windsurfer8

windsurfer8 BSN, RN

Prior military RN/current ICU RN.

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  1. Can scientific types go into nursing?

    windsurfer8 replied to Young Tangerine's topic in General Nursing

    You wont be in the lab working when you are an RN. If you want to work in a lab go be a cytotechnologist. What do you mean "resemble a doctors personality"? I have no idea what you mean by this....

  2. Do you KNOW what nursing is?

    windsurfer8 replied to Glycerine82's topic in General Students

    Most of those students are learning. That is why they are in college. Ripping them for not knowing or doing everything the way you know or do it is accomplishing

  3. Can I take one class a diffrent college?

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

    A call to the school where you want to attend nursing school to ensure they will accept the credits from whatever school you are talking about would give you the definite

  4. Low GPA and NP school

    windsurfer8 replied to jarae's topic in General Students

    Slow you roll. You are not accepted into nursing school. Focus on doing well on your pre reqs first thing. You are putting the cart in front of the horse. One things at a time. Earn the grades...

  5. Considering the military for MSN Education

    windsurfer8 replied to dr2turbo's topic in Government, Military

    You need a BSN. It makes no difference if you have a previous bachelors. Contact a recruiter for accurate and up to date

  6. PREREQUISITES

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

    "should". You discussed this with your advisor..why are you asking? If the advisor told you that you "could break them up"..well why did the advisor state this? You must have asked if this is...

  7. Yale for MSN? GPA?

    windsurfer8 replied to -Fit4Life-'s topic in School, College Programs

    Yes. They will require all transcripts. ALL. Advice? Don't put all your eggs in one basket. Apply and see what happens. Be honest and provide everything they ask

  8. New Nurse on Paxil

    windsurfer8 replied to elomi18's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Did you discuss your concerns with your provider? I would say it is "worth taking it" if your provider has prescribed it. Are you going to the word of a random person on a message board as to what...

  9. Hated being a CNA, scared to commit to nursing.

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

    All those issues will still exist as an RN. Actually probably more stress. You are seeing the "good" in being able to spend time with your kids Great. However being a nurse so you can spend time...

  10. describe your typical day as a nurse

    windsurfer8 replied to hvymtlnursetobe's topic in General Nursing

    No matter what anyone says on here remember you have people on here who are Students, CNAs, LPNs, RNs, and god knows what else. If someone says it is "awful" you really don't know what is going on...

  11. Disappointing final clinical rotation

    windsurfer8 replied to WalnutCookies's topic in General Students

    You are making a lot of assumptions and focusing on negative and not getting "what everyone else is getting" There is no perfect clinical. They are not a class. There is no way to control some units...

  12. HELP! ABSN or BSN?

    windsurfer8 replied to newnurse94's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    the end is the same. BSN. The A is just how long it takes. You take the exact same

  13. First Job. Nervous.

    windsurfer8 replied to gemmi999's topic in Emergency

    Ok...Here is what you can control right off the bat: 1. Get to work on time. 2. Be respectful and polite. 3. Get in there and work hard. 4. Ask to DO things...don't just watch others. 5. Be reliable....

  14. Paramedic Vs Registered Nurse: knowledge

    windsurfer8 replied to EMEddie's topic in General Students

    What do you mean "competent in knowledge and procedures"? That may be the most general statement on this site. Knowledge of what? Medications? Nursing standards? Chemo meds? Psych groups? What...

  15. Passed NCLEX in 75- Review, Recommendations and Relief

    windsurfer8 replied to PhoenixNurseNY's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I studied the day before for about 2 hours. Passed no problem. My "studying" consisted of just basic practice questions to remind myself how to search for what the question is asking. I don't...

  16. Curious-why do people put ADN, RN? It's ASN...

    windsurfer8 replied to RN_SummerSeas's topic in General Nursing

    Also I have seen people with BAN. Bachelor of Arts in

  17. I will not defend nurses anymore

    windsurfer8 replied to lost soul's topic in General Nursing

    Who said nurses needed "defended" in the first place? If you are not receiving the care you feel you should be inform the charge nurse. Or ask to speak to the head nurse. What is the point of your...

  18. Restarting my college career

    windsurfer8 replied to jose2010's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Yes that should be a concern. There are consequences to getting Fs. Especially if you want a career in the medical field. When you apply to nursing school you will be required to provide all...

  19. Graduate Nursing schools with no GRE

    windsurfer8 replied to kamododragon's topic in General Students

    I still don't get the obsession over EMT. EMT has nothing to do with being an

  20. Can I get into Nursing Program?

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

    are not anatomy and phys one class. Normally you have API the first semester and APII the second. However maybe your school does it differently. Can you get in? Well if you meet or exceed minimum...

  21. I'm experiencing a "quarter-life" crisis...

    windsurfer8 replied to dvah1987's topic in General Students

    I agree. They sell on people being impatient. While most regular Universities have wait times and long application process the for profits are ready "tomorrow". I agree with just slowing the roll...

  22. Frustrated over the tunnel with no light in sight.

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

    Good luck! USE that GI Bill you

  23. CA BRN DUI Experience as a practicing nurse

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

    "nursing is everything to me". Well not enough to not drink and drive. "won't be treated like a drug addict" Are you trying to minimize by over stating the event? You will be treated like anyone...

  24. After failing three times, having difficulty studying more...anyone else feel this way?

    windsurfer8 replied to mellybee88's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    You graduated with a 4.0 GPA and can't pass the NCLEX? According to what you posted you have done "everything" and still can't pass and want to quit. I think you should quit. You are stating you...

  25. Common Mistakes to Avoid?

    windsurfer8 replied to MeiDei's topic in General Students

    Use common sense. Be respectful. Be polite. Get to class and clinicals on time. If you say something goofy no one cares in the end. I asked some really lame questions and I could care less what...