windsurfer8

windsurfer8 BSN, RN

Prior military RN/current ICU RN.

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  1. Career change to Nursing

    windsurfer8 replied to Benjiron23's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hey man it isn't a bad idea just be aware nursing "burnout" is super high as well. I was an Army RN for 20 years and retired in 2022. I work part time now ICU (16-24 hours a week) and even that is...

  2. Switching from Engineering to Nursing? Worth it?

    windsurfer8 replied to lea123456987's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Just make sure you understand the physicality of nursing. If you are used to working in an office and suddenly on your feet for 12 hours it can be a shock to the system. I retired from the military...

  3. What route should I go for nursing?

    windsurfer8 replied to wegotthisguys's topic in General Students

    Whatever way you go it will take time. Do not rush into something that you will spend thousands of dollars on and doesn't meet your goal. First I would determine where do you want to work. I would...

  4. Help!! Fall 2024 BSN deadline

    windsurfer8 replied to princess nwams's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I would take a deep breath. It might be best to not take the "last option" which may cost way more money or not be a good school. Stay calm and apply where you want to go. If you have to wait a...

  5. Anyone know ABSN programs NE area?

    windsurfer8 replied to FutureNursecrna's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Man I would retake that Micro class. Did you try googling ABSN programs in MA? What is your first bachelors in? What was your GPA? I know a lot of ABSN programs also have minimum GPAs on the first...

  6. Working during school?

    windsurfer8 replied to Mav1995's topic in General Students

    I did accelerated BSN and I worked. It wasn't even that bad. Use it as a learning experience on time management. I always looked at the good not the bad. It kept me on point with my studying. When...

  7. Transitioning into nursing from business

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

    Best bet would be to contact schools directly. They can give you answers to your queries. Becoming an RN means getting accepted to a nursing program, completing the program, and then passing the...

  8. Got my BSN in 2021 and didn't get my license. How do I get it now?

    windsurfer8 replied to luicnda's topic in General Students

    Ask for clarification from the board of nursing. No matter what anyone on here says it doesn't matter. What matters is what they say. If you are confused get clarification. Write down what they...

  9. Purdue University Global BSN or Western Governors University BSN

    windsurfer8 replied to upstatejj's topic in School, College Programs

    I just retired from the military where I was an RN for 20 years. Never once in my career did anyone ever ask where I went to college for my BSN. No one cares. What matters Is get a good GPA, pass...

  10. pre-requisites BIO and CHE

    windsurfer8 replied to Nrm2012's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Not sure if those are available because they require a lab. However who

  11. Need Advice: Nursing school drop-out looking at re-applying

    windsurfer8 replied to VCstudent's topic in General Students

    Lots of excuses that you didn't have enough "support". If an RN has a med error or sentinel event an excuse of "I didn't have enough support" or "I had to take care of my pug" ain't gonna cut it. You...

  12. Online MDE Masters of Direct Entry clinical hours. Please advise.

    windsurfer8 replied to Nurseinprogress24's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Whatever job you want make sure whatever degree you get matches their requirements. That "oh you learn everything on the job" is meaningless. Because X job requires X degree. Period. It doesn't...

  13. Private or State school?

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

    OK great! Good

  14. Questions about withdrawals

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

    Ask the school you want to apply to. No one on here will be able to tell you for sure if you can get

  15. Private or State school?

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

    If you fail out of any school you will owe whatever money you borrowed. If you can't get above Cs then nursing may not be for you. There is a reason they have GPA standards. I would work on your...

  16. Should I start over or find a new career?

    windsurfer8 replied to Strugglebus101's topic in General Students

    I did two combat tours in Iraq (OIF/OIR). I saw stuff that was beyond horrific day after day after day. Using dramatic words like "torture" to describe college is insufferable. Iraq we worked 16...

  17. What are they currently hiring

    windsurfer8 replied to edgar rivera's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Who is "they" that won't hire her? Also "after hearing" from who? You could come to Wisconsin. Every hospital around here is hiring. If she can't find an RN job then she isn't looking. If someone...

  18. Marymount University (MU) ABSN Fall 24

    windsurfer8 replied to mbe12's topic in School, College Programs

    I graduated from there way back in the mid 2000s. I enjoyed my time there. Arlington was expensive even back then. Northern Virginia is one of the most educated areas on planet earth and Marymount...

  19. Failed Jersey College (Teterboro Campus) at the end!

    windsurfer8 replied to V33's topic in School, College Programs

    Just because you "didn't see it" doesn't mean it isn't the policy. Standards are standards. If you don't meet them then most to all organizations will follow policy. You could request a meeting...

  20. Advice needed!!

    windsurfer8 replied to brosie3's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    If you want to do "everything to get into nursing school" then you need to get the grades. It is just a fact of life. If you studied 20 hours a week and it was ineffective then you study 30. If that...

  21. Should I start over or find a new career?

    windsurfer8 replied to Strugglebus101's topic in General Students

    "torture"? Yeah if you think nursing school is "torture" probably would be best if you found a new career. Nursing school is preschool compared to the actual work. I would look for a career that...

  22. is Nursing School HARDER than Medical School?

    windsurfer8 replied to sunny d's topic in General Students

    Define "hard". What does that even mean? Like do you have to study? If you are looking only for a program that is "easy" you there are other options. Or there are jobs that do not require degrees....

  23. Harassment in nursing school

    windsurfer8 replied to Tiara Walker's topic in General Students

    Your message you take zero accountability. Anything you fail is someone else's fault. Here is the deal. In nursing there will be a lot of people you don't agree with. Docs, head nurses, house...

  24. Husband not supportive of me going to school

    windsurfer8 replied to sweetpea2014's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You say you feel "trapped" in your current job, but wait until you are an RN and you have even more debt. You will be "trapped" there as well and owe a ton of money. I have seen new RNs leave it in...

  25. Veterans affairs.. time to call the union?

    windsurfer8 replied to Residentmaid2410's topic in Government, Military

    I was active duty Army RN and retired in 2023 after 20 years. At the 10 year mark I considered getting out, but now I am dang happy I pushed through and have my retirement. I don't think quitting on...