College basketball coach surprises player with entrance into nursing school

Ben Lubitz applied to nursing school four separate times and was rejected on every occasion. Recently, Lubitz applied once again, but instead of hearing back the traditional way via email, his basketball coach surprised him with the news during practice.
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[@ob1kenobjunior208]

So he can break your ankles and fix it afterwards. Dangerous man!

[@kingsteve55]

Underrated comment lmao

[@younoobroflmao]

@t w You don't basketball much, do you? Breaking someone's ankles in basketball is basically making them lose their footing while trying to defend you.

[@bryanasare8710]

@@younoobroflmao it was a joke😭😭 laugh!

[@whitelistqd7815]

@@younoobroflmao r/woooosh

[@younoobroflmao]

@@whitelistqd7815 It was a shitty joke.

[@Nick-xc4fy]

Got rejected 4 times yet still wanted to do it, that's the kind of medical professional I'd want looking after me. Because you know they care and really want to be there and worked hard.

[@allanhenriques2694]

you're an idiot

[@supersecret700]

Why are they an idiot? Because they admire hard work and dedication? Lol look in the mirror fool.

[@yellow8206]

@@allanhenriques2694 I kinda agree. I'd probably pick the guy that got in the first time lol

[@allanhenriques2694]

@@supersecret700 yes, because they admire hard work and dedication over even a base level of intelligence. "Got rejected 4 times... that's the type of professional I'd want looking after me" these two things dont belong in the same sentence.

[@bertgh4054]

Hes the guy that misses your vein 5 times when you go to give blood

[@pacificrules]

To see a man who is passionate about becoming a nurse makes me tear with joy for him.

[@calbradley203]

Male nurses are so so important. When I was in the hospital after a serious accident, I was made to get up out of bed and get into another bed to do a CT scan, because there were no male nurses to help lift me to the other bed. After having to transfer back and forth, I suffered excruciating pain that not even morphine could fix. I literally screamed for hours until I passed out from having so much morphine. Never would've happened with more male nurses around. Good on this guy

[@jesusballsalmighty]

And to see everyone joining in on that joy!

[@danyull4848]

@@calbradley203 imma be a male nurse so I gotchu

[@calbradley203]

@@danyull4848 🙌 thanks homie

[@bettercallsaul8065]

Do y’all also drive a Prius and have mean girls on Blue Ray?

[@ImTheGibby]

I love how it took a second until the dude realized that and his face went into full surprised pikachu mode

[@kaithom2145]

Love the fact his teammates hyped him up

[@bluesord114]

Lol yes

[@thenewlc]

you can hear the emotion in the coach's voice when he makes the announcement. it is obvious what an example he has set for all of these young men. he cares about them as people, not just as basketball players. and they give that same love to their teammate.

[@ML-xh6rd]

The nursing profession needs as many well prepared nurses as it can produce. And men are still very under-represented. Hope he applies the same passion he's had for basketball to his professional studies in nursing. He's bound to be successful, he's already invested so much.

[@timothylumala1494]

@Jack Russelle Lewis Anybody can do it. It’s not only for women I’m a guy doing it

[@fd3]

@Jack Russelle Lewis You’re a fucking idiot. I bet you didn’t even pass high school.

[@hfr8343]

Nursing school is mad hard. The fact that he also plays college basketball is crazy. Much respect

[@allyonightmare]

nursing school is so fking easy. that's why it's for women. try med school.

[@indianheadlogan]

My guess is that you're from long island huh?

[@indianheadlogan]

@@allyonightmare shut up loser

[@hfr8343]

@@allyonightmare What do you do for a living besides cap on the internet lol?

[@waterymelon9640]

@@hfr8343 honestly... did a nurse hurt this guy or something?😂

[@spacelemur7955]

The kid seems like he will make a good RN.

[@ashleysimmer7786]

The one who failed 4 times? Lol you gotta be kidding me.

[@laxmansaravanakumar8480]

@@ashleysimmer7786 you're so stupid. nursing schools only accept a small percentage of the applicants, and most of the applicants have identical resumes. they're all high achievers, and the people who don't get in are in no way worse than the people that got in.

[@jahnyaf8215]

@@ashleysimmer7786 the best doctors in the world never get accepted the first time. Nursing school is hard to get into, but he made it. You would know if you tried to get into a small percent acceptance college.

[@amandar2219]

@@ashleysimmer7786 He didn't fail a test his application was just beat by another person. Point is he never gave up and kept applying and kept the focus on academics on top of basketball. Now that he got in and has a chance, I am sure he will work even harder to show everyone that he earned that spot.

[@Bibblesupremacy1992]

@@ashleysimmer7786 someone is obsessed

[@ihuman7253]

We need more male nurses so bad, so happy for him!!

