windsurfer8

windsurfer8 BSN, RN

Prior military RN/current ICU RN.

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  1. Is it normal to be nervous about becoming a nurse?

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

    Why do you want to be a nurse? Yes it is competitive. Yes you are often understaffed. Yes it is stressful. IF you want to be a nurse then what difference do those things make? If you do not like...

  2. I just set my friend up

    windsurfer8 replied to Kaylle's topic in General Students

    If she is over 18 then she can make her own decisions. You are not responsible for other adults happiness and

  3. That one seemingly useless prerequisite...

    windsurfer8 replied to NurslingNicole's topic in General Students

    Nothing in life is "useless" unless you choose it to be. All classes can benefit you...whether it is learning a new study method..how to work with others....heck..just the importance of being...

  4. Night Shifts?

    windsurfer8 replied to MeredithAnne's topic in General Students

    Who did you "hear" this from? When you apply for a job it should state whether it is days or nights. If you do not want to work nights do not apply for a job that is nights. Many nurses do work...

  5. The aggravation of it all

    windsurfer8 replied to kariace's topic in General Students

    Can you find anyone else to blame for your situation? You are an adult and your finances are your responsibility. If you are embarresed to ask your parents for money I have a solution.. GET A

  6. The Blue Hair Nurse

    windsurfer8 replied to rosomebody007's topic in General Nursing

    No one is talking about the skill level of a nurse. We are talking about whether it is professional to dye your hair blue. How you present yourself is important especially to family members of...

  7. Drug Testing

    windsurfer8 replied to level1's topic in General Students

    Your point is "pointless". If they TEST for it at work then and they say if you are positive you will be fired then you will be fired. Alcohol is legal..however if you show up to work intoxicated...

  8. Getting into Nursing School

    windsurfer8 replied to aprn012's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    you have a 32%

  9. My friend was asked to tell some advantages of male nurses over female ones

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

    There are no "indisputable facts" related to the

  10. Salary of an RN?

    windsurfer8 replied to hardworkingmom9's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Why didn't you look into the salaries before you applied to nursing school? If you don't make enough as a nurse to survive then why are you planning on doing it? What is "comfortable"? That is...

  11. I don't love nursing anymore.

    windsurfer8 replied to Jmarty31's topic in General Students

    It is no ones responsibiity but your own to find a "love for nursing". Quit if you want or don't quit. Maybe those "complaints" are valid and maybe you need to be aware of your actions. When you...

  12. Suggestions and tips for someone who's about to begin nursing school

    windsurfer8 replied to biancabrianna's topic in General Students

    Are you saying Satan is involved in nursing school? Nursing school is difficult because you need to learn a lot of material to provide good care to your patient. I don't see what "satan" has to do...

  13. Do I even have a chance? Pls be honest

    windsurfer8 replied to AspiringRN85's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Apply. Maybe you get in and maybe you do not. If you do not apply I am 100% sure you will not get

  14. Nursing prerequisites

    windsurfer8 replied to HeatherPaige's topic in General Students

    Got it. You are scared. Is it "doable"? Well people "do it" all the time. Many people quit as well. YES it is a LOT of work. Yes science degrees require a LOT of studying and hard work. Is it...

  15. Chances of getting accepted

    windsurfer8 replied to Zela23's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    What do you mean "what should I do"? You took the class and earned a C and now you can't retake it. Seems you already have the answer. You live with the grade you earn and you learn next time get...

  16. Please help my grades are killing me!!

    windsurfer8 replied to Leigh_delgado's topic in General Students

    Well if they are your "dreams" why did you not work hard to get the grades you need? "Younger"..yes..but still an adult. And adult grades MATTER. Passion is not going to make any difference. GPA...

  17. when to apply

    windsurfer8 replied to mod90atv's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Contact the schools where you want to apply. You need hard facts not a message

  18. Needing advice.

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

    I did BSN, but I had the GI Bill. If you plan to go to grad school you will have to earn a BSN. However I cannot give you financial advice. Gather evidence and make a

  19. Nursing school

    windsurfer8 replied to juju0889's topic in General Students

    Define "hard". You are asking a subjective question. The question that may be more important is do you want to be a nurse? If the answer is yes then what difference does it matter if it is "hard"...

  20. I need help finding a new nursing program!

    windsurfer8 replied to Sammolmos11's topic in General Students

    Why would you expect to be able to attend a school where you are not paying the tuition? ANY college is going to tell you to pay your tuition bill. It is not the schools responsibility to find you...

  21. Needing advice.

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

    Only you can decide. What you DO need to know are the facts about how much you will be paying back each month and ifyou can afford it. if you owe 58K you could end up paying back closer to 75K with...

  22. I call shenanigans

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

    "because bureaucracy" ? Credit reviews are common. If you do not like the answer that does not meant it is incorrect or "because bureauracy" "she tells me" Who is "she"? If you feel they made a...

  23. Nursing Hell.

    windsurfer8 replied to tinbon434's topic in General Nursing

    "In talking to other LPNs and RNs" Ok..so you have talked with "other" staff members and you have deducted what exactly? That the entire United States is "phasing out" LPNs? What is the point of the...

  24. Precepting in Postpartum - pros and cons?

    windsurfer8 replied to spaghetina's topic in General Students

    "told on numerous occasions" Ok..by who? If you want to learn IVs then ask to go to the med surg unit or something and learn IVs. Just be proactive. If you wait around for people to show you...

  25. Help Me Please!

    windsurfer8 replied to J3w3lz88's topic in General Students

    Yes....I am an RN, but I "could" be a crab fisherman if I absolutely HAD to do it. I won't though because I have no interest. Saying "can't" is essentially a subtle way a person excuses themselves...