RunBabyRN

RunBabyRN

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  1. Starting two jobs at the same time? Doable?

    RunBabyRN replied to 123_'s topic in First Year After Licensure

    Absolutely fine to ask. Be honest with them about working a second job. Really, with per diem or part time nursing positions, managers cannot realistically expect people to only have one job. I...

  2. Don't Let Nursing Job Resumes Intimidate You

    RunBabyRN replied to Brenda F. Johnson's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I think it's good to show where you did the clinicals, at least. Also, some rotations will be different than others, and while there is SOME standardization, that's not always the case. For example,...

  3. New Grad Resume (haven't taken Nclex yet)

    RunBabyRN replied to cp1024's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    First, remove your personal information from the document. It's easy to edit and see your info. Next, I agree with Don1984, no negativity, no self-doubt. The overall feel is very insecure. Don't go...

  4. IV starts in nursing schools

    RunBabyRN replied to DaynaPierceMorgan's topic in General Nursing

    Our instructors were this way, too. I am a former Navy corpsman and phlebotomist, and they had me helping with IVs and sometimes with other skills as

  5. Best West Coast BSN Programs?

    RunBabyRN replied to Smwright19's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I haven't heard that, but as long as you went to a school that's legitimate for your prereqs, and they're considered transferable courses, you should be okay. Good luck with your apps!

  6. Be a Nursing Home Nurse or Dialysis Nurse

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

    I agree about SNF work. You have an insane amount to do in very little time. I had 36 patients to pass meds to in an 8 hour shift, not to mention wound care, assessments, documentation, etc. I...

  7. IV starts in nursing schools

    RunBabyRN replied to DaynaPierceMorgan's topic in General Nursing

    We did them at the beginning of second semester in our BSN

  8. OPINIONS PLEASE???

    RunBabyRN replied to nurse2211's topic in Nursing Career

    I agree that his age and degree would work against him. Gender isn't really much of an issue, from what I've

  9. A Veteran's Day Tribute from a VA Nurse

    RunBabyRN replied to dantheman0904's topic in General Nursing

    Beautiful! There is a kinship among vets that I never anticipated when I enlisted. It's an amazing connection to share, and there is an utmost respect among vets that is held to the highest regard,...

  10. Reproductive Health Career Options

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

    I'm also in the SF Bay Area, and there are few jobs in fertility (the nursing market JS incredibly saturated, but some specialties just have few positions period). I have seen maybe two posted on...

  11. Could I still become an LVN?

    RunBabyRN replied to gs111's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    No reason is stupid, if it's what you truly want. It's just a matter of finding the path that's right for you. It may be a twisty path with a lot of crossroads, but if you're determined, you can get...

  12. Apply for same company who fired me

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

    I agree that this is a waste of your time. I have never heard of someone being rehireable after being

  13. Objective vs. Subjective data (again)

    RunBabyRN replied to combinate's topic in General Students

    This kind of seems like splitting hairs, but having heard about a patient calling 911 saying she has a temp of 107 and has been to Africa in the last month in order to get an ambulance to her home...

  14. What ways do you educate your patient about healthy living choices?

    RunBabyRN replied to Brian's topic in General Students

    Having made dietary changes to improve my own health after dealing with obesity and high blood pressure in my 20s, I understand the resistance and challenges. My focus, first and foremost, is on...

  15. Report: is it too much to ask.....

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

    Even as a nursing student, I'd catch those errors. I wish there was always the time to delve thoroughly into someone's H&P, but it's not realistic most of the time. I'm grateful for any...

  16. Why get an MSN?

    RunBabyRN replied to hpvarnad's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    In addition to what the PPs have said, I have actually seen one hospital that requires MSN for floor nurses. In this market, they have that luxury. Really, unless you plan to go into education,...

  17. Nurses Eat Their Young

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

    I think it stems more from new nurses not respecting the experience and wisdom most COBs (crusty old bats) carry with them, and the sense of entitlement that some new nurses can have. It seems like...

  18. How helpful/important is it to work as a CNA before going to nursing school?

    RunBabyRN replied to ReadyToListen's topic in General Students

    Agreed. Lots of threads about exactly this. Use the magnifying glass at the top to do a search. My opinion is that you get used to touching patients intimately, and you get some of the fundamentals...

  19. Marines or Nursing School

    RunBabyRN replied to blueman09's topic in General Nursing

    There are no nurses in the Marines. The Marines fall under the Department of the Navy, and the Navy provides their medical

  20. Motivation to workout - nursing student

    RunBabyRN replied to kkernagh's topic in General Students

    Is this trip your only motivation? I found that working out helped me maintain my sanity in nursing school (and beyond). Maybe set some fitness goals, and look beyond the gym. Do you ENJOY anything...

  21. Could I still become an LVN?

    RunBabyRN replied to gs111's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Don't let your mom or your weight dictate your life. I was also morbidly obese a few years ago, and I worked hard to lose the weight. It can be done, and getting the depression and anxiety under...

  22. ASN or BSN?

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

    Does a non-nursing associate's degree count for much in GA? It doesn't in CA. I don't think it's silly to go for another associate's, just as it's not silly to go for your BSN if you have another...

  23. ADN with a BA

    RunBabyRN replied to dcwang's topic in California Nursing

    Some of the CSUs offer them. That would probably be the least expensive

  24. Working out & eating healthy with busy schedule!

    RunBabyRN replied to kkernagh's topic in General Students

    I got lucky- my husband bought me a treadmill for my birthday partway through nursing school. I would prop my laptop or book on there and crank up the incline and walk and read. I also packed my...

  25. med surg

    RunBabyRN replied to aleena23's topic in General Nursing

    You'll have to search around for positions that don't require acute care experience, or who will give you credit for that time. I have seen positions posted requiring a year of acute care experience...