RunBabyRN

RunBabyRN

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  1. BSN Required or Not? Share your job search experience please

    RunBabyRN replied to Lurdes777's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    It depends on the program. I know that my university (a state university) offers a bridge program that is almost entirely online, and is very reputable. Do your research before jumping into a bridge...

  2. In School- When to Start Applying?

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

    I graduated in May, started applying in February. Network, too. I was offered a job in March where I precepted. (however, due to a hiring freeze, I didn't get to take it when I got licensed) I agree...

  3. New BSN grad needs resume and cover letter critique

    RunBabyRN replied to samantha3710's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Cover letter looks pretty good. Everything is pertinent to the unit and the hospital, and (I assume) addresses their mission statement, which is good. For the resume: Ditch the profile summary. This...

  4. Textbook prices?

    RunBabyRN replied to virgo7598's topic in General Students

    I like half.com, or even

  5. California BRN Horror story

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

    I hate to say this, but you might have to start over with the application process. When it's been 6 months, you don't have anything to lose (except the time and money you have to put into doing this...

  6. nurse, per diem, needs a second job!¡ Really?

    RunBabyRN replied to Mrs.RNindeed's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Welcome to the new grad market. It sucks. No better for

  7. What sort of nurse do you want to be?

    RunBabyRN replied to Miss-kate's topic in General Nursing

    Ooh, I like the above responses! Yes and yes! And then I want to support women having babies. Love me some babies and birth. Eventually I want to be a

  8. What are support groups like? (breast cancer, infant loss, etc)

    RunBabyRN replied to cat1235's topic in General Nursing

    When you go, be honest. We had an assignment to attend an AA meeting (I had been before to support a family member), and several people were very welcoming (any that weren't didn't say anything about...

  9. medical assistant

    RunBabyRN replied to flowerchild93's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Medical assistant won't help much. Is that a tech school you're attending? I would strongly advise you to avoid the astronomical fees of those schools and look into a CNA course through the Red...

  10. Science Pre-reqs question

    RunBabyRN replied to AspiringNP/CNM's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I say it depends on you, what else you have going on in your life, how well you study and manage your time, etc. I made the mistake of taking anatomy, physiology and micro all in the same semester...

  11. Looking/need some honest feedback (sorry, for the long post.)

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

    I believe so, but I could be wrong. I had my stuff forwarded to the recruiter to start the background check and such, but of course, the recruiter came back saying I didn't have the year of...

  12. How to increase chances of landing a job?

    RunBabyRN replied to 2ne1lover92's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Are there jobs in NJ that require ACLS? I would start there- NY is no better, as far as the job market

  13. Looking/need some honest feedback (sorry, for the long post.)

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

    It can take 10-14 days just for the background check to come back once it's been requested. Plus the holiday, the weekend... I know it's hard to relax. Keep applying for sure, but I wouldn't write...

  14. California BRN Horror story

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

    A "few" misdemeanor convictions? Are you positive that's not going to keep you from obtaining your license? Did you go to a school that did a background check, or did you attend one that was happy...

  15. SFGH NICU Training Program Interview

    RunBabyRN replied to dori1987's topic in California Nursing

    Better to be ranked high. I've applied for other positions and been ranked somewhere in the 400s. I laugh and delete those e-mails.

  16. Advice needed

    RunBabyRN replied to soccerbrie01's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You can do the ADN program at your current school, or apply for other schools in the area (or anywhere you would be willing to move). Consider traditional BSN programs, too- you never know. You...

  17. Post semester blues

    RunBabyRN replied to BertG77's topic in General Students

    The first semester is such a blur. It's more about learning a new way of thinking than learning facts and skills. It's kind of the "break you down to build you back up"

  18. Designated delivery team

    RunBabyRN replied to kejRN88's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Seems like overkill. The hospitals here require NRP for all nurses. If there's a major complication in labor or there's a c-section, there will be a NICU nurse at the ready or in the

  19. Do you always keep emergency meds on hand for deliveries?

    RunBabyRN replied to perfexion's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I'm at a FSBC, and we have a med container in one room with everything we could need (no hemabate). The two rooms are right next to each other, so it would be easy to go from one to the other PRN....

  20. LPN OR BSN

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

    I liked SSU's program, overall. Every program has its strengths and drawbacks. The TEAS wasn't bad. I liked the ATI TEAS V study manual, personally. There's a whole forum devoted to the TEAS. In...

  21. Attempting Accelerated Degree again

    RunBabyRN replied to 2ndchance85's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Not all programs have that time limit on science courses. Just FYI. Only YOU can decide if it's worth the time and effort to do

  22. Pursuing CNA while in nursing school

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

    You can generally work as a CNA after the first semester- you will learn in your first semester what you need in order to be a CNA. There are positions for nursing students, actually- look for one of...

  23. Not happy at my nursing school

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

    True! There are some programs that "strongly prefer" experience, and with how many experienced nurses apply to programs every year, you're better off getting that experience to be competitive and be...

  24. Not happy at my nursing school

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

    Most programs require a lot of self-teaching (there are a lot of threads about this in the general nursing student forum). Is this the actual BSN program? SMU has a pretty good reputation, locally,...

  25. RN dreams gone for now

    RunBabyRN replied to Ms.futureRN's topic in General Students

    I agree with this. The first semester is a big shock, no matter how prepared you think you are. As mississippikid stated, a lot of teachers teach from the PowerPoints, and the rest is up to you....