RunBabyRN

RunBabyRN

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  1. How old were you when you started nursing school?

    RunBabyRN replied to Joe V's topic in General Students

    I started the program at 32, and will be 34 when I

  2. Why did you choose nursing?

    RunBabyRN replied to Joe V's topic in General Students

    I have come back to it after telling my teacher in kindergarten I wanted to be a "baby nurse" after my brother was born. I really enjoy helping people. My goal is to become a certified nurse midwife,...

  3. I'm terrible at Ap

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

    I would caution you about retaking, because I know many schools won't let you have repeats. Make sure you really focus when you take micro, if you haven't already, and do what you can to boost your...

  4. Should I retake Anatomy?

    RunBabyRN replied to MFarina87's topic in General Students

    Don't retake the class, but definitely refresh yourself on things like kidney anatomy, cardiovascular, etc. The coloring books are awesome! I took A&P 2-3 years before I started my program, and...

  5. Just got into nursing school

    RunBabyRN replied to fcaruso1's topic in General Students

    Yay! Congratulations! I'm 33 also (34 in March), and graduating in May. I have a 5 year old, and we're getting a dog soon. :) Have you met anyone in your program yet? You may be surprised that...

  6. I LOVE THIS WEBSITE!!

    RunBabyRN replied to 2k15NurseExtern4u's topic in General Students

    I also love this site. I'm almost finished with my program, and it's great to see stuff for everything from school to the NCLEX to the job climate to master's programs, and to be able to offer advice...

  7. Teas Study Manual

    RunBabyRN replied to byrdrenee34's topic in TEAS Exam Help

    Get the book for sure- the ATI one! I didn't take the practice tests, but I studied the book, and I got a

  8. Last Pre-Req thus Spring

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

    My only caution about going through paramedic school is that for the money you invest, you hardly make anything in salary (hubby was a paramedic- SO underpaid for the job they do). You could make the...

  9. Bad GPA

    RunBabyRN replied to Katrina11's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Look at the programs to see what the GPA requirements are. That said, they're competitive. You really need to do what you can to boost your GPA. I, too, am confused why you're taking the route in...

  10. Studying for NCLEX

    RunBabyRN replied to 2k15NurseExtern4u's topic in General Students

    Focus on learning the material you're covering in school right now. I'm entering my final semester, and thinking about that stuff now. A lot of the stuff in the study manuals wouldn't have made a...

  11. Help me prep for my first practicum!

    RunBabyRN replied to Dezy's topic in General Students

    NEVER say, "I don't know" without following it up with, "I'll get back to you." Then DO so. That goes for patients, your instructor, nurses, etc. Advocate for yourself. Speak up if there's...

  12. New Grad first job options: Med Surg or specialty?

    RunBabyRN replied to THELIVINGWORST's topic in General Students

    Talk to the nursing manager in women's health asap, if at all possible. If you can get up there now, wonderful. If you can't, then go with med/surg for

  13. Just got into associates in nursing program

    RunBabyRN replied to eggsbacon's topic in General Students

    I agree- take this time to have fun and communicate with friends that you'll be off the grid for the next two years. Plan ahead for meal and snack ideas, get a crock pot, etc. I do a lot of my...

  14. Does anyone else's school do this??

    RunBabyRN replied to Mom2ballerinas's topic in General Students

    That sucks! I know official grades don't post until Jan 3 at my school, but our instructors post all of our scores for everything online, so you can do the math yourself and figure it

  15. stay at home mom and pre-nursing student.

    RunBabyRN replied to naly.sayavong's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    My son was a few months old when I went back to school. I started with one class at a time, going to school in the early morning before my husband had to go to work. I studied while I nursed him and...

  16. Nursing Entrance

    RunBabyRN replied to Rayind08's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Really varies by the program you're applying for. But the higher score you can get in your prereqs, the better. As the PP said, programs are super

  17. C's on all my Anatomy and Physiology classes.

    RunBabyRN replied to blu_02's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Are there any schools in your area that work off of a lottery system? As long as you qualify, you have an equal chance with all of the other candidates. That might be a good route for

  18. Finding significant other in nursing school

    RunBabyRN replied to connor55's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    A new relationship can be distracting. I know this past semester was harder for someone who was in a new

  19. Officially a Pre-Nursing Student

    RunBabyRN replied to HappyGal73's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Congrats! You can get through school with a young one. I'm graduating in May, and my son is in kindergarten. What's great about it is that he's interested in nursing, too, and asks tons of questions...

  20. Nurses with student loans, please take the time to help me make a life decision?

    RunBabyRN replied to kannacastro24's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I would say to go the ADN route. 67K is astronomical! Don't add to your stress- $900/mo in payments is already a ton. Don't make it worse, especially by that much. There are SO many ADN programs...

  21. Am I Too Old?

    RunBabyRN replied to rdl48's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I say go for it! I know we have at least 2 or 3 people of the same age or older in my class (of 23). Follow your heart, and do what makes you happy!

  22. Nursing Is A Business: Get Used To It!

    RunBabyRN replied to All4NursingRN's topic in General Nursing

    I am graduating in May, and have no delusions about the job market. It's tough out there, and I live in one of the toughest markets in the US (San Francisco Bay Area). I am already putting out...

  23. Will it ever get better out there?

    RunBabyRN replied to friendlyjane's topic in General Nursing

    Just from what I've seen here in the forums, the whole "CNA for the foot in the door" gets mixed results. It couldn't hurt, but it's certainly not a guarantee. I'm graduating in May, and I have a...

  24. Is nursing school still a possibility for me? What should I do?

    RunBabyRN replied to shilpas's topic in School, College Programs

    Find out from the programs you're applying to what their repeat policy is. They all vary. I'd also look at multiple programs if at all possible. If there's a program that will take your highest...

  25. Nursing School

    RunBabyRN replied to duvaldiva79's topic in School, College Programs

    Do the best you can in your prereqs, and see what you can do about getting into a public program. You can always apply to multiple programs and see what happens, but the less you can spend the...