RunBabyRN

RunBabyRN

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  1. Has anyone here handled both school and kids?

    RunBabyRN replied to queenofthenile's topic in General Students

    We put off a second child, since we did not want to have me in nursing school with an infant (I couldn't IMAGINE the stress, but people do it). Our son was almost 4 when I started. He's 5 now, and...

  2. about to max out on credits, please help. macomb community college

    RunBabyRN replied to BeatlesGirl21's topic in General Students

    I've been through the appeals process, since I changed majors several times before finally realizing what I wanted to do with my life. Because by that time I was actually IN the BSN program, I was...

  3. To be RN or not to be

    RunBabyRN replied to Run student's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    That's where shadowing a nurse might be really good for you. Try to connect with nurses in your area (even better, on floors that interest you, if possible), and see if you can get a good sense. Or...

  4. Out-of-the box nursing jobs

    RunBabyRN posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I know they exist, and have even heard of some people having them (for example, a family friend was a nurse at a manufacturing plant). What out-of-the box nursing positions have you held or heard

  5. Can I do this and still get a bachelors in nursing?

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

    You can absolutely do your prereqs at a community college and transfer to a BSN program! As long as you make sure everything transfers to a university, you're all set. That's how I did it- why waste...

  6. Getting into Nursing School

    RunBabyRN replied to angela82's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I agree with LadyFree28! Nursing is nowhere NEAR as stable as it used to be, and new grads have an impossible time finding work. No Bs in your prereqs if you're trying to boost your GPA and become...

  7. A&P II Help ..

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

    For anatomy, I LOVED Netter's cards and books. It's a limited area where they can help, but they really helped me visualize structures in

  8. Advice RN vs LVN route

    RunBabyRN replied to bluemondays88's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Have you considered an ADN program that runs on a lottery system? As long as you qualify, you're in an equal pot with all of the other applicants. Apply to as many as you qualify for, and that you...

  9. Preceptorship?

    RunBabyRN replied to liltiger427's topic in General Students

    Different schools approach preceptorship in different ways. For us, we also have two lecture courses we're taking, and we have community health clinicals. Last semester, we put in requests for which...

  10. What to do after completing pre-reqs?

    RunBabyRN replied to Mimiling07's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Do you have the flexibility to move? You might consider applying to out of state programs, or taking more transferable classes to boost your overall GPA. Many programs aren't taking out of state...

  11. PLEASE don't use photos as avatars!

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

    That is SOOOO perfect! I love your doses of reality! I'm sure they can be a bitter pill to swallow, but sometimes the pill is necessary and with the best of

  12. Does anyone else feel this way?

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

    Absolutely! I'll be 34 when I graduate in May. I'm trying to balance school (clinicals, preceptorship, lecture, reading, papers, etc), being a mom, being a wife, running, keeping my house in order...

  13. Alternative majors?! Out of motivation.

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

    I know at the hospital where I'm precepting, ADN- and BSN-prepared nurses make the same salary, no boost for having a BSN. I haven't heard of a differential being more than $2/hr for that, and it's...

  14. Should I become a nurse? Thanks for all the help!

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

    Nursing as a place to "start" in the health care field is pretty intensive (peruse the student fora, you'll see what I mean). I would suggest starting as a CNA or medical assistant to get a better...

  15. is nursing really worth the debt

    RunBabyRN replied to starnurse2b16's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I would think $2000 in fees would be a lot less expensive than the program you're considering. Look at the long term good here, and how much you're really considering taking out in loans. I had to...

  16. states that are hiring new grads

    RunBabyRN replied to annad777's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Depending on where you are in northern CA, you may be able to find work just as well as anywhere else. Rural areas are generally a good bet, and I would have to imagine that staying clear of towns...

  17. Expecting better results with less staff and high ratios

    RunBabyRN replied to Emergent's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    It's amazing how many cuts keep having to be made, and how often that comes from staffing. It may benefit the bottom line, but it doesn't benefit anyone else! The patients suffer, morale suffers,...

  18. is nursing really worth the debt

    RunBabyRN replied to starnurse2b16's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm graduating in May, and I have $35,000 in debt (no I in debt, FYI). That is worth it to me, and I plan to pay it off as quickly as humanly possible. The general rule is to not take out more than...

  19. A paper

    RunBabyRN replied to nina44's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Definitely utilize your library and other school resources. You'll be doing a lot of this during nursing school, so you need to figure out your game plan asap. What are your resources? Where will...

  20. Postpartum Care Plan

    RunBabyRN replied to Allie0188's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    How is she COPING with the baby in the NICU? It's not just that it interrupts the parenting process. How is she handling it emotionally, especially if she can't

  21. Nursing Class online! Help!

    RunBabyRN replied to sugabrwn1971's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    The heads up? Well, the first heads up is that VERY few nursing programs will accept your prereqs if you take them online, as they generally have a lab element. Next, no nursing program is online,...

  22. Adult Health/Med Surg

    RunBabyRN replied to smoup's topic in General Students

    We had Care of the Adult Client first and second semesters, then Critical Care third semester. I couldn't imagine adult care all in one

  23. Give It to Me Straight: Will I get into Nursing School?

    RunBabyRN replied to JayCimone's topic in General Students

    You can usually have one prereq outstanding when you apply. I don't see how taking it over the summer would get in your way. Just be sure to submit the updated transcript once your grade has posted....

  24. Single Mom struggle: LPN or RN

    RunBabyRN replied to 007Bonita's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Have you thought about taking more English classes, even if they're not required? It will really help you in nursing school if you're confident with your language skills. There will be a lot of...

  25. NeedleStick...

    RunBabyRN replied to Stacey2010's topic in General Students

    ALWAYS report. I assume it was a dirty needle (had been in the patient)? You need to tell your instructors