She dropped out of JC to study nursing
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There are forumites talking about taking up a Medical Degree like it's no big deal!
Well, expenses aside, not everyone can become a Doctor. It isn't easy, and not everyone has the ability to handle Med School. I wish I had the brains to, but I don't. I know my limitations.
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Don't want to be doctor... but would you consider to be a Nurse Practitioner? Incorproate Medicine knowledge to enhance Nursing focus.
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Maybe cause her bf like nurse lea ?
LOL
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Originally posted by LizHo:
Don't want to be doctor... but would you consider to be a Nurse Practitioner? Incorproate Medicine knowledge to enhance Nursing focus.
I'd be happy to be a Nurse Specialist. It isn't that easy, and neither is it cheap, to get the qualifications to be a Nurse Practitioner.
Besides, I want to have time to stop and smell the roses.
I'm mighty happy with the way things are proceeding for me. -
Originally posted by Rhonda:
There are forumites talking about taking up a Medical Degree like it's no big deal!
Well, expenses aside, not everyone can become a Doctor. It isn't easy, and not everyone has the ability to handle Med School. I wish I had the brains to, but I don't. I know my limitations.
I think some even freaked out when it came to practical -
Originally posted by sbst275:
I think some even freaked out when it came to practicalI'll always remember the first day we were ushered into the Cadavar room where they had laid two cadavars on the steel tables for us to examine. Quite a few of my classmates hovered at the outer perimeters, and whimpered when asked to come closer!
They huddled together, whining like pathetic little puppies, so funny! One of them started retching too!
She turned very pale, and had to run out of the room! 
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Originally posted by Rhonda:
I'll always remember the first day we were ushered into the Cadavar room where they had laid two cadavars on the steel tables for us to examine. Quite a few of my classmates hovered at the outer perimeters, and whimpered when asked to come closer!
They huddled together, whining like pathetic little puppies, so funny! One of them started retching too!
She turned very pale, and had to run out of the room!
oh my...guy or lady?
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Originally posted by Rhonda:
If you have a dream, you must decide to put your mind to it. There will be obstacles along the way and sometimes, situations will be heart-wrenching. However, persevere on, and keep your dearest friends close to you because they will be the ones who will help to keep you sane during your struggles.
I can't agree more on this one.
Sometimes only when you dare to jump off the cliff into the abyss will you realize what you are capable of.
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Originally posted by Rhonda:
The cult leader of Club 30 is a Nurse! Hehe!
I think we should just let the girl lead her life and make her own choices. Singaporeans are quick to criticise and condemn others who don't take the 'typical' route, but it's really all up to the individual how he/she charts his/her course in life. Afterall, she will be the one to reap the fruits or bear the consequences.
I never thought I'd be a nurse! Never, ever! And yet, after working seven years in the corporate sector, I gave up a well-salaried position, discarded the prestige, cut up my corporate Gold Card, and ventered into Nursing.
It wasn't easy. I suffered a pay cut of more than 65%. I had to move out of my rented two-bedroom HDB apartment into a rented bedroom. I had to give up my three cats for adoption as a result of that. I packed up a lot of my stuff to be hastily given away and I cried buckets for weeks over my losses and drastic change in circumstances.
And then, in Nursing School, I realised that a lot in my cohort entered Nursing because their results were so awful, they had no other course that would accept them! Ack!
I had to face Nursing Managers, Nursing Officers and colleagues who were pretty ruffian in their behaviour and their management style was kinda commando-style. I nicknamed these people "Empress Dowagers" because of their obsolete, 1960's management style. It was mostly Management by Instilling Fear and Enforcing Absolute Power, a real stark contrast to the open, empowerment concept I was familiar with through my years of working for and with Americans in the various MNC's I was with.
The few years I had to work in the local hospital was sheer hell. Looking back, I do not know what kept me going on to complete not just my bond period, but another extra year on top of that. However, by the end of that period, I think a few of you know that I sunk into deep depression. *shivers...
Anyways, that's all history. And the new chapter in my life is looking real good!
I've achieved my long-held dream of migrating out of Singapore, and am now working in a ward of my choice, receiving the all-rounded training I wanted all along, and embarking on the first of two courses that will make me a fully-qualified ICU Nurse. People who criticised me for entering Nursing now have to eat humble pie.
