anxious, wishful, but most of all EXCITED. I want a new future. I NEED a new future. I need job security. I need a retirement plan. I need a steady job. I need some coworkers. I need to get out of the chair. I was accepted to NS yesterday and secured my spot. I cannot wait to start. I am driven. Something in me is pushing me forward into this unknown thing called NURSING SCHOOL. It's so weird! I'm not completely sure what I'm getting into but neither did I when I joined the USAF at age 18 but it was a wise decision back then, I never regretted it, and this decision will be wise too! Right? hehe. Welp. :rolleyes:

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Congrats! I'm a former MT. I decided to go back to school for nursing 2 years ago while I was working for a private rad group. I saw where our field was heading and thought I had time. A year later my job was outsourced to a national. I took a significant pay cut but figured it was still decent money, convenience of working at home, etc... They cut my pay 3 times in a year then demanded that I work more hours! Totally impossible with the cost of daycare so needless to say I'm unemployed and waiting...not so patiently...to see if I get accepted. It's such a shame what has become of the MT field and the way MT's are treated. The positive is that we can take our MT knowledge and put it towards a new, more stable career. My mom worked PT as a MT while going to NS and she said it gave her an edge. I wish you the best of luck!

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Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!! I wish you all the best as you begin your studies and new career path! :yelclap:

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CONGRATULATIONS!! :cheers: Keep us posted!!

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Congratulations!! I am a current MT and working until I get into school. Good luck!!!!! :yelclap:

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Congrats!!!

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You go, girl! Isn't it exciting? I am starting at Mercy Hospital School of Practical Nursing tomorrow! I have an AA in Nursing and a GPA of 3.4. Because it is so competitive down here in Miami, I am going the LPN-RN route so that I don't have to be put on a waiting list while my knowledge leaks away... It's been a long time coming -- took the test in August, passed and was okay'd to continue with the application process, was interviewed in Feb. and got a letter of acceptance late March. It doesn't matter because starting tomorrow, dressed in my little white uniform, I am on my way and it feels good. Doesn't it?! Good luck. We will be alright.

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Let's stay in touch. I will love to hear about other MTs successes at transitioning to nursing school. It's like the best idea EVER, don't ya'll think? I mean the way MT is going these days, I'm not just walking away, I'm running like hell! hehe. Not just MTs transitions either - I want to hear about everybody's plans and movements forward. This is great! I love this board - a popular board out there for MTs is so filled with negativity and bitterness - and rightfully so - our careers have been stripped and downgraded to nothing - it's so sad because we are so skilled and it takes a lot to sit on your orifice and listen to dictation all day and sometimes night. Oh well. It was GREAT while it lasted - I was able to stay home and be here for my kids as they grew up but now it will be time for me to move on to bigger and better things. Not gonna lie I am nervous as hell to see icky things and smells and well stuff like that which I'm SURE is natural but I really just want to get out in the workfield and work with the people - it just seems like it will be such a special thing to do in life - that is care for those in need of care. G'night all.

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