RunBabyRN

RunBabyRN

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

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

    When I had my son, one of my L&D nurses was a male. He does get some requests for a female nurse instead, which he takes in stride, but he was AWESOME with me. I felt no different having him...

  2. Do you have a nursing specialty you know you want to pursue?

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

    Wait until you've gone through your rotations to decide if you don't know for certain what you want to do yet! I've known for years and years I want to be a certified nurse-midwife, to nursing school...

  3. Don't put your email address in a thread!

    RunBabyRN replied to RunBabyRN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    There are SO many threads with tons of e-mail addresses, which is what prompted this post. I'm floored. Look in the TEAS forum, this forum, even some of the other Nursing Student fora. It's

  4. Don't put your email address in a thread!

    RunBabyRN replied to RunBabyRN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Will do!

  5. When did answering the nclex style questions click for you in your head?

    RunBabyRN replied to VAgirl247's topic in General Students

    A few things to think about when answering questions (at least on ATI): You have all of the orders you need. Unless the question specifies, "To whom would you refer this patient?" the answer is never...

  6. Don't put your email address in a thread!

    RunBabyRN replied to RunBabyRN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Should I add this post to the TEAS forum? Admins, please weigh in! I know duplicate posts aren't generally

  7. With an ASN will it be hard to find a job?

    RunBabyRN replied to MissJessie's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    There are a lot of RN-BSN programs you can look at doing once you have your RN license. It's not easy, but most people work through the programs. Some of them offer a part time version, and many of...

  8. Canadian RN would love to work and live in CA or HI

    RunBabyRN replied to canuck-nurse's topic in Immigration Advice

    This will only touch on specific parts of your post, but as someone who lives in northern CA, just wanted to give you a little input. The San Francisco Bay Area has one of the toughest job markets in...

  9. Student Loans

    RunBabyRN replied to Est1983's topic in General Students

    Do the FAFSA, and talk to the financial aid office at your school to find out what the procedure is. Do federal loans over

  10. book recommendation? medical diagnoses into nursing diagnoses

    RunBabyRN replied to memory's_blackhole's topic in General Students

    I haven't seen anything like that (doesn't mean it doesn't exist), but I would think that would take away from looking at the patient holistically. A lot of my nursing diagnoses aren't necessarily...

  11. I took the NCLEX today in CA and am feeling SICK!!

    RunBabyRN replied to allforthem4's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Try to breathe and be patient! Sending good vibes your

  12. Feeling unmotivated..

    RunBabyRN replied to hockeygirl1031's topic in TEAS Exam Help

    Have you checked the repeat policy for the program you're looking to enter? What book are you studying from? Does the school to which you're applying have a lottery system or a point system? How's...

  13. Am I wasting my time with an ASN?

    RunBabyRN replied to BayouBelle22's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Definitely find out what the local hiring trends are in your area. Talk to nurses where you are. Where I am, a BSN is very helpful, but ASN/ADN-prepared nurses are finding work at the same

  14. Can I be a registered nurse if I have bipolar disorder?

    RunBabyRN replied to MeAndArmini's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Definitely check with the resources in your area, but as far as I know, as long as you're properly managing it, you should be

  15. Disappointed in my clinical rotation..

    RunBabyRN replied to robdob's topic in General Students

    You will want to know CHF, pneumonia, and all of those other "boring" things when you get to ICU like the back of your hand, and this is your opportunity. Nursing school is what you make it. You have...

  16. BSN Graduation

    RunBabyRN replied to bpickard90's topic in General Students

    I think it's fine to invite

  17. Training for EMT while going to Nursing School

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

    I agree about CNA. Do that instead. EMTs have a very different thought process and approach than nurses do, and trying to learn how to think BOTH ways at the same time will wear on you. CNAs work...

  18. Is this a bad idea???

    RunBabyRN replied to emily12345's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    One idea- wait until you have your RN and volunteer with Doctors Without Borders. I agree about your GPA- do what it takes to keep it

  19. How long did it take you to finish BSN/ASN

    RunBabyRN replied to mee9mee9's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Depends on your state and such. I've been in school for a really long time, so it's not a good assessment of how long it takes. You can shorten the process by taking summer courses,

  20. Nurses with tattoos and piercings

    RunBabyRN replied to emmygirle's topic in General Nursing

    Oh, and for the sleeves, some positions won't let you have long sleeves for infection control. You may also have to change into company scrubs depending on the unit. Just a couple of things to...

  21. Nurses with tattoos and piercings

    RunBabyRN replied to emmygirle's topic in General Nursing

    I agree that it depends. I'd try not to have them in visible places. I have one across the back of my neck (a cover up of one I got there when I was 18), but that's the only one that's visible. The...

  22. TRANSFER PROGRAMS?? Sophomore and college doesn't offer nursing!

    RunBabyRN replied to ag053's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Taking all 3 of those classes over the summer might be more overwhelming than you think. I tried taking them all in one semester, and I literally almost killed myself. It was horrible, and I ended...

  23. Choosing a state to work in

    RunBabyRN replied to StacyAtheNurse's topic in General Students

    There's a BIG difference between living WITH and living NEXT TO family. I live next to my in-laws. We would KILL each other if we actually lived together. There's nothing wrong with moving next to...

  24. Few questions.

    RunBabyRN replied to StL_Momma27's topic in General Nursing

    How long have you been a nurse? What age did you become one? I'm graduating in May. I'll be 34. Are you married? Yes Do you have children? Yes, a son in kindergarten. And an extra question, is it...

  25. Paramedic-turned-RN advice

    RunBabyRN replied to saraCOS's topic in Nursing Career

    I'm coming from a different, but in some ways similar, place. I was a hospital corpsman in the Navy. I worked pretty independently, as I quickly earned the trust of the doctors with whom I worked. I...