windsurfer8

windsurfer8 BSN, RN

Prior military RN/current ICU RN.

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  1. how in the world does one pay for nursing school!

    windsurfer8 replied to hoosiertwin's topic in General Students

    Is it really difficult to understand why people go back for ABSN? That would be like saying every human who attends college out of HS always knows what they want to do for work for the rest of their...

  2. how in the world does one pay for nursing school!

    windsurfer8 replied to hoosiertwin's topic in General Students

    I did ABSN in Virginia. It was Fall, Spring, Summer, Fall...graduate. Started August '05. Graduated December

  3. Air Force Nursing

    windsurfer8 replied to sunnylvthn's topic in Government, Military

    I am military nurse. You don't just "join" and be an officer. You APPLY and it is highly selective. Especially in this day and age. If you want to do it then apply, but have alternatives ready to...

  4. Male Nurses and College Info? Please!

    windsurfer8 replied to RichardFutureNurse's topic in Men in Nursing

    What do you mean is it "easy" to get in? Are you looking for a challenge or something easy? Getting into nursing school is competitive. Is that to much for you? All up to you man. It is hard work...

  5. Don't People Have Bills To Pay?

    windsurfer8 replied to Ruby Vee's topic in First Year After Licensure

    The only problem I have with this post is the vast majority of the people I graduated nursing school with in '06 are still working. Of the people I graduated with every one I know still works. I am...

  6. Can I still apply with a very low GPA?

    windsurfer8 replied to kbL05's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Apply. Then apply again. Then apply again. And remember grades MATTER. If you get in you may need to analyze your study habits. If you say "I just don't get it" or "I am" then you are doomed....

  7. I already have a bachelors in Exercise Science. Should I get my ADN?

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

    Hey I lived in Maine for a few years...loved it there! I did an ABSN in 2006. I had the exact same GPA (3.3) in my first degree. Most schools require a min of 3.0 on first degree. So you are good...

  8. Is Med Surg Pre-cursor for Critical Care Success?

    windsurfer8 replied to HoneyBeGood's topic in General Nursing

    I cannot and will not say anything is a guarantee. I have seen people go multiple ways and succeed. Also success is looked at totally different by different people. ME: I did 3 years med surg...

  9. Number One Pet Peeve in Nursing School: Future "Paycheck Nurses"

    windsurfer8 replied to joshmiller2010's topic in General Students

    I hope you don't accuse your patients of this stuff. I have been a nurse since 2006. I am amazed you have the time to worry about everyone else around you not reaching your standards. Essentially...

  10. Recent BA graduate, ADN->RN->BSN, or straight to BSN?

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

    I went to Marymount U in Arlington VA ABSN. Also GWU, George Mason, and Georgetown all have ABSN programs. I would apply to every school you can possibly attend and see if you get in. Also check...

  11. Applying with Eligibility Issues (criminal history)

    windsurfer8 replied to BCSNurse's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Good luck with that if you want to be in the military or other government jobs. They see the original charge.

  12. Applying with Eligibility Issues (criminal history)

    windsurfer8 replied to BCSNurse's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Sealed, expunged....all that stuff still exists. These crimes people commit whether right or wrong will have always play into the future. What I try to explain to people is that life is hard...

  13. What guided you to Nursing School?

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

    While I was in the Coast Guard I dated a girl who was a nurse. I became interested in nursing and earned my BSN in 2006. What I learned from that is even if a relationship doesn't work out in the...

  14. Does nursing really suck that badly?

    windsurfer8 replied to Irish_Mist's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Does hard work "suck"? That is up to you and you must decide. I have been a nurse since 2006. It is HARD COMPLEX work. Some people think that "sucks" some people embrace it. It is up to you. To...

  15. Wasn't accepted into a program.... Now what?

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

    Keep trying. Then try some more. Then when others quit trying you will get

  16. Which nursing schools are easy to get into?

    windsurfer8 replied to tsullivan807's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Everyone looking for the easiest route! How about what school will challenge me and provide me with the skills I need to

  17. 2nd Degree BSN

    windsurfer8 replied to mee9mee9's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I see what you are saying..my point is if you look on a schools website who does an ABSN you will see they not only require pre reqs, but also a minimum GPA on the first degree. My school required a...

  18. 2nd Degree BSN

    windsurfer8 replied to mee9mee9's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I did ABSN in 2006. My GPA from my first bachelors was 3.2. When I was looking at schools the lowest previous GPA I saw that was accepted was 2.8. Most schools require minimum of 3.0 on first...

  19. Undergrad looking into Accelerated Nursing Programs

    windsurfer8 replied to o.sayed93's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    There are many ABSN schools. When I was doing it in 2006 I looked at many schools and the lowest accepted GPA I ever found was 2.8. Vast majority require at least 3.0 minimum. So you need to start...

  20. Nurses with student loans, please take the time to help me make a life decision?

    windsurfer8 replied to kannacastro24's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I would also say…look to MOVE. Places like North Dakota, Wyoming etc..have a need for nurses and also the cost of living much lower. It seems you may have to take a long look at your decisions and...

  21. Greetings! New To Nursing - Some Advice?

    windsurfer8 replied to mmiranda25's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Are you getting an ABSN? I did mine at Marymount University in VA. For a BSN does it really make a difference regarding strong "geriatric" programs or are you planning to go straight to a masters?...

  22. Am I Too Old?

    windsurfer8 replied to rdl48's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    you can do it, but really think about why type of nursing you plan to do. At 50 being a med-surg nurse will be a serious challenge. You will probably start on nights and med-surg requires a lot of...

  23. Bad GPA

    windsurfer8 replied to Katrina11's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You have to do the work to see what schools will accept. When I was applying to ABSN programs the lowest I ever found for a previous GPA was 2.8. The average seemed to be a minimum of 3.0. However...

  24. Can I become a nurse if I'm not great at math?

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

    Define "not great" at math. Does math require hard work and focus and turning off the cell phone and thinking? for me it does. I don't know what "not great" means? Yes it requires hard work and...

  25. How do you know when it's time to move on?

    windsurfer8 replied to NYNursingStudent's topic in Nursing Career

    Could you be anymore offensive? "wiping butts"?? "babysitting geriatric patients"?? Maybe you could talk to some of those patients. I bet many are veterans or have raised amazing families. I...