windsurfer8

windsurfer8 BSN, RN

Prior military RN/current ICU RN.

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  1. Interested in Nursing

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

    Yes...you start at the bottom like we all did. What do you expect? If you do not pass the classes you will not be admitted to Nursing school. Same if you want to be a doctor. You don't just "get...

  2. Drug Testing

    windsurfer8 replied to level1's topic in General Students

    You won't just be tested in school. I have been an RN for 10 years and have been tested at least 4 times a year for 10 years straight. And if you make a major error they can order you give a sample...

  3. Be candid how do I handle my illnesses with regards to the BON if I get an interview.

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

    You state "don't tell me you shouldn't pursue this because I am determined to pursue this regardless". Ok then why are you asking for "candid" answers? Guess what you are not the only person in...

  4. Are ER Patients Getting More Ridiculous?

    windsurfer8 replied to us2uk4u's topic in Emergency

    If you hate the job then quit. You are perceiving all of those in a neagtive way. Maybe the person has not eaten in a long time? Pain is subjective. Maybe someone incontinent is embarrased and...

  5. Heavily Burdened

    windsurfer8 replied to LpntoRN2be's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Childcare: You chose to have children. Financial Issues: we are all responsible for how we spend our money. Yes..you do not become an RN overnight. If you are discouraged by the time it takes...

  6. Are you the Doctor? (funny)

    windsurfer8 replied to Zooey72's topic in Male Nursing Students

    What are you talking about? A "degree in the medical field"? What is that? The degree (BSN or ADN) does not make you a nurse. The NCLEX makes you a nurse. And what do you mean "my...

  7. Anyone else want to burn their statistics book?

    windsurfer8 replied to AnnieOaklyRN's topic in General Students

    Hate it or love it does not matter. All that matters is that you earn the grade. It is required to earn a BSN. So if you want to be a nurse then feelings do not matter. It is simply a task. Do...

  8. Tattoos!

    windsurfer8 replied to mmbucklerky's topic in General Students

    What do you mean "how common"? Like what percentage of nurses have tattoos? are you talking exposed tattoos on the neck? Are you talking on hands? Wrists? I know nurses with tattoos. It doesn't...

  9. Ways to pay for school

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

    If you are going to borrow money get all the FACTS before you do it. Start crunching numbers. Percentage points matter. If you borrow 20K you may end up actually paying back 30K. 6-7K I would say...

  10. Is there a legal way to donate unexpired costly medication?

    windsurfer8 replied to pmabraham's topic in General Nursing

    Yep...no way to prive they were not in a microwave or frozen or

  11. Pre-nursing student advice

    windsurfer8 replied to jojo12's topic in General Students

    Just make sure the hospital where you hope to work hires new grad ADNs. Get more information from local

  12. Starting in a Hospital and Backup Plans

    windsurfer8 replied to spartan2015's topic in General Students

    Ok..where exactly do you want to go? As a new grad nurse you need experience. The vast majorirty get that experience in a hospital. If you get a few years under your belt and have a good record then...

  13. Accused of narcotic/ alcohol abuse... No clue what this is about!

    windsurfer8 replied to Purplegiraffe's topic in General Nursing

    I was thinking the same. It almost sounds like a scam of some kind. Who

  14. How Physically Demanding is Your Job

    windsurfer8 replied to Satori77's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    May I ask why you picked nursing? Nutrsing is by far one of the most physically demanding jobs in the medical field. You work 12 hour shifts and you are on your feet majority of the time. You will...

  15. Social Justice lacking in nursing education? Advice?

    windsurfer8 replied to rom12345's topic in General Students

    You are not missing out on anything because you are required to complete the exact same classes a traditional BSN program requires. Your degree will be a BSN. The A is simply the amount of time it...

  16. Too many recommendation letters?

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

    If you have a doctors order for 2mg Ativan you don't give 7mg. First step in school..learning to follow directions. This will also help you on the NCLEX. You don't "assume" things and "add" things...

  17. Best programs in Boston for a second degree? ABSN or BSN?

    windsurfer8 replied to CarolinaGirl33's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Curry College also has a great program. the A just means the amount of time it takes. You take the EXACT same classes a traditional BSN student takes. You earn a BSN. Why would anyone "look down"...

  18. How do you get over feeling like you'll pass out

    windsurfer8 replied to RNtobe17's topic in General Nursing

    Here is the thing....you say you get dizzy on a nosebleed....then you say don't say "nursing isn't for you". Ok question...would you say someone who gets seasick every time they are on the water...

  19. How to deal with stereotypes and vicious people

    windsurfer8 replied to rnhopeful2014's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Ok..then define "positive" response? You use that word as if you hold the only definition of it. If someone is on the verge of death should you tell them they will be fine or tell them the truth?...

  20. Gender bias

    windsurfer8 replied to Zooey72's topic in Male Nursing Students

    First off it makes no difference for getting into school. Second you are going to hear a lot of "stuff" in nursing school. It makes no difference. If you think you are guaranteed to get into...

  21. I passed my nclex after 265 questions!!! God made it possible!!

    windsurfer8 replied to saved251's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    I passed in 75 and I am agnostic. I am trying to figure out how god has time to worry about the NCLEX. What about the people who

  22. Becoming a nurse is no longer an option for me?

    windsurfer8 replied to KAThftf's topic in General Students

    It is not your mommies responsibility to pay for an adult to go to college. I was thrown out of my parents house at 16. Finished HS and went into the Military. Used the GI Bill to get my BSN....

  23. Will I have a social life as a bsn student at a four year college and as a nurse

    windsurfer8 replied to abbbbbbbbbbbbbb's topic in General Students

    Bottom line in science degrees require more time and effort. It is why they tend to pay more. I have two bachelors degrees. Business admin and nursing. My nursing degree required FAR more effort...

  24. Worried pre nursing student

    windsurfer8 replied to krissy220's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Good. The thing is we all make mistakes. Now is the time and move forward. Also you seem to be learning from the mistakes and how they can affect you for years. Do as you are. Be upfront and...

  25. Worried pre nursing student

    windsurfer8 replied to krissy220's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    When you apply to nursing school you must provide ALL transcripts. Yes...our past affects our present. Those Fs matter. Does this mean you won't get into nursing school? No. What it does is it...