windsurfer8

windsurfer8 BSN, RN

Prior military RN/current ICU RN.

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  1. when to start studying for NCLEX

    windsurfer8 replied to Graduation2016's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    There is no set answer. I graduated and took the NCLEX 2 weeks later. I looked over a few questions for an hour or so the day before and I passed first time no problem. I knew in my mind I had...

  2. Confused in Brooklyn

    windsurfer8 replied to mbr3028's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I would urge you to reconsider the health care field if you are looking for "respect". Only get into nursing if you truly want to do it to help others with no expectation of anything in return (other...

  3. Family not supportive

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

    There are always "barriers". It is ultimately up to you to do what you want in life. Go into any nursing school classroom and there will be all kinds of people who are doing it with many challenges....

  4. Always the Instructor's Fault......

    windsurfer8 replied to MFaf's topic in General Students

    OR...it doesn't matter about "fault"....what matters is you graduate nursing school and successfully pass the NCLEX. Right? Is that not the actual goal? Worrying about fault will slow you from...

  5. Nursing school too hard on purpose?

    windsurfer8 replied to fangirl's topic in General Students

    IS there ANYONE else left you can blame for all your problems? Funny how the vast majority of students make it through nursing school just fine. You are "bitter"? Do you think anyone really...

  6. Failing Nursing School Over One Class?!!

    windsurfer8 replied to Britgirl1's topic in General Students

    Right..but you brought it up to a "bunch of strangers" and threw yuor instructor under the bus. Quitting things when they become uncomfortable or challenging can lend itself to developing a pattern...

  7. Don’t believe anything they tell you!!!!

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

    Who is

  8. Struggling at a four year

    windsurfer8 replied to AbbyJones's topic in General Students

    Well if "god called you" to the 4 year school I don't think anyone who posts on here outranks God. Looks like you have the answer

  9. Motivation/Inspiration

    windsurfer8 replied to jfantacone09's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I think "failed a nursing course" would be all the motivation you should

  10. I'm terrified

    windsurfer8 replied to MeiDei's topic in General Students

    If you fail nursing school life goes on. I would fear not trying more than trying. You actually have the hard part out of the way. Getting accepted. Now..it is 100% in your hands whether you...

  11. troubles with math!

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

    You are right to fear not passing. Completing nursing school requires decent to good algebra skills. It is part of the requirement to be a nurse. It does not matter if someone on here says "you...

  12. Not What I Expected

    windsurfer8 replied to LoveAlwaysAlisa's topic in General Students

    What I find odd is you say you work as a CNA. Don't you already have a really good understanding of what a nurse is required to do? You seem stunned and surprised by the clinical. It just strikes...

  13. failed nclex for the third time

    windsurfer8 replied to mommy1234's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    You graduated nursing school, but you do not know how to prepare for a test? Simple. GET SLEEP before you take it. Or...learn from what has not worked. You SHOULD feel down and it certainly...

  14. What have you learned about Death?

    windsurfer8 replied to g2255lw's topic in General Nursing

    It is often

  15. Always the Instructor's Fault......

    windsurfer8 replied to MFaf's topic in General Students

    When you discuss this professor you are blaming "it is the instructors fault" what did you do to deal with your concerns? In the real world working as an RN you will work with many challenging...

  16. Is a B in Anatomy the end of the world?

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

    SO if someone on a message board tells you "yes...it is the end of the world and you will never be a nurse" would you quit? This is classic case of A student apparently lacking common sense. Even...

  17. Microbiology is killing me

    windsurfer8 replied to tbird88's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    If your goal is to become an RN then you are required to meet certain minimums and hopefully exceed them. You are required to pass your classes with the minimum score. Your illness has nothing to do...

  18. Will I get into nursing school?

    windsurfer8 replied to Krystal-12's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    More than likely NO. You need to talk with the school and not a message board who cannot give you bottom line answers. You HAVE GOT to get better grades. You have your "mind set" on being a nurse,...

  19. Teamwork

    windsurfer8 replied to sarahalmadani2's topic in General Students

    The question makes no sense. Also you have "look everywhere" ..For some reason I doubt that. Are you asking relationship with co workers? What is relationship with teamwork? Go ask people you...

  20. I'm in a Quandary

    windsurfer8 replied to Hooligan's topic in General Nursing

    Just quit then. If you hate the job, but you keep doing it then your decision is made. And using terms like "they have no drive" is a generalization and devalues any point you are trying to make....

  21. *Nursing Assignment*

    windsurfer8 replied to snown9's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Any "data" you get from this survey is absolutely worthless. As a college student you need to understand more about research. If you get a response from this survey..1. Do you KNOW the responder is...

  22. Affordable ABSN

    windsurfer8 replied to oldsockventriloquist's topic in General Students

    You also need to consider cost of living WHERE you attend. I went to school in the DC area and the cost of tuition was high,PLUS rent to live in northern VA was insane. Because in an ABSN program it...

  23. How hard is it to get into Lehman's Accelerated Nursing Program?

    windsurfer8 replied to Tea4Soul's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    No one here can answer that. You need to just apply. If you meet the requirements to apply then do it. You cannot let talk interfere with what you want to do. If you do not apply you will not get...

  24. Changing my major?

    windsurfer8 replied to lbuck's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Majors without "science"? Define "science" as it pertains to you? Are you talking like basic biology classes because for pretty much any major for a bachelors degree you have to have some science...

  25. Help!-Becoming An Air Force Nurce

    windsurfer8 replied to toriixo's topic in Government, Military

    You could join the Army and become a 68W (medic) and then go to the Armys LPN prgram as an enlisted soldier. You wouldn't be an RN, but you would be a LPN. May as well talk with them and see what...