RunBabyRN

RunBabyRN

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  1. Thinking about becoming an RN

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

    Take a look at a few schools, and avoid the tech schools that include prereqs in the programs, as they are often not accredited and will not transfer should you choose to further your education. Not...

  2. Low self-esteem ....HELP!

    RunBabyRN replied to dmena14's topic in General Students

    I agree about talking with your therapist about this stuff. When in practice, SLOW DOWN, take a deep breath, and remember that and safety is more important than speed. I think most of us get nervous...

  3. Thinking about becoming an RN

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

    I agree with TheCommuter. Also, the question is very broad. What makes you want to be a nurse? What kind of nursing interests you? How old are you? What is your background? Have you worked in...

  4. Clumsy and nervous!

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

    I think most of us fumble a bit when we're being watched. I know that when my clinical instructor was RIGHTTHERE while I started an IV on a paramedic patient of mine (the patient is a paramedic), I...

  5. ??s for those who have BTDT :-)

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

    Given that you are "rusty" at college, I would STRONGLY suggest taking only one of the major sciences at a time. Two can be done if you really have your game plan down, but this isn't wise to do your...

  6. Help! Questions about what to do once I graduate

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

    Everything I've seen for flight nursing looks about like what Don1984 posted. At least 5 years of RN experience, including ICU and/or emergency, plus a ton of certs including ACLS, PHTLS, TNCC, CEN,...

  7. clinical--dont know how to use automated VS "machine"

    RunBabyRN replied to mollysaunt's topic in General Students

    Definitely ask! There will be a lot of stuff where it feels like you're being thrown in unprepared, but you will find the balance between asking for help and drawing on what you know and pushing...

  8. is CNL (clinical nurse leader) a good path for new nurses?

    RunBabyRN replied to N_u_r_s_e's topic in General Students

    Here in the Bay Area, new grads are having an impossible time, regardless of degree. I know at least UCSF is starting to require MSN for floor nurses, but experience is required for almost any...

  9. Prior Medical Experience a Plus?

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

    This isn't a vocational school, is it? Like a for-profit school? Make sure it's all transferable and accredited. That just sounds too good to be

  10. How do you stay organized?

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

    I bought a weekly planner at the campus bookstore and I would write in all of my assignments from my syllabi in PENCIL (as things have been known to change...). I do, however, keep events and such in...

  11. ASN or BSN?

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

    It depends on what you want to do in nursing. In your area, the hospitals, from what I've seen (I've applied in the Tahoe basin and looked in Reno, but not so much in Minden/Carson City), there isn't...

  12. How hard is it to find a job after ADN/BSN degree?

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

    It really is market-dependent. Depending on where you are in WA, you may be fine, or you may struggle. This is where you need to look at job postings in your area. If everything says, "BSN...

  13. Too physically weak- scared to do nursing?

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

    Use good body mechanics, and use your resources. Never try to move a patient alone. If you have a lift team, utilize them. Keeping fit is definitely smart, and you can always get away from bedside...

  14. Questions regarding becoming a paramedic before RN

    RunBabyRN replied to Tpowers7's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am not a paramedic, but I am a former Navy corpsman and new grad RN, so I can speak to having to shift approaches to patient care. My corpsman (HM) experience has definitely helped me in nursing. I...

  15. Just a couple questions for a novice nurse

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

    This. You need to be able to interview people face to face, and to verify your sources. Also, with this being such a public forum, protecting your identity is very important. I would strongly advise...

  16. New grad-need suggestions

    RunBabyRN replied to tash14's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I don't even bat an eye at an hour. There's one I'm about to interview for, most likely, that's about 75 minutes away from home, and another that I REALLY hope to get that's 2 hours without traffic...

  17. Newish grad. Dealing with students on the ward.

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

    Think of it as an opportunity to learn, yourself! You learn so much by teaching. As you develop a comfort level with the students, you can let them chart, but look over their charting before they...

  18. New grads & Job Offer: When to settle

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

    I finally bit the bullet and applied to ONE SNF and got hired. I think that going into critical care, it might actually be good experience for you. It's a lot of juggling, but you learn a lot about...

  19. Venting my feelings out

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

    Are there any other ICUs in the hospital with different managers, aside from this one and your mom? Maybe the director and educator could put in a good word for you there? Gotta love politics. SIGH....

  20. How has walking into HR worked out for you?

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

    I don't have the SNF on my resume yet (still training), so nothing to explain there. I stopped by the unit, but of course the manager wasn't there that day. It's an hour from home, so I'm trying to...

  21. Kaiser Permanente New Grad Interview

    RunBabyRN replied to jayecrew's topic in California Nursing

    You'll need more posts on this site before anyone can send you a personal

  22. Transfer to University of San Francisco

    RunBabyRN replied to ssurig0's topic in California Nursing

    Have you taken the TEAS yet? Some CSUs weigh your prereq GPA as high or higher than your overall, and they'll count your TEAS score with a lot of weight as well. It's worth looking into the CSUs in...

  23. How soon for new grad to apply for jobs?

    RunBabyRN replied to Summers3's topic in California Nursing

    "Hospital politics", in my case, is a long story, but since you asked, I'll elaborate. I don't know if you heard about the big BRN delay from this past winter, but when the BRN "upgraded" to BreEZe,...

  24. Sacramento colleges.. Advice needed

    RunBabyRN replied to Taylor1432's topic in California Nursing

    Any chance of getting into Sac State? You'll need a BSN to get a hospital job in Sac. If your heart isn't in the hospital, you may be OK with your LVN or ADN. A lot of people do the bridge route...

  25. Transfer to University of San Francisco

    RunBabyRN replied to ssurig0's topic in California Nursing

    I haven't heard of anyone getting accepted with that GPA, but I'm no USF expert. I have heard good things about the program, but I would really research ways of getting through without $150K in...