RunBabyRN

RunBabyRN

L&D, infusion, urology

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  1. name change

    RunBabyRN replied to NursingOn27's topic in General Students

    Additionally, you'll just have to include your maiden name when things ask if you've ever gone by another name. Make sure when you order transcripts for things that you include both names. It would...

  2. Last semester advice/experience??

    RunBabyRN replied to Ravenheart's topic in General Students

    All of our last semesters are different from one another, so bear that in mind. Our final semester was community health, leadership, and preceptorship. Between all of those clinicals, time was even...

  3. When to apply?

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

    You'll have to look at when each program has its application period. The CSUs have already had their university application period for the fall, but some have programs with spring programs (yes, you...

  4. Frustrated :(

    RunBabyRN replied to katie6126's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    You're right- there could be a lot of reasons for that gap. I've been a hiring manager (not as a nurse), and I can tell you I always asked about gaps on applications. One time, the reason was that...

  5. Just finished school and family doesn't need me anymore.

    RunBabyRN replied to techtonurse's topic in General Nursing

    Talk to your husband about how you feel. It can be tough to feel like an outsider in your own home. With your daughter, do you have anything you two do that's just yours? I have a 6 year old son,...

  6. Residency Hit List

    RunBabyRN replied to aluv4health's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    NorCal/Bay Area is tough for sure. I've been licensed since June and I have years of non-nursing healthcare experience, and I'm still trying to find full time work. No luck with anything in a...

  7. Undershirts

    RunBabyRN replied to studentnursemon86's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I just wear long john shirts from Old

  8. Nursing remedial classes

    RunBabyRN replied to Sweettasha7's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You won't get transferable credits below a certain level. Only units that are considered transferable will count toward your degree. You'll have to see how your school numbers their classes, which...

  9. Nervous about becoming a nurse because I don't like being a cna

    RunBabyRN replied to Louise Henaut's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Welcome to AllNurses! Have you thought about shadowing a nurse? One thing that's nice in nursing is there are a zillion avenues you can explore. I do health fairs, home infusions, and attend births...

  10. Frustrated :(

    RunBabyRN replied to katie6126's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    You may not like what I said about this, but with 1000 other applicants for some jobs, most of whom got licensed within weeks of graduation, a manager (or HR) will look at that time gap, make...

  11. How to keep my white scrubs clean?

    RunBabyRN replied to dannygurl84's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    When I was in the Navy and working in the clinic in my whites, I used a bleach pen for the smaller stuff, and OxyClean in every

  12. Frustrated :(

    RunBabyRN replied to katie6126's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    You have been a nurse for less than a month. You need to have some patience. Keep reworking your resume. Google ways to improve it and use keywords that are picked up by the bots. Here's a great...

  13. Stethoscope Case

    RunBabyRN replied to Elsie15's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I agree, no need. I just throw it in my bag with all of my nursing

  14. What kind of watch?

    RunBabyRN replied to PoodleLover86's topic in General Students

    Something you can wash if necessary, that won't get damaged if you wash your hands, and with a second hand (or digital seconds). I wouldn't wear anything particularly expensive, but a waterproof...

  15. Acute care versus outpatient

    RunBabyRN replied to RunBabyRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Just found out from a friend who works for the same entity that I would not be able to apply internally for hospital jobs. So that's a

  16. Acute care versus outpatient

    RunBabyRN posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    I am interviewing for an full time outpatient position next week. It's in an area of nursing that's not really of a lot of interest to me, but I would certainly make the most of it, and there's...

  17. New grad in the ED? Please advise!

    RunBabyRN replied to gshear's topic in First Year After Licensure

    ED is a great place to be. You see a very diverse population, you have to learn to think on your feet, you are constantly dealing with unanticipated situations that need to be dealt with right away....

  18. Pausing IV, clotting?

    RunBabyRN replied to SilleLu's topic in Patient Medications

    IVs in the AC constantly set off pumps. Even the most A&O patient can make this happen, but it's even worse if the patient is confused. Really, it's a site that should be avoided unless you have...

  19. Supplies for LVN/ LPN school

    RunBabyRN replied to kacraft31's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    There's plenty here you may never need, honestly. It's smart to wait and see once you have your syllabus, rather than waste a bunch of money on stuff you end up not needing. Nursing school is...

  20. Nurse student advice

    RunBabyRN replied to _bobby_leee's topic in General Students

    I'm not sure why you'd pursue the liberal arts degree of you don't plan to use it. It sounds like a waste of 3 more semesters that could be better spent pursuing nursing. Have you thought about...

  21. Acute care versus outpatient

    RunBabyRN replied to RunBabyRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    @iPink- I don't expect to go straight into my desired field, it's more that I'm really trying to break into acute care in order to get there eventually. I'm applying for pretty much anything that...

  22. Acute care versus outpatient

    RunBabyRN replied to RunBabyRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    @iPink, the job is in urology. My goal is L&D, but I also love emergency. There are things I can relate to L&D. @scaredsilly, it's a M-F, 8-5 type of job, and the birth center is 24 hour on...

  23. Question for interviewers

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

    @SoCaLRN, I have only been licensed since June. I have been doing health fairs and home infusions since then, and just started at a freestanding birth center. I am only applying for jobs that don't...

  24. Fun with charting.

    RunBabyRN replied to Bortaz's topic in General Nursing

    My husband used to have use a transcription service for his voicemails. He had some hilarious ones from his old business partner, who was Indian and had a very thick accent. He'd always crack up...

  25. Question for interviewers

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

    We'll see how this goes- I have an interview for an outpatient position next week. Full time job, not really in an area of nursing that appeals to me, frankly, but I can't beat a benefitted FT job...