windsurfer8

windsurfer8 BSN, RN

Prior military RN/current ICU RN.

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  1. Auburn vs. Emory BSN

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

    If you plan to get a doctorate MAYBE Emory would be a better choice? However those ranking mean very little. What are your long term plans. There are about 10 schools where attending them actually...

  2. Emory vs Duke vs. Saint Louis U for ABSN

    windsurfer8 replied to shals24's topic in School, College Programs

    Before you just decide off the cuff where to go..get a calculator! You will be paying interest on those loans for a LONG time and you could have a 700 a month payment (or more). if you are in debt...

  3. should I continue school if I have an old dui

    windsurfer8 replied to kim2075295's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    What "compassion" do you think you will get from a lawyer? What "compassion" do you expect from the state BON? I am not judging the person. I am saying in this day and age alcohol/drugs convictions...

  4. Feeling defeated.. need some hope

    windsurfer8 replied to stategrl's topic in General Students

    I agree with lev. 80s are good. Also remember you are learning time management and how to solve problems as they occur. I did my BSN 10 years ago and I can't remember what was on page 365 of my...

  5. Owi stupid mistake. Where to go from here?

    windsurfer8 replied to Sarahlin's topic in General Students

    Makes no difference to me if you think I am "harsh" when I emphasize how hard a state nursing board can hammer you for breaking the law..ESPECIALLY anything related to Drugs/Alcohol. Anyone who says...

  6. should I continue school if I have an old dui

    windsurfer8 replied to kim2075295's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    This isn't a "youthful mistake". You were convicted of driving while intoxicated. "Technically" doesn't matter if you are convicted. You must understand in the adult world no one cares about...

  7. What helps you stay awake?

    windsurfer8 replied to SFnursetobe12's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    The thought of

  8. Care Plans in General

    windsurfer8 replied to juardsrn's topic in General Students

    Spend more time doing what YOUR instructor wants you to do and less about what other students are doing. When you work in a hospital doing what THE doctor orders is what matters..not what doctor X in...

  9. New nurse and I hate it

    windsurfer8 replied to Fluffy1turbo's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    You can quit. Nothing is going to change unless you make it change. Good

  10. Owi stupid mistake. Where to go from here?

    windsurfer8 replied to Sarahlin's topic in General Students

    Made your life more difficult for no reason. My opinion..life and nursing are hard enough. You basically just gave everyone a hammer and said hit me over the head with this. This stuff can have...

  11. Help with wordings?

    windsurfer8 replied to blueLearning's topic in General Students

    If you are confused with what the instructor assigned clarify this with them. It is no different than working with a doctor and asking for more clarification for an order they write. School isn't...

  12. Is this a standard requirement?

    windsurfer8 replied to tbird88's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It doesn't matter if it is a "standard requirement". You are required to do it in your program so DO IT. If is isn't "required" at a school in North Dakota are you going to quit your school and go...

  13. Nursing diagnosis question. Last resort help!

    windsurfer8 replied to Maroon2017's topic in General Students

    This is your last resort? You may need to quit school. You are asking for people you do not know who may or may not even be nurses (RNs? CNA? LPN? 1 year nurse...20 years) to do your home work as...

  14. I've always wanted to be nurse, but...

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

    SO when things are easy you like it...when it is not easy you want to quit? You will have doctors you don't like...will your patients still receive A level care or not? You will have work shifts you...

  15. Low GPA Accelerated Nursing Programs

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

    Start going onto websites and look at admission requirements. If you do get accepted you must understand you will be taking around 21 hours a semester of HARD classes. A 2.8 isn't going to cut it...

  16. Bad preceptors and the demotivated state of nursing.

    windsurfer8 replied to Axmann, RN, BSN, NREMT-B's topic in General Students

    So because you had what you assume to be a poor instructor you have made the leap to all of nursing is uninterested? Severe micromanagement...do you have examples? Please define what you mean.....

  17. Military nursing to politics

    windsurfer8 replied to Esr90's topic in Government, Military

    So do you want to serve your country in the military or build a political resume? I would say focus on passing the NCLEX. Then get your BSN and some experience. Being a 2LT in the military is a...

  18. How hard is CRNA

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

    If you won't do something because it is "hard" then CRNA is not for you. First graduate HS and get into Nursing school. If you complete that with at least a 3.5 GPA then worry about CRNA. That is...

  19. Houston Hepatitis B decline form

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

    Probably not as working in a hospital is not a right. You are not forced to work there so if you cannot meet the requirements then you will not be hired. You can ask them and see what they

  20. ODDS of getting a JOB

    windsurfer8 replied to Oleacronon's topic in General Students

    You have a 6%

  21. Research Proposal Topic

    windsurfer8 replied to nelsheyn050787's topic in General Students

    You want "anyone" to give you a an "easy" topic for your research project? I am not sure I would trust "anyone" to give me a research topic for a Bachelors degree class. How you learn to understand...

  22. Drug Testing: After being accepted

    windsurfer8 replied to futurenurse_16's topic in General Students

    I am confused...are you prescribed the "sleep aid"? If you are then why are you concerned? If you have a valid prescription you are good. If you do not then you are not

  23. ADN or BSN. Please help!!!!

    windsurfer8 replied to Haleys0920's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Talk with the hospital where you want to work and see if they are hiring new grad ADN nurses. Freaking out isn't going to help. You are going to get limited info here because all hospitals are...

  24. Should I stay or should I go, now?

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

    Why is it "illogical"? You take the EXACT same classes and you complete the EXACT same clinicals. You are dealing with highly motivated proven operators. Do you have evidence to support your...

  25. Doubts about being a nurse

    windsurfer8 replied to bighead17's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Well if you get rushed and "make a bunch of errors" you may have a problem in nursing. In nursing you are often rushed and can't "make a bunch of errors" because of it. So you may need to work on...