RunBabyRN

RunBabyRN

L&D, infusion, urology

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  1. Advice needed!! Lazy peer!

    RunBabyRN replied to KStudentNurse70's topic in General Students

    I think this is a great opportunity to advocate for yourself, and learn to stand up to people without making excuses. Be honest with her. You don't feel good about this, and it doesn't help HER in...

  2. Blood pressure cuff?

    RunBabyRN replied to cracklingkraken's topic in General Students

    I can't add to your original question, but I will say that I use my BP cuffs (yes, plural, as I have a large as well) all the time. I do nursing care outside of the hospital (yay for being a new...

  3. IVs and CVADS

    RunBabyRN replied to NUNS2016's topic in General Students

    Hope that helps!

  4. How should I split my classes?

    RunBabyRN replied to dc1994's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I would just take a science class over the summer (alone if possible). I took a 6 week, 5 unit micro course over the summer, and it was

  5. Associate of Arts or Associates of science?

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

    You don't need the associate's degree to get into most BSN programs, unless it's a bridge program (ADN to

  6. Need Advice

    RunBabyRN replied to Bonnieparker22's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Have you thought about being a surgical tech or something along those lines? What aspects of veterinary medicine particularly interested you? It sounds like you understand the market for nurses...

  7. Labor & Delivery

    RunBabyRN replied to sgarcia14's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Why wouldn't men be allowed? I had a great male OB RN when I was in labor, and I've seen a few here and there. Just as there are male OB/GYNs, there are male OB

  8. How hard to get a job in Bay area?

    RunBabyRN replied to Buddyken's topic in California Nursing

    The Bay Area has the toughest market in the US. Even experienced nurses are having difficulty finding work. My best advice is to secure work before you set a move date. I know there are always...

  9. Labor & Delivery

    RunBabyRN replied to sgarcia14's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    They teach you some of the basics, but they DO NOT teach you everything you need to know. Remember that there are a TON of specialties in nursing, and there is no way possible to teach you everything...

  10. HIPAA?

    RunBabyRN replied to IThinkICan100's topic in General Students

    Is your friend in any trouble? Speaking poorly (or even well) about a clinical site on social media is very taboo. I agree, it's not a HIPAA violation, but definitely a school policy violation, and...

  11. Desperately Need ADVICE!!

    RunBabyRN replied to Kermie90's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Additionally, you don't have to stop looking

  12. Being a slow reader in nursing school

    RunBabyRN replied to dedicated_2b_RN's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm a slow reader, but I managed to make it work. I would scan through the chapters and do the best I could (really, even for most people, the reading is just not going to get done 100%). I carried...

  13. New Grad dilemma

    RunBabyRN replied to SonaliRN's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with roser13- stick with the super flexible stuff until you get back. There's very little chance you'd be able to get that time off if you need to go once you start a more "regular"

  14. UNDERWEAR (Yes, underwear)

    RunBabyRN replied to nycnurse92's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    How did I never have this problem when doing EKGs on active duty military?? I guess telling them to take off their shirt was clear... ?? Modesty is very individual. I've had female roommates who...

  15. What makes a COB crusty?

    RunBabyRN replied to Pepper The Cat's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I remember when my naval clinic got its first pump. No one could figure it out! We just stuck with our drip counts. :) **Future

  16. cal state Fullerton RN-BSN

    RunBabyRN replied to Nancy9's topic in School, College Programs

    Have you visited their nursing program's website? That's your best resource. Consider, however, that meeting the minimum is not a guarantee of admission, and that these programs tend to be pretty...

  17. Too Many Schools in Albany, NY area to Choose From...HELP!

    RunBabyRN replied to NYguy2Bnurse's topic in School, College Programs

    Sounds like you have some Googling to do. Programs all have websites, there are websites comparing one program to another, etc. I'm not sure if any of those are private universities, but look at the...

  18. Desperately Need ADVICE!!

    RunBabyRN replied to Kermie90's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Agreed. I took a home infusion job, and one of my clients works in a hospital, and is working to get me hired on if at all possible! You never know what can lead to something, but paid RN...

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

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

    I went into a lot of this (though never said I was 100% qualified in my e-mail), but plan to back it up for sure. I am also aware of my shortcomings, and stated as much (ie no c-section experience,...

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

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

    Will do! CA is a tough nut to crack, as far as acute care jobs for new grads. I am very frustrated that my other experience isn't enough to get into acute care. I know it's helped some with my...

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

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

    I figured that there might be some weird stuff with companies and new grads. It just sucks that even other healthcare experience that's pertinent doesn't seem to count for a single thing. I've heard...

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

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

    I do want to make it clear that I would plan to be there awhile (plus, I wouldn't want to make my pt look bad!). If I do interview and don't get a job, I always thank them for their time and ask that...

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

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

    I worried about sounding desperate, but I agree, scaredsilly, I think most NMs know we're desperate! Plus, I think it's clear that this area of nursing is my end goal. I just hope that I can stand...

  24. I. Just. Can't....

    RunBabyRN replied to OhioCCRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Unfortunately, because our healthcare system is for-profit, and because we live in a litigious society, this will remain the #1 reason we do half of the crap we do every single

  25. Not What I Expected

    RunBabyRN replied to LoveAlwaysAlisa's topic in General Students

    I think a lot of nurses battle with anxiety, and this is where counseling and learning coping mechanisms that work for you come in. There are many successful shy nurses. Don't let this personality...