RunBabyRN

RunBabyRN

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  1. 10 Things You Should Know About the First Semester of Nursing School

    RunBabyRN replied to LoriRNCM's topic in General Students

    Haha, this is great, and SO

  2. Where do you all get textbooks from

    RunBabyRN replied to maj0079's topic in General Students

    I get mine from the bookstore, because the VA pays for it through paperwork filed with them. However, for all of my other courses, I buy (and re-sell) from Half.com,

  3. Failed nursing school twice!! I need advice. HELP!

    RunBabyRN replied to earl33's topic in General Students

    I was going to say this. I would say to try an LPN program, because if you didn't do particularly well in RN school, the PN review would serve you well. But I would imagine you'd have similar...

  4. How to prepare for NCLEX?

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

    Go through the forum. There are a zillion posts with this kind of question and

  5. Passed NCLEX RN!!

    RunBabyRN replied to Scrubs&PearlsRN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congratulations! How exciting!

  6. How to be successful with a phone interview

    RunBabyRN replied to futurepedsnurse1's topic in Nursing Career

    You're probably on the phone now, so I won't send anymore tips (plus, the other two pretty well have it covered), but I wanted to say good luck! I hope the interview is going well! Be sure to post a...

  7. CNM vs CNM/WHNP combined programs?

    RunBabyRN replied to Nurse Alyssa's topic in Nursing Career

    I'm looking at a CNM/WHNP program myself, and I figure that for a few extra units, why not?? It'll likely make you more marketable in at least some places. I would imagine there's a wider scope of...

  8. Leave First Nursing Job and Get Non-Nursing Job while Searching for new Nursing Job

    RunBabyRN replied to BluePotion's topic in Nursing Career

    You could. Mental health is important! But make sure you have something else lined up to cover your bills, because that can cause plenty of stress on its own. Good

  9. What to do?

    RunBabyRN replied to BBRANRN2013's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Personally, I'd take what I could get for now, and keep applying elsewhere. Hopefully the med/surg thing will work out, but nothing says you can't do both. I assume when I graduate in May I'll be...

  10. New Grad RN California: Where should I relocate for work?

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

    Also, not too long ago, Hawaii was offering a relocation bonus and costs covered if you moved there to work in the hospital. Not sure if that's still the case, but it's worth looking into. They were...

  11. New Grad RN California: Where should I relocate for work?

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

    You might consider the Central Valley, like Bakersfield or Modesto, if you don't want to be too far from home. They're not garden spots, but might be good for getting good experience for finding...

  12. A&P I & II + Microbiology for one semester

    RunBabyRN replied to sunshine&shots's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm not sure how you can take A&P I and II at the same time. Regardless, if you are able to spread out your prereqs a bit, do it, so that you can focus on getting the best grade possible in them....

  13. Was is worth while to study the TEAS-V (ATI manual)

    RunBabyRN replied to jackiei3's topic in TEAS Exam Help

    That book is awesome! It's written in the same form as the exam, which is great. I used that book, and I scored a 96. I read it cover to cover, and I marked the pages I needed to go back to and spend...

  14. So done with underwhelming clinical experiences

    RunBabyRN replied to ixchel's topic in General Students

    Are there better opportunities at other hospitals in the area for these units, or are you somewhere where this is as good as it gets? If there are other opportunities in the area, you might say...

  15. Starting over after 3 semesters

    RunBabyRN replied to lu2013's topic in General Students

    I'm with @krisiepoo. If you fail the exam, go the ABSN route. See if you can find a job that has a loan reimbursement program (does anyone do that anymore??). Good

  16. BSN Graduate 2013

    RunBabyRN replied to RetrieverGirl's topic in General Students

    Congratulations! I can't wait to say the same in a few

  17. What order should I take my RN nursing classes. Plz help me

    RunBabyRN replied to Maya12's topic in General Students

    I would slow it down and not pile them all on that way. Those course are hard, and you CANNOT risk poor grades in them. That said, I'm confused. If anatomy is a prereq for physio, how are you...

  18. Calstate La--no waiting list for active duty military members???

    RunBabyRN replied to vcoronel127's topic in California Nursing

    CSULB admits military and vets that qualify. They were clamoring for me, but I was accepted to Sonoma State (they have a similar policy), meaning I didn't have to move. Every university is...

  19. Subjects to brush up on after being admitted to Nursing School

    RunBabyRN replied to Wrestler133's topic in California Nursing

    Congratulations! Do you have access to your texts yet? Brush up on your physio, RAAS, lots of renal and hepatic stuff. Going over ovulation and the female reproductive cycle is good, depending on...

  20. Transfering to CSU Nursing Programs help!!

    RunBabyRN replied to jisoo's topic in California Nursing

    The additional courses are CSU requirements. Check out the CSULA site. I had to take all of those for Sonoma State (final semester of my BSN!). Find out the repeat policy for the C-. They may or...

  21. Pre-Med Junior Considering Shift to Nursing

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

    Most OBs have a very different approach to women's health than do CNMs. Which approach is appealing to you? I'm going the CNM/WHNP route, because I have no desire to be a surgeon, which is what an OB...

  22. How do you pay for School

    RunBabyRN replied to Crew2Nursing's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm a service-disabled veteran, so I'm in the VA's vocational rehab program. They pay my tuition, books, and associated costs, along with a stipend. I also have received grants and loans, since my...

  23. Need guidance!

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

    The most important thing to look at is what the schools require. Every university here in CA requires both bio and chem, but those are also prereqs for A&P and micro (which are also required)....

  24. How can I manage school, work, & family??

    RunBabyRN replied to NicoleAlbertie84's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Get some good crock pot recipes. Meal plan, including leftovers. Put some in the freezer, too, for easy dinners later, so you're not eating the same thing 4 nights in a row. Google 30 minute recipes....

  25. 8 yrs to get B.S. ..??

    RunBabyRN replied to RHill9919's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Unless a school has a policy that prereqs can only be a certain age (ie within the last 7 years), it won't be an issue. Some of my prereqs are really old, and it excluded me from some schools. I...