RunBabyRN

RunBabyRN

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  1. Evening Nursing Program at Community College?

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

    Also, take a look at the job market in your area- look at the demand for ADN versus BSN nurses. From what I've seen on here, Mass has a very competitive market, and you'll need a BSN to get into a...

  2. What to do if I don't get in

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

    I agree with the PP- apply to more than one school, and apply again next semester. Are you really that quick to give up on your career

  3. CNA WHILE IN SCHOOL

    RunBabyRN replied to HopefulNurse863's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    CNA is a great route to take, and if you're smart, you'll build connections that can help you when you are trying to find work as a RN. It's not a guarantee, but it can help. Just be sure to take a...

  4. New to Clinicals

    RunBabyRN replied to kaycurt777's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I never had an opportunity to perform CPR in nursing school (lots of other stuff, though), and even during the high stress traumas I was there for, I was doing lesser important stuff, more as a...

  5. New Grad Feels Nothing When Offered Position

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

    One thing to think about with smaller hospitals versus enormous teaching hospitals (and teaching means medical residents, not nurses) is that you may actually see more variety than you would in a...

  6. Evening Nursing Program at Community College?

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

    Depends on where you are, but you could bridge to BSN later. Just be aware that studying for a nursing program is a full time job, too. Be sure to plan time for that.

  7. New to Clinicals

    RunBabyRN replied to kaycurt777's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Where did you hear that?? Clinicals are nothing like that. It's more that people are scared because of the gravity of patient care and the responsibility of being a nurse. Nobody will you spraying...

  8. Foreign educated nurse should i include clinical hospital name

    RunBabyRN replied to Belle7788's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I would still include your old job to show some work history. Try to relate what you can to

  9. Help with Personal Statement for Nursing School

    RunBabyRN replied to KALFRN14's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Being concise is very important. When you're in nursing school, you'll have to whittle your papers down to what seems like an impossible length, but think about documentation- who wants to read 5...

  10. What does it take to get into nursing school (BSN)

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

    I don't know of any programs in CA that aren't impacted, even at the super expensive private universities. Applying to schools in the Central Valley may increase your chances (Fresno is less...

  11. Nurses bettering lives

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

    Just be cautious come time for nursing school, as support is really important. Nursing school (and beyond!) is extremely stressful, so having a naysayer that close to you can really wear on you....

  12. job offer, what would you do?

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

    Agreed, accept the tele job. I'd be surprised if they held that for you for two weeks if it's an official offer. I've never had anyone willing to hold an offer longer than 24

  13. Charge Nurse Pay

    RunBabyRN replied to JeffTheRN's topic in Nurse Management

    Where I precepted, the nurses got 5% for charge shifts

  14. Declining a position after accepting it.

    RunBabyRN replied to movingforwardRN's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Is there anywhere that's maybe a bit further away that's less expensive? You'd still have a commute, but not the 2.5-3 hours that you currently

  15. How many CNAs do you have on your floor?

    RunBabyRN replied to crx971's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Many specialties don't even HAVE CNAs. I'm in women's health/L&D/postpartum, and I have yet to see a unit with CNAs. There's plenty of poop and moving a heavy patient with an epidural into an...

  16. New Grad...Float Pool or Acute Care Unit?

    RunBabyRN replied to jc317's topic in General Nursing

    This is the big thing about the float pool. These first years are when you should be honing your skills and really mastering some

  17. Can a debt cause my nursing license to be taken from me?

    RunBabyRN replied to Jillybean48's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    What's so sad is how many people DO fall for these scams. They seem so real, and you feel so pressured to pay them off RIGHTNOW, so you don't have time to research anything or cool down and start...

  18. Meeting with HR Recruiter and don't want to blow it! Advice please!

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

    Maybe an informal interview. HR people are busy, so if they weren't considering you, they wouldn't take the time to do

  19. RN to wellness coach at businesses/companie

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

    I do some of this, though it's very per diem. We do health screenings and educate people on what they need to work on. There are various agencies, and you can do a Google search for your area to...

  20. Unpaid overtime - is this the norm?

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

    Yup, illegal. You shouldn't even be touching patient information off the clock. Skipped breaks should be paid double, at least here in CA. The only way management will have it in their faces that...

  21. cover letter critique

    RunBabyRN replied to cc8671's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    In your cover letter, go into the company's mission a bit. I have several versions of cover letters (a lot of stuff carries over, but still) for each hospital system in my area, and I keep adding new...

  22. Graduated with high honors - is there any point in saying so on my resume?

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

    Yes! It's those things that will help you stand out above other (thousands of) new grads. Don't be ashamed!

  23. Recent RN New Grad Would Love Your Professional Input On My Resume!

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

    I disagree that you shouldn't pursue ACLS- I have had interviews that would not have happened without it. Same goes for my NRP. Any and all certs you can afford to obtain, do them. They WILL help...

  24. should i stay or should i go

    RunBabyRN replied to ladymaam817's topic in General Nursing

    I agree that it's all good to consider looking elsewhere. Your team can make or break your work environment, even if they're not your BFFs. Feeling supported is SO important. Not all of nursing is...

  25. Jobs before graduation

    RunBabyRN replied to 2k15NurseExtern4u's topic in General Nursing

    I'd start applying a few months before graduation. Also, fish around where you have been doing clinicals. Introduce yourself to managers, and ask the nurses who are happy with you to let their...