RunBabyRN

RunBabyRN

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  1. American Red Cross CNA Training?

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

    Sadly, because CA pays the best in the country (unions), the market is CRAZY saturated, which is why ADN nurses are in such a bad position here. If you plan to move elsewhere, your prospects will be...

  2. Is becoming LPN to a RN better than just shooting for a RN for a slow learner?

    RunBabyRN replied to guest859317's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Do you feel like the material is the struggle, or do you feel like you need to work on your English first? I know that having a firm grasp on English can help a lot. Also, there will be a lot of...

  3. Little Freaked Out About My Degree Goal

    RunBabyRN replied to Annabelle78's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    The job prospects for new grads in CA are dismal, even in remote, rural areas. Because there are literally HUNDREDS of applicants for every position, most prefer or require a BSN. ADN nurses...

  4. A&P - Overwhelmed by neural tissue

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

    I was totally stressed out during my prereqs. I think it's pretty normal! :) And yes, nursing school is even MORE intense. There will be some stuff that comes easy, but most of it will take some...

  5. American Red Cross CNA Training?

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

    I can't speak from personal experience, but many of my classmates did the American Red Cross CNA program, as our BSN program required certification. I'm up in the Bay Area. Have you found a...

  6. Old Medic looking at new career

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

    Did you invest in your GI Bill? Get in touch with the vet's office at El Centro asap. Do you have a disability rating? If so, what percentage? If more than 10% is for a psych issue (depression,...

  7. ADN with a BA

    RunBabyRN replied to dcwang's topic in California Nursing

    What about a backup plan of a traditional BSN? Again, there are several that have moved to a 2 or 2.5 year model, the same length as ADN. This is only slightly longer than ABSN. I graduated from a...

  8. Applying for RN to BSN programs, need help with personal statement!

    RunBabyRN replied to dragonfly.'s topic in School, College Programs

    Maybe talk about your professional development and having more opportunities available to you. You might mention evidence-based practice- BSN programs are big on this, and talking about improving...

  9. Helping other students!!

    RunBabyRN replied to renee_OSF's topic in General Students

    I agree that you're reading way too much into this. It's not like she's going to rely on you as an instructor or expect you to help people at the risk of sacrificing your own experience. You are a...

  10. Galen School of Nursing and GI Bill

    RunBabyRN replied to Tia2496's topic in School, College Programs

    I'm not familiar with the specific school, but in my own experience with the GI Bill, it will cover up to whatever state tuition would be. You're on the hook for the difference. Is there a VA rep at...

  11. Labor and Delivery

    RunBabyRN replied to ramosyasmin16's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Also, based on your other thread, consider looking into becoming an OB tech. It might be a good way to work in L&D without having to spend all of those years in nursing school. Plus, if you DO...

  12. Labor and Delivery

    RunBabyRN replied to ramosyasmin16's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I agree with nursekate8. You can get in, but it's tough. I precepted in postpartum, and was offered a job, but due to hospital politics, wasn't allowed to be hired (much to the manager's dismay)....

  13. Saline shortage

    RunBabyRN replied to hoperenae's topic in Patient Medications

    Go to j2stactical.com and contact the owner. I know he supplies saline and is able to get

  14. ADN with a BA

    RunBabyRN replied to dcwang's topic in California Nursing

    I would look at BSN or ELMSN programs. Many of the CSUs are moving to The market in CA for ADN nurses is dismal, unless you want to work in long-term care or home health, and even then, some...

  15. Negotiating a Bay Area RN Salary

    RunBabyRN replied to nursekate8's topic in California Nursing

    Exactly this. There is little to no room for negotiation. It all has to do with union contracts and labor negotiations. Salaries are based on grids, not negotiations. Congratulations on the new...

  16. The Long and Winding Road...

    RunBabyRN replied to wileyc's topic in General Students

    Yay!!! I was going to say, first on the waiting list, you're SO in!! Congratulations!! Have you been in touch with the VA office at the school? Do you have a disability rating, or did you invest in...

  17. Ob/gyn vs peds

    RunBabyRN replied to msrxchef's topic in General Students

    You might want to check with the accrediting body for your school. That seems strange, even if it only applies to clinicals. If you are forced to choose, I would say it depends on what kind of...

  18. RN

    RunBabyRN replied to hvns1angel's topic in General Students

    Look at BSN programs in your state, ideally a public school. If you already have a bachelor's, you may be able to do an entry-level master's program. Talk to the financial aid office at the school...

  19. Low cost/Free Physical Exam, Immunization?

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

    If you're in school, talk to the health services there. They often offer free or low-cost physical exams and imms. You can also call Planned Parenthood- they may offer these services (I'm really not...

  20. 2nd Bachelor's in nursing NYC

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

    I agree about jumping on those prereqs. From there, start researching accelerated BSN programs in your state, and see what they require. You can also do a traditional BSN program if you choose- I...

  21. Old Medic looking at new career

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

    Do you have any courses completed? Are you a veteran? If so, I can give you some info on the vet route (former Navy corpsman

  22. BSN programs that dont require recommendations

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

    The CSUs in CA don't require letters of recommendation. In fact, no program I saw in CA requires them (based on my application experience in 2011). However, CA schools are EXTREMELY competitive, and...

  23. Nursing school application proccess, HELP!?

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

    Each school's nursing program should have a website, and they will have their own applications and list of requirements. I didn't have a single school require a letter of recommendation, and only one...

  24. Pocket Blues

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

    Par for the course, unfortunately. You still have scrubs, shoes, books, stethoscope, flu shot... Yup, it's

  25. Confusion

    RunBabyRN replied to ramosyasmin16's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    If your grades aren't that good and you have a hard time studying, nursing may not be the right path for you. In California, we have the most competitive market in the US. Most people getting into...