RunBabyRN

RunBabyRN

L&D, infusion, urology

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  1. Biology and chemistry pre-reqs

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

    I took mine at the local community college. There are lab elements required generally. Make sure that any versions you take will actually fulfill the

  2. non hospital nursing

    RunBabyRN replied to luvly189's topic in General Nursing

    I do home infusions, and I like it. It's very chill, and I get a lot of downtime to study for my certs or do whatever else I need to do (I take stuff with me to keep myself amused). It's super...

  3. Pausing IV, clotting?

    RunBabyRN replied to SilleLu's topic in Patient Medications

    Some people do clot VERY easily (I have one of these patients in my infusion work), and their IVs have trouble. Plus, it could have been one of those very touchy IVs, where even the smallest thing...

  4. LPN now, RN later?

    RunBabyRN replied to chanie911's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I agree- you're better off applying for RN positions than for LPN positions. Now, that said, if you already have your LPN, there's no harm in applying for those positions AS WELL, but aim for

  5. Can't decide which specialty or where to relocate

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

    Getting that acute care experience is SOOOOO important, especially if you plan to return to CA. Plus, you're EXCITED about it! :) Go to

  6. ACLS

    RunBabyRN replied to marpe9's topic in First Year After Licensure

    We had a guy who just kept stumbling through the megacode, and the instructor let him try again after a few of us went. I think all of us were new to this when I did it. Don't worry- if you study,...

  7. Healthcare gadgets--- Where DID that name come from?

    RunBabyRN replied to nurseprnRN's topic in General Nursing

    But that applies to a lot of things- Q-Tips, Kleenex,

  8. Lidocaine (UroJect) for Male Foleys

    RunBabyRN replied to Music in My Heart's topic in General Nursing

    SATA??? jk. I don't usually use lido (in my limited experiencing cathing males- most of my caths have been females, even outside of OB nursing), but the couple of times I did, I put it into the...

  9. Is it possible to get in...

    RunBabyRN replied to ev2868's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You'll want to check out the schools' repeat policies. I have some repeats, and it was fine, but it also excluded me from applying to some schools. Do your

  10. advise on best way to study for TEAS

    RunBabyRN replied to wrmotroni's topic in TEAS Exam Help

    There is an entire forum on this site devoted to the TEAS. What kind of nursing school doesn't require any biology or

  11. search an exchange

    RunBabyRN replied to Marion1308's topic in General Students

    Welcome to AllNurses! You will need to have more posts on the site before you can send personal messages, and it's not recommended to post personal information on the forums. Just a friendly heads...

  12. Question for interviewers

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

    In L&D and postpartum, HAIs aren't as big of a concern, though I do speak to a septic patient we had on the floor and my initiating getting her moved, so I hope that shows that I am conscientious...

  13. Question for interviewers

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

    Congrats on the offer! :) Great job!! I take the opportunity to interview anytime it's offered, even if I know I have no desire to take the job. I did turn down a psych position after interviewing...

  14. Question for interviewers

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

    @SoCaLRN, I've interviewed for a variety of positions in hospitals. So far ED, ICU and mother baby units, but I'm applying to almost everything. I make sure to apply for positions that don't say...

  15. Question for interviewers

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

    It seems like they ask about a change I've made in nursing. I've made changes in other jobs and roles, including a health policy for my son's school (on my resume) and working in retail management (I...

  16. FHR, hypotension, birth experience, PLEASE HELP

    RunBabyRN replied to RachelScurlock's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I can understand the feeling of wondering and questioning and mourning the loss of the birth experience you'd hoped for. I am itching to get my hands on my medical record from my own. It took me a...

  17. Question for interviewers

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

    @nicuguy (sorry, mobile, so I can't quote) I ask what kinds of changes and challenges the unit is facing at the moment, what they're looking for in a candidate, I've asked why they like working there,...

  18. Question for interviewers

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

    That's about how it feels today! I got two rejections in one day for jobs I've recently interviewed for, one of which I was almost certain I'd get. I am devastated. It's tough, because there ARE so...

  19. How many different nursing positions have you had?

    RunBabyRN replied to LittleMissVixen410's topic in General Nursing

    Been a RN for 6 months. I currently have 3 jobs, and am still trying to break into acute care (should hear about one job tomorrow!). I also had a short stint in a SNF, which I have discovered (not...

  20. Pre nursing gpa or overall gpa?

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

    Agreed, depends on the school. Most of the ones I applied to either weighed them equally, or weighed one twice as heavily as the

  21. First-Time Clinicals --Looking for Advice

    RunBabyRN replied to Krzysztof's topic in General Students

    Eyes and ears open. Take notes. NETWORK. If the nurses like you, have them mention you to their managers!! This got me a job offer!! Take EVERY gross opportunity as it comes, because you will have...

  22. Understanding TOCO Monitor (Tocodynamometer): How to Monitor and Read Contractions

    RunBabyRN replied to Wendy Sutas's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I agree with these guys- usually FHTs are found on the lower abdomen to one side or the other, and you want to toco on the fundus. Sometimes babies are squirmy or posterior ("sunny side up"), so it's...

  23. Nurse Graduate

    RunBabyRN replied to springchick1's topic in General Students

    Yay! Earn those pressure ulcers! LOL

  24. Laptop/Tablet

    RunBabyRN replied to Krzysztof's topic in General Students

    I love my Macbook Pro! I have a 13". It worked well toting it to class and taking my notes on it, downloading my ATI books onto it for studying, and hauling it to study groups or Starbucks for study...

  25. Enough time in a shift to finish work

    RunBabyRN replied to Subclavian Steel's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    AAAAAAND this is why I left my SNF job. Or was one reason. I don't (yet) work in acute care, but I'm able to get my work done in a reasonable manner in my other jobs (health fairs, home infusions,...