windsurfer8

windsurfer8 BSN, RN

Prior military RN/current ICU RN.

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  1. When will ADNs be "phased out"

    windsurfer8 replied to lightshesaid's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    It doesn't matter if you you "think" it isn't the best. What matters is that you have the degree required to apply for a job. Whether or not this person or that person is a great nurse isn't what is...

  2. Tips for really strict clinical instructor?

    windsurfer8 replied to Kiki<3's topic in General Students

    High expectations. Love them. Embrace them. If you feel like an "idiot" there isn't anyone else can do to fix that. You choose to view yourself however you want. I am a believer that iron...

  3. Setting self up for failure?

    windsurfer8 replied to WCSU1987's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Chemistry being difficult has nothing to do with the professor. Also it makes no difference how difficult it is anyway if you want to be a nurse. If you want to be a nurse then you must successfully...

  4. Interview with nursing quality expert

    windsurfer8 replied to mc3827's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    As Sailornurse stated on here there is no way to verify you are talking a CNA, LPN, RN, NP or nursing student. Or someone who has nothing to do with

  5. Considering Air Force Reserves

    windsurfer8 replied to PBryce's topic in Government, Military

    No you cannot commission without your BSN. Also you need to check the age parameters. Are you prior service? That MAX age for a person to commission in the Army Nurse Corps is 42 with no prior...

  6. I need motivation

    windsurfer8 replied to Nurse2Be__'s topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    What do you need to motivate yourself besides what you say? "I want to be a nurse so badly". Wanting and doing are two totally different paths. Also you must define "hard". Hard classes to one...

  7. Please help me know my chances of being admitted to a school and where I should apply

    windsurfer8 replied to sfce's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    "where should I apply"? I suppose anywhere you want to. No one on here can tell you your "chances" of getting in. Talk to someone at the school you want to attend and see if you meet the...

  8. Union hospital pays less than other hospitals in the same system..?

    windsurfer8 replied to pixiestudent2's topic in General Nursing

    Where i am we get paid very well. I am sticking Union. They force the hospital to provide us a living wage. Works for

  9. Need Advice!!!

    windsurfer8 replied to nhodge20's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Lots of assuming in your post. In nursing assuming things can really hurt you. You are assuming they are lazy and don't care about their future. You assume they will "bomb" their first exam....

  10. Application Essay

    windsurfer8 replied to leighfost's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Be careful basing your application essay off a message board. The "advice" you receive may not even be from a nurse. On this board are nursing students, CNAs, LPNs, RNs, NPs, and people who just...

  11. questions about MENP

    windsurfer8 replied to wilhi4's topic in School, College Programs

    An MD does not have an MSN so how would he/she know this is a good fit for you? I would inquire what he knows about getting an MSN and what career options are available. Maybe talk to an RN with...

  12. EMT vs CNA

    windsurfer8 replied to mmoorevirrey's topic in General Students

    Considering many people have zero medical experience who become RN's (myself included) I don't think it matters. Do what you want to do because you want to do it. You could have ZERO experience as...

  13. Failed Nursing 4 by .8 of a point

    windsurfer8 replied to Cherway95's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    SO you are ok with her being allowed to pass because she claims she has ADD. So with that then why have any standards? Patients just have to be ok with nurses who are not capable of passing...

  14. Pre-Nursing Student questions. :)

    windsurfer8 replied to Marzyq's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Contact the school you want to attend and develop a plan. They will need to see your transcripts etc. A large amount of nursing schools have wait lists. That is

  15. Fired from my Per-diem CNA job in hospital

    windsurfer8 replied to KPoblete24's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Not showing up for work and/or being late is IMO the worst thing a professional RN can do. For one you are essentially saying to your co workers that your time is more important than their time. I...

  16. Can I still be a good nurse if I'm bad at math?

    windsurfer8 replied to Lorna234558's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You need to define "bad at math". Do you think you could be a doctor if you are "bad at math"? You aren't just allowed to do a job you are not capable of doing safely. it isn't about you..it is...

  17. What are my chances of getting in?

    windsurfer8 replied to mdiiorio1's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Based on your post every single nursing student in the United States will graduate and not get a

  18. I'm an alternate?

    windsurfer8 replied to Bunny92's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Attend. Be professional. Stand out. Even if you don't get in it may help for the next time. Many alternates get in because many people apply to all kinds of schools then they are more likely to...

  19. Borderline....

    windsurfer8 replied to al-sheikhh's topic in General Students

    There is no magic way to study. Ask your fellow students who are doing well. Experiment and see what happens. I had to study a ton and often studied 7 days a week 8 hours a day. I would take a...

  20. Motivation/Studying tips/How to raise a low GPA

    windsurfer8 replied to LuAzure's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You are not getting into nursing school with those GPAs. That is fact. If you "really want" to be a nurse then you have to earn the grades. If that isn't motivation enough then I don't know what...

  21. Nursing school help

    windsurfer8 replied to Kaut9200's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Suggestions? Earn better grades to start. "Wanting" and "doing" are not the same thing. You are talking about NP and you are not even in nursing school and carrying a 2.49 GPA. You either put in...

  22. Should I SUE?

    windsurfer8 replied to hollyday's topic in General Students

    So if you become a nurse what kind of care can your patient expect if you are "distracted" with things at home? Your words not mine. being "distracted" because of things outside of the hospital is...

  23. I think I'm going to end up with a B in chem, how to get over the guilt?

    windsurfer8 replied to RaggedyAm's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Are you wanting people to tell you it will be ok? Only you can decide if you are "to dumb to be a nurse". Always reasons out there to not do things. And quitting is always an option. Or you...

  24. Lung cancer and secondhand smoker

    windsurfer8 replied to zahnart99's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    You are doing "research" by asking random people on a message board if "smoking causes cancer"? Do you know WHO you are asking? Nursing students? LPNs? RNs? NPs? CNA? Or maybe a truck driver?...

  25. Failed Nursing 4 by .8 of a point

    windsurfer8 replied to Cherway95's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Here is the deal...what if you make a "mistake" when administering medications? If your anxiety and ADD cause you to make mistakes then should your patient suffer as well? I am not judging you I am...