Comments on: It's Gonna Be Okay.

By: Trauma Junkie

Trauma Junkie — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 23:12:48 +0000

Well put, my friend.

School isn’t easy, that’s for sure, and life circumstances can just make it that much harder. Just remember the end result.

And yes, all of you will make it. But especially you in particular. :)

By: 40lizard

40lizard — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:59:04 +0000

Thanks Medic 22 for the words of encouragement! and to littlepretendnurse- it ain’t easy with spouse and kids- and working 32 hrs a week and 74 hrs of clinicals, 18 hrs credit load- its enough to kill you but like Epi and I keep telling one another- we will get through this and we will survive! Hang in there!

By: littlepretendnurse

littlepretendnurse — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 05:12:27 +0000

Boy did I need to hear this right now! Full time work, 20 credit hours school (I will be an RN, I will be an RN, I will be an RN), plus life in general. (I don’t know how you are doing it with kids and spouse, it’s hard enough without a family)
That said it sure seems like you have things figured out. keep on keepin on! the world will be a better place the more knowledge you have!
good luck!
and Happy Studying!!!!!!!!

By: Medic 22

Medic 22 — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 04:19:57 +0000

Lizard, it doesn’t get easier, but it does get better. :)

By: 40lizard

40lizard — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 01:36:37 +0000

Hang in there girl! WE are going to make it! I’ve been telling myself this all day as school has kicked my a– too today!

Medic 22- I don’t feel so bad now- I’m 41 starting this odyssey of insanity! Tell me it gets better! :)

By: Stephan

Stephan — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 01:16:59 +0000

Keep it up, its hard now but the rewards will be worth it. First time through school too, I came close on the lab skills but got lucky on my second round of the mega-code, would have been a third attempt but my inaction actually helped (go figure). Now I am more confident and can do these skills in my sleep.

By: Old NFO

Old NFO — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 20:13:25 +0000

Hang in their Epi! It doesn’t get easier, but it DOES GET BETTER! Coping is all part of the job, as you know from being an EMT, this just takes a bit longer…

By: Jim Isbell

Jim Isbell — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 18:38:02 +0000

I don’t envy you, Epi, but I certainly admire you for sticking with everything you have to do right now. It’s never easy to go back to school and I have seen this in my EMT students-the juggling act leads to stress and heartache and all sorts of problems. But you what? Ultimately it will be over and the stress of school will be replaced my something else that makes school look like a cake walk.

Keep your spirits up. If you weren’t committed to school, it wouldn’t stress you out like it is. I promise, the kids will love you no less once you are through this and you’ll eventually be able to look back and be grateful for those that were patient and supportive of your hard work.

As the husband of a wife who spent 2.5 years going back to anesthesia school, I understand the pressures and sacrifices it takes to get a spouse back into school. It’s hard, but that makes it worth the effort.

God bless.

By: hydrantgirl

hydrantgirl — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 15:58:50 +0000

I’m with you. Literally. In medic school too. I have the days marked in a count-down on my calender with the end goal (which used to seem impossibly far away) getting closer every week.

We will share a virtual toast to one another when we’re finished. Because we WILL finish :)

By: EMS Chick

EMS Chick — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 15:34:42 +0000

The balance of family, class, and work is a tough one to achieve. Just know that you can do it, your family and friends support you.

I knew I was stressed while in class over the past year and then precepting but now that it’s over with I look back and think “WOW…what the heck did I do.” But knowing you survived it and have bettered yourself is a priceless kind of moment.