RunBabyRN

RunBabyRN

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  1. How to start.

    RunBabyRN replied to donwklein's topic in Government, Military

    You can do your prereqs while at your next duty station. I am a former corpsman, and I took classes two at a time while on active duty. You won't be able to do a nursing program unless you apply for...

  2. Advice for interview for NICU RN

    RunBabyRN replied to Mommy_RN's topic in General Nursing

    Be honest about where you're coming from- that you're still figuring out what area of nursing appeals to you. Go into all of the things you mentioned, why NICU appeals to you. If you try to say that...

  3. Are nurses able to shower after shift?

    RunBabyRN replied to Humaneclowninscrubs's topic in General Nursing

    There's a new hospital in town, and there's a shower in the locker rooms for L&D/PP/NICU. Not sure about the other locker rooms, as I've only toured that area. As a person who likes to bike to...

  4. what age did you decide to become a nurse

    RunBabyRN replied to Nursetobe25's topic in General Nursing

    34. My resume prior to nursing is very long. Most significantly, I was in retail management and was a hospital corpsman in the

  5. resume critique

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

    Take out the paragraph at the top. All of that is meant for your cover letter. Include the hours of each rotation from your clinicals. Describe your job duties more. You are assuming a lot here,...

  6. Can you transfer RN license outside state to CA smoothly?

    RunBabyRN replied to Natasha A.'s topic in California Nursing

    Make sure the program meets the requirements for CA. We have the most stringent requirements, and not all programs, even accredited programs, meet those requirements. As stated above, you can apply...

  7. how to nail the interview?

    RunBabyRN replied to Natasha A.'s topic in General Students

    Congrats on your acceptance! Good luck with the

  8. How to prepare for nursing school?

    RunBabyRN replied to JACSN's topic in General Students

    Scan through posts in this forum. There are literally THOUSANDS of threads just like this. You can also click on the magnifying glass at the top to search for key

  9. Anyone using ebooks exclusively?

    RunBabyRN replied to thecrankycamel's topic in General Students

    I think it's a matter of how you do with e-books. I don't particularly like them, but some people love them. The convenience is nice. I also uploaded them onto iBooks, so I could do some reading...

  10. Csu Application HELP!

    RunBabyRN replied to Nikki1207's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I realize the date has passed now, but I think I had to put "undeclared" as well. It's not about the university accepting you, but rather, the nursing

  11. I know "it's not a race", but...

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

    This was going to be my point- you generally can only have so many outstanding prerequisites when you apply. Usually one, MAYBE two. I would be wary of taking these classes at an accelerated pace...

  12. Can someone help evaluate my current pre requisite GPA

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

    I wouldn't retake it- some schools might not even allow you to, since you have a passing grade. Does your program only require one semester? Most programs require two semesters of A&P. Did you...

  13. new grad nursing resume critique

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

    Also, I agree that ditching the objective is a good idea. I only have it on the resumes for very specific departments (I have a few

  14. new grad nursing resume critique

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

    The bolded and underlined section is why I say to keep it on. Showing zero work experience will count against you. Showing longevity will help, even if it was at a grocery store. HR departments...

  15. advice needed re: trading PRN shifts

    RunBabyRN replied to ceccia's topic in General Nursing

    As long as you're following protocols and the shifts are covered, it shouldn't be an

  16. From mechanic to nurse?

    RunBabyRN replied to the_mechanic's topic in General Nursing

    One thing to be aware of with the disability stuff (I meant to mention this above)- if you have a psych diagnosis with a rating over 10% (depression, PTSD, etc), they won't let you choose nursing for...

  17. how to nail the interview?

    RunBabyRN replied to Natasha A.'s topic in General Students

    Is this for nursing school? These interviews seem to vary widely. I interviewed for CSULB, and they asked us our career plans, but most of the interview was more about working together with the...

  18. From mechanic to nurse?

    RunBabyRN replied to the_mechanic's topic in General Nursing

    Semper Fi, Marine! Corpsman here. :) Congrats on your upcoming fatherhood! If you're using your GI Bill, go for your BSN. Look into programs that offer a vet's preference, and find out what the...

  19. What do you think about male nurses going into pediatrics?

    RunBabyRN replied to GE90's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Are male pediatricians pedophiles, then? That's the conclusion, if you use that same logic. If peds appeals to you, go for

  20. BSN or Nurse Practitioner?

    RunBabyRN replied to RNstudent15's topic in General Students

    I would see how you feel once you're practicing as a nurse. Most APRN programs prefer you to have some time working under your belt before you start school, anyway. I got into nursing because I want...

  21. LPN OR BSN

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

    I attended Sonoma State University. It's a traditional BSN (not technically accelerated, but definitely fast-paced), but many of the CSU (California State University) programs are moving to a 2 year...

  22. nursing school

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

    I think it depends on your priorities, the semester (the last semester was the most time-consuming for me), what you have going on in your personal life (Kids? Spouse? Dating?), how well you retain...

  23. How to get a labor and delivery job

    RunBabyRN replied to EmRN14's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Have you started working toward your certs? ACLS, NRP, AWHONN FHM, and maybe STABLE, along with any lactation training can really help. Any chance you can get in touch with a manager? I had an...

  24. Does 1 Semester of F's Ruin Me?

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

    If that's the case, and you've met those requirements with other stuff, don't even worry about it. Again, at that point, it's all about the overall grade. Some schools (like SSU), if you have a...

  25. Nursing tutors

    RunBabyRN replied to b747girl5's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Are there any upper class men or recent grads that you can contact? Our program has a FB page, so there are grads from classes past as well as current students that can all be in touch, which is nice...