[@first9299]

I got into two nursing programs in March to start Fall2020 but did not attend because covid made it seem like too much work. I am now attending college for Accounting BS.

[@Wolverine2532]

@@first9299 is that bullshit? Or bachelor of science?

[@rm5537]

@@Wolverine2532 both

[@hfr8343]

@@first9299 You can get an associates in nursing and make bank bro. If you switch to business administration you could be a hospital/nursing home administrator and really rake in the bread.

[@first9299]

@@hfr8343 Nor sure about pursuing an associates after completing a bachelor's.

[@tywi1989]

His face is pure shock and joy. You can’t fake that reaction.

[@AddieMSN]

As a registered nurse, I can see that this young man has what it takes to be a great and compassionate nurse! Good luck!

[@ashleighlocsei2195]

Can we also take second to learn a lesson here.. don’t give up. Keep trying. I applied for my dream job 4 times each time got rejected. I am currently waiting for a call to see if they accepted my salary requirements and if they did I finally got the job I wanted since I was a a junior in high school (currently 24 years old)

[@asottilare4233]

I had a dream since I was 13 and after graduating from college I was turned down by 4 different companies in 2 years before being picked up by a company that surprisingly paid more than the others and had a better insurance and retirement plan

[@stunna7387]

Sorry, still a bit young, not in a career yet. Do some jobs require you to make a certain amount? Or what do you mean by salary requirements?

[@aviidhabit8543]

@@stunna7387 pretty sure they were wanting to be paid a certain salary and the jobs they applied to didnt give that much, that’s why it was their salary requirement not the company’s 👍🏽

[@thenewlc]

@@stunna7387 what the other guy said, AND- always know your worth. when you go into a job interview, be sure you know what the average salary is for that position and how you stack up against other candidates. employment is a two-way contract. be sure the company is prepared to earn you as an employee, and not just the other way around.

[@asottilare4233]

1 1 nope, it’s a dream job. I volunteered in the industry as a teenager and knew it’s what I wanted to spend the rest of my life doing. I’m just lucky the agency that picked me up happens to pay very well

[@ashersage5043]

A very difficult program to get into... and it only gets harder when you are in the program. You got this man! I’ve been a critical care RN for a couple months and it’s been amazing.

[@Studio-ch3qc]

Since when has nursing become a difficult program to get into

[@kathrynb4766]

@@Studio-ch3qc ummm it always has been. You need to excel in both math and science

[@kathrynb4766]

@@Studio-ch3qc you’ve clearly never met a nurse or seen any of their course work

[@dvick3503]

@@Studio-ch3qc Try Nurse Anesthesia once- of you dont have a 3.5 and 2 years in a level 1 ICU your already dead in the water- even if you do there are 250 people waiting for 20 spots. Its Liam Neeson good luck level.

[@AB-xe6ci]

@@Studio-ch3qc the ignorance

[@macrichardson7904]

THIS is the man I want to be my nurse if I ever got sick. The reaction this young man had and his teammates showed. He will be the most amazing Nurse EVER !!!

[@ralcst-1977]

I am a Certified Surgical Technologist for 37 years, now...and I want to congratulate this young man on his acceptance into Nursing School!! Do a great job, man!!

[@odboys3108]

He gonna need to operate in them after he breaks their ankles

[@g_zehrbach]

Why isn’t your Pfp Lebron if it’s says goat

[@odboys3108]

@@g_zehrbach lebron is goat going on another team

[@gordo1191]

@@g_zehrbach lol no

[@Mr360Gman]

@@odboys3108 derozan is the goat

[@Mr360Gman]

@@g_zehrbach derozan is actually the goat

[@tigergreg8]

I work in a Hosp in Rehab alongside many nurses, not all have the passion this guy has, but I wish they did. His patients are going to love him. I wish him the greatest of success and longevity,

[@hfr8343]

PT or OT?

[@matthall113]

I just love how all his mates were so happy for him, thats a beautiful thing in itself

[@COACHFSTATON]

this is what it is all about as a coach!

[@NathanPsprague]

I remember when I got accepted into Nursing School! It was great! 1 more semester then I can graduate! Congrats Ben!

[@xaviervalentine2815]

Congratulations dude

[@NathanPsprague]

@@xaviervalentine2815 thanks!

[@barrymatthews2438]

Great Story of HARD WORK........achieving his goals !!!

[@dumbledoreiscalm5923]

This guy have a bunch of nice people around him 🤗

[@lexismith8206]

Nursing student here. I'm proud of you man, follow your dreams! ❤

[@tbuff91]

As a former A-EMT it's made me realise how difficult it is to become a RN, and how much dedication the medical field takes. Much respect for any physicians or nurses. Couldn't work without them.

