Choosing a College.

I am going to college! I know that I want to study Nursing, but I don't know which college I should apply. I live fifteen minutes away from Montmorency CEGEP, but I've always been in Laval. I think that studying in another town like Montreal could have a positive impact on me. At Dawson College I could improve my english and make new friends, but it will be harder because english is my second language.

Choice 1 : Apply to Montmorency College.

Choice 2 : Apply to Dawson College.

Accepted to Montmorency College.

I think that I made the right choice applying to Montmorency College. For now, I like the program, but it is harder than I thought. I am learning the ropes, and know that I will need to study a lot more than I used to. My friend Marc is also studying here, so we can meet for lunch sometimes. I feel a little lonely because I'm always studying. Oh! Marc just texted me! He wants to know if I'm eating with him for lunch. I want to see him, but I also want to study for a test that I have tomorrow.

Choice 1 : Lunch with Marc.

Choice 2 : Study for the test.

Accepted to Dawson College.

I think that I made the right decision applying to Dawson College. Even though learning medical terms in my second language is hard, I think that I'm going to make it. The bad thing is that I have no friends. I don't know how to approach people that I don't know. I should give it a try. I could ask the girl who sits next to me in biology class if she wants to have lunch with me! Or I could text my friend Marc from High School if he wants to hang out - he's a party man, so maybe we will drink and have fun, that would be good for my mind! My exam is only at 2 p.m. tomorrow anyway and I'm ready!

Choice 1 : Ask the girl in my biology class to have lunch with me.

Choice 2 : Text Marc to party between friends tonight.

The day of the test.

It was really nice yesterday! Marc and I talked about anything and it made me feel a lot better mentally. However, today I feel overwhelmed by all of the pages that I have to study. I'm stressing so much, I don't think that I am going to do well on the test. Oh! Unless I write the answers on my ankle, even though that is not the best thing to do when you want to do well at school.

Choice 1 : I will do the test with the best of my knowledge.

Choice 2 : I will write the answers of the test on my ankle.

The semester is over!

I studied a lot this past three months. My lowest score of the session is 81%, which suits me. My efforts have been worth it! Next session I will have 10 courses if I follow my pre-made academic progress. I don't know if I should take summer classes or divide the session in two. Most of the people do the Nursing program in four years, maybe I should do that too.

Choice 1 : Do winter and summer classes.

Choice 2 : Divide my session in two.

New friends!

YAY! I am really happy because I have a new friend. Her name is Jane, and she introduced me to some of her friends. It feels good to have people to talk to, I was starting to feel alone. Next thing Jane and I need to do is choose our internship location. If we choose the same one, chances are that we are going to be in the same group. I think that it could be great, but I also want to stay focused on school.

Choice 1 : Select a different location than Jane's.

Choice 2 : Choose the same location as Jane's.

Ohoh!

OH MY GOD! It's 3 p.m.! I don't know what happened last night. I must have drunk too much. It's over! I will have a 0 in my exam. I will never be a nurse!

Choice 1 : Choosing a College.

Successful knowledge.

Wow! I didn't know that I was going to do great on that test. I will not study at the last minute anymore, because it creates way too much stress! My boss at work called me earlier, and he told me that I am not working enough hours. Teachers at school advise that we shouldn't work more than 9 hours per week. I already work 10 hours/week and I find it hard. I don't know if I should quit concentrating into school work or if I could fight for my job doing fewer hours than the company wants me to. I am a good employee, and I like working there - plus I need money for my expenses. In my opinion, office politics shouldn't be the same for employees who have restrictions, like students.

Choice 1 : Quit my job.

Choice 2 : Fight for my job.

Am I going to get caught?

My test went really well, my plan worked! Well, I think so. The teacher wants to see me in his office and doesn't look happy at all. He tells me that one of my classmates saw me cheating on the test. Ohoh! There are still no proofs. He asks me if it's true, what should I tell him?

Choice 1 : Tell him that I cheat.

Choice 2 : Tell him that I didn't cheat.

Work Hard, Play Hard.

What I thought would be great wasn't so much. I attended the winter hike class and something terrible happened. I was running up the hill for fun when I accidentally slip off on an ice plate and tumble all the way down. My leg hit a tree and it broke. So now, I'm not able to do my internships anymore. I will have to start over!

Choice 1 : Choosing a College.

Easy Pathway.

I felt a lot more relaxed in my second semester. I still worked hard, but I guess that it would've been worse if I wouldn't have divided my session. In my next semester - which is the second part of session two - I will do my first internship in Nursing! I have to choose between two departments: pneumology or general medicine.

Choice 1 : Pneumology.

Choice 2 : General medicine.

Disturbing Internship.

Seventh-day in my internship. I am panicking right now. I forgot to give a Tylenol to my patient and it's been an hour since he should've received the dose. I know that if I make a medication error and compromise the security of the patient - because not giving a pill prescribed is a breach of security - I fail the internship. So, I'm very scared right now. I could give the pill to the patient, sign the medication like what I administrated it and my teacher will never know.

