RunBabyRN

RunBabyRN

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  1. Have you ever fainted while starting an IV?

    RunBabyRN replied to Onmyway14's topic in General Students

    Haven't seen it yet. I've only seen patients who faint anytime they have a needle going in them (thankfully they'll generally tell you first!). Never seen a caregiver pass out. I HAVE, however, seen...

  2. Need help deciding what type of nursing to do?

    RunBabyRN replied to stephaniee923's topic in General Students

    There are SO many directions you can go in nursing, and you'll learn about even more when you get into school. If you don't already have your heart set on something, be open to the possibilities....

  3. How are clinical groups?

    RunBabyRN replied to cate3624's topic in General Students

    I don't carpool, since I don't live near anyone, but some people do. You guys can all chat on the first day and see who lives near who and figure that out amongst yourselves. There are some people...

  4. Concerns about getting a job after graduation

    RunBabyRN replied to seasea13's topic in General Students

    Put that stuff on your resume!! It WILL help you stand out from other new grads. Focus on getting that DL- you'll definitely want to have that before you start interviewing for jobs, and you do not...

  5. Pharmacology

    RunBabyRN replied to cjcaet's topic in General Students

    I agree with these guys. A couple of other meds I wanted to add: Lactulose Fentanyl Docusate sodium Aspirin Xanax Hydrocodone Also, familiarize yourself with the effects of alcohol, methamphetamine,...

  6. Nervous about the after graduation unknown!

    RunBabyRN replied to Katja508's topic in General Students

    I say keep applying everywhere you can. I'm graduating in May, too, and am in the midst of job searching. However, those connections DO make a BIG difference. WHY do you plan to move to St. Louis?...

  7. What other certifications can I get before graduating?

    RunBabyRN replied to mynameisdave's topic in General Students

    I would also suggest waiting until you're closer to graduation, just so that everything doesn't expire right as you're graduating. You want it fairly fresh in your mind when you are applying for...

  8. New nursing student advice

    RunBabyRN replied to AlyssaSUNYOrange's topic in General Students

    Don't buy an NCLEX book yet. There are new versions every couple of years. They just updated it for 2013, and there's a good chance it'll happen before you graduate. Focus on school, and the NCLEX...

  9. How did you feel when you got your first nursing paycheck?

    RunBabyRN replied to Joe V's topic in Nurses Rock

    I'm graduating in May, and already dreaming of that first

  10. Stand out from the crowd ?

    RunBabyRN replied to Theone40's topic in Nursing Career

    How you perform in clinicals makes a big difference. Make contacts along the way!! Be sure to say hello to the nurse manager on the units where you're in clinicals. I have a really good job lead...

  11. No more phlebotomist in the hospital?!

    RunBabyRN replied to squatmunkie_RN's topic in General Nursing

    I'm still in nursing school, but I'm a former phlebotomist. I'm SHOCKED that my program hasn't taught us phlebotomy (and I'm entering my final semester). I'm grateful that I know how to perform it,...

  12. What do you wish you'd covered in RN school?

    RunBabyRN posted a topic in General Students

    I've been in healthcare awhile, and I've seen new nurses that weren't taught certain things in school. I've also picked up on stuff while in my own program. So I thought it might make an interesting...

  13. Advice on selling books online

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

    I sell everything on half.com. You'll never get what you paid, especially if new versions are out (that makes the value plummet), but you'll at least get

  14. Failed in RN school....but found my way with RT

    RunBabyRN replied to zakrzem04's topic in General Students

    I'm glad you found something that works for you! I love good RTs- you guys are the experts with lung sounds and a lot of other things, and you are a good go-to. I love asking the RTs about stuff...

  15. Suggestions, please?!

    RunBabyRN replied to JLB1215's topic in Ob/Gyn

    AWHONN: Association of Women's Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses EFM: external fetal monitoring CLC: certified lactation consultant (also IBCLC- international board-certified LC) NRP: neonatal...

  16. Suggestions, please?!

    RunBabyRN replied to JLB1215's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I would do an AWHONN fetal monitoring course, and NRP. If you can, ACLS would be good,

  17. The military is moving my family!

    RunBabyRN replied to nlb2504's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Most likely, if you've been attending an accredited university (which I'd assume UAF is), your units will transfer. But I agree with SoldierNurse22. When you find out where you're PCSing to, call...

  18. Getting into Nursing School!

    RunBabyRN replied to Miss.LeoRN's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    1. Your GPA is great, and very competitive. Study the TEAS V ATI book, and you'll be fine. DON'T STRESS SO MUCH!! We nursing students tend to be perfectionists- try to let that go a bit. All you...

  19. CNA program + waiting list

    RunBabyRN replied to barnacle1985's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'd do the CNA sooner than later and get started working as a CNA. It'll really help you to have those skills down pat when you start nursing school, so you can focus on learning the new stuff. I...

  20. Electronics in Nursing School

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

    I'm really happy with my MacBook Pro. I'm able to do everything I need to on it. I can also open the PowerPoints my instructors use during lecture and put my notes right into those. I can also type...

  21. Does CNA certification help?

    RunBabyRN replied to pantherfan14's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Really depends on the school. My school requires it. Some schools factor it in, some don't. You'd have to see what gets weighed into your application. As far as how helpful it'd be, it's quite...

  22. Studying for nursing school

    RunBabyRN replied to johsonmichelle's topic in General Students

    Here's what works for me: Make notecards of the stuff you're not clear on from the reading and lecture. My instructors post the PowerPoints on the school's website, so I open those during lecture (on...

  23. Supplies

    RunBabyRN replied to johsonmichelle's topic in General Students

    I kinda wish our school made us do that. The only manual BPs I've taken were in my psych rotation, because I CHOSE to purchase a set of BP cuffs and offered them to patients. I did them all the time...

  24. Less than favorable nursing school applicant requesting assistance

    RunBabyRN replied to rileym14's topic in General Students

    Work experience doesn't count for much when applying to schools. I have a ton of medical experience, and it didn't do me anything. It's all about the numbers- overall GPA, prereq GPA, TEAS score,...

  25. Going beyond BSN?

    RunBabyRN replied to kdmf12's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    After a few years of working, when I'm ready, I plan to enter a CNM/WHNP