RunBabyRN

RunBabyRN

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  1. What is ATI?

    RunBabyRN replied to coffee247's topic in General Students

    Your program may or may not use it. ATI is the company that administers the TEAS exam, and they have books and tests and other learning resources to prep for the NCLEX. From what I understand, most...

  2. Nursing School

    RunBabyRN replied to patel255's topic in General Students

    For me, the volume more than the content has been the challenge (though doable). The sheer volume of reading and assignments can be really overwhelming. Content, the difficulty is very subjective,...

  3. Is there really a huge amount of horizontal violence(bullying) in the profession

    RunBabyRN replied to dulcet's topic in General Students

    I haven't seen any bullying in my program, but I'm also not in a super Darwinian program, where there's a thinning of the herd. Like any group of people, some people get along better than others, and...

  4. Grade Anxiety

    RunBabyRN replied to ThePrincessBride's topic in General Students

    Are you seeing a therapist? They might be your best resource. Visualization and relaxation techniques may help. Good luck moving

  5. Bodies, The Exhibit

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

    I remember when I took anatomy, our instructor mentioned this. Body Worlds came to a nearby city, and my husband and I went to see it (INCREDIBLE!). We refused to see Bodies because of the...

  6. Opinions on accreditation status of a prospective school

    RunBabyRN replied to crw1313's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    The NCLEX did increase in difficulty, so I'm sure there were a few schools that saw a hit. I agree with GrnTea, check with ACEN directly to find out what's going on with this school before making a...

  7. how in the world does one pay for nursing school!

    RunBabyRN replied to hoosiertwin's topic in General Students

    The VA has paid for my tuition, books, supplies, and a small living stipend. But I've had to take out student loans (fortunately not much) in order to pay for living expenses. The VA also wouldn't...

  8. picot research paper

    RunBabyRN replied to amellago's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Oh, okay, here's my paper for free. Um, NO. Doesn't quite work that way. Might be good to try a different approach to nursing school. This isn't that kind of site. We're happy to help with...

  9. Nurse Practitioner versus Physician Assistant?

    RunBabyRN replied to Roo123's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    The only thing I would change about what Dranger said is the part about the military. Where I was stationed, I worked with an equal number of PAs and NPs. But that was 10 years ago, and only one...

  10. Is my GPA good enough?

    RunBabyRN replied to dsingh24's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You'd have to look at the individual schools to find out. If you were to go the community college route, and then do an ADN-BSN program at a CSU later, that would be another option. The community...

  11. What kind of job should I look into?

    RunBabyRN replied to HelloWish's topic in General Students

    Sitting is definitely boring, but it's something, at least until you find something else. Hopefully one of those other positions would work

  12. What kind of job should I look into?

    RunBabyRN replied to HelloWish's topic in General Students

    A sitter isn't so bad. You are generally able to get to the patient before anything gets out of hand, and most of the patients I've seen that needed sitters are patients with dementia who aren't...

  13. Is my GPA good enough?

    RunBabyRN replied to dsingh24's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    If you're looking at CSUs, you'll need probably a 3.7 or above to be competitive (and kick butt on the TEAS to boost your chances even more). When you take your prerequisites, you NEED to get As....

  14. Does Preferring to Work Night Shift mean you're lazy?

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

    If that's what works for you, and you're actually WORKING, then you're not lazy. We all have our preferences, and there's nothing wrong with

  15. Another tattoo Discussion

    RunBabyRN replied to Alove725's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    You'll have to find out the policies in the hospitals in your area. Most of CA is pretty okay with regards to tats, as far as I've seen. I have a tat across the back of my neck (it's visible with my...

  16. did not chart

    RunBabyRN replied to sumomechuu's topic in General Nursing

    Yikes! I agree about hiring an

  17. Patient wants to connect on LinkedIn

    RunBabyRN replied to otilika's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    I agree with these guys- follow your gut. Don't do

  18. What can I do to boost my nursing resume?

    RunBabyRN replied to nerdygal18's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Languages, depending on where you are, make a big difference. If there's a big Hispanic population, study Spanish, for example. The more languages, the better. Working as a CNA will be really good....

  19. Can I still apply with a very low GPA?

    RunBabyRN replied to kbL05's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Aren't community college programs in CA based on a lottery system? Every program I've seen is set up that way. Look for programs that are- as long as you meet the minimum requirements, you're in a...

  20. Nurse Interview- I need a BSN Nurse to interview!

    RunBabyRN replied to briannaxox's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    The more of these connections you can make now, the better for when it comes time for job searching. Find someone in the field you're considering, and ask some of the questions you've been itching to...

  21. When to start looking for a job?

    RunBabyRN replied to ames86's topic in General Students

    I agree about looking now. I'm where you are, graduating in May, and I'm looking now. I'm making connections and reaching out to my resources/network to find positions. Couple of good leads so

  22. What kind of job should I look into?

    RunBabyRN replied to HelloWish's topic in General Students

    Really, I would look for anything. If you've been out of the work force for that long, it'll set you behind other new grads with recent work experience when it comes time for looking for a nursing...

  23. Wearing sterile sleeves or a sterile gown for foley insertion?

    RunBabyRN replied to Axmann, RN, BSN, NREMT-B's topic in General Students

    I still can't figure out how you're inserting Foleys if your wrists and sleeves are getting in the way, or are at risk for contaminating your field. If somehow that's the issue, it's time to work on...

  24. Changing Majors - New Member

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

    Welcome! Good luck with your pursuit! Just a couple of AN tips- don't use your real name in your posts, and be aware that the admins may require you to take "Nurse" out of your SN, since you are not...

  25. I was in your shoes VERY recently...

    RunBabyRN replied to breezy7's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    See my response above- for whatever reason it didn't quote you!