windsurfer8

windsurfer8 BSN, RN

Prior military RN/current ICU RN.

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  1. Any recommendation for an easy RN to BSN program?

    windsurfer8 replied to didiko's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Define "easy". Why is the goal to find the easiest school

  2. Schools with accelerated rn program?

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

    There are hundreds of schools. Use google and just search "accelerated BSN". If you cannot figure out specific classes at a school contact the

  3. Very confused at this point!

    windsurfer8 replied to wisconsin89's topic in General Students

    Do not assume everyone with a BSN had "their parents pay for it". I was thrown out of my house at 16 and was on my own. I lived on couches to finish HS and joined the military and used the GI bill...

  4. Does It Matter Where I Completed My Prerequisites for USF?

    windsurfer8 replied to guest973135's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Ask the school for facts on transferring. The time to do the work is before spending thousands on classes that won't

  5. EMT-P looking to get RN

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

    I wouldn't get so caught up in the paramedic deal as it has literally almost nothing to do with nursing. Focus on what your goal is: To become an RN. Prioritize and execute. You need to start...

  6. Help with case study

    windsurfer8 replied to patsygalvansoto's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    cutting and pasting a question to a board is not how this works. There may be people on here to help guide you a bit, but you can't just expect an answer. And even if someone DOES Answer it you...

  7. dealing with difficult classmates

    windsurfer8 replied to zelda08's topic in General Students

    You were responsible and made plans based on the syllabus and scheduled dates. More important in nursing you really can't worry about making people angry. People will respond how they respond.....you...

  8. Dropping out of nursing school

    windsurfer8 replied to varonte69's topic in General Students

    No one is bashing you. Did you have a plan in place prior to starting nursing school? You are better to quit than to get F's. Next time you may need to develop a plan prior to starting school....

  9. how to be competitive to Nursing School admissions.

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

    95% of it will be your GPA. If not like 99% of it. All these things you want to volunteer for etc..that is fine, but really the GPA is what matters. Are you a military veteran? Many schools will...

  10. Chemeketa Community College - Marijuana Screening

    windsurfer8 replied to meepmeep21's topic in General Students

    A community college is a private business. They do not have to adhere to anything you "feel" is correct. If you are a nurse and you make a med error or some other kind of error they can order a UA...

  11. dealing with difficult classmates

    windsurfer8 replied to zelda08's topic in General Students

    They are weak people. The fact that they "voted" to change the test date is ridiculous. I would save those texts and show them to the dean. Totally unacceptable. If I was you I would remember...

  12. Prioritizing

    windsurfer8 replied to Zooey72's topic in General Students

    Prioritize and execute. What part of this are you struggling with? I am a psych nurse...if I have a patient who is clenching his fists and pacing...and another with an order for a ibuprofen for a...

  13. Overwhelmed

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

    Prioritize and execute. I was kicked out of my parents house at 16. Joined the military and used the GI Bill to get my BSN. Not an easy road, but I don't want it easy. Actually all this...it...

  14. Interview Question

    windsurfer8 replied to IVNinja300's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Do you know what the ratios are at the hospital where you will be applying? Maybe just say you feel these ratios will allow you more individual time with the patients. I just recently moved for a...

  15. Interview Question

    windsurfer8 replied to IVNinja300's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Try saying good things about the hospital where you want to work and avoid bad mouthing the place you are leaving. Do some research on the facility. Bring up what you like about the facility where...

  16. Career Changer Need Advice

    windsurfer8 replied to dreamwithinadream's topic in General Students

    Accelerated BSN is usually about 21 hours a semester. If you can do this and work then go for it. You can get that MSN, but anywhere you apply without ANY RN experience you will more than likely...

  17. Doubting self during prerequisites...

    windsurfer8 replied to WCSU1987's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    "not a fan that to be hired need more degrees and experience has less weight" Doesn't matter if you are a "fan" what matters is the degree. Good luck in the medical world shunning degrees. You...

  18. Applying to ABSN programs. Tips, advice, and more!

    windsurfer8 replied to kikis88's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I completed an accelerated BSN about 10 years ago. It doesn't matter if you have experience in the "health field" as ABSN is for career changers. The main thing that would help would be to contact...

  19. Night shift and clinicals

    windsurfer8 replied to amygrizzard's topic in General Students

    First off if any instructor says they will "pretend they haven't heard that" I would be suspect of their ethics. Second I have never heard of anything like that...Unless there is a written rule...

  20. Veteran with +-2 years CC and mediocre grades. Which route?

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

    I am a vet and used the GI Bill to get my BSN. When you apply to school look for veteran friendly colleges. You can google them. Also many of those schools have a vet rep who helps you. Schools...

  21. Failed a class, not sure what to do now.

    windsurfer8 replied to Soytofu's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I don't think you did it on purpose. The thing is the "reason" doesn't matter. Grades are permanent and they do not offer explanations. So you must understand that if you are not "fit for duty"...

  22. New Nursing Student, Struggling a bit with NCLEX style questions

    windsurfer8 replied to crs1978's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    It doesn't matter if you think they are "ridiculous" as passing the NCLEX is required to become a Registered Nurse. So let that thought go and focus on successfully navigating the obstacle in front...

  23. Failing 2nd Year

    windsurfer8 replied to armagh94's topic in General Students

    It doesn't matter if it is your "forte" or not. It is required to become a nurse..thus concerning yourself with whether it is your "forte" or not is pointless. If you want to be a nurse then you...

  24. Getting into an accelerated program

    windsurfer8 replied to AllyCat131313's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    3.4 cumulative GPA is good. Most accelerated BSN programs have minimum of 3.0. They want to make sure you have shown a pattern of being able to manage college. When I did my accelerated BSN it was...

  25. Feeling blackballed out of RN program

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

    I was kicked out of my parents house at 16. joined the military to pay for college. Life isn't fair. For me I appreciate every day I have AND I appreciate all the roadblocks life put up because it...