Salary-wise, I'm now on par, if not doing even better than them. If you have a dream, you must decide to put your mind to it. There will be obstacles along the way and sometimes, situations will be heart-wrenching. However, persevere on, and keep your dearest friends close to you because they will be the ones who will help to keep you sane during your struggles. I have two precious souls in Club 30 whom I'm deeply indebted to for being my strong support during moments so desolate and dark, all seemed hopeless.
Somedays, I remember the terrible times I faced, lying on my mattress, looking out the window at the vast sky, mesmerised by the soft tinkles of my dreamcatcher windchime, tears slowly drying on my face, heart aching so badly, I thought I would just perish... and I realise how far I've come.
I wish this girl all the best in her endeavours! It will be a journey of many challenges, but the skills gained will be priceless. And yes, embrace true geographic mobility with Nursing. And stand tall... because you WILL be saving countless lives in this profession.
I Salute U, My Lady!
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wishing her all e best in her life in uni
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i guess its only in times like these, when we are at a loss, at crossroads, or in deep shit, that we truly search deep into our souls to find out what is it that we really seek.
sometimes, life can get too comfortable that we dont look beyond our comfort zone. just get a decent degree then find a decent job would suffice for many.
when shit happens, sa life changing events, one is stuck in a moment and cant find a way, that the answer dawn upon us. i find that those going through tough times will be more resolute and have more chance of success when they make up their mind on a certain matter.
i can empathize with the girl, for i have chose a path less travelled. =)
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Two roads diverged in a yellow wood,
And sorry I could not travel both
And be one traveler, long I stood
And looked down one as far as I could
To where it bent in the undergrowth;
Then took the other, as just as fair,
And having perhaps the better claim,
Because it was grassy and wanted wear;
Though as for that the passing there
Had worn them really about the same,
And both that morning equally lay
In leaves no step had trodden black.
Oh, I kept the first for another day!
Yet knowing how way leads on to way,
I doubted if I should ever come back.
I shall be telling this with a sigh
Somewhere ages and ages hence:
Two roads diverged in a wood, and I--
I took the one less traveled by,
And that has made all the difference.It is 'The Road Not Taken' by Robert Frost. For all to ponder hehe.
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Ah... that Robert Frost poem. I came across it when I was doing 'A' Levels Literature.
It is really hard to stick to your decision to take the road less travelled, because you will be facing criticism, and you will encounter trials and tribulations that will make you wonder if you did make the right choice at all.
I wouldn't have done it without friends who patiently offered support and empathy all the way. They were pals who didn't utter a word of "I told you so" when I cried over how difficult it all turned out to be. They are true friends, very hard to find these days.
I've been much blessed. I remember when I met one of my buddies to tell him that I'm finally leaving for Australia, you know what he said? "Wow! Congratulations! I can't believe it took you eight years of sheer determination and diligence, blood, sweat and tears to finally attain your dream! I take my hat off to you, man!"
Those are words that I've held dear to my heart till this day.
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Originally posted by Rhonda:
Ah... that Robert Frost poem. I came across it when I was doing 'A' Levels Literature.
It is really hard to stick to your decision to take the road less travelled, because you will be facing criticism, and you will encounter trials and tribulations that will make you wonder if you did make the right choice at all.
I wouldn't have done it without friends who patiently offered support and empathy all the way. They were pals who didn't utter a word of "I told you so" when I cried over how difficult it all turned out to be. They are true friends, very hard to find these days.
I've been much blessed. I remember when I met one of my buddies to tell him that I'm finally leaving for Australia, you know what he said? "Wow! Congratulations! I can't believe it took you eight years of sheer determination and diligence, blood, sweat and tears to finally attain your dream! I take my hat off to you, man!"
Those are words that I've held dear to my heart till this day.
You really have balls of steel I must say.
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Originally posted by 16/f/lonely:
You really have balls of steel I must say.Ah harharharhar!! More balls than some whiny young Singaporean men these days, eh?
*referring to the NS whiner. -
Originally posted by Rhonda:
Ah harharharhar!! More balls than some whiny young Singaporean men these days, eh?
*referring to the NS whiner.
Ignore this kind of shitty people lar.They'll never make it big in life.
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duhz
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actually i think her decision to go into nursing is great .. its rather...
":“But I realised something was wrong when my friends were all studying hard during the exams while I had no urge to study at all.” " -- this was her reason for 'realising' that after 1.5 years in JC she wanted to study nursing.
