BeccaznRN

BeccaznRN RN

NICU, High-Risk L&D, IBCLC

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  1. Statistics prerequisite

    BeccaznRN replied to jensfbay's topic in Washington Nursing

    I recently took the hybrid Stats course through North Seattle College. Lessons and weekly homework were completed online with a 2.5-hour class held once a week for tests/quizzes and review. It...

  2. NP Programs, Preceptors and You - Get Your Voice Heard!

    BeccaznRN replied to stickit34's topic in Advanced Practice

    Such a great topic, and I will be sure to let my voice be heard! I will be starting a B&M graduate program in the fall (nursing education specialty), and one of the main criteria in my search for...

  3. What does your nursing career repair bill say about you?

    BeccaznRN replied to Beldar_the_Cenobite's topic in General Nursing

    I would advise my fresh-out-of-nursing-school self (BSN grad) that getting an advanced degree as soon as possible is not the ultimate goal. I fell into that trap (along with others in my graduating...

  4. Nurse and military wife

    BeccaznRN replied to Becca20's topic in Nursing Career

    You didn't specify if you were looking for only a hospital job, but you could certainly use your experience to apply for school nursing jobs, community health jobs, or other positions outside of the...

  5. Can a new grad ADN get hired in a NICU/PICU/L&D position?

    BeccaznRN replied to e.walther87's topic in General Nursing

    I'd go the BSN route if you are set on those specialties and wouldn't be interested in starting out elsewhere. Although anything is possible, with an ADN you will most likely be at the bottom of...

  6. #MilitarySpouseProblems

    BeccaznRN replied to WonderousIvy's topic in General Students

    Smart! If you can knock out a few random prerequisites now, that will shorten your time in the RN program anyway. You won't want to take on too much right now anyway with the new baby coming -...

  7. #MilitarySpouseProblems

    BeccaznRN replied to WonderousIvy's topic in General Students

    Sit tight, have your baby, enjoy the time, and start a bridge program when you head off to the new duty station. As soon as you know where you're going, start researching nearby schools and applying....

  8. Missouri Nursing Pay Rates

    BeccaznRN replied to hennezzy's topic in General Nursing

    Nursing wages will be in line with local economies, but I have to say that I've always enjoyed stable middle class wages as a RN. Starting rate quoted above sounds about right, and that's not...

  9. Military Wife looking to become an RN

    BeccaznRN replied to navywife16's topic in General Nursing

    There are probably very few schools offering that type of program that I would ever consider attending. I attended nursing school while hubby was active duty by completing all prerequisites through...

  10. Non military nursing position on base

    BeccaznRN replied to RunnerD1987's topic in Government, Military

    My husband is AD Navy. Aside from our current tour in Germany, I have always been able to find employment at the local (civilian) hospitals pretty easily. If you have some good experience under your...

  11. What did you do when you got burnt out?

    BeccaznRN replied to dreamer30's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I never considered myself burned out, but my husband and I packed up everything and took a once-in-a-lifetime overseas assignment. After almost three years of a virtually stress-free job, a normal...

  12. NICU nurse becoming a Lactation Consultant?

    BeccaznRN replied to Mindylane's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I agree with Irish's comments about CLC. I know I'm biased because of my fabulous experience with UCSD Extension, but when I hear from coworkers that half of their CLC course consisted of lay...

  13. NICU nurse becoming a Lactation Consultant?

    BeccaznRN replied to Mindylane's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I am also a NICU nurse with IBCLC certification using Pathway I. A general rule of thumb to calculate hours spent assisting with breastfeeding is 10% of hours worked in L&D and NICU, 20% of hours...

  14. AF Spouse & the VA

    BeccaznRN replied to BusiestBSN's topic in Government, Military

    Success in changing jobs during PCS moves is highly dependent on where you will be PCSing to. I always worked at local hospitals (with the exception of our current overseas assignment), so my nursing...

  15. Labs/Blood Gases

    BeccaznRN replied to salaw's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I would lovea copy of this as

  16. Brown Mackie College

    BeccaznRN replied to cbean07's topic in General Nursing

    Steer clear of for-profit schools. Only attend classes at schools that have REGIONAL accreditation to ensure credits earned will

  17. If you didn't start in NICU

    BeccaznRN replied to Satori77's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I started out in L&D as a new grad - after 15 months, I was able to transition to our hospital's Level IIIb NICU pretty easily. If you can't get a NICU position, attempt to get a position in...

  18. Review centers vs Self review

    BeccaznRN replied to cherrybee's topic in California Nursing

    I believe this is highly dependent on the person. I did very well in school and opted to skip formal and costly reviews - passed NCLEX on the first attempt in 75 questions. I have also taken...

  19. professional resume writer service

    BeccaznRN replied to calirnbsn's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I'm wanting to say about

  20. professional resume writer service

    BeccaznRN replied to calirnbsn's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I can't remember which service I used, but I hired a professional resume writer about 4 years ago. Worst money I've ever spent. The finished product didn't follow the principles of even the most basic...

  21. LPN to RN to RN-BSN?

    BeccaznRN replied to kelseis's topic in General Nursing

    If your goal is OR nursing, don't waste your time and money with LPN. LPNs are rarely (if ever) used in the OR. Go straight for RN, preferably BSN given the competitive market for new grad RNs. Best...

  22. Lactation Consultant Courses

    BeccaznRN replied to nrsyann's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I also used UCSD Extension for both CLEC and lactation consultant education. Highly

  23. Home from Afghanistan!

    BeccaznRN replied to Lunah's topic in Government, Military

    Welcome home! Enjoy your well-deserved time with friends and

  24. Who is hiring newly licensed RNs in Missouri right now (2014)?

    BeccaznRN replied to amber_energy_RN's topic in General Nursing

    I don't have any specific advice in regards to the St. Louis job market. However, one has to find a way to stand out among the masses when it comes to interviewing and hiring. Continuing education...

  25. any mil spouses working in...

    BeccaznRN replied to NurseSN45696's topic in Government, Military

    San Diego (or anyplace in California) has a horrible job market for new grads. Check out some of the postings on this site to get an idea of the struggles new grads in California are going through to...