KatMill2312

I just want to put my 2 cents in as an EMT-B and nursing student (insert groans, it's ok I accept)! One of the most impactful things my EMS instructors ever said to me was: it's not MY emergency. That simple. I've practiced that way as an EMT and tried to approach my clinical as a nursing student that way as well. What is an EMERGENCY to me may not be to my patient. Respect to you as RNs and...I get it. We have the luxury of knowledge and often privlege when we walk through the doors because we know people working here! Anyhow, just my very basic take on the situation.

Hi Kristinn239! I'm starting nursing school in like 3 weeks (í ¾í´¤) I, like you, have been a SAHM for a long time. My kids are 9, 6 and almost 3 year old twins. It's kind of terrifying gong back to school AND doing all the mom stuff, BUT that's what we've been doing! You got this! Congrats on getting into a program and in a couple of years we'll be nurses and our kids.... will still be our kids: bugging for fruit snacks and watching cartoons. Good luck!

Ah, the joys of the "nurses vs EMS." Welcome to the world of EMS, as a PP put it. I start my nursing program in August and I have been told by countless people "DON'T TELL ANYONE YOU'RE AN EMT!!" It is simply based on this stupid idea that nurses and EMS don't get along basically (this is my opinion mind you) that they are both the dumping ground of their medical areas. EMS often gets sh*t on when we were arrive at definitive care by docs and nurses because we are seen as "uneducated/undereducated," we are just ambulance drivers after all. Nurses are sh*t on because they are "just nurses," right? So really we should join forces but we don't. What you are experiencing is life on the other side of the fence, the disrespect and disregard that EMS professionals receive on the daily. Honestly, the reason they are often to tired and depressed looking is because of what they do and see: you are more on the transport side and not on scene from what it sounds like, but showing up on scene, whether it be an MVA or a little old lady's house can be hard on the soul day in day out. We too are working long hours, on little sleep and understaffed. Top it off with crap pay and little respect from "co-workers" in the hospitals and corporate bullsh*t, yea. I'm sorry you are feeling like you are being treated badly, try introducing yourself when you arrive at the ED, and I hope that the situation gets better for you. PSA: This is not a "them vs us" post, hopefully just a little insight from an EMT as to maybe why you would be getting treated this way. Obviously everyone's experience is different, each department/hospital/work environment is different. I'm not trying to start a riot here. Not all nurses/EMTs/Doctors pull this kind of stuff.

This is ridiculous. I am a female EMT and I would consider myself to have the personality traits you listed: silly, happy go lucky, etc. Now, I AM competitive but I don't think that is a male trait nor one required for EMS or medicine in general. I DO think that a sense of humor is critical in dealing with what EMS throws your way, they call it "gallows humor" in fact. Many of us start with it, almost everyone ends up with it. If you want to be an EMT do it. Are there more men in the field? Yes. Do they treat me less than or differently? No. I'm expected to know my stuff, pull my weight (sometimes literally) and do my job. Now there's always exceptions to the everything, but don't let a few naysayers put you off something you want to do.

Well....I got my acceptance e-mail yesterday!!! I start my nursing program in the fall! I'm thrilled, nervous, and relieved that the wait (at least for that part) is over! I'm so grateful for allnurses and you guys, it has made the process a lot easier! Onto nursing school! Fingers crossed for those still waiting!

Yes! Congrats to you as well, I'm sorry I didn't say it earlier my brain is in overdrive! I agree that we should try and meet up, maybe before bootcamp? For coffee or something? I also have no idea what bootcamp is! Lol. My name is Katrina, nice to officially "meet" you!

I got my acceptance e-mail as well!!!! Yay!! So excited to not only be going to nursing school but to be attending with you Parah!!!

I agree Parah that they probably let everyone know at the same time. I didn't even think og spring break but that might have had something to do with it. I actually called Thursday, and there is 1 lady that they refer you to and she's only in Mon - Thurs until 4 pm, so at best we'll hear something Monday. The wait is killer for all of us so hopefully something soon!!

Nope. I've heard nothing. I even emailed to make sure they got my application (they did). I've been nervous since I applied so....idk. I wish they'd get back to us! You heard back April 5th last year?! Hmmmm, I wonder why it's taking so much longer this year? Splitting hairs maybe?

I hear you! I am checking my email WAY too much lol. Expecting anything this first week was probably silly, but one can hope! I would like to think the scores we have are competitive enough, but we just won't know until the cohort info comes out. The wait is killer! Holy tuition Batman! I don't blame you for wanting to come back just for that!

Idk if my score makes me feel better or worse lol! Did whoever you were talking to happen to mention when we should hear back about acceptance/rejection? When are you guys moving out here?

I am taking A&PII now, I didn't think I could do the accelerated course with both 1 and 2 last semester since I was also taking micro and a math class and... gah I don't even remember what the other one wall! My teacher last semester was Wolfe, she was great. I'm online for A&PII. Have you taken both? Thanks for the encouragement, I think I'm just stressed. Yes I'm a resident so I think I got an extra point for that? Did they expedite your stuff?!

Wow! Great job on the HESI and your grades AND getting everything in on time! I really hope we both get in too! I don't feel like I did well enough on the HESI (87.5) bit hopefully! I'm really hoping they start sending letters out the first week of April.

Congrats to everyone who got into their programs! This is the last week my program has for people to turn in their applications, so....I'm still waiting. We should hear sometime in April í ½í¸“. My school does a point system too based on GPA, HESI, residency, etc. We only have 45 spots though! 12 alternates. Ugh! I'm freaking out.

Like previous posters have suggested letting us in on what exactly you are struggling with would be helpful: specific classes? Length of time it takes to complete pre-req work? Applying for nursing programs? Rejection/denials? I'll just say as a broad bit of advice: hang in there. Take your downtime seriously, it is hard work and it is time consuming but so is nursing school from what I understand; so it is unlikely to slow down. Watch a movie, drink a beer (if you're of age) and try and relax for a few hours. The schoolwork will still be there. Sometimes the best thing you can do is just walk away for a little bit, because the pressure of it all is too much; then when you come back to it, you can really tackle it and manage it again. Maybe take a look at your time management? Are you packing too much into too small of a time frame? Break it up over the week if possible. Things like that. If nothing else, know that you are not alone, it is tough for all of us hustling to get it done. I felt like that year it took me to finish up my pre-reqs would NEVER end...now I am waiting to hear if I got accepted into the programs I applied to so, it continues! HA!