[@Rae_Naeee]

Can’t wait to see an update after nursing school!! Good luck young man!! Congratulations 🎉

[@Arne_Boeses]

Dude in the thumbnail is Pat McAfee and you can’t tell me otherwise.

[@jcar4lifemancity4life5]

Yeah that or Jake Paul lmaoo😂😂😂

[@theresarayaflores5136]

Love seeing people being passionate on what career they want to have! As an RN, we need more male nurses!

[@jayfloramusic]

He has put in so much work to become real life McDreamy. He will succeed with both Fitness and Knowledge. All that he's missed out on will come now in heaps.

[@esinohio]

I love these news stories. I keep a small playlist of this sort of thing when I need that emotional kick in the pants into a better mood. The look on that mans face was priceless.

[@KillaTJ]

I have the biggest smile on face, he definitely deserved that!!! To be that dedicated at such a young age is very inspirable!!!! Congratulations I'm proud of you 😁💪

[@EmmyHeart1117]

Such a humble and exceptional young man! He will make an incredible RN! So happy to see his dreams come true - he is so deserving of this 👍❤️

[@chafouaube985]

And it's a good lesson: never give up

[@littleripper312]

He will end up being a better nurse because he had to work so hard to get there. He's obviously very passionate about it. It's so nice to see someone pick a career they truly want.

[@KonamiCode73]

In other news, doctor surprises nurse with an NBA contract

[@Eclipse-lw4vf]

Love the comments saying “I don’t want someone who got rejected four times” y’all realize they still have to graduate med school and are just as qualified as someone who got in the first time

[@elizabethseals2001]

I'm so happy for him. I know this is a year old, but still.

[@casperboo2002]

im in happy tears for you!!!! Congrats!!! And bless those teammates for celebrating and the support they all showed towards each other!!

[@mattmasc6386]

Nurses will always have my respect and admiration.

[@Regooba]

Having his teammates there and seeing them get all sorts of hyped for him made it a thousand times better!

[@KA-eu9sy]

A nurse that never gives up. What patients need.

[@PacificDark]

Yep. Great story. Good on ya, Ben.

[@annamarielewis7078]

Never give up. He will be a great nurse💝

[@ellec2582]

That young man is going to make an incredible nurse. You can just tell. :)

[@iamergoproxy3476]

He had a look of joy as if he won a title for the team....best of luck to this man

[@surf101-]

Even though this video is 3 years old... I'm so stoked for him to achieve his goal. The dedication, hard work, and sacrifice he made is most admirable. It's all about that... not any type of privilege, whatsoever!!!!

[@garyspotstrucks]

I am nurse of almost 15 years I know what that moment feels like.

[@thomasbays8292]

You can tell he will be good at it.

[@BillEFabian]

The passion of this young man is unique. To achieve your dreams is also unique. Well done. FYI: There was a time (mid 80s) when RN programs in the United States were begging for applicants. The U.S. went to the Philippines and recruited thousands of nurses. I went to LA Country School of Nursing in the 80s for free and paid $86 per month for a residence on the LAC/USC MED Center campus. My GI Bill covered my expenses. Been an RN for 30 years.

[@Spike-ck5tj]

Just seen this older video. Well done young man. I hope the pandemic hasn't curtailed your studies.

[@theGiver3]

If anything it's likely to have accelerated it. The nursing students in the building I'm in at my university had their externships moved up by a semester to cover the amount of patients in our hospitals.

[@Stevedrums741]

that's a man's man. Hope he succeeded.

[@dopesole9474]

It wasn’t draft night but I’m sure it felt like draft night to him✊🏽

[@apeofspace8727]

No doubt this guy will go far and beyond in life!

[@Happybidr]

That is awesome, truly. To have set that goal, failed not once but several times at a difficult, competitive school, and still worked hard and finally got in! So exciting.

[@moniquechenard736]

That is dedication. So glad for him.

[@katewells4570]

aww wow now that's good news 4 the college basketball player.

[@timothyshortnacy7550]

Go for it Ben!! I am proud of you man! You will be the best nurse ever!!

[@karthiksankaran9514]

Good luck Ben. Inspirational story...such a great coach

[@siiiiiuu7]

Wow... rejected 4 times and still tried again. That's persistence right there.

[@theorrymusic]

his reaction is so wholesome

[@hafdissigurdardottir3176]

Congratulations 🍾 👍🙏🦋🦋🦋

[@Aritul]

Great news! I wish him every success.

[@TeamEmperor]

Good dude, We need him more than ever. While watching this in 2021

[@ZENN-LA74]

His patience paid off. Good for him!

[@22jeepmojave75]

Good to see good people get rewarded

[@tomace4898]

Having dreams is what makes life tolerable.

[@theheavylightshovel7399]

Congratulations on all your success you smell terrific.

