GrumpyOldBastard

GrumpyOldBastard MSN, RN

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  1. Low gpa and failure in pre reqs. Am I doomed?

    GrumpyOldBastard replied to angel1312's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Each college and nursing school is free to handle the issue of repeat grades however they wish. Some will use only the higher of the two grades, some will average the two grades. In any case, take...

  2. CNS or Nurse Educator?

    GrumpyOldBastard replied to Junebloom's topic in Nursing Career

    One of the biggest errors of my career was becoming a CNS. There was no dedicated educator track in my masters program, so I did the CNS track w/ some education courses added. The CNS role in many...

  3. CSU Chico Fall 2017

    GrumpyOldBastard replied to Mama&midwife2b's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I LOVE the comment by: Mama&midwife2b "With these changes I am somewhat confident I will get in Spring of '18 since it is usually less competitive" Both my wife and I graduated from the BSN...

  4. Anxiety during clinicals - advice?

    GrumpyOldBastard replied to ilovebirds's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    It is best to "kill this snake" now. Excessive anxiety &/or depression can be huge obstacles to happiness, relationships, and success in nursing school. Suggestions: Learn and apply "cognitive...

  5. Programs for BSN

    GrumpyOldBastard replied to jdhoward407's topic in General Students

    You might get more helpful responses if you provide a bit more detail: Where in the country are you located? Are you most interested in face-to-face, hybrid, or 100% online education? Are you able...

  6. Anyone else pre nursing & dealing with depression?

    GrumpyOldBastard replied to maria1315's topic in General Students

    Work hard to get this well managed and stable before starting nursing school. Generally, nursing school will make most mental health problems WORSE. During nursing school, continue to actively...

  7. Is a Low hesi score okay?

    GrumpyOldBastard replied to Timbo117's topic in HESI Entrance, Exit Exam

    There are two different questions here: Is a "low" HESI A2 score sufficient for admission? Is a "low" HESI A2 score sufficient for SUCCESS in nursing school? In many programs the admissions are so...

  8. getting hired in a hospital with an associates degree?

    GrumpyOldBastard replied to chrisRN180's topic in General Nursing

    I have the perspective of coaching many ADN grads in their job hunt. Here is what I have seen: --In many urban areas (especially where Magnet status is popular) the BSN is highly preferred for GNs....

  9. Ready to tackle MSN-but want the easy way

    GrumpyOldBastard replied to FLGirl2000's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Hmm..... 1. Clearly the programs that you've "heard about" didn't have the comprehensive exam that mine did. 2. I never had to find my own clinicals during my MN

  10. Ready to tackle MSN-but want the easy way

    GrumpyOldBastard replied to FLGirl2000's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I have a deal for you: Come do your preceptorship (or whatever your program calls it) with me! I will have a grand time. (Check out my screen name.) [insert maniacal laugh

  11. UCLA MECN 2017

    GrumpyOldBastard replied to wanjira13's topic in School, College Programs

    While y'all wait impatiently, I thought that you might enjoy a bit of positive encouragement. I graduated from the Master of Nursing program at UCLA in 1986. Yes, that was before some of you were...

  12. TCU Fall 2017

    GrumpyOldBastard replied to C_Schneider1010's topic in School, College Programs

    In a program as expensive as TCU's the challenge is how to be sure that you get full value for your investment. Here are my suggestions: Dive into clinicals! PUT DOWN THE CLIPBOARD! Yes, I know your...

  13. New male student in clinicals, all women, feeling isolated

    GrumpyOldBastard replied to Matucm's topic in General Students

    From a guy who has been a nurse for 35 years. When I stared as a nurse, guys were even less common than today! 1. Dude.... you are headed into a profession where you will most often be either the...

  14. Bad news about TCC RN program

    GrumpyOldBastard replied to youngandnursing's topic in Oklahoma Nursing

    Outstanding ambiguity in this thread. Is "TCC": Tulsa Community College? Tarrant County College? Tidewater community College? Since folks are slamming some program... it would be nice if they were...

  15. Nursing School Lost

    GrumpyOldBastard replied to RaRa310's topic in General Students

    There are three components that you must bring to an exam (classroom or NCLEX): 1. Knowledge of the content. You don't need to know it all... just enough. Knowing it all is not an option. 2. Test...

  16. Lost & feeling like I'm in a free fall.

    GrumpyOldBastard replied to amh90's topic in General Students

    Let it go. Stop focusing on what happened. Stop fussing over who did what. You cannot change it. LEARN from it. Focus on the present. You feel like you want to quit. Welcome to the real world of...

  17. Spring 2018 TCC Nursing Students

    GrumpyOldBastard replied to mursegoals's topic in School, College Programs

    I am VERY familiar with the TCC nursing program. Many students struggle with reading in nursing school. The volume and complexity of the reading are both a challenge. Therefore I HIGHLY recommend...