RunBabyRN

RunBabyRN

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  1. HELP! Decisions, Decisions!!

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

    Look into tuition. It's usually cheaper if you don't have a bachelor's degree already, and many ABSN programs are at private universities, which are more expensive than state schools. You'll have to...

  2. veteran friendly CSU's

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

    Hey there corpsman! I know of Long Beach and Sonoma State in addition to East Bay. For both, as long as you qualify, you are in. I attended SSU, so feel free to ask if you have any questions....

  3. HELP! Decisions, Decisions!!

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

    First, welcome to AN! You may want to change your screen name, because you cannot have "Nurse" unless you are a nurse. Next, is there another school that you plan to attend? Once you have your...

  4. Failed final semester. Advice?

    RunBabyRN replied to xbananachipsx's topic in General Students

    Have you not heard this before? It was such a central point of my nursing program. Is this an ADN program or BSN? The NCLEX is all about thinking as a nurse. It won't test your ability to cath a...

  5. Failed final semester. Advice?

    RunBabyRN replied to xbananachipsx's topic in General Students

    I'm glad you're in contact with lead faculty- that was going to be my suggestion. Stay in close contact, and ask for feedback. Don't get so caught up in tasks- nursing is so much more than tasks....

  6. Am I going to suck as a nurse?

    RunBabyRN replied to PerkyNurse55's topic in General Students

    You don't have to be a straight-A student to be a great nurse. Do you feel like your program is supportive, or do they set you up for failure? What kind of school is this? If nursing is what you...

  7. Nursing School Advice

    RunBabyRN replied to awire's topic in General Students

    Do your homework, read before class, study for tests, manage your time well, sleep, eat well, exercise... What kind of advice are you looking

  8. What is the job market like in San Francisco Bay Area for new registered nurses.

    RunBabyRN replied to Passion15's topic in California Nursing

    Don't do it if you can avoid it. Get a couple of years of experience, then come. Having your BSN will be helpful, at least. There are about 500 applicants per new grad/residency position (unless...

  9. Texas to California

    RunBabyRN replied to lruby88's topic in California Nursing

    I agree with these guys. You have a TOUGH road ahead of you if you move here now. You would be WAY better off obtaining experience out of state and then moving here, ideally getting your BSN in the...

  10. Where can I find a Job outside of bedside nursing

    RunBabyRN replied to freeasabird's topic in California Nursing

    Be aware that most nurse education positions require you to work bedside nursing. I do home infusions, which isn't particularly physical, and it might be something that works, depending on the nature...

  11. Moving to NorCal!

    RunBabyRN replied to aparsons's topic in California Nursing

    How much experience do you have? The market is tough in NorCal, but Redding might have better prospects for you than somewhere like Sac, just based on what I've seen posted and the response I've...

  12. Cali new grad RN

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

    Any possibility of gaining some experience back home before moving to CA? CA is SO saturated with new grads, and it's really tough to get into a program. Just make sure you have something secured...

  13. Manager of multiple units

    RunBabyRN posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I received a call today for an interview later this week. The manager also mentioned that she will be interviewing for another unit, to which I have applied, in a few weeks. The latter is the unit...

  14. Nursing School

    RunBabyRN replied to Wired's topic in General Students

    Wat would the cost of the ADN program be combined with your BSN program? How much shorter is the ADN program? Are you guaranteed a job with your ADN? Look at the NCLEX pass rates, accreditation,...

  15. New army spouse, and soon to be new RN...need some advice

    RunBabyRN replied to k011408's topic in General Students

    I think what she meant by it being easier with a CA license is that CA has some of the strictest qualifications in the US, so if you can get licensed in CA, you can get licensed anywhere. There are...

  16. Feel excluded from classmates

    RunBabyRN replied to lampard's topic in General Students

    We can't make everyone like us, and grasping that now will help you immensely in life. I know it can be hard to let that sink in when you're a person who wants everyone to like them. That was me,...

  17. Transfer or EL-MSN?

    RunBabyRN replied to ba15mommy's topic in General Students

    I would urge you to just pursue the BSN instead of obtaining another degree and then getting into nursing. You won't have the financial aid available to you, and it'll take you so much longer. Have...

  18. Do you know first aid, or even have supplies?

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

    Having been a Navy corpsman and a first responder, and with a husband who was a paramedic and now provides medical supplies for first aid kits, we have a lot of stuff on hand, and we know how to do a...

  19. What area do you work? and do you change clothes before you leave your workplace?

    RunBabyRN replied to Vtachy1's topic in General Nursing

    The only units or facilities I've seen require such are ones that provide scrubs, and even then, occasionally people go home in them for various

  20. Does abortion play a role?

    RunBabyRN replied to Jen_Loves_Nursing's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    The bolded and underlined portion is the only part I see being an issue. CNMs, even in CA, must undergo additional training in order to perform abortions, so of course, should you choose not to pursue...

  21. HELP! Anatomy and Physiology I

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

    I really liked Netter's- the book and the cards. They really helped me to visualize stuff. I also drew out stuff on my own on note cards, because it helped solidify stuff in my head. There are...

  22. Care plan

    RunBabyRN replied to Anthony BSN,RN's topic in General Students

    I agree with you that the tissue perfusion is the first priority. Now, that said, if you could magically address #2, then #1 would likely be greatly improved. However, in this visit (which is your...

  23. Feel excluded from classmates

    RunBabyRN replied to lampard's topic in General Students

    Nursing school isn't necessarily about the social stuff. Focus on your studies, and try to stay out of any drama (and don't create it). If people drag you down, drop them. If you're low drama, you...

  24. Stressed

    RunBabyRN replied to branthebrat0789's topic in General Students

    Welcome to nursing school! This all sounds VERY normal. If you felt totally comfortable, that would be worrisome. I know I had at least one classmate who would cry every day on her way to...

  25. Lack of new graduate jobs

    RunBabyRN replied to LondonFog's topic in General Students

    Like others have said, it's all about demographics and where you live. If you're willing to move, you can find work, or you may be lucky and live in an area that's new grad-friendly. From what I...