RunBabyRN

RunBabyRN

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  1. Better to go to a community college first?

    RunBabyRN replied to pjb15201's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    There are a TON of threads debating the merits of ADN vs. BSN. Scroll through the fora and see what you find. Two big factors to consider- the job market in your area and what you plan to do in...

  2. CSULB pre-nursing also applying to LBCC

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

    If her GPA isn't a 3.5, she likely won't even be considered for the waiting list at CSULB. All nursing programs in CA are highly impacted, and the CSUs only accept the top 10% (they generally receive...

  3. Starting out in the medical field

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

    CNA is a great place to start, since you can really be exposed to patient care, and the various roles. Phlebs spend a lot of time in the lab, and are on the floor for short periods (I speak from...

  4. Should I go for an associate degree in nursing or a bachelors degree?

    RunBabyRN replied to HatTrickHero11's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    What's the job market where you are? If you're in the central valley, you'll likely be fine with an ADN, but if you're in LA, San Diego, Sac, of the Bay Area, you'll want a BSN. Look at job postings...

  5. College Chem or Human Body Systems in high school?

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

    Probably the body systems, if you don't want to take chem. You'll have to take chem (and anatomy and physiology and others) in college for nursing, but the body systems class will help you get a good...

  6. Anatomy and Physiology 2 Struggling

    RunBabyRN replied to Bodybuilder1's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Talk to THIS instructor. Soon. Ask for help. Talking to your old instructor probably won't do anything. HOW are you studying? Is it effective for

  7. Nursing Pre Reqs Anatomy & physiology

    RunBabyRN replied to Bodybuilder1's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Mmkay. I'm not sure what your question

  8. Tips on Nursing School

    RunBabyRN replied to bdarden07's topic in General Students

    Get a day planner, and plan out your days. It'll put everything in one place. This includes family stuff, not just assignments, but go through your syllabi and put every single assignment due date...

  9. Second Semester; can't keep grades up

    RunBabyRN replied to Burno's topic in General Students

    You see your friends once a week? WOW. I see mine maybe once a semester, unless you count runs with classmates after work sessions social time (which I do these days). I think that's the first...

  10. Where should I do my last semester transition?

    RunBabyRN replied to kkrzewina's topic in General Students

    If you're not sure where you want to be yet, do med/surg. Hone in those basic skills, and keep the variety in there. Unless you know without a doubt in your mind what area you want to get into (for...

  11. What's the worst you've done on an exam?

    RunBabyRN replied to sjalv's topic in General Students

    Hm. If the pass rates are that low, it might be time to re-evaluate this program! Are the exams above the teaching level? Are people doing the studying necessary in order to pass? Are the...

  12. Pre-test anxiety or just disorganized?

    RunBabyRN replied to maracuya's topic in General Students

    Keep everything physically in one place. I find it best to leave the house- I tend to start doing laundry, washing dishes, etc when I study at home. If I'm at Starbucks or the library or something,...

  13. Last semester

    RunBabyRN replied to JerseyGirl2010's topic in General Students

    Experiences seem to vary even from student to student on this one. I've been very fortunate to have a lot of great opportunities to test out my skills (I joke that it's because I've done most of it...

  14. Living independently while in Nursing school, is it possible?

    RunBabyRN replied to Lena M's topic in General Students

    People definitely make it work. I would apply for as many scholarships and grants as humanly possible (free money!!!), get a cheap room somewhere, and pinch pennies as best you can so you don't have...

  15. Dear Lord, give me the strength to deal with yet another GROUP PROJECT

    RunBabyRN replied to seconddegreebsn's topic in General Students

    Yeah, group projects are very hit and miss. My relief came from my first semester, when the girl who spent all group meetings texting her boyfriend and did little to no contributing to the project...

  16. Has anyone ever look down on you because you are a nurse

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

    I guess I've been pretty lucky. There are enough nurses on my circle and family that I have never encountered that socially. My family has also spent significant time in the hospital watching my...

  17. Work in pajamas!

    RunBabyRN replied to Indyrn00's topic in General Nursing

    I have no desire to leave hands-on patient care in the foreseeable future. No way, no

  18. How much "dirty work" have you encountered in nursing school

    RunBabyRN replied to dulcet's topic in General Students

    @GrnTea- I didn't mean to imply that assisting with a latch was dirty, per se, but more that you can't be afraid to put your hands in there and be intimate and possibly get breastmilk on your hands...

  19. Medical Coder

    RunBabyRN replied to olivia60's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Are you maybe placed in too high of a math? Maybe re-test, and get into the next one down, so that you can

  20. Noticing students failing

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

    Everyone has their reasons for not making it. We've only had one fail out, and that was first semester (we're a small class- started with 24). If you're doing okay, don't stress. Focus on being...

  21. Math class?

    RunBabyRN replied to Mike DBD's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Few of us are math geniuses. I put off math until the very last minute because it was always my weak subject. There is some math, but you're not getting into huge equations and such (eh, a little...

  22. Need Advice!!!

    RunBabyRN replied to annaixo's topic in General Students

    Those kinds of grades may make it difficult to get into nursing school, just FYI. If you do pursue the rest of your prereqs, you need to gets As. What kind of job do you have? Have you considered...

  23. NANDA diagnosis question!!!!! PLEASE HELP!

    RunBabyRN replied to lindsc1222's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    It is one ND, but think deeper. Look at her medical diagnosis- terminal cancer. Look at how that's affecting her. WHY does she have a loss of appetite, lethargy, etc.? Getting to the root of that...

  24. Career Change - nursing

    RunBabyRN replied to Change101's topic in Nursing Career

    Check with the board in NY. There will be background checks for any position and for entering school, so you may want to make a few calls and see what the standards are in your area. Call some HR...

  25. Sitting down in patient rooms.

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

    I'll sit in a chair if there's time. Like you said, the evidence supports that patients feel like you've spent more time with them if you sit. Also, sometimes, it's appropriate, and if so, I'll do...