windsurfer8

windsurfer8 BSN, RN

Prior military RN/current ICU RN.

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  1. Ah, the anxiety of applying to accelerated BSN programs...

    windsurfer8 replied to getthemtothegeek's topic in General Students

    Why don't you ask the University what you can do to "strengthen the application"? The basics..you NEED good grades..and the science ones do not necessarily matter "more" and here is why. If you...

  2. Accelerated BSN and low GPA?

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

    First off. Forget the excuses. Here is the thing..IF you become a nurse you can't give substandard care just because you are in a "rural" setting. Make sense? Same in college. You are expected to...

  3. Chances of getting into Accelerated BSN

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

    For ABSN you need to meet the minimum requirements for the program. Athletic trainer makes no difference. Interning makes no difference. Male makes no difference. You need to have a bachelors...

  4. missing pinning ceremony for dying father's birthday

    windsurfer8 replied to ichiro12's topic in General Students

    If you are honestly worried about "disrespecting all Florence Nightingale stood for" then you may want to talk to someone. I don't even know what this means? How are you disrespecting Florence...

  5. My GPA is trash. What to do now?

    windsurfer8 replied to wpm7231's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Totally disagree. "heart" doesn't matter if you have straight Fs. You are saying schools should go with "intangibles"??? Should medical school also start this? Forget your grades and just accept...

  6. new grad: cant find a job

    windsurfer8 replied to 2016New's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I would expand your area even further. Just look at your first couple years as "anywhere". Do your research. Places like North Dakota need nurses due to huge population increase. Who CARES where...

  7. Passing a&p 2

    windsurfer8 replied to Cyn241's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Here is the thing...it doesn't matter if you are an "audio and visual learner". The reason why is when you are nursing you will be getting information from multiple sources and you need to be able to...

  8. In desperate need of advice

    windsurfer8 replied to Little wolf's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    First if you want a bachelors degree you need to take "mindless electives" and you need to do well in them. You are expected to be well rounded and semi intelligent. The fact that you view them as...

  9. First year nursing student & already feeling hopeless

    windsurfer8 replied to gybe's topic in General Students

    Giving a straight forward asnwer is not "rude". This is an assumption in with people who often are looking for excuses to quit. Here is the deal..if you want to quit then quit. If it is to hard then...

  10. First year nursing student & already feeling hopeless

    windsurfer8 replied to gybe's topic in General Students

    "last test I took just about killed me". No need for drama..we all know nursing school is difficult. "Teacher is sort of scatter brained". Ok? It doesn't matter. You are required to get a good...

  11. My GPA is trash. What to do now?

    windsurfer8 replied to wpm7231's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Stop assuming and talk to the schools you want to apply to. Explain your situation and the horrific grades upfront. You may never get in as grades DO matter..they are the KEY to getting into nursing...

  12. Grade Forgiveness for nursing school

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

    It doesn't matter if "biochemistry is not your thing". They expect you to do well whatever class you take. The reason...what if putting a foley in is "not your thing"..are you going to do D level...

  13. Low GPA applying to Direct Entry NP

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

    Yes....crappy grades matter when applying to grad school. Yes they "care" about ALL your grades. You are "trying to become" a CNA. Ok..so what is stopping you? Do you have evidence that will...

  14. Tough clinical instructor

    windsurfer8 replied to Pistachio830's topic in General Students

    Threatened to "kick you out" of what? Are you being dramatic? Why would you be kicked out of clinical for a subpar SBAR? If you flipped off a person in the hospital or showed up drunk then I can...

  15. Need help with Neuro and its Patho

    windsurfer8 replied to kkellogg's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    "suggestions on studying"?? Yes..Study! Study a lot! "how they all work" is not going to be answered in a 15 minute study session. You have to grind it out hour by

  16. Cannot stand director

    windsurfer8 replied to leo8686's topic in General Students

    No. This is what you said "I've worked in healthcare for 10 years so I know all too well how nurses can be and just love to eat their young" You didn't mention your instructor. You are backtracking...

  17. Nursing Instructors Would Rather see You Fail than Succeed

    windsurfer8 replied to pat8585's topic in General Students

    High expectations and expecting you to meet or exceed the minimum standards does not mean they want you to fail. Quit feeling like a victim and pass the class and move

  18. Should you attend nursing school where you want to get a job?

    windsurfer8 replied to seekinghappy's topic in General Students

    Your degree is a BSN. The "A" is just the amount of time it took to complete. You will be taking the EXACT same classes as a traditional student. You will be taking around 21 hours a

  19. BSN, NP, PA, and MD

    windsurfer8 replied to JePierreB's topic in General Students

    Focus on the task at hand. Nursing is not designed as a stepping stone to being an MD. It is its on world. If you want to BE a nurse then get a BSN. Really if you want to be an MD you need to talk...

  20. Nursing admission with low gpa

    windsurfer8 replied to msrbl08's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Contact the schools. Be honest and tell them you have a bad GPA. Do not say "I badly wanted to go to nursing school" because then they will wonder if you wanted it so bad why is your GPA awful. Also...

  21. Not working out...

    windsurfer8 replied to SwimsWithSharks's topic in Men in Nursing

    Answer to what? What is the question? Is there an easy job that pays a lot of money? Not that I know of. What did you think "awaited" you with an ADN? Nothing is "waiting" for anyone. You go...

  22. Cannot stand director

    windsurfer8 replied to leo8686's topic in General Students

    Deal with it. And nurses do not eat their young. This is a statement by people who look for excuses for there crappy work ethic. Always "someone elses fault". Quit being a victim and get through...

  23. Realized floor nursing isn't for me, anything else i can do with a bsn?

    windsurfer8 replied to enchantedlife's topic in General Students

    If you have no choice but to finish why are you asking if you should change majors? You specifically said should I "switch majors". If you cannot change your major then you will more than likely be...

  24. I give up!

    windsurfer8 replied to futurepsychrn's topic in General Students

    Ok then quit. There are plenty to take your place. You want the big time? Then you push through. Or you quit..makes no difference to anyone but

  25. Realized floor nursing isn't for me, anything else i can do with a bsn?

    windsurfer8 replied to enchantedlife's topic in General Students

    Switch Majors. The majority of people who work in "non traditional" nursing positions have years of experience at the