RunBabyRN

RunBabyRN

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  1. High School Student

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

    HUH? Two completely different paths, and MDs don't spend nearly the time with OB patients that nurses do. I can assure you that I have spent a TON more time with my patients teaching them how to...

  2. San Francisco City College or Unitek?

    RunBabyRN replied to Mrsringor2011's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Agreed. SFCC has a much better reputation, is transferable, and is certainly less expensive. Stay away from anywhere like Unitek or other tech

  3. AA or AS

    RunBabyRN replied to btf4's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Don't bother applying for graduation with your AA. ASN means you've attended a nursing program, so yes, there's a difference. In addition to all of the prereqs and general ed, one has also attended...

  4. Do I even have a chance at nursing?

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

    It's certainly worth applying and seeing what happens. If you don't get in, what is your plan? My suggestions are taking transferable credits to increase your overall GPA and reapply each term...

  5. Don't listen to the nurse

    RunBabyRN replied to OrganizedChaos's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    This one brings us 'round to Dr. Oz. Oh my. Research confirms it: Dr. Oz dispenses a lot of medical advice with no scientific grounding –

  6. Nursing School for Veteran Medics and Corpsmen

    RunBabyRN replied to androo001's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    As a former corpsman, I can tell you that there are other ways aside from VBSN. If you contact programs directly, you may be surprised how many actually offer a veteran's preference. What that...

  7. Can someone clarify on how to get a bsn

    RunBabyRN replied to rachelx1412's topic in California Nursing

    A few things- There is no wait list for Sac State. You have to reapply each cycle. That's how the CSUs all work. None run off of a wait list. Only ADN programs run off of a wait list, and not all...

  8. Marathon training during ABSN program

    RunBabyRN replied to lovemykiddos's topic in General Students

    I completed two Tough Mudders and a marathon during my 2 year BSN program (so accelerated, but not as much as some). I also have a son who was in preschool and then kindergarten and a husband with...

  9. Really? Why so Negative

    RunBabyRN replied to Crew2Nursing's topic in General Students

    I would venture to guess that this type of organization has difficulty holding onto competent management, as lower management gets little support for staffing from upper management, and the poo, of...

  10. concept maps

    RunBabyRN replied to suni's topic in General Students

    We never used a book for them. We just were taught how to do

  11. Transfer to NICU or nursery without experience

    RunBabyRN replied to hopefulsunshine's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    And STABLE and any lactation training you can

  12. Dream job too good to be true?I Need to vent, I feel so lost right now

    RunBabyRN replied to loveoverpride's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Really, it doesn't seem that fishy to me. I have heard about places taking MONTHS to get this stuff in line. Some places move faster than others. Plus, at the end of the year, there's a lot that...

  13. Transfer to NICU or nursery without experience

    RunBabyRN replied to hopefulsunshine's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    There aren't a lot of nurseries anymore, as more and more hospitals have babies rooming in with mom to promote bonding and breastfeeding. You may find you need a year in order to apply for most...

  14. NCLEX

    RunBabyRN replied to venus2015's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Those are good scores (the goal is at least 60%), but remember, those tests are not at the passing level. Tests 6 & 7 are the ones that are the big determinants, and even then, no guarantees....

  15. Help! I quit a job I hated. Was I just naive? How do I explain in interviews?

    RunBabyRN replied to JillOfAllTrades's topic in Nursing Career

    I would make sure that you mention this in interviews. That can be such a positive thing! Safety is #1, and MOST managers appreciate nurses who see it that way. You can't go wrong emphasizing the...

  16. Instructor taking too long to post grades

    RunBabyRN replied to BSNbeauty's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I agree, say something for the same reasons you listed here. It's so helpful to have that initial feedback before submitting subsequent assignments. Speak up for yourself!

  17. Do you get bullied often? Easy to cope?

    RunBabyRN replied to cerda394's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Have you found ways to overcome these challenges (slow learner, difficulty remembering directions) in the workplace and in school? I only ask because those are important in nursing. Nursing school...

  18. what do you think??

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

    I agree as well- you need to look at each program's repeat policy, as they vary widely. Contact them directly if they don't have it posted online. With general ed, it's usually all just calculated...

  19. All you can do is shake your head

    RunBabyRN replied to imbatz's topic in General Students

    These are the patients that make me want this bumper sticker: I have spent a significant amount of time explaining to my mother-in-law why Dr. Oz was wrong about things. Of course you're going to say...

  20. In light of the recent NETY thread that was closed...

    RunBabyRN replied to Lev's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I was being sarcastic, in light of the fact that so many of the posters who talk about it appear to bring it upon themselves, as we tease it out of

  21. Do I even have any chance of getting into a nursing program?

    RunBabyRN replied to em123em's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It happens, but it's not impossible to overcome. First, forgive yourself. Take a deep breath. Have you conquered the demons that haunted you that first semester? I had a horrible semester where I...

  22. In light of the recent NETY thread that was closed...

    RunBabyRN replied to Lev's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

  23. Advice!!

    RunBabyRN replied to MARYRN2009's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    NETY= nurses eat their young. I would disagree that it's a quality of care issue, because these days, it's all about patient satisfaction, and while patients may not say something, if nurses notice...

  24. Done! Time to graduate.

    RunBabyRN replied to Fruit Sucker's topic in General Students

    Yay!!! Congrats! I agree- sleep, then

  25. Meds?!!

    RunBabyRN replied to x0xerika's topic in General Students

    I agree that taking a break for now is best, but if you refuse... I would work on things like understanding the heart, liver and kidneys, maybe the pancreas, brain, metabolism, go over that stuff....