windsurfer8

windsurfer8 BSN, RN

Prior military RN/current ICU RN.

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  1. I failed my school drug test. Am I finished forever?

    windsurfer8 replied to Breatholife's topic in General Students

    Alcohol is legal but you cannot be impaired at work. If you injure a patient they can order a UA on the spot. If it is hot you are looking as possible lawsuit

  2. Would a person like me have a chance to finish the nursing program?

    windsurfer8 replied to lyudmila777's topic in General Students

    Why do you need "words of encouragement" ? This smacks of insecurity and needing validation. If you want to be a nurse then do it. I have no clue whether you can do it. I have met brainiacs who...

  3. Discouraged

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

    If your goal is to avoid "difficult" then skip nursing

  4. Recent undergrad graduate but wants to pursue nursing

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

    Your grades are going to limit your options. Nursing schools are strict and expect over achievers. 2.2 isn't even at the minimum schools will look for in an ABSN program. You may want to contact...

  5. What are some less competitive schools to get into for those with a low GPA?

    windsurfer8 replied to morningsuns's topic in General Students

    I have never seen in any nursing application a line that states "everyone deserves a second chance". There are minimums TO APPLY. If a school states they will accept a minimum GPA of 2.5 to apply,...

  6. Repeating classes. Denied getting in?

    windsurfer8 replied to amber0627's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Ask the school you plan to apply to. No one on here can tell you if it "helps". I will say having crappy grades is never a good thing on a transcript. Don't let it happen

  7. I failed my school drug test. Am I finished forever?

    windsurfer8 replied to Breatholife's topic in General Students

    You may "believe" these things are "forgivable" but that means nothing. What matters is what the BON says and what hospital you work for (or school you attend) enforces. This is the thing people do...

  8. Tears, Frustration, in limbo.

    windsurfer8 replied to Aflor37's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You will make it. It is very emotional. Nursing school was truly one of the most challenging times of my life. Stay positive. Embrace the challenge. Some of the requirements may seem goofy or...

  9. What to do about incompetent school?

    windsurfer8 replied to moongirl90's topic in General Students

    What are "many issues"? You have a problem you will need to have specific dates, times they occurred, and what happened. If you go to the school administration and say "this school is awful"...what...

  10. I failed my school drug test. Am I finished forever?

    windsurfer8 replied to Breatholife's topic in General Students

    If you are "so commited" why did you smoke marijuana? I am not judging, but you have made your life more difficult. If you are committed then you have to be 100%. And in a hospital if you make a...

  11. Tears, Frustration, in limbo.

    windsurfer8 replied to Aflor37's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Think how good it will feel when you get in and graduate. It is difficult for a reason. Part of nursing school is "are you willing to take the pain". Jumping through hoops is as much a part of...

  12. I feel weird to wear scrubs to school

    windsurfer8 replied to mndlng97's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    The don't wear

  13. Thinking about quitting (yes, one of these)

    windsurfer8 replied to aperry245's topic in General Students

    You "hate being in the hospital"? Then maybe you should consider a different career? People who "encourage" you does not mean they are always steering you in the right direction. Forcing yourself...

  14. ABSN or ADN?

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

    Check with the Hospital where you plan to work and make sure they hire new grad ADN nurses. Next are you planning to go to grad school? The BSN will be required. I say start off with the BSN and...

  15. New grad nurse

    windsurfer8 replied to ahyde13's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I have been a nurse 10 years. I did first two med/surg and last 8 psych. Those two years still serve me well and facilities love seeing med/surg experience. It shows you can probably manage a lot...

  16. BSN vs ADN on a budget

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

    If you want a masters getting a BSN is essential. As far as "worth it" only you can decide. First off you need to talk to HR at the hospital where you want to work and ask if they are hiring ADN...

  17. Failed Nclex twice... Need help

    windsurfer8 replied to hpalmer23's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    If you failed the NCLEX two times I think you should forget the poll and study everything you possibly can. Buy all 5 of them. Study non

  18. Im 53 and looking into Becoming a CNA

    windsurfer8 replied to Jrenyc's topic in Men in Nursing

    CNA is hard work. You are talking lifting and moving 300 pound patients. 12 hour shifts. Can you physically do this? Think long and hard at what your body can withstand. CNAs where I work...

  19. Grades for admission

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

    Being a paramedic is not a nurse so it has nothing to do with admission. Grades are number 1. Your school should be able to tell you if you meet the minimums on your pre reqs to qualify to apply for...

  20. Moving for Nursing School

    windsurfer8 replied to stefsteph's topic in General Students

    I moved halfway across the country for my BSN. The more flexible you are the more options you have. Pretty simple. If you are able to attend 30 schools as opposed to 2 you open up many doors....

  21. How to survive the semester with borderline grades

    windsurfer8 replied to nursingdivastudent's topic in General Students

    Any advice? Why are you worried about "overwhelming" yourself? What does that even mean? I would not worry about "overwhelming" yourself. I am not sure I would be proud to announce I earned As...

  22. Im 17 and want to become an np

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

    One step at a time. You may not have much money, but you should be controlling what you can..meaning your grades. Cs and Ds are not going to get you into nursing school. Period. Focus on getting...

  23. F's and W will i be able to get a job in nursing?

    windsurfer8 replied to Confusedstudent30's topic in General Students

    Bro you made the change to get through. That is my point. If someone says they are "doing the best they can" and they are getting Fs..then they either ARE doing the best they can and they are not...

  24. F's and W will i be able to get a job in nursing?

    windsurfer8 replied to Confusedstudent30's topic in General Students

    Why are you concerned about a job? That is cart in front of the horse. You need to focus on NOW. Here is the situation. Either 1. You are literally studying non stop and simply are unable to...

  25. I'm scared

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

    Don't party this summer. Work and school. That is it. Don't even think about dropping. Just get it done. Then it is in the rear view