RunBabyRN

RunBabyRN

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  1. Is it possible to get the holidays off?

    RunBabyRN replied to Joe V's topic in Nursing Humor

    I've been working in a clinic, so holidays and weekends off! I don't start my inpatient position until 1/11/16, at which point, I expect to kiss my holidays off

  2. 2016 Salary thread

    RunBabyRN replied to kbrn2002's topic in General Nursing

    New RN, licensed 1.5 years, with other healthcare experience. Outpatient clinic 1 hour outside of San Francisco, triage/procedure RN: $54/hour (non-union) Labor and delivery RN, hospital in San...

  3. What are your personal standards when a patient "refuses care"

    RunBabyRN replied to DesiDani's topic in General Nursing

    I agree it depends. I am currently in outpatient care, and I have more time with my patients than hospital nurses do, so I explain the risks of their decisions (like one of my patients who irrigates...

  4. What things did you need the most as a nursing student?

    RunBabyRN replied to app18's topic in General Students

    Humility. Meal planning.

  5. What advice would you give to a new nursing student?

    RunBabyRN replied to dramakid1315's topic in General Students

    You have two ears and one mouth for a reason. Listen, listen, listen. You will learn a ton from your patients, instructors, other nurses, and people from other disciplines. Be humble. No judgment,...

  6. Is it worth it?

    RunBabyRN replied to Jae8826's topic in General Students

    What are your other options? Your alma mater isn't a major deciding factor in the job market, but having a BSN will make a difference over an ADN. Also look at the costs- tuition, living expenses,...

  7. Does anyone know Spanish?

    RunBabyRN replied to mindofmidwifery's topic in General Students

    I used to know more Spanish than I know now, but I can tell you it's a very useful language in CA, where I am. It's hard to build rapport with a patient when you need an interpreter. I can...

  8. Managing fitness in Nursing school

    RunBabyRN replied to natmanzo's topic in General Students

    I would read while walking on an incline on the treadmill. I also squeezed in anything I could in between classes and such, and meal planning is key. Snack on things like grapes or cherry tomatoes...

  9. Flu shot in July

    RunBabyRN replied to Sweet charm's topic in General Students

    They're not available until October. Call your nursing school. I'm sure they're aware and just don't put different due dates for everything, but rather just expect that one will be done

  10. Will I have a social life as a bsn student at a four year college and as a nurse

    RunBabyRN replied to abbbbbbbbbbbbbb's topic in General Students

    It really is all about time management and prioritization (this goes for nursing as well!!!). Nursing school is very rigorous, but I managed to date someone and run a Tough Mudder and a marathon in...

  11. Medic / New Grad Resume Help

    RunBabyRN replied to jayc1157's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Ditch the objective. Move your licensure and certs to the top, above your work experience. Include your RN license number and expiration dates of licenses and certs. In your cover letter, or...

  12. Desperate to get a job in the San Francisco, Bay Area

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

    Have you looked into T2P programs, like Samuel Merritt? I know a couple of my classmates just got hired in the last few months at CPMC through that, and there are others. Check out San Francisco...

  13. How many job interviews before you get your first nursing job?

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

    Over 2000 resumes. Had 3 PRN jobs doing random stuff, but nothing steady. Probably 10+ interviews, but I finally figured out what was holding me back in interviews, and then got 2 offers. I'm now...

  14. Can I include this on my resume?

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

    I would put it in your cover letter, and perhaps in a summary of skills. Or you could even do a section with a title along the lines of "other applicable experience" with a line or two about that,...

  15. Need help tweaking resume and cover letter

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

    I would delete the highlights section. That's all stuff that goes into your cover letter. Take out the first point in your summary of skills as well. Think objective data. Subjective stuff goes in...

  16. LVN or RN Route?

    RunBabyRN replied to Khammy's topic in California Nursing

    I agree with the DON- take the prereqs first. Look at more than one program, if at all possible, and apply anywhere you'd consider. Just be sure you meet the requirements. Depending on where you are...

  17. RN jobs in N. California

    RunBabyRN replied to Passion15's topic in California Nursing

    Agreed. I have extensive other healthcare experience, but it took me over 2000 applications to find the clinic job I have now (I got licensed in June 2014). Even once you land an interview, it's...

  18. Job advice - HELP!

    RunBabyRN replied to Nevada_RN's topic in California Nursing

    Is the job full time? Would you be called off for low census? I work in an outpatient clinic, and I have to say, I love the regular hours, not getting called off, not working a ton of unplanned OT,...

  19. Need help tweaking resume and cover letter

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

    First, yes, you need to pare it down. Just a quick scan over made my eyes glaze over, something you DO NOT want to happen in HR! You also don't want to have to read nursing notes from someone who is...

  20. Cover letter?

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

    You will absolutely want cover letters. It is much more professional to submit resumes with cover letters. While I cannot speak too much to your specific role (as I am a new nurse), I CAN speak for...

  21. I'm in! Woot! L&D nursing here I come

    RunBabyRN replied to tsm007's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Yay!!

  22. writing a good resume

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

    If you're landing interviews, I would say that your resume is probably ok. It's sussing out what's not happening in interviews. I had a similar problem, and I created a long post about it on here. I...

  23. Resume - no related experience, Help!

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

    I mention that I love learning, I'm eager to learn, one of the things I love about nursing is you never stop learning, etc. Find the wording that's appropriate for you. I put something like that in...

  24. New grad resume critique needed please!

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

    Overall, it's really good. Just a couple of nit-picky things that you can take or leave. I wouldn't bother putting when you plan to get licensed. I think it's generally assumed you'll be doing this...

  25. Resume - no related experience, Help!

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

    I would move your certifications to the top. Those are relevant. Put your RN license expiration date, rather than start date, and move it above your BLS. Are you able to perform a patient assessment...