windsurfer8

windsurfer8 BSN, RN

Prior military RN/current ICU RN.

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  1. Once you pick, are you stuck forever?

    windsurfer8 replied to FatsWaller's topic in General Nursing

    Once you get a year or two under your belt doors will open all over. The key is you build a knowledge base and create good work habits. Getting to work on time...Not calling out all the time...hard...

  2. Really really paranoid I might fail clinical

    windsurfer8 replied to hlk4227's topic in General Students

    Do you think you will not work with people who "micromanage"? You need to provide excellent care no matter the situation. Any thoughts? Do the job correctly and stop blaming people when you...

  3. Are grades/gpa more important than where you went for college to become an RN?

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

    Basically the entire post is saying what you cannot do and that you are not smart. Usually that is a way to excuse not completing the task. "naturally smart" is not correct. There are some people...

  4. Is it possible to pass med-surg 2?

    windsurfer8 replied to Student2017555's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    It makes no difference what "stupid details" the professor puts on the test..you are required to pass the class. You "don't have a clue how you will pass". That is ok..nursing is not for everyone....

  5. Nursing Care Plan Help Please!!!

    windsurfer8 replied to lopez123's topic in General Students

    Are you going to trust your homework to someone online who may or may not even be a nurse? On this site are RNs, LPNS, CNAs, APRNs, etc,,,and a ton of students..and probably bored people who have...

  6. Back to school, new to science!

    windsurfer8 replied to C_M_L_R18's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    One thing is if you have a test that doesn't go well do not give up. I view tests as essentially gauges of how you are learning and if your methods are effective. Say you get a 70% on a test. Some...

  7. Nursing school acceptance?

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

    Why do you need your parents to spend money on you? Do what is best for you! Good

  8. New Grad ADN vs BSN w/No Experience

    windsurfer8 replied to Maverickm808's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    You are looking at it wrong. ABILITY is not the point....It is the piece of paper. You must understand liability, lawyers, and money..that is what the USA is all about. Magnet hospitals that hire...

  9. relationship on the rocks due to NS

    windsurfer8 replied to tbjockny's topic in General Students

    There are about 8 billion people on the planet. If it doesn't work out with this dude there are billions more to choose from. Telling you he wants you to get rejected from nursing school is self...

  10. Interview with a Registered Nurse via Skype.

    windsurfer8 replied to Anon09877890's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    How will you prove they are actually a nurse. You are having a "hard time" getting a nurse to talk to you...ok...well..school is hard. If you interview someone on Skype you better have absolute...

  11. Am I cut out for nursing school?

    windsurfer8 replied to sbenson1's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    If you are "weak" at math and science then to be a nurse you need to become "unweak". Here is the thing..either you can do it or not. You are required to earn certain grades. If you do not then you...

  12. Picking a school

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

    Make sure you know EXACTLY how much you will be paying. Many people just take out loans and think "I will worry about it later". Not a good idea. Paying double or triple to a for profit is verging...

  13. HELP

    windsurfer8 replied to asatari's topic in General Students

    Grades matter. Instead of being scared figure out a way to improve your grades. Let me ask you this...do you think you can get into medical school with average grades? There is a reason they...

  14. What can I do with my license?

    windsurfer8 replied to rninkentucky's topic in General Nursing

    Just make sure to way cost of living. In Boston you make excellent money, but the commute is insane and the cost of living huge. I would say decide what you are looking for. Rural (South Dakota,...

  15. Thinking about quitting school

    windsurfer8 replied to trytwo's topic in General Students

    Charting is as much a part of nursing as talking to someone. If you hate it then

  16. Frustrated with the Pre-Nursing Process

    windsurfer8 replied to sp3233's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    "where do you begin". Well start by stopping blaming others for your problems. If you had earned the score required you would not have a problem correct? It is up to you if you want to "waste" a...

  17. What are my chances of getting in?

    windsurfer8 replied to mdiiorio1's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Forever...How do you "know" the OP won't find a job? You can guarantee this? Because the hospital I work at just hired New grads and continuously does. Also are you blanket saying there are no...

  18. Did I Do The right thing?? So confused!! I want to go back!! But How do I Improve?????

    windsurfer8 replied to Meganmegzxxxx's topic in General Students

    So a paragraph blaming others for your problems and at the end "HOW DO I DO THIS!!!!!!!!!" You do it by first stop blaming "mentors". Then you go pass the classes. If you unable then you will never...

  19. How to get into nurse school with several "w" and 2 "F"

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

    Have you ever seen the movie "Less Than Zero"? It is pretty good

  20. unfair treatment by professors

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

    You "handle it" by completing the course and moving on. If you can only handle life when it is easy and "fair" then good luck in nursing. You adapt to the situation and you navigate the course...

  21. Failed General Chem...

    windsurfer8 replied to guest935762's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    First off blaming your counselor for your decision is immature and petty. If YOU sign up for something YOU are expected to complete it. Was your counselor supposed to know how hard you were willing...

  22. Not too thrilled with my Capstone/Preceptorship Hospital Placement

    windsurfer8 replied to futurenurse16's topic in General Students

    How to handle it is to complete the internship and learn as much as you can or quit nursing school and do something else. Pretty simple really. Be appreciative of the hospitals that allow you to do...

  23. Disease Prevention

    windsurfer8 replied to SNESbanez's topic in General Nursing

    I agree...I used to wipe off the bottom of my shoes once I was off the ward with cavi

  24. Math

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

    First off you need to know enough so you do not make a med error and injure a patient which can lead to a lawsuit. You are responsible for every single medication to administer so you better know what...

  25. Do nurses do med math

    windsurfer8 replied to direw0lf's topic in General Students

    Any med you administer you are responsible for. Telling your head nurse "well my instructor from college said I don't need to check the dosage I am administering" won't turn out well for you. You...