windsurfer8

windsurfer8 BSN, RN

Prior military RN/current ICU RN.

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  1. Comfortable living?

    windsurfer8 replied to Kdao's topic in General Nursing

    Stop blaming your school for your choices. If you expect a HS to "prepare you for life" you are out of your

  2. Failed Pharmacology

    windsurfer8 replied to ymillares's topic in General Students

    OP..the post is all over the place. Slow down. First you were dropped from the class for "some reason" on campus? You need to know the REASON and you need to get an answer . I have a feeling you...

  3. Pregnant and no experience

    windsurfer8 replied to rvzohfeld's topic in General Nursing

    One of the main requirements in nursing AMONG nurses is RELIABILITY. You can be the greatest nurse of all time, but if you are calling out sick or missing work then somebody else is taking the hit I...

  4. Failing a&p this summer. Bad GPA. What now?

    windsurfer8 replied to ilikecorgis's topic in General Students

    It doesn't matter if he has "poor ratings" on a website. He is the professor and you need to accomplish the task. What if you have a Doctor you dont like? Are you just going to quit? It does not...

  5. Maggot Debridement Therapy (MDT)

    windsurfer8 replied to joseyjo's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Do you know who is answering your question? It could be a 13 year old kid making stuff up on here. Any "data" you gather here is aboslutely worthless as you have NO IDEA who is answering. It could...

  6. I've only been in med/surg 1 year and I'm already burned out. What else can I do as an RN?

    windsurfer8 replied to N7K8's topic in General Nursing

    In other words how do I get paid the same for easier work. If you figure it out let us

  7. I need some positive vibes(pre nursing student)

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

    It is not a simple job and that is why we RNs make more money. A lot of people simply cannot handle it. If you want to "smash your head into a wall" from being a transporter you may want to consider...

  8. Nurse Attorney -- which branch has more opportunities?

    windsurfer8 replied to Birthday_Girl's topic in Government, Military

    It means be prepared to work 6 days a week sometimes 12 hours or more. Not saying you will, but many do. In the military a nurse is a nurse..and also has multiple other responsibilities. So "days...

  9. Is this messed up?

    windsurfer8 replied to RNstudent66's topic in General Students

    Why do you care what people do in their free time? Last time I checked and this is the USA and if two people want to have a baby they can. What do you mean "messed

  10. Failing a&p this summer. Bad GPA. What now?

    windsurfer8 replied to ilikecorgis's topic in General Students

    You show patterns of quitting when things get difficult and not being responsible enough to drop classes when you are failing. You blame the teacher...wrong move. Yuo say it is "brutal" Well..there...

  11. How to deal with stereotypes and vicious people

    windsurfer8 replied to rnhopeful2014's topic in Male Nursing Students

    So one person says something you that you don't like and you say "I don't know why so many people feel a need to put us down". You need to study REALLY hard in your pre reqs and in nursing school...

  12. California nursing programs with 2.0gpa science req.

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

    Why not go to a school that meets your needs. If your number one criteria is "EASY" then you should not go into

  13. Biology Grad debating on NP or PA

    windsurfer8 replied to Young Tangerine's topic in General Students

    Just a question..you say you are "always confident and detailed when working in medical environments" What does this mean? Are you a licensed RN or physician? What medical licensure do you hold?...

  14. Hospitals in Atlanta r Bad for nursing

    windsurfer8 replied to whylife3059's topic in General Nursing

    Fascinating

  15. when to start studying for NCLEX

    windsurfer8 replied to Graduation2016's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I started when I was 3 months old so I have everyone on here beat. If you didn't start studying for it 15 years ago then you have no chance to pass. I didn't look at a single NCLEX book until I...

  16. GPA question--do I stand a chance?

    windsurfer8 replied to Kirbiea's topic in General Students

    Just apply dude. Worst thing that happens is you don't get in. What difference does it make what someone says on a message board. When I went to nursing school in early 2000s not that many people...

  17. Cheating

    windsurfer8 replied to Elain7's topic in General Students

    It doesn't matter if you do not feel you were "appropriately prepared". You didn't pass....so blaming the school or anyone else is pointless. You KNEW going in what percentage that would count and...

  18. BS degree in Health Science then to Nursing program??

    windsurfer8 replied to abui1102's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    There is no "shortcut" You will have to complete EVERY single class any other nursing student must complete. If you are accepted to an accelerated BSN program you will still have pre reqs and you...

  19. Depressed about a job offer

    windsurfer8 replied to richardgecko's topic in General Nursing

    This is why I will never get married. I think it is asinine that by saying "I do" you hand over 50% of your money and life to this person. I think marriage is the opposite of a good relationship...

  20. ADN vs BSN Battle

    windsurfer8 replied to Mommy_RN1211's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    That is not what actual statistical evidence shows. So you "dare even say" based on what? Statistics or what you see around you? There are links all over this thread to statistical data showing...

  21. HELP! 76 Q's. Pass or Fail?

    windsurfer8 replied to Ravenl31's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    yes but if you flip a coin 100 times and you get heads 99 of those times your odds of getting tails on the next flip are still

  22. What ABSN/ELMSN programs in the US accept low GPA with good related work experience?

    windsurfer8 replied to msnikkidoo's topic in General Students

    You say it is "around 2.5" Well what does that mean? What is it exactly. When you have a crappy GPA and you are applying you need to OWN IT and then drive on. The Univ. I was associated with...

  23. Respect from patients as a Registered Nurse?

    windsurfer8 replied to tiamaria123's topic in General Nursing

    What kind of respect are you talking about? Peer to peer? Patient to RN? etc.. Do a good job and be professional..that is the part you need to be concerned with. Not "respect". That will come I...

  24. Need study tips

    windsurfer8 replied to rmaddox's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Study more. Study harder. 7 days a week if need be. Personally I went into Animal mode when I was getting my BSN. If you studied 10 hours for the last test then study 25 this time. If you...

  25. Student nurse internship - bad preceptor?

    windsurfer8 replied to cloudtalk's topic in General Students

    IF you do not feel comfortable with your precepetor ask the person in charge of your clinical if you can be reassigned. If they ask why give SPECIFIC reasons... "shooting dirty looks" is not a...