RunBabyRN

RunBabyRN

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  1. New Grad

    RunBabyRN replied to Java Mama's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Glad it's working out!

  2. Is it too much?

    RunBabyRN replied to Jinx322's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I applied for several positions in the same hospital as well. I think this is pretty

  3. New RN needing advice!!

    RunBabyRN replied to bailee4's topic in First Year After Licensure

    You can take an ECG class, PALS, NRP (all depending on what area you want to enter). I agree it's worth it to pay for it. If it means you can work sooner, you make up that cost in a day or two!

  4. advice and encouragement for new grads

    RunBabyRN replied to giannag's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Congratulations! Connecting with NMs is HUGE- because of this, I have a job offer for when I am licensed! Woot woot! Show them how awesome you

  5. Which area of nursing is fit for me?

    RunBabyRN replied to PB0107's topic in First Year After Licensure

    What interests you? If you're still not sure, you might want to focus on something like med/surg, which is good general experience with a lot of variety, and you can go from there. If you start out...

  6. 2nd Hospital Interview in 9 Months

    RunBabyRN replied to heartsgal's topic in First Year After Licensure

    That statement doesn't surprise me at all. I think that among NMs that are open to new grads, that's a common view. Someone who is humble and ambitious and willing to learn is more attractive than...

  7. Getting into a RN Program

    RunBabyRN replied to SPinOR's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I would imagine that varies by state, but unless you have something that shows that you can do the tasks required of a CNA (for example, I was a hospital corpsman, and was offered a few CNA...

  8. Hawaii Pacific University Level 1 acceptance

    RunBabyRN replied to JChristn's topic in General Nursing

    Congratulations! I looked at HPU years ago, when I was planning to move out there. I hope the program goes well for

  9. Totally discouraged by clinicals

    RunBabyRN replied to KellyMLS's topic in General Students

    YES YES and more YES. You learn SO much from sitting with a patient, an advantage we have over the RN. The patient will really appreciate your time and compassion. It's those kinds of situations...

  10. Resume/Cover Letter Critique

    RunBabyRN replied to sMoLsNurse's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Bear with me, as I am a soon-to-be new grad, but I was a hiring manager in my past life. I would take out stuff that RNs do with pretty much any job (med administration, wound care, etc). Maybe list...

  11. Hired at current hospital?

    RunBabyRN replied to FutureCRNA?'s topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    It's a hard reality that even if you work somewhere, it's not a guarantee of employment once your an RN. I am seeing some of my classmates facing that reality, and they're not happy about it! Good...

  12. Difference between RN I, RN II, and RNII?

    RunBabyRN replied to lizarcala04's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Good luck with the NCLEX! Here in CA, you get RN II once you have 1040 hours working as an RN (RN I before that). Not sure how many for RN

  13. How to increase chances of Hiring

    RunBabyRN replied to Menurse13's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Have you been networking at all? Did you connect with any nurse managers when you were in clinicals, or do you know any nurses that would speak well of you and recommend you? Any places in your area...

  14. Nurse Staffing agencies

    RunBabyRN replied to wendy30's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I've applied with some agencies, but they've all said I need to have experience prior to them taking me on. I'm in

  15. Getting into a RN Program

    RunBabyRN replied to SPinOR's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Eh, it may or may not behoove you to get your CNA license, but it will likely open you up to hospital CNA positions that you may not otherwise qualify for. You'd also make good connections that way,...

  16. Bedside shift report

    RunBabyRN replied to Tonyac303's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Some issues don't get discussed during bedside report, and we will discuss them either before or after going in. No biggie. We have plenty of those patients here, too, especially since we have...

  17. Interviewing on PP, Finally!

    RunBabyRN replied to iPink's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Yay!!

  18. Please tell me they are not all like this...

    RunBabyRN replied to SwampCat's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I was disappointed (though not surprised) at the number of epidurals, inductions, and the like on the unit where I did my clinicals, but sadly, this can be hospital L&D. I think what you're...

  19. Looking for BSN program

    RunBabyRN replied to SaGePortAK's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Where are you looking to attend? I'm guessing by your SN that you live in AK? Are you planning to leave the state? I know here in CA, the state universities aren't taking out of state students....

  20. LVN SCHOOL??

    RunBabyRN replied to julez1105's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Here's a thread you may find helpful: https://allnurses.com/general-nursing-student/starting-january-2012-a-638367.html Also saw this on my Google search: http://www.bvnpt.ca.gov/pdf/ai_02_11_15e.pdf...

  21. Nursing - Help With Math

    RunBabyRN replied to Winter559's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    In CA, if you want a BSN, you have to take statistics in college. When you go to college, you'll take a math placement test, and be placed in the proper math level for where you are. For an ADN, you...

  22. University of San Francisco nursing program versus Samuel Merritt nursing program

    RunBabyRN replied to philzcoffeel0ver's topic in California Nursing

    Med/surg and ICU are actually quite different, and if you're stellar in your clinicals, you may be able to precept in ICU, which is good when you're looking for a job there (just be sure to try to get...

  23. Grade in High school need Opinion

    RunBabyRN replied to Winter559's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    How many years will reaching your goal in nursing take? Do you plan to go for an advanced degree? I know mine has taken many years, but I also haven't been able to go straight through full time. I...

  24. Reality check: Are my expectations high?

    RunBabyRN replied to lewisac6's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Pay grades are based on geography more than anything else. They don't care if you went to Georgetown or if you went to a state university or a community college. If you know your stuff and passed...

  25. Getting into a RN Program

    RunBabyRN replied to SPinOR's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I would consider working as a CNA as soon as you can. It will get you in there elbow to elbow with nurses, and you can make connections that will help you a lot when it comes time for looking for RN...