Shaya Cohen switched from a pre-med track to nursing after discovering that cadaver labs conflicted with his religious beliefs. Now enrolled in Drexel University's emergency-focused NP program, Cohen is thriving in both his studies and volunteer EMS work in New York, where he faces intense patient loads. Despite the challenges, he finds the program’s real-world relevance and faculty support invaluable, and looks forward to a career in emergency medicine helping those in need.