RunBabyRN

RunBabyRN

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

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

    It's really going to depend on the school. Some schools care, some don't, and you'll just have to do your research. I had a bad semester where I took anatomy, physiology and microbiology while...

  2. Should I apply to state colleges in California (for BSN Program)

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

    I would encourage you to apply anywhere and everywhere you'd even MAYBE consider attending, and see what happens. I applied to 10 schools when I first applied and got into 2. Those were all CSUs....

  3. BSN or ELMSN program?

    RunBabyRN replied to togagirl2's topic in General Students

    I would do the nursing program you've already been accepted into, personally. That said, USF tuition is pretty high. Are there any ELMSN programs in the area through state schools? I know some have...

  4. prior BS + ADN = BSN????

    RunBabyRN replied to AsEpSiS's topic in General Students

    Again, it may or may not. It feels like it's the luck of the draw sometimes (yes, and connections, but even they can only take you so far). I was performing minor surgery myself (like my superior's...

  5. Pharmaceutical Nursing Jobs

    RunBabyRN replied to OliviaVogel's topic in General Students

    From what I have seen from job postings and a stepmom who has been a rep for years, you need to have a network of physicians that you already have a rapport built with in order to be attractive to...

  6. Scrubs addiction

    RunBabyRN replied to Nursing24/7's topic in General Students

    Even though I've worn scrubs for years through different healthcare positions, I still enjoy getting them. My style has changed a lot over the years (I used to have a ton of Betty Boop tops- no more...

  7. prior BS + ADN = BSN????

    RunBabyRN replied to AsEpSiS's topic in General Students

    ADN + other BS does not = BSN. You will need to attend a separate BSN program in order to obtain and be considered for positions requiring a BSN. Prior experience MAY help. In my experience (as I...

  8. skipping graduation/pinning?

    RunBabyRN replied to Fruit Sucker's topic in General Students

    For me, first degree, first in my family to get a degree (at age 34), so HAD to go to graduation, but none of the second bacc students attended. Nothing wrong with that! However, everyone was at the...

  9. Were you excited when you got into nursing school?

    RunBabyRN replied to johndough's topic in General Students

    I was excited and nervous, but that's me. How do you normally respond to big news? This could be normal for you. Do you think that you were so prepared for bad news that it hasn't yet sunken in? A...

  10. New Grads-how long for first job

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

    Graduated in May, licensed in June. Offered a position where I precepted in March, but due to a hiring freeze, they were unable to hire me. In July I started two PRN jobs, one doing health fairs and...

  11. Relationship Question!

    RunBabyRN replied to Ricearoni's topic in General Students

    I agree. This is a hard time to assess a relationship. If you have a strong foundation, let that ride you through this period, and then reassess once this is through. The first year of nursing is...

  12. Curious Newbie

    RunBabyRN replied to happyinmyheart's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Even within OB/GYN nursing, there are a variety of areas you can pursue. For example, there are labor and delivery units, high risk maternity, postpartum, LRDP (labor, delivery, recovery, postpartum-...

  13. New Clinical Instructor

    RunBabyRN replied to AmeliasAunt's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    One of the things one of our clinical instructors did (who is seriously an encyclopedia) was have us do reverse Jeopardy- We all tried to come up with questions that would stump her. It was a good...

  14. Deciding between jobs

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

    Well, Job C went to the other candidate (I guess there were 133 applicants). I'm interviewing for the ED position next week, but have accepted Job

  15. I have questions but can't find answers.

    RunBabyRN replied to cassienatab's topic in General Nursing

    Most programs require that you be 18, but you also need to have general ed and prereqs done before you start the program, anyway. As rnforforty said, get your general ed knocked out, maybe try to...

  16. Who else has had great instructors?

    RunBabyRN replied to sjalv's topic in General Students

    I had really great instructors. A few that weren't as much, but they were definitely well-intentioned, intelligent, and cared about us. Just not so good at teaching. The others were all fantastic....

  17. I need help ATI comprehensive predictor

    RunBabyRN replied to tdoan's topic in General Students

    Think about which patient is most likely to die on you first. Think about the ABCs, potential vs. actual risk, most immediate. Look at the score sheet to see what you missed, and let that guide your...

  18. Very Strange Interview Experience

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

    Run far and fast. If a manager can't take ANY accountability for what was possible (actually) HER mistake, you don't want to work for someone like that. Someone who always blames those around her...

  19. How To Answer The Most Common Nursing Interview Questions

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

    I haven't read through the responses, so this may be repetitive, but I wanted to add a few questions I've had recently: Describe a time when you had conflict with a manager/coworker/patient/family...

  20. new grad nursing resume critique

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

    I think it would be good to put that leadership stuff in your cover letter. Are there any schools in your area that offer any kind of preceptorship? I know that here, one of the CSUs does a summer...

  21. Does applying out of state look good?

    RunBabyRN replied to cat1235's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I think it depends on the manager. I recently interviewed for a local job that had an applicant from PA. They were like, uh, no. Additionally, if you're not licensed in that state, they may prefer...

  22. Deciding between jobs

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

    Second interview today went well. Really hoping to hear very soon... I feel bad keeping the birth center on

  23. Should I call HR or Nurse Manager?

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

    I disagree that after a month, they discard your resume. I'm about to walk into a second interview for a position I applied to in July. There's no way to tell what the process will be. All you can...

  24. new grad nursing resume critique

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

    There was a whole thread in one of the student forums asking whether or not students practiced IVs on one another (seems to be about 50/50), and another somewhere asking if people learned IVs in...

  25. Care Plan Help

    RunBabyRN replied to Jennx's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    If he's overloaded with fluid, but only voided 100ml (in how long? How many ml/hour do you want to see?), what could be going on there? What leads you to think fluid volume DEFICIT? Why is he there?...