windsurfer8

windsurfer8 BSN, RN

Prior military RN/current ICU RN.

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  1. ABSN/Entry Level Masters

    windsurfer8 replied to t_nguyen123's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    So they wont hire someone with an active nursing license? Is that written policy? I have never heard of that because you can have an associates or bsn but really the main thing is active nursing...

  2. ABSN/Entry Level Masters

    windsurfer8 replied to t_nguyen123's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    "Have heard" from who? You will get a job if you are hard worker and keep at it. I have ABSN and where I want to school you could go straight through to doctorate. I think three people from my...

  3. How hard is your nursing school?

    windsurfer8 replied to EternalFeather's topic in General Students

    Instead of feeling "sad" you need to adapt and overcome. Obviously the way you are studying is not working. If you are studying 20 hours a week then try 30. Try studying differently...different...

  4. I don't think I want to be a nurse anymore

    windsurfer8 replied to Poly123's topic in General Students

    If you hate it and have no interest then quit and do something else. Or not. It is up to

  5. All of the classes I need are full!!

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

    I agree....be proactive....go to the school and talk to people in the department. Show them how you are willing to go above and beyond. Even if you don't get in they can give you direction on good...

  6. Just received a A D+ in psychology

    windsurfer8 replied to Cristian C's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I totally disagree. You have to learn to be successful no matter WHO the professor is. Guess what..you will have Docs you don't like..you will have co workers you don't like. Blaming teachers is...

  7. Where is the Passion?

    windsurfer8 replied to ladyk84's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I doubt there is a career in the world where there are not people who are grumpy and rude at times. Nursing is HARD work. I have been doing it since 2007. Sometimes brutally hard to the point where...

  8. Can I get accepted into an Accelerated Nursing Program with a 3.25 GPA?

    windsurfer8 replied to swimmingfever00's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I agree that your gender will not matter. It is grades and what you have done in your free time. What helped me get into the ABSN program was decent grades and I am a veteran. The first degree did...

  9. Am I a competitive applicant for second entry programs?

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

    Carly..you need to look at schools and see what the minimums are. When I did my ABSN in 2006 pretty much the lowest GPA I saw accepted on first degree was 3.0. There were a few that went as low as...

  10. New here and neep help!!

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

    I think 'everything' can help with becoming a nurse. Travel...school...reading....military service....It all can help. You build life experiences. I had a previous bachelors in business before my...

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

    windsurfer8 replied to Alnitak7's topic in General Students

    So if you don''t like a doctors order you just do what you want to correct? Screw rules who cares. I actually think she will be a great nurse because she is observant of the

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

    windsurfer8 replied to Alnitak7's topic in General Students

    The point isn't whether it bothers someone or not. The point is it a rule or not? You may not like a doctors order, but you don't just make up your own. If you don't like the rule you don't just...

  13. Top nursing schools

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

    These lists always crack me up. I have my BSN and not ONCE has anyone ever..EVER asked me where I went to school. When I first started they said "are you willing to work weekends and nights and is...

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

    windsurfer8 replied to Alnitak7's topic in General Students

    If food is not allowed in the classroom then the instructor needs to address it. If they won't then go to the Department head. Keep going up the chain of command so to speak. If they say they...

  15. Dear Nurses, I desperately need your help

    windsurfer8 replied to juniper1968's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I work in a hospital with both BSN and ADN nurses. I am BSN and really I can't tell much difference. I do know that when management openings come up they 100% require BSN. I would say talk with...

  16. Applying to ABSN programs for 2015 - Advice needed!

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

    You will more than likely get in with those grades. The thing you need to think about is WHERE you want to go. You have schools listed all over the place. When I was doing my ABSN I applied to...

  17. KNOWING about that 'bad' teacher...

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

    "super moody" Ok...you will have bosses that are "super moody". 2. No empathy for students. You will work with people are lack empathy. Doctors who lack empathy. 3. Weeding out the weakest link....

  18. RANT: Fed up with nursing!

    windsurfer8 replied to shellebelle212's topic in General Students

    "ANY article you read will tell you nursing is so freaking in demand nationwide. But I read some statistics last night about how there arethousands of nurses in various states, MORE than there are job...

  19. couldn't wait for ADN acceptance, now kind of terrified

    windsurfer8 replied to breanna91's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    The cool thing is once you are in then you feel back in control. Getting accepted into a program really all you can do is the work and then hope you are accepted. Now...you are totally in control. I...

  20. Applying into ABSN programs - does your major matter?

    windsurfer8 replied to Jannie92's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Why would it matter? The entire point of the programs is a career change. My degree was business administration. Got in on my first try. I did my ABSN in 2006 and we had people with psych degrees,...

  21. Seriously on the verge of going crazy..

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

    You have an email from your professor saying he made a mistake grading your test???? If you do you print it out and take it to the department head. I have never heard of anyone admitting in an email...

  22. Any Schools still taking BSN applications?

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

    The lost your application or they never received it. If they admit and you have proof they "lost" it then you need to inquire with the nursing department as that is a major mistake. Don't say they...

  23. Nursing Schools are so stupid...

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

    I am confused what are you asking? For people to feel sorry for you? You need to CALMLY talk with the school and inquire as to why you were not accepted. You may feel you did "everything", but you...

  24. KNOWING about that 'bad' teacher...

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

    You will work with people who you do not like or agree with. You will have bosses you do not like or agree with. You will work with doctors you do not like or agree with. Your option is quit or...

  25. What should I do before starting an ABSN program?

    windsurfer8 replied to sarsoora8's topic in General Students

    Get sleep. And enjoy the last of your non nurse days! Looking back maybe I would have started some practice NCLEX style tests..like how to read NCLEX style