windsurfer8

windsurfer8 BSN, RN

Prior military RN/current ICU RN.

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  1. Question re: background check/admittance to clinicals

    windsurfer8 replied to Robin Hamilton1's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I would say once your name is in the criminal justice system you have just made your life more difficult. I hope it works out and I really wish more people would read your post. It is an important...

  2. Credit Confused

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

    No matter what anyone says on this message board you need to CONFIRM FOR YOURSELF with the schools what will transfer and what will

  3. So I just failed out of Nursing School, is there hope after?

    windsurfer8 replied to Marvarapper's topic in General Students

    I agree.....The poster wants us to feel sorry for her? Umm..sorry I don't feel sorry for her. She had opportunities and blew it. So life goes on. Feeling sorry for the OP will do NOTHING to help...

  4. How hard is A&P really?

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

    I would say it does not matter how "hard" it is. It is required to become a nurse. You want to be a nurse you must do it and do well. Train your mind to welcome challenge instead of fearing it. It...

  5. Please help I am starting to lose hope in becoming a nurse

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

    You are going to hit walls. We all did when applying to nursing school. The ones who become nurses power through it. If you are already frustrated and want to quit then nursing probably isn't for...

  6. "More" than Just a Nurse?

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

    Your PS answers the post. You are going to be a nurse no matter what they

  7. Is the hard work worth it?

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

    Part of doing this is a leap of faith. You make a decision and you go with it. I am a huge believer in starting something then completing it. If you develop a pattern of quitting when things become...

  8. 2nd degree BSN worth it?

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

    I did an ABSN. It is not an advantage because you still have to take the exact same nursing classes as traditional. They feel you can handle 21 hours a semester because people have already proven...

  9. Accelerated Nursing Rutgers Camden

    windsurfer8 replied to Leigh8004's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You told the person to say they had a BSN when they do not have a BSN. Because some person at the college states you "can say" you have a BSN is asking for serious trouble. You list the degree you...

  10. Implementing a new policy without informing students?

    windsurfer8 replied to love.live.laugh's topic in General Students

    Once you fail a class you have just given the school ammunition. Then the situation is out of your control. Make sure you learn from this experience and take full control of your life. As long as...

  11. Wells Fargo MedCAP Loan Approval?????

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

    You are going to owe close to 100K when you graduate. Think about that and think hard. Are you going to have any help repaying these loans? Family etc? Maybe get an ADN and start working and then...

  12. Microbiology

    windsurfer8 replied to mmrox92's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    If he said he doesn't give As then what is the question? Sounds like the instructor answered the question. If you actually earn a 93 and don't get an A then complain the head of the science

  13. HELP! Anatomy and Physiology I

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

    Good points...and that IS the point.. We all have to experiment and see what works best for the individual. The key is if you have a test that doesn't go well...don't quit! When I didn't get the...

  14. On line pre-reques

    windsurfer8 replied to stephanie622's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Some nursing pre reqs require labs. No option. Most require a Chemistry class and lab (Often two). A&P I and II always require a lab. You will have to check with schools as far as transferring....

  15. HELP! Anatomy and Physiology I

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

    That is good attitude. Get excited and pumped for the challenge! All I can say is what worked for me..years ago. I used a combination of just classic reading and highlighting and flashcards. Also...

  16. So I have a few questions about my GPA.

    windsurfer8 replied to Rocktheman's topic in General Students

    Take my post with a grain of salt? The OP was asking questions about better grades so I stated study more or change your study methods. Is that not "constructive criticism?" Why does anyone telling...

  17. clinical instructor problem or is it me?

    windsurfer8 replied to studentnurse162484's topic in General Students

    You cried..now move on and get back to it. It really is a waste of time to even blame anyone. You have a tough instructor and that is good. Most are fairly hardcore...for a REASON. If you made a med...

  18. Accelerated Nursing Rutgers Camden

    windsurfer8 replied to Leigh8004's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    "more prestigious"??? Can you please define that statement? I have a BSN and would like to know other than as a marketing ploy how that degree is "more prestigious". And why would you claim a BSN...

  19. ABSN vs ADN/BSN

    windsurfer8 replied to tblase33's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Nothing in the medical field is quick. Take a deep breath. Time flies even though it may not seem like that at the time. Take your time with it and get good grades especially if you plan to go for...

  20. ABSN vs ADN/BSN

    windsurfer8 replied to tblase33's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Why do you want "easier" and "less competitive"?? And what is a "BSN in psychology"? Maybe I am just not reading your post correctly. I did an ABSN and if you think 21 hours a semester of...

  21. Devastated on First Write Up

    windsurfer8 replied to RNtoThe3rd's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I used to go home after wok and like have these waves of panic as I was falling asleep that I forgot to do something...or screwed something up and forgot it. It was awful. I would jump up out of bed...

  22. Accelerated BSN or PA school?

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

    I agree...research the two different careers and see what you want to do. Nursing and PA are totally different. I would worry less about the time than what you actually want to do. Other than working...

  23. Are there too many nursing programs out there?

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

    Way general of a statement. Have you been to Wyoming or North Dakota? They need nurses big time. Also Omaha Ne is still hiring big time. It is not a "myth" it is happening. Ofcourse you will have...

  24. Did not pass my patho class and now idk what to do

    windsurfer8 replied to love.live.laugh's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Well you sort of took responsibility. You do blame the school for lab issues. IF you were told you were fine then you need to argue the point with them. However I am assuming all the other students...

  25. Rejected now what?

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

    Now what? I guess you could go eat a burrito. Or reapply. Or start a punk band. Sounds like you have the freedom to do whatever you want. Why do you want other people to tell you what to do? I am...