[@tomace4898]

@@theheavylightshovel7399 I was just telling Melissa that one of the first things we learned back at... Stanford Law, was the modern proliferation of food poisoning claims against wealthy, private homeowners. In fact, if one were so inclined, one could make quite a lucrative law practice on little else. And how is everyone feeling tonight?

[@theheavylightshovel7399]

@@tomace4898 if I had been drinking out of the toilet, I might have been killed.

[@smokestories1235]

Happen to my older brother he got denied 4-5 times from Spotify and after the last attempt they hired him and he’s doing great now but whatever is for you will always happen for you

[@mikeg3439]

I was not aware that it is that hard to get into nursing school, holy smokes. Cool day for him, nice to see!

[@mikeg3439]

@@persephonecalisto9943 Interesting, I'm going to google info on it to be better informed. I've never not respected nursing as a profession and always assumed there is significant training, but didn't know it was to such an intense degree just to even qualify.

[@ericcarlson8648]

@@mikeg3439 my program had 1200 applications for 120 spots

[@mikeg3439]

@@ericcarlson8648 holy smokes!! That's eye opening, thank you for that info. And it's such a very challenging career at that. I guess a lot of people want to HELP others and are fulfilled that way, that's heartening.

[@theresarayaflores5136]

Also has to deal with the lack of nursing educators as well, not a lot of RNs go back to school to be an educator.

[@KingofPho75]

Yeah if u screw up your few first years then it’s really hard to try to bounce back

[@crazygoodtherapy9614]

An acceptance after 4 rejections!!? This man definitely deserved it!!

[@jessedt9837]

This is a Filipino mom’s dream! Awesome man.

[@Ravynwulf1]

I'm a male nurse and my fiance is Filipina. Can confirm, her mom was very excited when she found out my career.

[@Inflake]

This makes my heart so warm! Hope he succeeds

[@kaijjukaijju2080]

GUY IS GONNA BE A GREAT NURSE, YOU CAN ALREADY TELL

[@drouinjohnny9036]

As a nurse myself……glad to have I’m as a teammate……❤❤❤

[@DVSNTHERE]

He's like Rudy! Sweet! Praise GOD and good job kid! Hope he is a nurse. We need them

[@icywater5733]

Wow I never realized how hard my mom worked, I didn’t realize it was that hard since my moms so smart. Crazy, congratulations to him! Hope he’s doing well.

[@melteo92]

Yes join us. We need more nurses 💙❤️🦋

[@JoeCastro]

I’ve been rejected 4 times and all I got was a restraining order. Kudos to this guy

[@patron40silver]

Congrats, Ben. You sound like a pretty amazing kid. Best of luck in the future.

[@Lylo-mj8ek]

Congratulations 👏 Such an inspiration to us all to never give up 💖

[@spitfire334]

31 dislikes are from people who didn't get into nursing school

[@cibonthesaint8903]

Congrats! That’s wonderful!

[@Tantejuju65]

Now that is a coaching staff focused correctly!!

[@Richard-lh3te]

I love seeing male nurses! It’s such an amazing profession

[@mar-k7104]

My favorite part (after his 😲 face) is how his team starts running and jumping all excited, just because of how happy they were for him

[@Rantsack]

Why are there people out there who really want to help and care for people, always getting rejected. THEN there are people who only do it for the money, mistreat and neglect patients really badly, ALWAYS get a pass.

[@colingill1864]

Ben is going to be a wonderful nurse!

[@michaelgavin7621]

A child made up his mind An amazing sight.

[@c.melvin7716]

His reaction bro😂 I love to see it, congratulations 👏🏽

[@markmondia2506]

Being a male registered nurse. I know how he feels. It took me 4 long years to be one. We had to sacrifice allot. I had to sacrifice my family, trips, ect. In the long run. I did it.

[@Nem01]

So happy for him.

[@hawkeyfan1]

Seems like an awesome person! Congrats!

[@dvick3503]

Wow just seeing this- hope this guy is running the game in school.

[@riaitaliaatbp1956]

Owww such a loving coach!💕

[@malbrown2024]

this is litterly so adorable bc is face when he got in and how he never gave up I can’t- 😭🖐

[@macrichardson7440]

Ive watched this joy a few times. We need more videos like these to re affirm that there are still great young people who will do awesome things for us. I do wonder how a senior can grow a full beard when im a grown man and can't. LOL

[@britrobinson78]

I feel like the Black guys were so happy for him. It was so sweet.

[@justanotheryoutubefan8070]

I really didn’t think this would bring me to tears but I was wrong

[@aanon5716]

happy for him esp being turned down before. he worked hard played hard. he'll be a good hard working rn too. its in his dna. im sure hes doing well.

[@jessicabarnes7261]

I'm not crying that's you.

[@QuietRiot69]

This dude looks like he was a super duper senior in college