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I am at BC Central taking my Math and Eng, I live closer to North Campus though. I just chose late classes. But maybe next semester we can sync up a class or so.

If any of you dont mind me asking. How is it that you managed to pay the tuition of City College? its quite expensive!

If by "NTG" you mean Nitro. We were taught in EMT school yes everytime. Unless they had taken any Sexually Enhancement Drugs a prior number of hours before. Not sure if that applies to nurses or not. BUt i thought i would just say it.

First off, congratz! And great job, its evident you are working hard! AS for myself, uhhh I dont think you consider the Pell grant anytype of award so ill keep you posted on what I get (if) and when I do. But keep up the good work!

I would def have to say the show "Scrubs", its spot on! lol no but I have to agree with you on E.R.

I tip my hat to you. Geriatrics are not my forte. ER/Peds/Burn Unit is where I reside.

In one of my clinical rotations when i was in EMT school earlier this year we had a multiple stab wound case. And you know, this was our first clinical rotation where something actually happened. Now i didnt freeze, I actually was one of the first to rush into the chaos. But half of my class froze outside, saying things like "the person is already dead", "no point in going int there" and a few other things. it was my guess that they were afraid, or had something that was preventing them from being around all the blood. (which shouldnt be the case I know, but some people cant take it yet they find there way into medical school. Why? Beats me, but anyway as I rushed to start CPR, I kind of blacked out, or left my body idk how to explain it very well. But all i could do was look into the patients, eyes as i did cpr, sounds werent there. I could faintly here everyone screaming for things, but i felt like i was on drugs or something. Later did my instructor tell me thats one of the adrenaline rushes you get in the ER. But the patient was eventually pronounced dead, and as I walked out of the room (feeling defeated) everything slowly returned back to normal. ANd I noticed the large amount of block all over my gown and hands. So I wouldnt say i was paralyzed in fear. But i was definitely out of the world. The whole time, my mind was saying. Do something, what needs to be done, how can i help. And since Im practically useless in a situation like that besdies, changing the EKG, and CPR I really couldnt do much. But i can see how one could get paralyzed in high stress, tense situations. Just my

Hey Greg! Time for a little Heart to Heart from someone in your shoes. Well close. I also live in South FLorida, I am 18 years old, ill be 19 in a number of days. Also with the hopes of pursuing Nursing. I start Broward College in Jan. And I have a tough schedule ahead of me. My advice man, is to get those grades up. There is no use feeling bad for yourself, accept mistakes and move on. Learn from them! And never let anyone tell you, you cant do it. Try your hardest, study your best and dream of success. Your still young, we youngins will shape the world and our future! We have time on our side so we have to make the best of it. No one said it will be easy, everything worthwhile requires work. And with some, it may require more work than others. I wish you the best!

Moved out of Ft. Laud? I live in Broward. But I am not going for my CNA. Good luck!

Hey Aaron, I am not exactly sure if you still watch this thread or not. But I would also like the notes, thanks. [email protected]

Oh! Ok thats cool. Yeah, my school has scholarships but not as many pertaining to Nursing. It would be cool to get one, but my chances are paying through loans. Atleast the core classes.

First off, congratz! :w00t: Secondly, would you mind sharing where you applied? I wouldnt mind trying for these int he future.

Hey, I saw this topic and decided to post me 2 cents. I am 18 years old, 19 next month (woo!). And for me the expereince isnt really the same. You say you have read others experiences right? Well, how heavy of research have you done on the nursing career? Is it truly something you want to do? There should be some motivating factor somewhere that can help push you along. Like me personally: Burn Victim, major motivator. To give back what was given me. Grew tons of respect for Nurses and what they do. Medical Family, 99.9% of my family is in the medical field. So it wasnt a hard choice to what i was influenced to. The knowledge, I love all things medical, not to mention learning for me is fun. Crazy huh? Love for people, yes the world isnt the happiest place. But I have a strong desire to help people. Its just who I am. So i mean, find things that will make you want to study and be the best you can. Dont always rely on others experience because your time in school may be similiar or nothing like theirs at all. But I do wish you luck and look forward to hearing back!

Yeah , I see what your saying. Thanks for the reply also! I know death happens, I dont freeze up at all, I actually am able to work efficiently in a high stress, fast environment. Its just people dying sucks no matter how you slice it. Ill have to develop the best outlook for me when the time comes. Even though I think I have a pretty caring one now. lol yes it made perfect sense! And thanks for replying, and i dont see it as cold. I too think i am sometimes cold but then i reealize i cant let everything get to me or i wont be able to do my job correctly lol. But i do love my patients in the sense that as my EMT teacher told us to do "View them like family" and i guess that shapes my mindset alot.

