windsurfer8

windsurfer8 BSN, RN

Prior military RN/current ICU RN.

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  1. Is anyone worried?

    windsurfer8 replied to ksw1978's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    KSW..you claim there is "no nursing shortage" where you live. Do you have evidence of this? Are you referring to a certain type of nursing? When you claim things you need actual evidence. Not...

  2. Surviving accelerated nursing

    windsurfer8 replied to scooterscamp123's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Having no living expenses is huge. You are free to study all you want. So..as long as you hit it hard you will be fine. When I did the ABSN I worked out everyday. I think it is very important...

  3. Commuting for Accredited school vs Non Accredited?

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

    This is one area I will say YES it is worth it..and in my opinion not an

  4. Already discouraged

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

    If you feel like giving up then what is your question? Yes it it is hard to get into nursing school. However that is the beginning of the challenges. You will have thousands of them. You will hear...

  5. What can I do to better my odds of getting into my school's BSN program?

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

    68W....so you are military? If you are a veteran make sure you list it when you apply. Then forget telling people the shoulda coulda stuff and just get the grades up. Work history as EMT might help...

  6. How hard is basic anatomy and pysiology

    windsurfer8 replied to TIffany1579's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    define "hard". Are you defining it by effort needed? Yes you need to put forth effort. If you are comparing it to something else then that is different. Also "hard" to me may be different than...

  7. Anxiety is high; potential nursing program in turmoil

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

    Well...I would disagree about bad karma. You are just doing the best you can to make the right decision. After reading that article I would have no faith that they will be ready to go..and good luck...

  8. Anxiety is high; potential nursing program in turmoil

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

    Interesting article. Thank you for

  9. Roseman University BSN program... chem?

    windsurfer8 replied to Rose9210's topic in Nevada Nursing

    Call them and tell them the situation. If you just have one question they should be able to answer it over the phone. Stand up for yourself. In nursing no one else will. Good

  10. Pre-Nursing MOMS Unite!

    windsurfer8 replied to ASN2016's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It is good to think! It is good to be concerned! Just don't be to hard on yourself if you have times when you are uber busy. No reason to feel guilty just focus on accomplishing the goal. Be clear...

  11. What are the toughest classes in nursing school?

    windsurfer8 replied to JDK1's topic in General Students

    JDK..."hard class" is a term that is based on perception. I would say forget whether someone says a class is hard or not. You are correct to work on different study methods. And experiment..if...

  12. nurses can't get sick.

    windsurfer8 replied to Sherriblu's topic in General Nursing

    Did you do what was best for the patients? Yes. End of discussion. Personally if she was rude about it I would go straight up the Chain of command and let them

  13. Marymount University ABSN Fall 2014

    windsurfer8 replied to DodoAtiEwa's topic in Virginia Nursing

    I went to Marymount U and completed the ABSN. I will say that another large expense besides tuition is the cost of living. Arlington is really about as high as anywhere in the country. I LOVE the...

  14. Pre-Nursing MOMS Unite!

    windsurfer8 replied to ASN2016's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Best of luck! I earned my BSN in Virginia, but have been working in Georgia for 4 years. Lots of good places to work and opportunities. I am single with no children, but when I was in school there...

  15. What inspired you to be a nurse?

    windsurfer8 replied to dc1994's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I dated a girl who was a nurse. Became interested and knocked out a BSN. Pretty good gig. The absolute best part for me is the freedom it allows. You can live anywhere..Maine, Colorado, Wyoming,...

  16. Roseman University BSN program... chem?

    windsurfer8 replied to Rose9210's topic in Nevada Nursing

    Just curious..what does "pretty much bailed out" even mean? If you mean missed an appointment with you or did not show then that is serious. You need to talk to the head of the department and tell...

  17. Want to be a nurse!! but Im 50 !!

    windsurfer8 replied to IslandGirl#1's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Explain "most areas"...do you have data to back this

  18. 2nd Degree BSN / career changer

    windsurfer8 replied to Grad 2020's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I did ABSN in 2006 when I was 31. You will be fine on the age thing. What I would say is first off decide your goals. I think getting the BSN is the way to go, but that is me. Move somewhere with...

  19. What do you wish you were told before nursing school?

    windsurfer8 replied to Kitkat1212's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Be prepared for not getting an A on everything. You may, but if you do not it is ok. I did ABSN and I was used to getting all As in first degree. Nursing school was hardcore and I actually studied...

  20. Do you think eating in the classroom is rude?

    windsurfer8 replied to Alnitak7's topic in General Students

    Right..but there is no RULE against a patient eating or vomiting. What about a nurse who comes into the patients room and has a doughnut in her hand and is munching away...yeah sorry..I just have NO...

  21. ADN Or BSN?

    windsurfer8 replied to KnottyNurse17's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    RNs r we...you say there are more nurses coming in than leaving. Do you have actual evidence of this or is it your gut feeling? Also there is also an overall increasing population and more baby...

  22. Do you think eating in the classroom is rude?

    windsurfer8 replied to Alnitak7's topic in General Students

    Is it petty to follow the rules of the classroom? Hey it is annoying to wash my hands when I leave the patients room..should I stop doing that? It is just a stupid rule. Or how about parking in...

  23. ADN Or BSN?

    windsurfer8 replied to KnottyNurse17's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Right Data...One thing I notice on this sight is people stating there is "no" nursing shortage. It is not that simple. It has so many variables. What part of the country you live is HUGE. Also...

  24. ADN Or BSN?

    windsurfer8 replied to KnottyNurse17's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It is vital for a self assessment on what you have for goals. 1. Check with the hospitals where you live and find out if they hire ADN nurses. If you live in Wyoming, Nebraska, North Dakota they...

  25. New Guy,Military,Career Change

    windsurfer8 replied to Kamara4Life's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I did USCG and was avionics prior. I went back in 2006 and got my BSN. It also helps when you apply to nursing schools to list that you are a vet. Good