RunBabyRN

RunBabyRN

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  1. Is it helpful to work as a CNA while in nursing school?

    RunBabyRN replied to SaraStevenson's topic in General Students

    I think it's a great idea. You'll nail those basic skills, which will only help you in nursing school, so you can focus on the more complicated stuff. It'll help you gain comfort around patients,...

  2. Would I be overwhelmed taking these classes?

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

    Drop the history class. You NEED to do well in physio and micro. Don't stress about volunteering. None of those schools (I applied to them, too) even had a space on their application for volunteer...

  3. Hospital jobs while in school.

    RunBabyRN replied to john.warren414's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    EMT-B takes longer, you get paid less, and it's not nursing, which is why I would recommend CNA over EMT-B. Both would give you good skills, but CNA gives you WAY more exposure to nursing, and more...

  4. How early did/will you apply?

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

    I don't think it really matters, as long as you have it in by the deadline, and you have everything

  5. What is the best option?

    RunBabyRN replied to cas0043's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Look at the schools you're considering applying to. I know my program accepts 2nd bacc students, even though the university itself isn't accepting them. My BSN program is 2 years. Look at the...

  6. Problem with Low overall GPA

    RunBabyRN replied to Aspiringnurse13's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Look at the schools to which you're applying. Lottery systems may be your best bet in either case, but see what the minimum qualifications are for those. You can get in trouble for academic...

  7. tips for time management when taking entrance exams

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

    I haven't taken then Kaplan exam, but I took the TEAS. You can't choose which answers to do, you get one question at a time, and the computer moves on- no going back. So no answering the easier...

  8. Financial aid appeal question

    RunBabyRN replied to happyheart15's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I say it's worth appealing, and seeing what happens. Make your case, and hope for the best. Good

  9. which commitment to drop for accelerated bsn application

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

    Absolutely prioritize school over volunteering. Sorry. Even with how much everyone talks about volunteering or experience, I've never seen a space for it on an application, and I applied to 10 BSN...

  10. Wasn't accepted into a program.... Now what?

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

    To how many schools are you applying? You need to cast a WIDE net. You might also consider taking some other transferable classes to raise your GPA. A language might be a good way to go. When I...

  11. Nursing student looking for advice

    RunBabyRN replied to stephaniee923's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Didn't you already post about this? Don't stress about this now. You'll be exposed to several types of nurses when you're in clinicals and lecture. See what speaks to you then, AND what the job...

  12. advice

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

    Look at the requirements for the schools you're considering applying to. I know that my university has a recommended path posted on their website, but every school will post what their prerequisites...

  13. scared and i haven't even started ! Eeek

    RunBabyRN replied to nicky73's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I think you're on the right track, and doing things in a good order. Depending on where you are in the country, a foreign language may be helpful as well. It'll really help you stand out when you're...

  14. Hospital jobs while in school.

    RunBabyRN replied to john.warren414's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    CNA is always a good place to start, and it doesn't take long to get certified. It'll give you some exposure to the nursing profession, and hopefully, some good connections for when it comes time to...

  15. FIrst Year Experience (insight and advice)

    RunBabyRN replied to LadyKay's topic in General Students

    I'm entering my final semester of a 4 semester BSN program. Here's my experience from the first year: What is your class schedule like? Every school will be different in this regard. First semester,...

  16. Nervous about the after graduation unknown!

    RunBabyRN replied to Katja508's topic in General Students

    I'm of the school of early and often, too. Even if you keep getting rejected, just keep applying, even at the same location. As you said, the hiring process is a long one (I know at Kaiser, which is...

  17. How many schools can you apply to really?

    RunBabyRN replied to max79's topic in General Students

    My GPA was lower than average, so I cast a wide net and applied to 10 CSUs when I applied to BSN programs. I was accepted into 2 of those. Your TEAS score is also very important. What do you want to...

  18. Weird Feelings about Sickness

    RunBabyRN replied to cate3624's topic in General Students

    Inevitably, you're going to encounter sick people in nursing. Have you thought about seeing a counselor to work through this? Otherwise, it really can hold you back if it interferes with your...

  19. I took NCLEX-RN today

    RunBabyRN replied to CLTNurse246's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Woo hooooooo!! Congratulations!

  20. Nclex nclex nclex worth a read!

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

    Spammers must LOVE these threads- look at all these free e-mail addresses! Guys, DON'T post your email addresses! The OP has posted lots of great tips; ask your questions in the thread, so everyone...

  21. Seeking advice for my senior year preceptorship experience

    RunBabyRN replied to musicdocs's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I'd review some of the more common stuff you saw in med/surg. In the beginning, follow your preceptor's lead. You'll find your way soon enough. I'm going into mine this semester as well, in L&D....

  22. Team running name for a group of student nurses

    RunBabyRN replied to Tammy90's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    We ran a mud run as "Nurses at your Cervix," since the run benefits gynecological cancer research (Kiss Me

  23. What other certifications can I get before graduating?

    RunBabyRN replied to mynameisdave's topic in General Students

    You'll definitely get a better idea as you go along what you (and DON'T) want to do. You'll see all kinds of stuff. ED is one option, but certainly not the only one. ACLS I would recommend for...

  24. Lost Certificate, can't apply to Nursing Program?

    RunBabyRN replied to clover2012's topic in General Students

    I'm with these guys- wherever you went to school should be able to reissue you a cert. Also, check with your program before assuming your educational planner is correct. I've found that I get...

  25. should i go to grad school or not ?

    RunBabyRN replied to sweetiepie92's topic in General Students

    What do you want to do in nursing? I'd start there, then figure out if a master's program is the route you need to take in order to achieve your goals. NPs do not necessarily, by default, make more...