RunBabyRN

RunBabyRN

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  1. Anatomy and Physiology 1 grade?

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

    Here you're required to get a B or better. You need to look at what's required and what's competitive where you

  2. Pre Nursing Question

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

    How long your courses take you isn't a factor (though some schools will only take prereqs that were taken within the last 5 or 7 years). For a CSU, you'll need to boost your GPA. The BSN programs...

  3. 4 week A&P Course?

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

    Wow, that's intense! I took micro over the summer in 6 weeks, and I loved it, but it was A LOT all at once, and I swear I dreamed every night about microscopes and streaking plates! I think 4 weeks...

  4. Attempting to find transferrable courses..

    RunBabyRN replied to mmcc01's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Isn't there some kind of web page or hand out that has which courses fulfill which requirements? You might talk to your school and ask for something like

  5. Introduction and question

    RunBabyRN replied to RNstudent15's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    If Spanish is what you hear a lot of, then do that. You'll definitely be more marketable with that on your

  6. Nursing school when there is no true RN shortage?

    RunBabyRN replied to rnhope2b's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    If you want to do it, as you state, go for it! I've made connections along the way in school that look really good for when I graduate in May. I'm precepting in one of my favorite units, and the...

  7. Can antidepressants keep you out of NS?

    RunBabyRN replied to RHill9919's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I've never heard of something like that getting in the way of nursing school. I agree about starting before if at all possible, so you can ensure that you've found the right one for you (it can take...

  8. bachelor's in health science, then to nursing

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

    Why keep spending the money on a health degree? It will keep you from being eligible for grants and loans when you DO pursue your RN. aBSN programs are just as competitive as traditional BSN...

  9. "Always pick the toughest patient"

    RunBabyRN replied to twss2323's topic in General Students

    Have fun! I had something similar. I'd had all these medical patients, and my instructor told me to take an ortho pt, since I hadn't had one yet. I saw a tib/fib fx, so I took him. Oh boy, that was...

  10. Double blessing

    RunBabyRN replied to Cathy101's topic in General Students

    Oh goodness! Well, congratulations and congratulations! Consider talking to the department about postponing until next semester/next year. Both a newborn and nursing school are huge adjustments and...

  11. Is it worthwhile to become a CNA before going to nursing school?

    RunBabyRN replied to little-chick2's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Absolutely! Having those basic skills down will be really helpful. That way you can really focus on how to assess a patient without stressing over how to properly take a blood pressure or change...

  12. Rural L&D struggling. Any advice?

    RunBabyRN replied to OBERrural's topic in Ob/Gyn

    What is the bad reputation related to? I would start there. Do you guys tend to do unnecessary interventions? Have a high c-section rate? Poor quality of care? Cold uncaring nurses? CNMs can be...

  13. Med Surg Clinical Organizer

    RunBabyRN replied to tscarter's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I have a hard folder that I use that has a pocket in one side and a pad of paper on the other. I love that I can easily close it to cover pt info, and it's light enough to haul with me everywhere. I...

  14. Is phlebotomy a guranteed steady field?

    RunBabyRN replied to M.C.P's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    CNA would certainly be more helpful for you than phleb. The markets all vary widely of course. If a phleb program is available in your area, then the market is likely saturated. I did my phleb...

  15. Need encouragement!

    RunBabyRN replied to thatnursingguy03's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I would go back slowly, one class for now, then two, and so forth. You need to get As in your classes if you need to boost your GPA, and you need to make your GPA a priority if you want to get into a...

  16. Senior Biology Student Transferring To Nursing School

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

    You'll still need to take the same prereqs as everyone else, and how long that takes varies widely. I took two classes at a time while on active duty, slowly chipping away at what I needed. My BSN...

  17. Help!

    RunBabyRN replied to EJhox8's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I would strongly advise you to consider either an aBSN program then your MSN, or attending an in-class MSN program. Would you really want someone treating you or your family that achieved their MSN...

  18. Apply into the Nursing program or apply next year after completing pre reqs?

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

    I think that even if the school doesn't require it, having your prereqs done before you start your nursing courses will save you a lot of headaches. Trying to learn the basics and the more in-depth...

  19. Before being accepted to nursing school

    RunBabyRN replied to soutan7's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Absolutely! Getting over those stumbling blocks will give you a huge advantage. If you can, get your CNA cert as well- having those basic skills down, or, even better, working as a CNA, will give...

  20. Steps to Nursing/Clinicals

    RunBabyRN replied to Stephaniyah90's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Every school will vary with each of those. Some schools, like mine, have clinicals throughout. Some condense it all down to the final semester. Some require an essay to apply, but some don't. It...

  21. Intellectual fulfillment

    RunBabyRN replied to FinesseGrant123's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm not sure what you mean, exactly. I feel good when a patient comes in with something atypical, and I know how to manage their care. I am in my senior preceptorship, and taught a nurse and a...

  22. Feeling guilty.

    RunBabyRN replied to crossfitnurse's topic in General Students

    Great job! I had to do the same thing- my old job ate away at my sanity trying to balance life and studying. Too much!!! I hope this works out better for you!

  23. First Year Nursing

    RunBabyRN replied to deioncorley's topic in General Students

    I'm not sure how your state is set up, with regards to how the nursing programs work, but here, you have a lot of prerequisites and general ed to complete prior to applying for the actual program. Is...

  24. Too many study aids??

    RunBabyRN replied to snuzzardbuzzard's topic in General Students

    I agree- adding more reading on top of the required reading when you read slowly is counterintuitive, IMO. I know I can barely keep up with the reading as is, and I'd have an impossible time adding...

  25. 1st choice preceptorship

    RunBabyRN replied to ruralnurse84's topic in General Students

    Congrats! Be sure to post in the OB nursing forum. I'm currently precepting in mother/baby (plan to be a CNM as well, but L&D here won't hire new grads). Good