RunBabyRN

RunBabyRN

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  1. California Jobs

    RunBabyRN replied to katielynn10's topic in California Nursing

    Travel positions require one year of experience in the specialty. You won't be able to get it as a new grad. I've heard great things about working with the VA. It's one of the places I'm applying to...

  2. How Does an RN make more in Sacramento than San Diego????

    RunBabyRN replied to Scarpydooooo's topic in California Nursing

    Sac and San Francisco are tough markets, but I would argue against the desirability factor with SF, as the salaries there are quite high, and the desirability is as well. I would agree that unions...

  3. I can't handle the heat....

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

    New grad jobs in general are scarce, but keep looking. From what I understand, there are certifications you can do for OR that might help. I don't know enough about the specialty to be able to...

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

    RunBabyRN replied to Summers3's topic in California Nursing

    Where in CA are you? It depends on the market where you are. Have you started networking for jobs yet? That's your best bet. What about hitting up the nurse manager where you're precepting, or...

  5. California Jobs

    RunBabyRN replied to katielynn10's topic in California Nursing

    California has a 43% unemployment rate for the first 18 months for new grad RNs, and that's average. The cities have a higher rate. That includes those with BSNs and connections. I would STRONGLY...

  6. What is supposed to be the hardest year?

    RunBabyRN replied to lampard's topic in General Students

    I found that the last semester was hardest, if only for the time it took. That was the semester that finally took down my running. Probably the first semester was the hardest, academically, though,...

  7. Is it okay to tape record on my phone my patient's report?

    RunBabyRN replied to strawberryluv's topic in General Students

    Like stated, it's not okay to record a report. Learning how to give and receive report is a big skill that takes time. Ask the nurse you're shadowing for tips, and if they have their own brain sheet,...

  8. 4.0 in nursing school?

    RunBabyRN replied to RubySlippers:)'s topic in General Students

    Nursing school is, as everyone's stated, very different from any other class you've taken. I earned As and A- in everything except for one class, where I earned a B+ because of one exam I bombed when...

  9. how were you able to live (financially) while in nursing school?

    RunBabyRN replied to Nursetobe25's topic in General Students

    I tried working in the beginning, but my boss was NOT understanding of my demanding schedule, and I was forced to quit. My husband works from home, but doesn't bring home much yet. He was able to...

  10. Graduating HS with all of my nursing prerequisites done

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

    Make sure you're doing your general ed as well. Nursing prereqs are good, but you need your general ed for your degree as

  11. How do you feel about nursing?

    RunBabyRN replied to m_n_b_96's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Oh, to answer your question about what a day looks like, here's a taste of my life right now. I have been licensed for 3 months, and I have 3 jobs. One doing health fairs, one doing home infusions,...

  12. How do you feel about nursing?

    RunBabyRN replied to m_n_b_96's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I agree with these guys. In ANY field, you'll find people who are unhappy, people who regret it, people who are burnt out. Few people come onto forums and create a post, "Another great day as a...

  13. Deciding on a Nursing Program

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

    Are you planning to use the MGIB or the Post-9/11? Post-9/11's stipend adjusts for cost of living based on zip code, whereas the MGIB pays you at E-5, regardless of your rank upon separation. You'll...

  14. lab pratical midterm!!! 206 bones

    RunBabyRN replied to Natasha A.'s topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I found that drawing out my own flash cards from the actual bones helped a ton. It made me pay a lot of attention to the little details and features of the bones. Spend as much time in the lab as...

  15. The debate: ADN vs BSN: for a struggling student

    RunBabyRN replied to missmary84's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I agree about applying to a lot of programs. Apply anywhere you'd consider. Make it your focus now to earn As in everything you have left. I had to work hard to improve upon grades I'd earned when...

  16. How do you get experience w/o any?

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

    If the market doesn't change, you'll find the same experience once you're a nurse. Unfortunately, this is the nature of the beast. Like dt70 said, take the skills you've developed at prior jobs, and...

  17. Any tips for "spasmy" veins? Also, PIVs on chemo pts?

    RunBabyRN posted a topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    I've had sticks where I get zero return, even though I KNOW I'm in the vein, and sure enough, a few seconds after I finally withdraw, it'll start bleeding like I was IN the vein. (GAH!!) Any tips to...

  18. Convincing the manager to take a chance on a new grad

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

    Snow!!! I miss snow!!! :) I heard from my pt today. As HouTx said, HR won't let her overlook the experience factor, so her hands are tied. So much for that lead. I stopped in at the other...

  19. possibly being reported

    RunBabyRN replied to shoeshine88's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Cover your butt. Absolutely everything by the book. How reliable is this information, really? What spurred this, if

  20. first year texas nurse looking to move home to california

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

    DEFINITELY wait until you have at least one year of experience before you start applying. Otherwise, your resume will never even get past the robots. I'm sure you've heard that CA has the most...

  21. Bedside not for me. Any success stories doing something else?

    RunBabyRN replied to Graduatenurse14's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Public health nursing!! Check out your county's website, as well as the state, and look at usajobs.gov. Craigslist can give you some great out-of-the-box jobs as well. I have a very laid back...

  22. RN starting in LTC

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

    I am doing LTC right now, too, while applying for acute care positions as much as possible. I was REALLY hesitant, but a nurse I know and respect suggested doing it to keep up my skills while I look....

  23. I can't handle the heat....

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

    What kind of nursing do you WANT to do? Most of us don't want prison or SNF work, but we take it to work until something better comes along (hand raised). I don't think it's a lack of compassion. I...

  24. Any tips for "spasmy" veins? Also, PIVs on chemo pts?

    RunBabyRN replied to RunBabyRN's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    I was infusing him 3x/week. He receives chemo 2x/month. Right now, he's trying to push oral fluids to avoid the IV

  25. Any tips for "spasmy" veins? Also, PIVs on chemo pts?

    RunBabyRN replied to RunBabyRN's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    He's only at the cancer center once every two weeks, and he flies to Illinois for his cancer treatments. He won't leave the port access in. He doesn't like it, and I'm guessing it makes it hard for...