Thanks for your response, and I agree with everything you said. But, when I related my experience in the ER it was of no intention to say that Ive seen some crazy stuff. It was more so, to say I know alot of things will happen in my career as a Nurse. But if i made it seem like Ive seen it all lol I am sorry its not what i meant. And yeah, in EMT school we went over the different programs that were avilable to EMS when things got a bit overboard. Though i have yet to see much or utilize it, I have no pride issues of going to help when its available to me.

Ok, so let me start off by saying. My name is Chris (maybe that was obvious by my name im not sure lol), I am currently certified as an EMT-B, and I am an 18 year old male. The whole I am macho and emotions dont affect me, thing isnt in me at all. Which is the reason why I am posting this topic. Now, as Nurses how exactly do you cope with some of things you see. Now maybe your seasoned and now its not such a biggie. But maybe when/if it was. How did you cope? I am a burn victim, flash fire back when I was 1 years old. It has never affected me really. Besides when I was growing up, sort of hiding it the best I could. But as i grew up it became a major influence on my decision to go into the nursing field. But to stay on topic, as I was doing one of my rotations in the ER as an EMT. This man came in from a stabbing, and i was able to do my duty (as much as an EMT is allowed to do), EKG help, etc. But then it came time for me to do CPR (for the first time ever on a real person) and I was doing it, but after my 2nd set. The Doc just said ok, someone call it. And as we all walked out of the room. I was like wow, I imagine this happening quite often, as a matter of fact it may even be more gruesome, involve kids, or involve other burn patients. And while it didnt frustrate me, I got upset that no matter what I may be able to do, or how much I know I just cant save everyone. So how have you, if any of you who have gone through that been able to look past it or have a brighter side of looking at it?

Hey, I know this is a super duper late response. But it hits home, so I replied! lol. Well I was the victim of a flash fire in my garage when I was 1 years old. Yep 1 years old. Suffered 3rd degree burns to over 60% of my body. Little piece of my face, arms, both legs and some back. And surprisingly instead of fearing fire and being queasy. It has been a strong motivator for me to go into this field. I love what the nurses did for me, and even though i wasnt necesasarily old enough to remember that respect is a big reason why I am going into the field. That or working in the ER heh. I hear they may want us guys in there.

Hey! Im starting my pre reqs at BC too! What campus? I am starting with my Eng Comp and A & P 1 and i plan on taking a & p 2 and Chem over the summer so that way ill be finished when fall comes around i willl be able to apply to the nursing program! Maybe ill see you! I wisdh you luck, Feels good to know people will be starting around teh same time as me lol.

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Thanks, I know it all boils down to what the persons needs are and what they can do. So we will see, the year is comming soon and ill have to make a choice. Im sure it will be the right one, and no doubt about the LPN's being nurses too. One big medical family lol.

I was just wondering if anyone else will be starting pre reqs around Jan 2012. ANd if so what campus. I know most if not all of the studying will be coming from ourselves but it doesnt hurt to have someone alongside you to help build you. Let me know!

LOL! Oh boy, well I suppose sometimes people gotta do what they gotta do. But thanks ill be sure to keep track/in touch of what and how i do.

Jeez 10k a semester ANNA? But oh ok i see where your coming from. And Mi Vida, that is exactly how i feel. Making a difference, Ive grown up taught to help people, so its only fitting that along with that I consider myself a good candidate for the NS program. I love the support you guys give here. I feel so welcomed! Thanks everyone.

Thanks, do you all mind if i ask what dept. you work in. And why you chose it or love it? Ever since my rotations in the ER. I just loved it, I knew from that point that i would be happy with that career in that area. But when i say happy being in the ER it seems only Nurses understand what i mean. Most people look at me like im a bad person ha. But yes I cant wait to get going! Thanks for the feedback to

Haha, I like your name. And i was looking at private school prices. They are insane, I do have one comunity college in mind though. I thought it would cost much more. But maybe thats due to my inexperience. Also, after I continue to talk with my friends who are already in the process of applying for the NS Proram they are urging me to just go into it also, I think when this years taxes come back I will be able to get assistance for school for sure. Maybe that will also assist in my decision, I honestly would rather go striaght into the ADN/BSN but it was just a few things that was making me think of other options. I didnt mean to make it sound like I know I can handle anything and ive heard many a horror stories about having no life when some people have gotten into the program. I was more so saying I am getting prepared for that once I get into it. But again thanks for the feedback it means alot to me. I will def keep it in mind.