RunBabyRN

RunBabyRN

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  1. Some of Us Are Trying to Help You...

    RunBabyRN replied to Music in My Heart's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    When a procedure needs to happen RIGHTTHISSECOND, you don't have the time to hold the student's hand and discuss their feelings about every option. I doubt the OP is consistently "short" and...

  2. Pregnant in Traditional BSN Program

    RunBabyRN replied to swanky's topic in General Students

    Communicate with your instructors, nurses, and doctor/midwife. Listen to your body. Sleep when you can. Keep food handy. Stay hydrated. Congratulations! :) Good

  3. CBRF vs Nursing Home. What looks better on a resume?

    RunBabyRN replied to Scuba_NurseBSN's topic in General Students

    First, a friendly heads up, you may want to change your SN to something more anonymous, as this is a very public forum, and protecting yourself is very important. :) Next, I have never heard CBRF,...

  4. What Do I NEED to Know Before Clinicals?

    RunBabyRN replied to Casha9's topic in General Students

    Breathe! It's TOTALLY NORMAL to freak out at this stage. Cut yourself a break- you will not be expected to know everything. However, the answer is NEVER, "I don't know," unless it is followed by,...

  5. Some of Us Are Trying to Help You...

    RunBabyRN replied to Music in My Heart's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    We never had students from different classes of the same school on the floor at the same time, but we had small classes at our school (SSU). The nurses got to know us, and I think that as they...

  6. Some of Us Are Trying to Help You...

    RunBabyRN replied to Music in My Heart's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    To those talking about communication between nurse and student about what they can and cannot do, I had some great nurses that I worked with who, in about 15 seconds, knew what I could and couldn't...

  7. Tips for first job after graduation

    RunBabyRN replied to CSIPAIGE's topic in General Students

    Few docs do that anymore, and most nurses stand up to docs that do that. That's very old thinking. I have been in healthcare a long time, and only one doctor EVER treated the "lowly" people that...

  8. Why did you decide to become a nurse?

    RunBabyRN replied to gearedup's topic in General Students

    When I was 5, I remember going to the hospital to meet my newborn brother. I saw the nurses in the nursery and thought they had the coolest job ever. I told my kindergarten teacher I wanted to be a...

  9. Need Advice on Clinical Instructor

    RunBabyRN replied to hardworkinmom's topic in General Students

    Yay! That's great news! Keep up the good

  10. Some of Us Are Trying to Help You...

    RunBabyRN replied to Music in My Heart's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I think a lot of this, for the student, depends on the instructor, where they are in the program, how well the instructor knows the nurse and the student, etc. I had some instructors who would not...

  11. Having Difficulty with ND Colostomy

    RunBabyRN replied to 67gallugi's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    The highest priority is based on YOUR observations of the patient. If the skin is in OK condition, aside from having a colostomy, that might not be the highest priority if, say, he is solemn and...

  12. Pre-nursing student - what should my major be?

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

    I agree with mrsboots87- why not just go straight into a traditional BSN program? Many of them are moving to a two year model. Even a 3 year program will cost you less time and money than some...

  13. I don't know how to study

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

    I haven't read through the other responses (sorry, long day at work, so I'm feeling lazy), but I do agree about taking a multi-sensory approach. I liked writing stuff out, then reading it aloud while...

  14. WTCC - Scheduling Clinicals

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

    You'll need to speak with your school to find out. Most schools have a set curriculum, and once you start, you'll understand why you can't pile on more. Plus, each semester builds on the last. Also,...

  15. I'm a highschool dropout with GED starting pre reqs for nursing school very anxious

    RunBabyRN replied to iris222's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I think the first step is getting the bipolar disorder and anxiety under control with a good therapy and med regimen. Having good coping mechanisms and a support system will be VITAL to your success....

  16. Best West Coast BSN Programs?

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

    May I ask why you're set on a private university, as opposed to a CSU? Sonoma State, for example, has an NCLEX passing rate of 97%, and many other CSUs are similar. Private universities generally...

  17. I need some hardcore advice.

    RunBabyRN replied to C4mRod's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Just be aware that EMT courses and some others aren't transferable, so depending on the program, you won't be able to count those courses in your cumulative GPA. You'll have to research programs in...

  18. CA RN by Reciprocity Applicant-timelines and is anyone getting a temp license?

    RunBabyRN replied to BSN Offbeat's topic in California Nursing

    I didn't think CA did temp licenses anymore. Yes, CA has a notoriously long wait right now. Have you made sure that they have EVERYTHING they need? They won't contact you if they don't generally....

  19. Wishing to work in CA, GA new grad

    RunBabyRN replied to Iliauna's topic in California Nursing

    I agree about applying to new grad programs. Just be aware that many have preferences for local students, then those within the state, then "outsiders." It's a tough market. As TheCommuter said,...

  20. OMG, is it only the second day of nursing school????

    RunBabyRN replied to SeattleJess's topic in General Students

    I was on the "do not play" list, also, but I think part of it is BECAUSE of my background (first responder, hospital corpsman, lactation specialist and phlebotomist) and that I am older than many of...

  21. What did your grades look like in the prerequisite courses did you have any c"

    RunBabyRN replied to Aide01's topic in General Students

    You may want to contact the nursing departments if they don't have anything about this listed on their websites. Some schools don't care, some

  22. Nursing Perspective

    RunBabyRN replied to FutureNurseKitchen's topic in General Students

    You'll have to look at the criteria for each school. Your entrance exam score, your prereq GPA and overall GPA are important factors, and each school weighs them differently. Do your research. Make...

  23. I need help with Anatomy.

    RunBabyRN replied to alayzhial's topic in General Students

    You need to figure out what works best for YOU. What worked well for me was note cards. I wrote a lot out on them, I'd draw the bones, slides, etc. Doing the drawings helped me to really pay...

  24. OMG, is it only the second day of nursing school????

    RunBabyRN replied to SeattleJess's topic in General Students

    My first few weeks showed me how much nursing school is in overdrive when compared to "normal" classes. I was overwhelmed by the sheer volume of work and reading and with how much we were expected to...

  25. How do I....

    RunBabyRN replied to kplp1111's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    It's really a matter of searching for jobs within the types of places you'd like to work. I've seen positions posted for RNs with all kinds of