windsurfer8

windsurfer8 BSN, RN

Prior military RN/current ICU RN.

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  1. Which path do I take?

    windsurfer8 replied to Amber Spriegel's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am not sure looking for the "fastest" should be the priority. Being a psych NP is no joke. The responsibility is immense. If a patient discharges and commits suicide or even often an attempt your...

  2. Nurse Interview

    windsurfer8 replied to Guest1231989's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You have no idea if someone responding on here is even a real nurse. Go to a hospital. Talk with HR. Go to a unit and ask to speak to a head nurse. Schedule a time. Gotta put in real work. If you...

  3. Manager is colluding

    windsurfer8 replied to AKP25's topic in General Nursing

    She needs factual data. not "she doesn't like me". Needs to be on date X at time y and exactly what happened. Leave out superfluous stateements. "She doesn't like me" is meaningless. "She is out...

  4. Community College of Allegheny County, North Campus - Dissection in nursing school

    windsurfer8 replied to abby1capt's topic in School, College Programs

    If it is that huge of an issue for you I would contact the school directly to get reliable information. Are you gonna be able to handle nursing? Do you know what goes into placing a chest tube?...

  5. Pre-nursing student trying to transfer to a ADN or BSN program

    windsurfer8 replied to Lesley01's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Your best bet would be to reach out to the schools you would like to attend. When you say "transfer" are you already in a nursing program? Or do you mean apply to a nursing school? ADN or BSN. A...

  6. New Grad - Preceptor Issue

    windsurfer8 replied to newgrad_rn7's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Tell the head nurse your concerns. If they ignore you talk to their boss. Charting something that was given under someone else's name is fireable action. A lot of units are short staffed so having a...

  7. How do you feel about being asked to shadow in addition to interview?

    windsurfer8 replied to Marshall1's topic in General Nursing

    I don't work unless I am getting paid. I am not sure what can be accomplished by shadowing an RN. I would want to know why they want this? Also who is responsible if you trip and fall? Do they want...

  8. Choosing LPN or RN

    windsurfer8 replied to Amber Shepherd's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Never been an LPN, but they work as hard as RNs and get paid way less. They still work 12s..they still take patients. Financially you will make much more money as an RN. Unless there is some...

  9. How Easy is it to Transfer States

    windsurfer8 replied to enfermeraaa's topic in General Students

    You can take the NCLEX in any state once you graduate. I graduated from college in South Carolina and I took the NCLEX in Nebraska and was licensed

  10. Restarting Nursing school with children- need advice

    windsurfer8 replied to PMXGN92's topic in General Students

    The big issue is everyone has challenges and the standards will not change and here is why. When taking care of patients and someone makes a med error...whatever excuse it won't matter. And a...

  11. Can I take pre nursing classes without getting accepted into Nursing school (passed deadline)?

    windsurfer8 replied to Sailor's topic in General Students

    You are talking about nursing pre reqs? Sure you can take classes. I would say this...make sure you contact the school you want to apply to and make sure they will accept the credits. Don't spend...

  12. Changing hospitals as a new grad

    windsurfer8 replied to Marylsie's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Trying to hide stuff in a litigious world is probably not a good idea. More people get hemmed up for hiding stuff and lying than being open and honest. I was a Head Nurse in the military for a lot...

  13. Going into 2nd year of undergrad. Should I start prereqs, or finish undergrad and do an ABSN?

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

    Yes grades matter. Bs are fine., but nothing lower than that for pre reqs. If you want to be an RN I would start contacting schools now. Don't worry about "low acceptance rates". Just apply where...

  14. Nursing school two DUI's

    windsurfer8 replied to TEd123's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    You also need to contact your board of nursing for your state. Even if you are allowed to complete clinicals they may not license you. Before you spend thousands of dollars more on school I would...

  15. Nursing School Applications

    windsurfer8 replied to PrettyGuardianPluto91's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    If you are in South Carolina USCs nursing program is ranked higher than all those If that matters to you. Citadels is less than 10 year old program. In the end really the only schools that matter...

  16. Pre-Req Help! Anatomy vs. A&P

    windsurfer8 replied to cbro2000's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    "The schools seem to accept". So what you need to do is contact the school where you want to apply and make sure. No one on a message board can speak for whether a specific school will accept...

  17. Did I choose the wrong career? Hopeless new grad

    windsurfer8 replied to Calicokitty8's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Being a nurse is difficult. If you can't handle it then I guess you can go find something else to do. I don't know what else to say. It is up to you. Not going to say it gets "easier". If...

  18. FAILED NURSING SCHOOL... TWICE

    windsurfer8 replied to Lilypach21's topic in General Students

    Here is the thing. When you are working you can't have med errors and then say you have "personal problems". If you hurt a patient you will probably be sued. So there are reasons nursing schools...

  19. False positive drugs alcohol on job

    windsurfer8 replied to Ckahdkwo's topic in General Nursing

    Yes if you had a positive alcohol at work and you popped for cocaine at work that is not good. I guess you may need a lawyer. The liability issues of drug/alcohol use at work are immense. Multi...

  20. Micro differences -- impact acceptance?

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

    Check with the nursing program where you are applying. Don't waste your time and money on a class based on a message board. Get clarification on pre reqs that will be accepted and required from the...

  21. Career change to Nursing

    windsurfer8 replied to Benjiron23's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hey man it isn't a bad idea just be aware nursing "burnout" is super high as well. I was an Army RN for 20 years and retired in 2022. I work part time now ICU (16-24 hours a week) and even that is...

  22. Switching from Engineering to Nursing? Worth it?

    windsurfer8 replied to lea123456987's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Just make sure you understand the physicality of nursing. If you are used to working in an office and suddenly on your feet for 12 hours it can be a shock to the system. I retired from the military...

  23. What route should I go for nursing?

    windsurfer8 replied to wegotthisguys's topic in General Students

    Whatever way you go it will take time. Do not rush into something that you will spend thousands of dollars on and doesn't meet your goal. First I would determine where do you want to work. I would...

  24. Help!! Fall 2024 BSN deadline

    windsurfer8 replied to princess nwams's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I would take a deep breath. It might be best to not take the "last option" which may cost way more money or not be a good school. Stay calm and apply where you want to go. If you have to wait a...

  25. Anyone know ABSN programs NE area?

    windsurfer8 replied to FutureNursecrna's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Man I would retake that Micro class. Did you try googling ABSN programs in MA? What is your first bachelors in? What was your GPA? I know a lot of ABSN programs also have minimum GPAs on the first...