.. and this lack of task completion is an attitude that I feel will return to haunt her. Just because you don't LIKE something, have no urge to do something, doesn't mean you don't do it or complete it properly.
Like Rhonda says, the road towards nursing is a difficult one. Let's hope she finds the whole journey something she enjoys and believe in, and thus have the 'urge' to persist at it.
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Originally posted by ShrodingersCat:
actually i think her decision to go into nursing is great .. its rather...
":“But I realised something was wrong when my friends were all studying hard during the exams while I had no urge to study at all.” " -- this was her reason for 'realising' that after 1.5 years in JC she wanted to study nursing.
.. and this lack of task completion is an attitude that I feel will return to haunt her. Just because you don't LIKE something, have no urge to do something, doesn't mean you don't do it or complete it properly.
Like Rhonda says, the road towards nursing is a difficult one. Let's hope she finds the whole journey something she enjoys and believe in, and thus have the 'urge' to persist at it.
I didn't read the link, but since you highlighted it, yes, I see a potential problem.
Nursing isn't easy at all. I sure hope that she has an deep-seated interest in the profession, not just a passing fancy.
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Rhonda around what age did u realise ur passion?
I up till now cannot find my passion in life leh. I still following the herd, trying to study well to climb up corporate ladder without an aim.
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Originally posted by motoway:
Rhonda around what age did u realise ur passion?
I up till now cannot find my passion in life leh. I still following the herd, trying to study well to climb up corporate ladder without an aim.
I think I made the drastic career switch at 26.
Don't worry, motoway. There are people who don't even realise their true calling until much later in life. I know of people here in Australia who are pretty indecisive and clueless and they don't really know what they really like until when they are 'old'.
Thing is, in Singapore, life is pretty regimented and if you try to be different, you become glaringly different. You just need to be courageous enough.
Just explore any open avenues and keep an open mind. Hopefully, you'll find your passion real soon.
It helps to start by asking yourself where your aptitude lies. I considered teaching or nursing, because English and Biology were my strong subjects and I had a deep interest in both. From there, it was easy to work out which was the more viable option. So, what are you good at?
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Ah, much thanks Rhonda! :) I was pretty disturbed by not having any passion in life so i asked my fren (Tarot card reader) to see at what age will i find that drive. Heheh abit stupid but just for the fun of it la.
Seriously speaking, I'm more of a hands on person and I talk alot of rubbish. It's true. I can talk till the cows come home but aft much tot, i believe i dun make sense one.
And somehow, the older generation people like to talk to me. Maybe i look like their grandchildren or what. Hehehe.Yup yup, i'll keep and open mind! Wise words from the cult leader.
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Originally posted by motoway:
Ah, much thanks Rhonda! :) I was pretty disturbed by not having any passion in life so i asked my fren (Tarot card reader) to see at what age will i find that drive. Heheh abit stupid but just for the fun of it la.
Seriously speaking, I'm more of a hands on person and I talk alot of rubbish. It's true. I can talk till the cows come home but aft much tot, i believe i dun make sense one.
And somehow, the older generation
people like to talk to me. Maybe i look like their grandchildren or
what. Hehehe.Yup yup, i'll keep and open mind! Wise words from the cult leader.
Hmm... so you like to yak, and old folks love you?
I know that over here, geriatric care is a huge thing. Actually, it is so all over the world. Nursing homes and retirement villages are always short of staff. You don't need to be a nurse, you can just be an orderly, which means, you are kinda like a caregiver, you help the elderly with their daily needs, eg. showering, feeding, etc. and you are like a companion to them, but you aren't allowed to administer medication.
However, not everyone can stomach doing these things day in and day out. I, for one, will foam at the mouth, throw a fit thrashing wildly on the floor, and drop dead!
I'm an ICU Nurse through and through. You'll never find yourself out of a job if you enter this area of aged care. Afterall, everyone grows old!
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Originally posted by Rhonda:
Ah harharharhar!! More balls than some whiny young Singaporean men these days, eh?
*referring to the NS whiner.
they forgot as they whine, we've what we have today is because of SAF -
Originally posted by sbst275:
they forgot as they whine, we've what we have today is because of SAFPrecisely!
Don't they remember the threats Malaysia and Indonesia have presented to us in the not-so-distant past? KNS, always kpkb!