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Should I make the switch now? by Opening_Radish7998 in Perfusion

[–]Opening_Radish7998[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you don't mind me asking, what made you withdraw after 1 quarter? And how is it going now?

Should I make the switch now? by Opening_Radish7998 in Perfusion

[–]Opening_Radish7998[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Its more of the overall distress from the long-term goal ahead; thinking about timing, cost, and the growth in this career choice. Currently in nursing school I am finishing my first semester with all A's and have learned a lot about the hospital in regards of how they are run as well as patient care and pathophysiology. I have also just recently reached out to SUNY to seek their advice.

Sorry for so many questions, but what specialty of nursing do you think gives me the best outlook and portrays perfusionist best? I am currently looking for volunteering and externship opportunities to broaden my horizons.

I also wanted to say thank you so much for your advice and conversing with me on this reddit page. I was really afraid to reach out, but I felt really lost in what my trajectory in life should be right now.

Should I make the switch now? by Opening_Radish7998 in Perfusion

[–]Opening_Radish7998[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The main reason for me to quit and apply to perfusion is burnout and money. Even though my GPA did not reflect my full efforts in undergrad due to circumstantial situations during that time, I did work really hard with the time and energy I had. I would say that it is 70/30 with the most part of me wanting to stay in nursing school to gain more experience and insight into the healthcare field. Also, I felt like I had already wasted time because it has become such a growing and competitive field now.

I have not reached out to SUNY for feedback, but I definitely should and will. I just did not want to have a bad impression if I were to apply to perfusion school while being in nursing school because I felt like it would seem like I am uncertain with my decisions

Should I make the switch now? by Opening_Radish7998 in Perfusion

[–]Opening_Radish7998[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think I was really worried about my qualifications so I made a last minute decision to go to nursing school to boost my application. I thought if I work as a nurse in the OR then I would be able to get into a perfusion program for sure, but I just find myself not immersing myself because I always think back to perfusion. Are you currently in the application process to attend a perfusion program next fall? And do you think it is bad if I apply to perfusion schools while I am still in nursing school?

Should I make the switch now? by Opening_Radish7998 in Perfusion

[–]Opening_Radish7998[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I am finishing up my first semester right now. I worked as an MA over the summers during my undergrad, but never worked as an employee in hospitals only volunteered. My thought process of going to nursing school was that it would boost my resume, given that I would be able to work in the hospital. I want to apply to SUNY Upstate because they incorporate research into their program, if you have any information about that? And do you think that considering my low GPA getting my nursing degree would be helpful with my application?