RunBabyRN

RunBabyRN

L&D, infusion, urology

Member

  • Content

    3,677

  • Visitors

    29,411

  • Followers

    0

  • Likes

    36

All Content by RunBabyRN

  1. What guided you to Nursing School?

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

    I went through a bunch of majors before settling on nursing. I kind of floundered for a bit. Then I decided to join the Navy, something I'd been mulling over for awhile, then Sept. 11th happened. I...

  2. About to start nursing school, which pre reqs should I start with?

    RunBabyRN replied to medical123's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Yay! How exciting! I'd start out taking some of your general ed that you need before you knock out the anatomy/physio, etc, so that you can brush up on your study skills and time management and such....

  3. What kind of classes will be helpful for Nursing classes?

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

    Ooh, psychopharmacy, yes. The family dynammics one would be my second choice out of those. You deal with a lot of family dynamics, and some additional familiarity would be

  4. 3 pre-reqs left and a dilemma

    RunBabyRN replied to honeyrose29's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Most schools will let you have at least something outstanding still, because courses are generally in progress when you apply. You might contact the program or check out the website and see what...

  5. Diploma Program vs Associates Degree

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

    There are a zillion threads on this- peruse the forum. Ultimately, it comes down to the market where you

  6. I have a BA and an MPS, fastest way to RN?

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

    aBSN would probably still be your best bet. ADN is usually two years, and LVN isn't as widely employable. Also, if you were to work as a public health nurse, you'd need at least a

  7. Question about disposing of urine in sink

    RunBabyRN replied to lulu997RN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    All of that makes me think "Eew" just as much as dumping urine down the sink does! Bacteria grow on sinks, even though they're "just" used to wash hands (those bacteria don't all make it down the...

  8. any tips to land a job in a maternity setting w no experience???

    RunBabyRN replied to maddox11's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I remember the nursing shortage. Boy what I'd give for that now! :) Sounds like a LLL meeting would benefit you for sure! There's a book called "The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding" that you ought to...

  9. anyway to change the program type?

    RunBabyRN replied to inspiredbynavy's topic in TEAS Exam Help

    The program type doesn't mean anything, except for the type of program offered where you took the TEAS. It doesn't mean anything about whether the TEAS qualifies you for one kind of program or...

  10. Preceptor Assignment- Which To Choose??

    RunBabyRN replied to amhtmh's topic in General Students

    My preceptorship is in mother/baby, but I'm going into midwifery, and the new NM, who just moved up there from med/surg, where I've been for 3 semesters, is basically seeing how I do up there with the...

  11. Advice on how and when to escape

    RunBabyRN replied to Kyte's topic in Nursing Career

    Can I ask WHY they think you're incompetent? What are the specific grievances? Are these things you can work on, or is it just a bad fit?I'd talk to the nurse recruiter if at all possible about...

  12. Preceptor fired

    RunBabyRN replied to knopod's topic in General Nursing

    Talk to your instructors ASAP. Can you be reassigned for the remaining hours, at least? You may also be able to talk to your preceptor about doing your evaluation, regardless. Big hugs!!! Good luck...

  13. Lesbians (LGB) in OB Nursing

    RunBabyRN replied to PunkRockRNLA's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I think it's really an individual issue, meaning the individual nurses with whom you work. You can always test the waters with general questions (something with which I'm sure you're familiar, if...

  14. Transferring from another unit?

    RunBabyRN replied to SnowboardRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Talk to HR and find out what the standard procedure it. I agree about talking to your NM and getting her input as well. Good

  15. any OB nurse worked with a gay nurse who has started to transtion into a female nurse

    RunBabyRN replied to A Gay Male Nurse's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Don't give up on your dreams over this!!! I hope, when you're ready, you start looking for a new position in L&D with a new fresh start. You don't say where you're located, but certainly...

  16. Floating from postpartum

    RunBabyRN replied to j0yegan's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I would imagine it varies from hospital to hospital, but I know where I've been doing clinicals, nurses sometimes will float between GI surgery, mother baby, med/surg...

  17. How to transition from LT care to Labor and delivery?

    RunBabyRN replied to nursinggrl's topic in Ob/Gyn

    For certs, look at AWHONN fetal monitoring courses and at NRP (and maybe ACLS). Volunteering is a fantastic way to get to know people at the hospital. I know that around here, people generally start...

  18. any tips to land a job in a maternity setting w no experience???

    RunBabyRN replied to maddox11's topic in Ob/Gyn

    It really is all about who you know. Get your name out there in the community. Have you thought about doing some lactation work? Find out about becoming a La Leche League leader if you nursed your...

  19. Mother Baby Practicum

    RunBabyRN replied to MeggsMcMuffin's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Congrats! Show them what you're made of. Find out who the nurse manager is and make sure he/she knows who you are. They are in charge of hiring! Let them know you dream of working on their unit. I...

  20. I want to look into surgical nursing, but I'm very new to the medical field. Help?

    RunBabyRN replied to theperfectday0's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    PA= physician's assistant.

  21. Preceptor Assignment- Which To Choose??

    RunBabyRN replied to amhtmh's topic in General Students

    Did you have any say in where you were assigned? ICU and med/surg are definitely different animals. Have you spent any time in ICU at all? How do you feel about your med/surg skills? If you feel...

  22. Urgent Care vs. LTC to hospital

    RunBabyRN replied to chacha82's topic in General Students

    Keep applying. Put out lots of apps and keep your fingers crossed. If at all possible, go to the sites and introduce yourself. A zillion online resumes can make it hard to stand out from the crowd,...

  23. Stressed out student

    RunBabyRN replied to Beaks1981's topic in General Students

    Every day in clinicals (with a few exceptions, of course!) reminds me that I'm doing just what I want to be doing. Even when I'm on units where I don't wish to work. I love the knowledge I'm gaining,...

  24. Young mom, nursing school

    RunBabyRN replied to Nursekidd1's topic in General Students

    How much longer would it be to go for your RN than your LVN? It's often not much longer. I agree that I would do it now while your mom can watch your son. Do it while you KNOW you have active...

  25. What was/are the 3 things that got/get you through nursing school?

    RunBabyRN replied to crushlush's topic in General Students

    Running Coffee Note