RunBabyRN

RunBabyRN

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  1. Does anyone like their job?

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

    I'm still waiting for "the" job, but I do home infusions PRN, and I really enjoy it. I plan to keep this job even once I'm working in my desired field. I love the flexibility, it's very chill, the...

  2. Program reputation?

    RunBabyRN replied to Blueberry7782's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Unless you went to a school with a really poor reputation, you'll likely be fine. In the local area, different schools have different reputations, and that may make a difference in manager...

  3. Hate my new job...

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

    Hugs. I recently walked out on a SNF job where I had 36 patients with the same expectations (thankfully a but more training- 3 weeks). I was crying a few times per shift, I didn't feel safe...

  4. All accepted CSU nursing students

    RunBabyRN replied to sallyhahah's topic in California Nursing

    I know that only adds to the frustration. I applied to 10 schools when I first applied (all CSUs). All you can do is apply and see what happens. :) I imagine if you do well on the TEAS, you have a...

  5. Evaluations

    RunBabyRN replied to KStudentNurse70's topic in General Students

    I think most programs require something along these lines. Ours were pass/fail, but they were pretty lenient about it in skills lab. It was more about being checked off in clinicals that was more...

  6. Time management advice

    RunBabyRN replied to mbreyes's topic in General Students

    Yes to the planner! I had a spiral one I bought at the bookstore, and I wrote everything in PENCIL, because, of course, professors LOVE to change assignments up on you, and life happens. Social life...

  7. Older student/ New nursing student

    RunBabyRN replied to mihali05's topic in General Students

    Some of my closest friends in my class were in their late 40s, early 50s. I'm 34 and graduated in May. You'll be in good company, most likely. :) Don't allow that negative self-talk, because...

  8. Newborn Nursing Diagnosis

    RunBabyRN replied to lagilvin's topic in General Students

    How's feeding going? There are diagnoses for it going poorly and for it going well. Why was she having trouble keeping her temp up? Dig a bit deeper. Was the baby in the room with Mom, or in a...

  9. Too early to apply for grants/scholarships?

    RunBabyRN replied to Summers3's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Have you been in touch with the financial aid/scholarship office at the school? They would be your best resource for this. Look at application periods and criteria for each scholarship. They vary...

  10. Help! Best route to get a BSN

    RunBabyRN replied to mcgannciara10's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You can go for your BSN without obtaining your ADN first. Many people attend a community college for their prerequisites (anatomy, physiology and so forth) and general ed, then transfer to a...

  11. 2nd Degree, Direct Entry and/or Accelerated Programs

    RunBabyRN replied to 808tothe48's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    UH has a BSN program, as I'm sure you know. They have their NLNAC accreditation. Do the CRNA programs not accept that? Most prereqs require at least a certain amount of in-class participation,...

  12. CALIFORNIA-PAY

    RunBabyRN replied to DANHAM's topic in California Nursing

    The state hospitals like Napa and Vacaville might be good choices, though a little north of Alameda/SF. Here's a link to info for that....

  13. Accepted into Nursing School

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

    Congratulations! Don't go spending a bunch of money yet. Wait and see what you actually NEED, what you're allowed to have, etc. Things that helped me were my MacBook Pro, which I used for my notes...

  14. Why aren't nursing prerequisites standardized?

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

    My thinking is that part of it has to do with the fact that different schools have different admission standards in general. If it wasn't that way, the same small group of people would get into every...

  15. Kaiser South Sacramento ER?

    RunBabyRN replied to NickiLaughs's topic in California Nursing

    I interviewed there, but got bumped for a last minute internal candidate. Might be there with the next cycle of new grads! The manager and I are in touch. Seems like a good environment, from my...

  16. ABSN with no medical experience?

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

    Many aBSN students have no medical experience. I think you'll be okay.

  17. LVN????

    RunBabyRN replied to Daisyg124's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    From a quick Google search, that looks to be one of the types of tech schools we're talking about. You'll incur a lot of debt and get a degree that doesn't transfer anywhere (like if you try to get...

  18. OB Precepting

    RunBabyRN replied to RN26kids's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Introduce yourself to the manager! The manager lined up my preceptorship in postpartum, and offered me a job halfway through. Unfortunately due to hospital politics, she wasn't able to hire me (long...

  19. Am I doing this ALL wrong? Resume critique PLEASE!!!

    RunBabyRN replied to jujuwah's topic in Ob/Gyn

    You will NEED your BLS to even apply for many jobs. That's an absolute MUST HAVE. Next, take your e-mail address, last name, phone number, and names of actual workplaces out of your resume! :) I'm...

  20. Just took my TEAS and scored...

    RunBabyRN replied to mango910's topic in California Nursing

    Every program, even within the CSU system, looks at repeated attempts differently. Do your research about their TEAS repeat policies- some schools don't allow them, and won't consider you, even if...

  21. CALIFORNIA-PAY

    RunBabyRN replied to DANHAM's topic in California Nursing

    I understand Aurora Hospital in Santa Rosa pays in the 30s. I think it's about $30-35 for new grads, and I can't imagine it's much more for experienced RNs. Not sure what it is further

  22. Does a 1 year ADN program in California exist?

    RunBabyRN replied to Nursing2016's topic in California Nursing

    You're better off doing a 16 month BSN program. ADN + other bachelor's do not = BSN, and you will need a BSN to work almost anywhere in CA. Even my traditional BSN program through SSU was only 2...

  23. All accepted CSU nursing students

    RunBabyRN replied to sallyhahah's topic in California Nursing

    Really, it's a matter of the pool of applicants when you apply. They take the top however many students from there. I had plenty of classmates at my CSU that had GPAs below 3.5, but I think they had...

  24. Older CSU Student 'fitting in' on campus

    RunBabyRN replied to LeapBaby's topic in California Nursing

    I just finished at SSU, and I'm 34. I was younger than probably 1/3 of my classmates. You'll be fine! :) Don't stress too much. You may not have the time for some of the social gathering, nursing...

  25. Ortho nurse vs Neuro nurse?

    RunBabyRN replied to 123jane's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Why not apply for both and see what happens? In general, the longer training program is probably the better bet. Which unit probably won't make a big difference, as both will benefit you in different...