windsurfer8

windsurfer8 BSN, RN

Prior military RN/current ICU RN.

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  1. Steps on how to become a Labor & Delivery Nurse

    windsurfer8 replied to vannaintha12's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Just do well on your pre reqs and get accepted to nursing school. The only thing you can do now to increase your chances to be any kind of nurse is to get good grades. Once you graduate from nursing...

  2. Loss of a parent and finishing preceptorship

    windsurfer8 replied to freshoftheboat's topic in General Students

    Sorry about your loss. I am confused if you are still in nursing school "internship" or are you working in the ICU with a preceptor? If you are in school you must identify quickly if you cannot...

  3. Applying to nursing schools

    windsurfer8 replied to Ifrah2016's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Get better grades. Get As on your pre

  4. Low science GPA - Mt. St. Mary's

    windsurfer8 replied to fredd6288's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Be cautious of "excuses". When you are a nurse you need to provide A level care to your patients no matter what is going on in your life. Every single person in school is facing challenges. You...

  5. What should I do when I ens up with a C in Anatomy ?

    windsurfer8 replied to Sophia Bui's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    you should check before you take the class as to what grade is needed. You don't "will it hurt my chances" AFTER you get the C. You should know what you need up front then earn it. No one to blame...

  6. What area of nursing do I need to specialize in to get accepted as an Active Navy nurse?

    windsurfer8 replied to Chadmasters's topic in Government, Military

    Trying to do anything in the military "ASAP" is next to impossible. First....get your Associates if that is the plan. THEN get your BSN. Don't put the cart in front of the horse. You are talking...

  7. CHANGE MAJOR from Nursing

    windsurfer8 replied to megantrump's topic in General Students

    I have a friend who has a bachelors in cytotechnology. He works in the same hospital and looks through a microscope all day. He makes as much as me as an

  8. Accelerated BSN?

    windsurfer8 replied to mbailey44's topic in General Students

    Pre reqs are seperate for your actual bachelors GPA. Most schools require minimum of 3.0 GPA on first bachelors. Some are 3.2. The best bet is to start looking at programs where you want to attend...

  9. Can anyone recommend a good nursing school?

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

    Really the times are not going to be a lot different. The best thing is to make sure the school is accredited. There are so many there is no way to say this or that as far as "better". If you...

  10. Can anyone recommend a good nursing school?

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

    How do you define "good"? Also what do you mean "not require so many prerequisites"? What is "so many"? There are many accredited nursing schools in pretty much every single state. Pre reqs...

  11. RN with a different BS degree?

    windsurfer8 replied to NerdyKnitter's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    You are very close to being done. There is something to be said to starting something and completing it. You can build on accomplishments. I see a lot of people who start and quit start and...

  12. Finding a FNP Preceptor, how hard is it?

    windsurfer8 replied to jenn17's topic in General Students

    Have you contacted the program for suggestions? Do they have recommendations. It would seem they would have zero business if their students couldn't

  13. BSN bigotry

    windsurfer8 replied to Delilahdj's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    OP are you implying that if a hospital requires a BSN they are

  14. Accelerated BSN - Will it help you get a job?

    windsurfer8 replied to jam752's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I have two degrees. No one has ever cared that I know of. The main thing they want..EXPERIENCE. Once you have a few years under your belt (and you performed well) you are gold. Get the BSN and get...

  15. Have GAD and Panic Disorder and am being told nursing isn't for me

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

    Agree with el zombie. Many people on here will just say "don't worry you can do it!". I am not saying you cannot and you very well may do a great job. Just be aware to say being an RN is stressful...

  16. Pre-requisites (A&P)

    windsurfer8 replied to bdarden07's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Most nursing schools require a B or higher in AP. However check with the schools. It is important to know these things ahead of time so you know what you must do. Also Cs are not going to be enough...

  17. Is an accelerated BSN worth $87K?

    windsurfer8 replied to KJet5's topic in General Students

    It depends on your financial situation as well. If you are going to have 87K in loans you will end up paying probably around 115K. You really need to know EXACLTY what your payments will be and for...

  18. Army Duty Stations?

    windsurfer8 replied to JJVV's topic in Government, Military

    Fort Gordon is in Augusta which is a cool little city. Also the Masters is there in April and is super cool. I would personally have that much

  19. Microbiology

    windsurfer8 replied to gjmaxe's topic in General Students

    You have couple options. You say you are studying "a lot". So either you are literally studying as much as you possibly can to which that means you are simply incapable of passing. Or two you are...

  20. ADN, BSN, or accelerated BSN?

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

    If you can get into an accelerated BSN program than financially that may be the best way. The main reason is you will be working while others are still in school. Take advantage of your first...

  21. BSN

    windsurfer8 replied to RNMAN718's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Do any of you truly think hospitals obsess over "better" or "worse" nurses? They worry about the BOTTOM LINE. Management love stats and numbers. They love saying "We had a 10% increase in....." Or...

  22. When are you too old to start nursing school?

    windsurfer8 replied to 2soon2beOTC's topic in General Students

    Ok that is your place. However we need to be real and understand their is a high chance she will be working 12s. And even 8's with non stop work is not easy. I am not saying she should not do it....

  23. When are you too old to start nursing school?

    windsurfer8 replied to 2soon2beOTC's topic in General Students

    As a new grad you will be doing bedside nursing. 12 hour shifts either days or nights and on your feet. There are no two ways about it..it is physically demanding. If you can get through a couple...

  24. BSN degree seems off topic

    windsurfer8 replied to Wayne47's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Totally disagree. Where are you getting "most nurses will agree"? How many nurses did you survey? What were the questions you asked? What area do they work? How long have they been RNs? What is...

  25. How to manage life on night shift?

    windsurfer8 replied to Larry2016's topic in General Nursing

    I would beware the drinking coffee before the drive as that can mess up your day sleep. I did rotating nights for a while. I hated them, but I powered through. I made my room literally pitch...