RunBabyRN

RunBabyRN

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  1. Best Type of Watch for Clinical Sites?

    RunBabyRN replied to SweetSouthernLove's topic in General Students

    Go with something waterproof with a plastic/rubber wristband. I wear my Garmin Forerunner 410 running watch (digital), so I don't care if it gets wet. I also have a cheapo leather watch I bought in a...

  2. Nursing Student Steth Engraving

    RunBabyRN replied to Exhaustipated's topic in General Students

    I would probably have had my first and last name, though I've had mine since before I was married, so it would have my maiden name, had I had it done back then. I've had my stethoscope for about 10...

  3. Cheating? Girl tells me to get a study girl so I can cheat

    RunBabyRN replied to stunurse2015's topic in General Students

    You can always tell her you'd rather EARN your degree and license, and be able to sleep at night and know you're a safe, knowledgeable nurse. You can be honest and straightforward with her (which is...

  4. The debate... A saga

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

    Well, the manager was kind enough to email me, and the positions posted are for residents. I emailed back stating that I understood. So position #2 no longer in the running. Here's hoping for a...

  5. The debate... A saga

    RunBabyRN posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    First, let me start off by saying that neither of these jobs have been offered, nor have I even interviewed. I received a call yesterday regarding a position with a major hospital system here in CA....

  6. Cheating? Girl tells me to get a study girl so I can cheat

    RunBabyRN replied to stunurse2015's topic in General Students

    Cheating is definitely NOT the way to be a nurse. You're right to be alarmed by this suggestion! No wonder she couldn't hack it. Yikes! Avoid her and this attitude, because it will serve NO ONE....

  7. College questions

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

    You're correct, where you do your prereqs doesn't matter, with the exception of doing them through trade schools (the most expensive option out there). Do them at a community college- you may even be...

  8. Kaiser Permanente New Grad Interview

    RunBabyRN replied to jayecrew's topic in California Nursing

    I'm also interviewing with Kaiser next week, and I'd love input on the interview. I understand that mine will be a 3 person panel. Thank

  9. Average wait time from interview to offer?

    RunBabyRN replied to mnnurse29's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I agree, it's fine to ask for a day or two to mull it over. I've done this before as well. I actually turned the position down (at a psych hospital as a psych tech, before I was licensed), but...

  10. what to do if you're worried about a negative reference

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

    I do have one old position that I list because it's a phlebotomist position, and my most recent medical experience prior to nursing school. However, this hospital has HORRIBLE HR, my manager was...

  11. Cover Letter Help

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

    I have a main cover letter, but I adjust it for different positions. I have a separate document where I have a few paragraphs that I change out as needed. The majority of the body stays the same, or...

  12. No work experience at all? What to do?!

    RunBabyRN replied to KGarcia7's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Definitely no lying. List your volunteer experience, and keep volunteering. What about babysitting or something along those lines? Have you done any of that? I agree about considering non-hospital...

  13. The debate... A saga

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

    I have already been working the other jobs, and they were on my resume when I applied. Most of the programs here will accept you if you have RN experience, as long as it's not acute care experience....

  14. The debate... A saga

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

    A FOURTH new grad spot for job #2 posted today. So weird. Kinda irks me, when she said that she needed to keep the talent pool spread, skill & experience-wise. She said she couldn't load up the...

  15. Where and when do you study?

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

    I studied at Starbucks or at the library, for the most part. I eventually learned how to study on my patio. Generally, studying at home is the best way to get my laundry and dishes done. :) I...

  16. Licensure in multiple states?

    RunBabyRN replied to RunBabyRN's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks, guys!

  17. Licensure in multiple states?

    RunBabyRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    More out of curiosity at this point, but I had considered getting my Nevada licensure in addition to my existing CA license. Does applying for licensure in another state then void your license in the...

  18. Butinski

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

    Thank you for clarifying Army medic vs. Navy corpsman- I was going to say the same thing! Gah! LOL If she claims, however, to be an Army corpsman, something fishy is up with her. Also, I second...

  19. Venipuncture competency

    RunBabyRN replied to ctruscott's topic in General Nursing

    Take home a tourniquet, and start getting handsy with people you know. Get used to feeling for veins. It does take practice, and it does click with time. Remember not to go for what you can SEE,...

  20. The debate... A saga

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

    The commute isn't too bad (wow on braving Bakersfield... Yuck), though Sacramento traffic can be tough! I have no idea what the shift is, but since I'd be staying with my brother, I can time my drive...

  21. The debate... A saga

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

    I got called for the interview at job #1 today, so I'm excited to get to do this! The lack of permanence does suck, but I also know that these sorts of positions GENERALLY lead to more permanent...

  22. The debate... A saga

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

    The drive doesn't bother me, actually. I do a lot of driving as it is, even for the very short shifts I sometimes work. I also have a very fuel-efficient car and a library card for books on CD. :)...

  23. New grad wants ER

    RunBabyRN replied to irenlish's topic in General Nursing

    One could say the same thing about ACLS or any other

  24. Problem with blood draws..

    RunBabyRN replied to psmithlove's topic in General Nursing

    Are you breaking the vacuum in the tube before you are in the vein? If you are using a butterfly needle, are you using a red top to flush out the air in the line? Do this to be sure that you aren't...

  25. New grad wants ER

    RunBabyRN replied to irenlish's topic in General Nursing

    Have you looked at bridging to your BSN? Certs: ACLS, PALS, CEN, TNCC... Look at job postings to see what they require. That's always a good way to learn what employers