BeccaznRN

BeccaznRN RN

NICU, High-Risk L&D, IBCLC

Member

  • Content

    758

  • Visitors

    13,045

  • Followers

    0

  • Likes

    4

All Content by BeccaznRN

  1. Administration of lactobacillus

    BeccaznRN replied to BeccaznRN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Thanks for the reply - I will definitely try that next time I have to administer. And yes, we are using for NEC prophylaxis.

  2. STLCC / A&P1

    BeccaznRN replied to ANEWME's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I took A&P I at STLCC back in the day (dating myself here....2001). I would read the text before lecture, attend class (I would frequently record lecture and take good notes), and study...

  3. Military wives/nurses

    BeccaznRN replied to st4rl4dy's topic in Government, Military

    Oh yes....you will struggle to find a job in SoCal as a new grad at this time. I lucked out - graduated in '06, moved with Navy hubby to SoCal and found a job (in L&D) within three weeks, before...

  4. Saint Louis College of Health Careers

    BeccaznRN replied to BB6500's topic in General Nursing

    Not in a million years. As previous posters have suggested, hospitals will train you to be a PCT free of charge AND give you a paycheck while you train! Why anyone would even suggest pay 14K for...

  5. Second Year of Nursing school

    BeccaznRN replied to TRCCnurse2be's topic in General Nursing

    Personally, I wouldn't worry too much about med/surg being so difficult. I graduated from a BSN program, but we did fundamentals, then med surg I and II, and I noticed little to no difference in...

  6. UMSL BSN programs

    BeccaznRN replied to al_e135's topic in General Nursing

    I graduated from UMSL's traditional BSN program in December 2006. I'm not certain of the average GPA of applicants, but I can tell you that I had around a 3.6 GPA when I applied. I applied in the...

  7. UMSL or Barnes Jewish?

    BeccaznRN replied to m3li_xox's topic in General Nursing

    UMSL 2006 Alumni here....I can't say enough good things about UMSL's nursing program. Most instructors are very good (with a few marginal ones thrown in there, as I'm sure is the case with any...

  8. Licensing in Different States

    BeccaznRN replied to saymo82's topic in General Nursing

    You will only need to take NCLEX when applying for your first nursing license (in whatever state you choose). After you have a license in that first state, you can apply for endorsement to any state...

  9. Intro jobs in Labor & Delivery

    BeccaznRN replied to 4my2girls's topic in General Nursing

    L&D jobs can be VERY competitive, so I would suggest that you apply to every job opening you see in L&D and be flexible in what position you will accept. Another route would be to apply for...

  10. Where to go to school?!

    BeccaznRN replied to WhiteShadows23's topic in General Nursing

    I am an UMSL grad, and many students (myself included) transfer in at the junior level after completing prereqs elsewhere. I had about a 3.6 GPA and was accepted to the traditional BSN program the...

  11. I wish sombody would have told me......

    BeccaznRN replied to Xcited 2B-N-RN's topic in General Nursing

    .....how important it is to be a sponge and to take every experience as a learning tool, but to NEVER think that you are finished learning or that you know it all. Congratulations! Enjoy nursing...

  12. Three things...

    BeccaznRN replied to MissKitty21's topic in General Nursing

    I could do without: 1. BabyMommaDrama and overbearing Grandmothers that know EVERYTHING about babies 2. Charting 3. Babies that should be allowed to have a peaceful passing that are instead made to...

  13. How long was your L&D orientation?

    BeccaznRN replied to SewHeather's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I was losing my mind trying to keep up and feel competent after 15 weeks of L&D orientation. I can't even imagine how I would have felt after 6 weeks - so not enough

  14. Summer III At Mayo Clinic? (And Other Externships)

    BeccaznRN replied to PianoGirl20's topic in General Nursing

    Mayo Clinic sounds awesome! I did an externship at UCLA the summer before graduating and absolutely loved it. Nothing beats a summer in sunny California, IMO! PM me if you'd like more info....best...

  15. Sandford Brown RN Program

    BeccaznRN replied to gglola's topic in General Nursing

    At the risk of getting my you-know-what chewed out, I will just say that I don't know anyone that has attended this program. What I do know is that there are much better options for nursing school in...

  16. NICU Pet Peeves

    BeccaznRN replied to heartwort's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    No kidding about the band-aids! It drives me nuts when I see band-aids on the heels of my kiddos from lab draws 2, 3 days prior. I think it's done bleeding

  17. is it even possible?

    BeccaznRN replied to Lauren3787's topic in General Nursing

    Sure, it's possible. A 3.0 is not a terrible GPA, and if you do really well in your science prereqs it will look good on your application. Apply for the very first semester that you will be...

  18. RN Testing

    BeccaznRN replied to chickengal's topic in California Nursing

    I highly doubt it. You have to take (and pass) the NCLEX-RN to be a licensed RN in any state,

  19. How difficult is math in nursing school?

    BeccaznRN replied to futurenurse1710's topic in General Nursing

    Practice, practice, practice. The math is not terribly difficult, but you do need to know basic algebra. If you are not good at it, practice so you will be good at it. Giving correct doses and...

  20. nursing schools in Missouri

    BeccaznRN replied to teague20's topic in General Nursing

    Exactly. Here's one of the threads where we got a little "slammed" regarding Sanford Brown: https://allnurses.com/forums/f157/barnes-jewish-colege-nursing-178811-2.html#post2015280 I'm still not a...

  21. nursing schools in Missouri

    BeccaznRN replied to teague20's topic in General Nursing

    So funny that you guys mentioned "S." I was also going to mention to stay away but you all beat me to the punch! St. Louis has some really great nursing

  22. Graduating in Oct from NV but relocating to Ventura County!!

    BeccaznRN replied to emptybee's topic in California Nursing

    Community Memorial Hospital has a great reputation, in my opinion. Their maternity department is hopping, and you will learn a lot and be very busy! They are generally very good about sticking to...

  23. Graduating in Oct from NV but relocating to Ventura County!!

    BeccaznRN replied to emptybee's topic in California Nursing

    It's completely normal to feel incompetent. It took me more than a year after starting my first RN job to feel like I finally "got it." The specialties you are looking into are very popular, so...

  24. first RN job proving to be a disappointment, tips please...

    BeccaznRN replied to WIchica0732's topic in General Nursing

    I agree. Just an update (since I last posted on this thread in January '08), I did end up leaving L&D for NICU. I decided at the end of my one year anniversary in L&D (not counting...

  25. Would you pick a school according to their pass rates?

    BeccaznRN replied to HeartsOpenWide's topic in California Nursing

    I would definitely pick a school according to pass rates, but it wouldn't be the only reason why I would pick the school nor would I necessarily pick the school with the highest pass rate. Pass rates...