RunBabyRN

RunBabyRN

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  1. Did u get a letter or email?

    RunBabyRN replied to Hibbzem17's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Our program sent

  2. Why NOT private??

    RunBabyRN replied to MssNurse2b's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I've heard really mixed results about employers from people interviewing. It seems like some employers ask, some

  3. Mistakes to avoid in clinicals..

    RunBabyRN replied to clarinets's topic in General Students

    Don't think you're "above" the "dirty work". Just because it's within a CNA's scope of practice doesn't mean it's below yours. Get in there and do those vitals and do bed baths and such. Don't stand...

  4. Chances of me getting into a nursing program

    RunBabyRN replied to tcurls5's topic in General Students

    It comes down to how they look at your application. Your GPA isn't particularly competitive, honestly, but if there are other factors that are being considered, then maybe. Did you apply to more...

  5. Help! What am i going to do??!!!

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

    I agree about trying for your ADN then bridging to a BSN later. NJ is pretty competitive, from what I have read here. Do your best to boost your GPA, but cast a wide net when you start applying....

  6. Why NOT private??

    RunBabyRN replied to MssNurse2b's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Yeah, $65,000/yr is NOT likely to be a midwest new grad salary. I'm not sure where you found that figure, but it's probably not one you'll see anytime soon. Plus, most new grad positions are per...

  7. LPN or RN can't decide were to go!

    RunBabyRN replied to DMAC1103's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I agree about RNs being more in demand than LVNs, especially in a major metropolitan area. Look at job postings, and see what's sought after. The prereqs are basically the same, and you'd have a...

  8. Too much? 16.5 credits

    RunBabyRN replied to erint91DC's topic in General Students

    Yep, sounds about right! It's a big adjustment! You'll find your way. I TOTALLY agree about reading on the treadmill- it keeps me

  9. Brand new in POSTPARTUM

    RunBabyRN replied to j0yegan's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I'm precepting in postpartum right now, and they've put together a binder called "Newbie Notes", which I've been perusing when there's downtime. It has info about breastfeeding and milk storage, the...

  10. extras

    RunBabyRN replied to amazinga921's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    A CNA is a certification, not a degree, and depending on the type of experience you have, you don't necessarily have to get that. For example, I was a hospital corpsman in the Navy, where I had a...

  11. At a crossroads, need advice

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

    I was a phlebotomist, and I'm about to be a nurse (graduating in May, NCLEX in June, I hope), so I've spent some time in both fields. I can assure you that gossip is no less prevalent among CLSs...

  12. Summer Science

    RunBabyRN replied to kenya1005's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I took micro over the summer. I couldn't imagine doing a 5 unit class AND another at the same time. As it was, I was dreaming about streaking plates, looking through microscopes, and taking exams...

  13. Jumping Ship

    RunBabyRN replied to Cg37387n's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    That's great! I love to see more people going the DO route! Good luck with your

  14. ASN/BSN/or Accelerated MSN?

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

    Do you know for certain that you want to go for your master's at some point? Here, MSNs with no experience have a very hard time finding work, but different markets may vary (we live in one of the...

  15. Why NOT private??

    RunBabyRN replied to MssNurse2b's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Each situation is different. For most, a private university may not be worth it. Your situation, it might be a good route. What's the NCLEX pass rate for their ADN program? One thing about it being...

  16. Help! what to do after nursing school!?

    RunBabyRN replied to erinthomas36's topic in General Students

    The way the market is, apply for any job you'd consider (maybe even some you otherwise wouldn't). Start applying NOW- have you been networking along the way at all? Reach out to your resources. I'm...

  17. extras

    RunBabyRN replied to amazinga921's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Check out the Pediatric Nursing forum (under Nursing Specialties). You might get some good ideas there. Even volunteering at a preschool or something can be good, so that you learn how to talk to...

  18. I wanna be a Nursing

    RunBabyRN replied to kevinbutler323's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Many community colleges have great ESL programs, which would be necessary in order to succeed in nursing school. I assume that's your desired path? Focus on getting your English up to par before you...

  19. how to I become a RN Nurse

    RunBabyRN replied to kpmartin001's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    In addition to what these folks have already posted, I would strongly recommend you take some additional English courses. Based on your original post (while I realize this is the internet and not a...

  20. thinking of switching later on

    RunBabyRN replied to kdmf12's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I think a lot of us are just trying to see the logic of obtaining a degree in one thing when you would prefer another that has (likely) better job prospects, and is perhaps less

  21. Mother of 2 confused about Nursing school

    RunBabyRN replied to jalexislopez13's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Have you looked into the cost of the aBSN program yet? Are you guaranteed entrance? Are there other traditional BSN programs within driving distance? Have you figured out child care? That's a big...

  22. thinking of switching later on

    RunBabyRN replied to kdmf12's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    If the only reason you're considering joining the Army is for school money, don't do it. Many active duty personnel are deploying back to back to back these days. You might consider sending a...

  23. Mother of 2 confused about Nursing school

    RunBabyRN replied to jalexislopez13's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    What kind of advice are you looking for, exactly? What do you WANT to do? How can you make it happen given your current situation? What support do you need? If you want to pursue nursing, why get...

  24. RN IBCLC advice

    RunBabyRN replied to TexRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I agree about working in postpartum as an RN. I'm currently precepting there (final semester of my BSN program), and I've been doing a TON of BF work (I was a lactation specialist before this). It's...

  25. NO Home Births by Midwives in AZ

    RunBabyRN replied to catalina123's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Do you have any sources for this? I tried Googling it, but couldn't find anything about this. The sad thing about this is that it criminalizes something that's not a criminal act! Birth is generally...