So today, I went to complete a form at the doctor’s office for my nursing program at university and they said it costed $160. I sat down and I just straight up started crying to myself because I’m so comically broke it’s insane
I was called in not too long after and the doctor asked what was wrong. I just sobbed uncontrollably that I was only 17 and didn’t know how I was supposed to pay for everything, like so ugly I’m talking snot and tears running down my face like nobody’s business. He sat in silence for a bit then said he’d waive the fee for me, and then of course my bum ass cried more because it meant so much to me. I thanked him for his kindness, then my snot started dripping like a melting icicle
As I’m blowing my nose, he asks me to come and check something and lo and behold I get up and drop my tissue. I immediately bend down to get it but the room is so small and I’m proximity blind so my ass hits the chair and rocket launches me face first into the wall right next to him. And to make it worse, as I pull away I leave an imprint of my tear soaked snotty face on the wall. I got up with my face red, snotty, and wet and straight up laughed the stupidest most low iq laugh known to mankind because like what is even going on right now?? I then stood there with the composure of a dumbfounded brick as the remnants of my face plant of doom haunted me a few inches away. The doctor turned away and stifled a laugh then asked if I was fine, and all I could do was wish I pretended I passed out with my face glued to the wall by my snot so I wouldn’t have to face him again. Oh the sheer embarrassment, how does this always happen to me
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Omg sometimes all you can do is laugh at yourself :,) it sounds like you had an emotionally cathartic day, make sure to drink lots of water after you cry so much!
Damn I can imagine the embarrassment lmao. I’d wanna pass out. He was nice to wave the fee though.
This is so rough, but you are a great writer. Had a good chuckle reading this.
the thing is …what if OP is right???
It’s not often I read something that makes me laugh like I just did. You are awesome. Glad the doctor was kind to you.
I feel…seen…thank you so much for sharing
I just read this same post yesterday.
Omg that’s painfully funny 😭 honestly sounds like something straight out of a sitcom. At least the doctor was kind about it.
😂 I fully expect to see a book by you in ten or fifteen years, full of hilarious accounts of nursing school and then your first few years as a nurse. Start taking notes, please. 🙏
Girl, I’ve been clumsy my whole life! I’ve learned to just laugh at myself! It’s much easier that way! But I’m glad that doctor was nice to you today and waived that fee!
Aw girl. I’m so sorry and big hugs to you. I’m glad you were able to laugh and thanks for sharing, it is a great story and when you’re further removed from it, it’ll be funnier to you.
I was struggling the same way when I started my nursing program. It sucks that they don’t tell you all these necessary expenses up front and you have only 1-2 weeks to find the money and meet the requirements. It was clear the school administration cared about the rich kids who were bank rolled by their parents more than those who had to fight to make their way.
Nursing school is rough. Hang in there. The first semester is the most expensive and taxing with supplies and then shifting your brain into test taking in nursing is different than any other test you have ever taken. Just keep going
Cost not costed.
Got a fee waived and a good laugh? Sounds like a great day. ❤️
Thanks for sharing something so raw.
A doctor who asks what’s wrong when you’re crying in the waiting room sounds like exactly the kind of person worth trusting with your health.
If it helps, notice what this moment is asking you to acknowledge.
I’ve been a supervisor before specialized in the onboarding department, I would go through many candidates a week… I would hire you! Why? Because you’re genuine! That’s all. You did great! ❤️ give yourself some slack! Let your human self be human for a moment!