RunBabyRN

RunBabyRN

L&D, infusion, urology

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  1. Needing encouragement and guidance

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

    I agree with HouTX about looking at the patient's baseline. I was working in an outpatient urology clinic, but my patients would have these crazy, sky-high BPs where I was panicky about sending them...

  2. Leaving at 6 months in?

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

    I'll give you a brief version of my own story, similar to your own. After applying like CRAZY for anything I could stomach, I finally landed a position in outpatient urology with a major health...

  3. Any ideas for a temporary-ish new grad job

    RunBabyRN replied to Cas010's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I recommend looking at places like Craigslist for agency positions. I started out doing health fairs and flu clinics, and it helped beef up my resume a bit. Having ANYTHING that says RN next to it...

  4. Leaving an Interview

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

    I think you made the right choice. It sounds like communication there is poor, at best, and it would likely be a very frustrating place to work with inconsiderate management. I have even been in...

  5. Torn, should I chance it?

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

    I would apply for what you really want. Follow up with the recruiter after a week or so just to check in, and you might even ask about other positions at their facility. I know I've had a few places...

  6. Worked 2 yrs. Can I apply to new grad programs?

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

    You'll have to look at each new grad program, as the specs vary. Some will accept you if you haven't been working in acute care. Most have a time limit as far as how long ago you can have graduated....

  7. Age and nursing school

    RunBabyRN replied to tiny_dancer's topic in General Students

    You'll still be one of the youngest people in your class. Those with life experience do much better in actual practice, IMO. I was 34 when I graduated, the closest friend I had in my class was 49 at...

  8. Did a low test grade discourage you?

    RunBabyRN replied to dominiquejade's topic in General Students

    Oh yes. I had one test in critical care I had studied like CRAZY for, but I woke up that morning with an AWFUL URI. I sped through the exam which meant not reading the questions thoroughly, so I did...

  9. Do nurses do med math

    RunBabyRN replied to direw0lf's topic in General Students

    There ARE too many med errors, as ANY med error is one too many. They happen, yes, and we are the last line of defense. ALWAYS do the math. There will also be times you may not have the math done...

  10. Advice on books to help through nursing school

    RunBabyRN replied to czerwodl121's topic in General Students

    I had enough reading as it was in nursing school, but I heard good things from classmates about using Saunders NCLEX Review books during

  11. Students Forty and over pre-reqs now

    RunBabyRN replied to BRIGHTEYESv's topic in General Students

    I would say it's possible, but you'll need to be honest with your schools that you cannot lift/have physical limitations. There are nursing positions that don't require lifting. I've had a few....

  12. Are they training me to be a nurse or a doctor?

    RunBabyRN replied to Lemon Bars's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    One way of looking at things is this: doctors treat a group of symptoms. Nurses treat the entire person. We are, as said above, the eyes and ears for the APC/APP. We are the ones with them 99% of...

  13. L&D electives

    RunBabyRN replied to KThurmond's topic in Ob/Gyn

    NRP, fetal monitoring, and ACLS are required for many positions here, and none of these certs require experience. See what's required when the time comes that you're applying for

  14. New student - shoes

    RunBabyRN replied to hopefulhdr's topic in General Students

    I like Danskos and Sanitas personally, but try different things and see how they feel on YOUR feet. My clogs have held up well against the rigors of work, and they're easy to clean if something funky...

  15. Newly qualified Irish nurse hoping to move to U.S ASAP

    RunBabyRN replied to louise1993's topic in Nurse Registration

    You'll definitely need experience before coming here, and be sure to check out any issues with licensing, as CA has some strict standards, and doesn't accept licenses or degrees even from other states...

  16. Obtaining IP in CA

    RunBabyRN replied to AnAppleADay77's topic in California Nursing

    This is basically what I was going to say. Once your ATT is posted, you can generally test pretty quickly thereafter. Unless there is some discrepancy with your exam, your score was very close to...

  17. Job market

    RunBabyRN replied to MondanaDeVonne's topic in California Nursing

    California is one of the toughest states for finding work, partly because the salaries are much higher here than in other states (with a commensurate cost of living, however). I have heard recently...

  18. Can I wear the scrubs for an interview?

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

    Good luck with your second

  19. Can I wear the scrubs for an interview?

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

    My last two interviews were in the middle of my workday (I was able to take a long break). I wore scrubs to both interviews, and was offered both jobs (I also acknowledged that I had come straight...

  20. Recently moved from Socal to Norcal.

    RunBabyRN replied to Honda123's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    The job market in NorCal, especially the Bay Area, is really tough, especially for new grads. Take what you can get, even if it's not in a hospital. Apply, apply, apply to all of the hospitals, but...

  21. What am I doing wrong?!

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

    Are you landing interviews? If not, then your resume needs some TLC. Are you working the one job only? Have you considered looking at PRN jobs in your desired specialty, even if not in acute care?...

  22. Job Hopping

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

    Is this new job something you could see yourself doing long term? It's not necessarily job hopping if so. Do what makes you happy. There's always a trade-off, but for the right job, the compromises...

  23. struggling finding a job since June

    RunBabyRN replied to el1009iii's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Really broaden your horizons. I piece-mealed work for the first several months after I got licensed last June, and then finally started a full time clinic job in Feb. Now I am transferring within...

  24. Been an RN for more than a year now... Still jobless :(

    RunBabyRN replied to jemzel17's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I agree about a broad search. I went to school to be in labor and delivery, but I applied to every job that wouldn't make me gag. I did end up in a job in LTC for a bit, which was a BAD fit for me,...

  25. One more semester to go!

    RunBabyRN replied to Shagce1's topic in General Students

    I would wait until a couple of months before graduation. You can check out new grad programs a few months before and keep an eye out on their app periods so you can plan ahead. If you haven't...