Choice 1 : Tell the truth.

Choice 2 : Give the Tylenol and say nothing.

Friendship VS Honesty.

Jane and I are learning a lot, and we love it! I like the relation that I have with patients and the atmosphere in the department. It's time to give the p.m. medication! The teacher is back to us and I see Jane taking a drug and sliding it in her pocket. I cannot believe it! What am I supposed to do with this? She is my best friend since last semester!

Choice 1 : Denounce Jane.

Choice 2 : Don't tell anyone and have a talk with Jane.

Goodbye Boss.

It's done, I resigned! I can't believe that they didn't do the leg work to try to keep me! I only they would've let me have a leave of absence I wouldn't be badly taken. I still need to pay for my car, my gas, my driver's license, my parking, and I have no wage! This situation is really stressing me out. There is less than $300 in my account! I could ask the bank for a mortgage or my parents for a little help. The thing is that they aren't rich either.

Choice 1 : Ask my parents for a little help.

Choice 2 : Ask the bank for a mortgage.

One Year Later.

A year ago I was fighting for my job - which turned out a great thing because they kept me even though I was working only on Saturdays! - and now I am stable in my life! I have money to go on trips when I have the time, a field of study that I love and a partner that I love even more! This summer is my externship at the hospital. I will be twinned with another nurse all summer, and she will show me tips and tricks, so I can be ready to be a registered nurse. I have to choose my department.

Choice 1 : Perinatality.

Choice 2 : Emergency Room.

Best Mistake.

I told my teacher. Surprisingly, he asked me what should I do, and I answered that I could give the patient his Tylenol because it's once a day and that I will assess his pain. He congratulated me for saying the truth and for knowing how to act when something like this happens. This was the best mistake that I could do because I've learned a lot from it! I have to remember this error and take it seriously and everything will be fine!

Choice 1 : Take it seriously.

Choice 2 : Don't take it seriously.

Cheating Not Allowed.

The teacher discovered that I cheated, so I'm out of the program! Misconducts are not allowed in Nursing. This was the worst mistake I've ever done!

Choice 1 : Choosing a College.

Young and Dumb.

I'm really excited: it's my first day in pneumology! I don't know much about this department, but I can't wait to learn everything! Oh my god! It is already time to go home, time passed in a snap! Day number two! I don't feel so well this morning. I have a dominant pain chest, cough and I am very tired. I am calling off this morning, I need to see a doctor! Oh no, I have pneumonia! I didn't wear the yellow isolation jacket when I was in my patient's room. If I knew, I would still be an intern.

Choice 1 : Choosing a College.

When One Door Closes Another Opens.

Time passed so fast! Here I am in the sixth session with straight A's. My CEGEP course is coming to an end. It's time to go straight to work full-time or go to university working part-time. This decision will have an impact on the rest of my life!

Choice 1 : Go straight to work full-time.

Choice 2 : Go to university.

Life Isn't Always Fair.

"I am telling you the truth professor!" These were my last word when I was in Nursing program. I told my teacher that Jane took a drug from the pharmacy. When he asked her if it was true, she said that it was me! The teacher searched our pockets and the pill was in my pocket. I don't know how and I don't know why but this is the end. I will never become a nurse!

Choice 1 : Choosing a College.

Always Tell the Truth.

My teacher discovered that I gave the Tylenol without him knowing it. I am out of the program. I guess it wasn't meant to be!

Choice 1 : Choosing a College.

Friends Fight.

I asked Jane why she did this. She answered me that it was none of my businesses and that if I say anything she will tell the teacher that I did it. Without any hesitation, I went to the teacher and told him everything. Unfortunately, Jane had planned everything: the drug was in my pocket, so I got expelled from the Nursing program.

Choice 1 : Choosing a College.

No Money.

I couldn't get the money, so I can't pay for my session. I can't continue right now, I will have to try when I have money.

Choice 1 : Choosing a College.

A Dream Come True.

I couldn't be happier! I've been accepted in the department I've always wanted to work in! I have a permanent position - which is positive for my future.

Choice 1 : Accept the offer.

Choice 2 : Give up on everything.

Mentally Unstable.

I am so proud of what I accomplished, but I need to put aside my work and studies. It's too much right now, I'm overwhelmed by everything. I hope that in a couple of months I'll be able to continue.

Choice 1 : Continue what I've started.

Choice 2 : Give up for good.

Unlucky.

There were too many requests for ER, I haven't been accepted. This adventure is over.

Choice 1 : Choosing a College.

Registered Nurse.

After years of trying and never giving up, I am proud to be a Registered Nurse!

Choice 1 : Click here to start again.

Graduation.

I am in neonatology. It is a lot to learn, but I love it. I am giving everything I have left to graduate from university. More often than not, babies pass through their trial and return home in a good condition. Unfortunately, sometimes babies don't make it, and it is very hard to pass trough a decease with the parents.

Choice 1 : I need a break.

Choice 2 : Let's finish this.