windsurfer8

windsurfer8 BSN, RN

Prior military RN/current ICU RN.

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  1. Micro and A&P

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

    I did them both at the same time. You just have to work your tail off. You want to be a nurse? Hit is hard. If a test doesn't go well..LEARN from it. Study more...change study methods. Always do...

  2. Chest hair

    windsurfer8 replied to Ninjateagan's topic in Men in Nursing

    That is the best question you could come up with? yikes. And what school tells you to post an "online question"? Just post a random question somewhere online and have people who may or may not...

  3. Why are magnet hospitals bad?

    windsurfer8 replied to golson's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    It doesn't matter though...all the poster was saying is there are jobs that will only be open to BSN nurses. No one is saying ADN nurses are not as capable as BSN. They are saying there are more...

  4. Has anyone ever escaped?

    windsurfer8 replied to ellieheart's topic in General Nursing

    How can you move on to a new career, but not put in the work in school? Is that the question? You "escape" (love the drama) by going out and finding what you want to

  5. Hireability out of Accelerated BSN program

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

    What are you talking about? It is a BSN. You complete the EXACT same classes you just take many at at time. The only point of an Accelerated BSN is because those people have proven through the first...

  6. Nursing school forms

    windsurfer8 replied to beckvolvo's topic in General Students

    What do you mean "how does your nursing school handle the required forms" ? They tell you either on the website or by mail what is required. Then you as the prospective nursing student completes the...

  7. Hireability out of Accelerated BSN program

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

    You degree does not say "ABSN" it is a BSN. You have the exact amount of coursework anyone else with a BSN has. You have the exact same odds of getting hired as anyone else. No one asks if you...

  8. Is graduating from a top nursing program worth it?

    windsurfer8 replied to CarpeDiem'15's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    "do not equate a better education experience" Ok..based on what evidence? Your own? I totally get your point and I think it really doesn't matter for actual NURSING. However if this person has...

  9. New Nursing School Blues

    windsurfer8 replied to nurse2324's topic in General Students

    You are learning. Keep doing the best you can. Giving up when things don't go exactly they way you want it does not build character and you do not want to develop a pattern of quitting things. You...

  10. Is graduating from a top nursing program worth it?

    windsurfer8 replied to CarpeDiem'15's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Do you plan to go to grad school? It could possibly make a difference there if you want to go to a certain grad school. However the schools in the DC area are all excellent..even NVCC has a great...

  11. Bullied by Clinical Instructor

    windsurfer8 replied to dorkiexcici's topic in General Students

    Instead of feeling depressed you need to find a solution and toughen up. You will have nurse managers and docs and fellow nurses who will at times be hard on you. You need to learn how to succeed...

  12. Possibly Odd Question

    windsurfer8 replied to want2b3's topic in General Students

    I would go to Taco Bell and order a burrito with fire sauce. Then I would use the fire sauce to cauterize it. Then I would maybe smoke a cigar? I am not sure. Fascinating question bro! I am...

  13. why do nursing???

    windsurfer8 replied to elgpak's topic in General Students

    It is a troll. There have been a few on here

  14. How do you feel about professors locking the door?

    windsurfer8 replied to Amnesty's topic in General Students

    So should you be able to walk into work 2 hours late? They are not caged IN. They are not allowed to enter once class has begun. If your purse is so valuable then you can take it with you. No one...

  15. Help? I regret this career choice?

    windsurfer8 replied to katie6126's topic in General Students

    You have heard "horror" stories so you are basing your future on that? You "can't even find a job"? You just said you don't want to do it...plus you don't have your BSN yet let alone your nursing...

  16. Missed clinical! :(

    windsurfer8 replied to tbear1206's topic in General Students

    You should not be thankful for a "lenient" program. You should want them to expect you to attend all clinicals. In the real world your boss won't be "lenient". And if you don't show or are late...

  17. I just printed my completed nursing application...

    windsurfer8 replied to ThatOneDude822's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It is part of the deal. You earn your spot by hard work. They don't just hand them out. One great thing...When I received the giant envelope in the mail that said "congratulations" I knew I would...

  18. Huge over supply of nurses

    windsurfer8 replied to CrunchRN's topic in General Nursing

    I graduated with my BSN in 2006. I stay in touch with 5 of my fellow students. All but one have quit nursing. The four that quit are now married and doing other things (kids, other jobs etc). Just...

  19. Are you encouraging other XYs to pursue nursing?

    windsurfer8 replied to Zyrv's topic in Male Nursing Students

    You "see too many female nurses and nursing students that aren't fit to be nurses"?? You are basing this on what standard? Are you monitoring hundreds of nurses and nursing students day in and day...

  20. Missed clinical! :(

    windsurfer8 replied to tbear1206's topic in General Students

    Just don't give a bunch of excuses. Own your mistake and be accountable. No one in the medical field wants to hear excuses. Being reliable in nursing is HUGE. I don't care how good of a nurse you...

  21. Somebody Knock Some Sense Into Me

    windsurfer8 replied to lilgop's topic in General Students

    Perspective is important. "Nursing School" will not make you gain weight. Nursing school will not "make" you be single. You make your own choices. What you eat..how much you exercise. It is you...

  22. What is best private or state university for nursing?

    windsurfer8 replied to Shrestha87's topic in General Students

    "best" is subjective. What do you mean by "best"? Best parties? Best price? Best location? Best climate? You have to quantify what you mean by

  23. Thinking about quitting

    windsurfer8 replied to snider1970's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Well first off no one made you quit a job you had for years and paid more. Second did you research BEFORE you went to nursing school the job situation? No one "betrayed" you. You are a free...

  24. No Good Very Bad Nursing Instructor

    windsurfer8 replied to misskitty22's topic in General Students

    Here is the thing...in life there are people we don't get along with. I GUARANTEE you will work with nurses and docs you don't get along with. You know what..you figure out a way to survive. If the...

  25. Should I go into nursing of injured?

    windsurfer8 replied to Careerchange88's topic in General Students

    Is it healthcare in general you want to do? A job like a cytotechnologist looks through a microscope and works in a lab. Looks around at medical careers which may be a better fit. I am not saying...