windsurfer8

windsurfer8 BSN, RN

Prior military RN/current ICU RN.

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  1. scared to become a nurse

    windsurfer8 replied to jamieh88's topic in General Students

    When I precept new nurses what I look for is 1. Get to work on time. 2. Do not complain. 3. Work hard and pay attention when I am showing you something. 4. GET TO WORK ON TIME. I will help someone...

  2. Don't know what to with A&P class

    windsurfer8 replied to tyty123's topic in General Students

    First thing. Stop blaming others for your grades. "what do I do"? Study more. Study harder. Stop blaming other people. You will have many more classes that are a challenge and you can't walk...

  3. That nagging feeling...

    windsurfer8 replied to dudette10's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Med Surg. Mid 2000s. young female patient who didn't feel well. Next thing crashing from Toxic Shock Syndrome. Stuff got real..REAL quick. My hands were shaking when she was finally stable. Was...

  4. can RN order another RN to bring medicine for a client prescribed by physician

    windsurfer8 replied to d123456789's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    What is "newly hired"? Is this nurse on orientation? Just because someone is "new" doesn't mean they are yours to boss around. If you need something talk with the charge nurse. If it is an...

  5. Nursing School Horror Stories

    windsurfer8 replied to MR-RN15's topic in General Students

    That is a "horror story"? Sounds like life. Stuff happens. If that is the worst then you are good to

  6. I just completed Med surg and patho 1

    windsurfer8 replied to Southern2atea's topic in General Students

    Good work! Keep at it! I got my BSN in 2006 and it is amazing how fast time flies. ENJOY your time in college as well....I think I was so focused on school I missed out on some good times. Good...

  7. I just completed Med surg and patho 1

    windsurfer8 replied to Southern2atea's topic in General Students

    The importance is not remembering every single detail. The importance is learning how to work hard and study hard. How to put things together and have some idea of systems. Understanding that...

  8. Designated "muscle" on clinicals

    windsurfer8 replied to oklamedic2011's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Ok then say something or quit. What is your point? If you don't like it say you won't do it. Doesn't seem that hard to do. I am a nurse and have been for 9 years. If I am being taken advantage...

  9. So you think you want to be a NURSE

    windsurfer8 replied to dedicated_2b_RN's topic in General Students

    Do you have evidence that this is the "best advice" you can give someone? Majority of nurses I work with were never CNAs. Do you have a peer reviewed journal article supporting your claim? There is...

  10. Military Options for Pre Nurses

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

    DO not join "simply due to all the benefits the military has to offer". You need to want to serve your country whether there is a single benefit or not. The climate for the needs varies greatly and...

  11. Second Thoughts

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

    You "apparently failed" ? First off own your grades. If you fail you fail. You may be developing a pattern of quitting things when a challenge arises. First off you had the opportunity to get...

  12. Impaired skin integrity--help! Is my care plan correct?

    windsurfer8 replied to lj016's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    You need to talk to a real human about this. You could have someone who is not even a real nurse on here or god knows who telling you "yes it is great!" This is seriously the worst place to review...

  13. I made poor judgments during my university days and need some real advice.

    windsurfer8 replied to jyoo1017's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Agree with beachy.. ALWAYS be honest. It is a vital start to your career. Go talk to someone at the school you want to attend and try to come up with an actual game plan as to how (if) you can do...

  14. Feel like I'm barely passing

    windsurfer8 replied to Run student's topic in General Students

    What do you mean you "feel" like you are barely passing. Either you are or you are not. Keep track of your scores so you know. You need to be have an accurate count of your current grade. No one...

  15. Michigan Nursing Programs

    windsurfer8 replied to Michigan9413's topic in General Students

    Did not match your "learning style?" First you need to learn to succeed no matter the condition and not blame instructors, schools, or your "learning style". In nursing you will be working with...

  16. Survey for a desperate nursing student

    windsurfer8 replied to pleasantly's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I hope as a college student you are intelligent enough to understand any "data" you gather from that survery is absolutely worthless. First off you have NO IDEA if the people answering it are nurses....

  17. How's a guy to dress?

    windsurfer8 replied to jamathis's topic in General Students

    Who are "some" people? and why are they concerned with what you are wearing? You are intelligent. Wear what you feel is appropriate. If you are wrong you will find out quickly. My philosophy is...

  18. Nursing diagnosis

    windsurfer8 replied to Taggart's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    You are asking people who may or may not be nurses to tell you how to start a nursing diagnosis? You need to talk with your instructor and classmates. To base your nursing diagnosis on a message...

  19. Applying to nursing program after I get a business degree?

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

    I have two bachelor degrees. Business admin and my BSN. Wishing you could go back in time is pointless. You are where you are. If you want to get your business degree then do the best you can...

  20. Just got the acceptance letter

    windsurfer8 replied to billd.clipm's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Good luck man. I lived in Portland ME for a few years and loved it. Just couldn't deal with the winters

  21. Crazy clinicals instructor doesn't like us using the restroom?

    windsurfer8 replied to JESSICAAA159's topic in General Students

    I agree. There is no way anyone would fail someone for using the restroom. It is so beyond the pale that it is verging on ridiculus. If it actually DID happen then report it up the chain of command....

  22. Disorganized clinical

    windsurfer8 replied to studentnursemon86's topic in General Students

    Then ask for report. Get involved. Do not stand around waiting for things to become "organized". It is nursing and it is FAST paced. Get in there..adjust. It is a little shocking to students...

  23. Accelerated Nursing in Virginia

    windsurfer8 replied to Purple8's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    MU. What do you mean the "application process"? You apply and then you will have a lot of work to do. Same at every school. Would I recommend? Well depends on how much money you have. Private...

  24. 25/50 students failing anatomy avc

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

    It doesn't matter if it is "common". What matters is you need to pass the class. Do not worry about others. It is a mentality and mind set. It doesn't matter if a single person besides you passes....

  25. An RN who isn't good at math?

    windsurfer8 replied to nursingjourney's topic in General Students

    Sounds to me your counselor was spot on. Mathmatics is very important in nursing school and nursing in general. YOU are responsible for every single medication you adminster. You have to double...