windsurfer8

windsurfer8 BSN, RN

Prior military RN/current ICU RN.

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  1. need help - no enthusiasm to finish nursing school

    windsurfer8 replied to karlsbad's topic in General Students

    Up to you. Doesn't matter what others think. I am a big believer in finishing what you started so you don't develop a pattern of quitting things when a challenge arises. However if you want to quit...

  2. should i take physiology and microbiology in one semester and earn an A

    windsurfer8 replied to jane212323's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    IS it possible to earn an A? Well that depends on you. That is a totally subjective question because we all live our lives differently. Some are willing to give up partying every weekend to study....

  3. Professors fail everyone?

    windsurfer8 replied to PerkyNurse55's topic in General Students

    I would be more appalled if the school picked who to pass and who to fail based on sympathy. I cannot imagine this person would want a handout. Being a nurse is not given out because you "feel sorry...

  4. Advice for New Nursing Students

    windsurfer8 replied to 2bnursebeckky's topic in General Students

    Get a lot of sleep now. Workout a lot. Prepare your mind and body for hard work. Never give up. Be prepared for occasional grades lower than you may have expected. Learn from and and move on. You...

  5. 3.1 GPA good enough for DC/MD/VA schools?

    windsurfer8 replied to emma12zm's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You need to contact the schools. Talk with someone in the

  6. Professors fail everyone?

    windsurfer8 replied to PerkyNurse55's topic in General Students

    If you have "done your best" and you fail then you should not be a nurse. Not everyone is cut out for it. There are different careers out there. There are standards for a

  7. Please help so confused...

    windsurfer8 replied to Tink Nurse to Be's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You earned a C. Now you face the consequences. Nursing expects attention to detail and hard work. You need to figure out how to succeed. It is all up to

  8. Previous Bachelors Degree w/ low GPA 2.98, What to do! Help :(

    windsurfer8 replied to kcrom18's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Chuleta, Why would a school have a minimum prereq requirement on your first degree, but then add your Associates to it? That would be like getting a 2.8 in Biology..then taking a bunch of philosophy...

  9. Applying to a nursing program Fall 2015?!

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

    I attended MU. What about Salisbury? Also GWU is awesome school and lower

  10. Finished my prereqs, what should I do now

    windsurfer8 replied to malenurse2013's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I would apply to them

  11. Previous Bachelors Degree w/ low GPA 2.98, What to do! Help :(

    windsurfer8 replied to kcrom18's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It is true...most have a MINIMUM of 3.0 to get in. The school I did my ABSN it was 3.0. There are schools out there with mins of 2.8. People will tell you this and that about GPAs. The bottom...

  12. Anyone else feel this way?

    windsurfer8 replied to young33's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I have been a nurse who happens to be a man 8 years. I cannot remember the last time I heard one word about being a male nurse. I do not know where they are saying this because I have worked in...

  13. Rutgers Part-time BSN

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

    Hi Betty, Have you talked with anyone at the school? You may want to inquire because they are going to be able to give you great specific information. They are probably going to be able to steer you...

  14. prior BS + ADN = BSN????

    windsurfer8 replied to AsEpSiS's topic in General Students

    If you do not have a BSN then you do not have a BSN. As far as getting hired..go do the legwork and talk with hospital where you want to work and ASK them if they are hiring ADN hew grad nurses....

  15. Lack of new graduate jobs

    windsurfer8 replied to LondonFog's topic in General Students

    You need to go on your own to hospitals where you want to work and ASK them if they are hiring new grads. There are parts of the country where they are understrength and parts where they are over....

  16. Reapply to BSN program? Or take the ADN seat?

    windsurfer8 replied to KathyVandy's topic in General Students

    I would check with the hospitals where you plan to apply and even see if they hire ADN nurses who are new grads. If they do then it may be a good idea to go that route. Many hospitals do not hire...

  17. Urged to withdraw.....

    windsurfer8 replied to happyhealer's topic in General Students

    Here is the thing. You knew the requirements before hand and you did not meet the minimums. You must learn from this situation and understand that requirements and rules are there for a reason. If...

  18. The most annoying student

    windsurfer8 replied to Fruit Sucker's topic in General Students

    Yes because no one ever posts ANYTHING on the internet that isn't true. How stupid of me. so so

  19. Were you excited when you got into nursing school?

    windsurfer8 replied to johndough's topic in General Students

    I was relieved because that is the one part that is basically out of your control. Now you control how hard you work and the grades you get. I knew the second I was accepted I would be a nurse...

  20. Does 1 Semester of F's Ruin Me?

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

    DO you have transcripts from Rutgers showing you graduated with a 3.85GPA as your final GPA? That is the key because ABSN you have to meet minimum GPAs on first degree. You may have to submit all...

  21. Depressed 1st semester student

    windsurfer8 replied to Shagce1's topic in General Students

    How can anyone here tell you if it is worth it or not? What is "worth" it to me may be different to you. You worked your a$$ off to get into nursing school now you want to bail out? If I may quote...

  22. The most annoying student

    windsurfer8 replied to Fruit Sucker's topic in General Students

    two sides to every story..if this is even a real

  23. confuse

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

    Hey man it is all good. Just take the time to write in a more professional manner. Especially when you are inquiring about a career. If you are emailing schools it is very important to take the...

  24. confuse

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

    My thought? First thing...post a coherent message. Then maybe someone can respond. "I want to do nursing think I do part of me wants to do occupational therapy asst."

  25. What career is best for me?

    windsurfer8 replied to Deer2013's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Sounds like you have a lot of reasons not to do anything. Do I know nurses with children? Yes. Do I know Doctors with kids? Yep. Maybe start viewing reasons why you are going to do something....