RunBabyRN

RunBabyRN

L&D, infusion, urology

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  1. New RN, education suggestions please!!

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

    Look at certs required in your area, and Google that cert in your town/area to see where you can do it and for how much. For many, you'll need to read a textbook ahead of time. I'm finishing up...

  2. Putting together a resume...help please

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

    Take out the objective unless you get more specific about which unit you're trying to pursue. One thing I do for my cover letter, which I change more than my resume, is change it and save it before I...

  3. Jobs for nursing students interested in psych nursing

    RunBabyRN replied to nursing_n00b's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Welcome to AN! Look into what's required in your state to be a psych tech. That would be your best bet right there. You may also be able to find volunteer opportunities, as there are a zillion...

  4. Questions about Direct Admit/Entry 4 year BSN programs

    RunBabyRN replied to Mlcox17's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I think this varies from state to state. Here in CA, there are very few of these programs. One must complete their prereqs and then apply to nursing programs. OP, is there any particular reason why...

  5. starting out, mother of 3

    RunBabyRN replied to trp03's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm 34 with a 5 year old, and I just graduated with my BSN. You can do this! The nice thing is that with nursing, you'll find yourself surrounded by other students in similar situations at the same...

  6. New grad with other HC experience

    RunBabyRN posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Any other new grads with a variety of other healthcare experience? How have you worked this in on your resume? How much of your clinical rotations have you included? I've found some per diem work,...

  7. Spinoff thread-A or pass

    RunBabyRN replied to Gottawanna's topic in General Students

    While my focus was to pass, I worked really hard to earn the highest grades I could, in case something happened later (like one exam that I took while VERY ill and bombed). As a result, I earned As...

  8. Do you really need a laptop for nursing school?

    RunBabyRN replied to xiomara17's topic in General Students

    It's not ABSOLUTELY necessary, but I found it ABSOLUTELY made my life easier. I could take it to Starbucks to study, out on the porch, to class to take notes, to study groups, etc. Everything is in...

  9. Military Nursing

    RunBabyRN replied to nursebeetea's topic in Government, Military

    From what I've seen, the Navy also requires experience. Former Navy corpsman with plenty of contacts still in, mostly

  10. At my wit's end...

    RunBabyRN replied to jasonsgirl4eves's topic in General Students

    Or, for that matter, "stupid" people. You'll encounter these people in every single line of work, and nursing is no exception. People who believe the only way to lose weight is to eat nothing but...

  11. Declaring Medical Emergency

    RunBabyRN replied to rnkv's topic in General Nursing

    Good for you for standing up for your patient and his wishes! Good to hear your mgr is backing you up as

  12. Infusion RN for new grad with lots of IV experience prior to RN school

    RunBabyRN replied to RunBabyRN's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    My first client yesterday was awesome. I will see him 3x/wk for the foreseeable future. I also got a call about another pt, with whom I start weekly infusions tomorrow. Both pts are really nice,...

  13. Going to L&D

    RunBabyRN replied to MadpeysRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    This was my experience where I precepted. From what I've seen (in my limited experience), any nurse is eligible to apply in L&D. You'll increase your chances with NRP, ACLS, AWHONN FHM courses,...

  14. When do you figure out your specialty?

    RunBabyRN replied to RookieRoo's topic in General Students

    The way the job market is, the more you're open to, the better. No need to narrow it down, really. Dip your toe into different things where you can, and see what ends up sticking. For me, I figured...

  15. PLEASE I HAVE A QUESTION about nursing scheduales...

    RunBabyRN replied to RN2bBevy's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Very important points here. Of course, if you already live in CA, you're familiar with the cost of living, but for people from out of state, there's often a lot of sticker shock. I live in the SF Bay...

  16. Can I still get into nursing school?

    RunBabyRN replied to Paige Sanders's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Honestly, no CSU will take you with that, especially with Cs in prereqs. The CSU program I attended requires B or above in all prereqs. Each of them will vary, but the chances are slim. Look at ADN...

  17. PLEASE I HAVE A QUESTION about nursing scheduales...

    RunBabyRN replied to RN2bBevy's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I doubt anyone would argue that teachers only put in their clock hours (or at least no one who knows a teacher personally would think that!). At least as nurses our salaries tend to be a bit higher....

  18. Need advice about job hunting...I am burnd-out!

    RunBabyRN replied to Mentalageis16's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Congratulations!!! Woo

  19. ED residency cover letter -Seeking Critique!!

    RunBabyRN replied to bella14k's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Overall, it's improved a lot. I would put it into Word and look at the sentence structure and grammatical errors, as there are a few scattered throughout. Also, I would add to the end of the...

  20. What backpack do you use?

    RunBabyRN replied to goldenanchor's topic in General Students

    I used a Camelbak backpack that I got on Woot. It's still in pretty good condition, considering how many heavy books I crammed in it I don't know how many times. My husband wants to burn it now that...

  21. Front of the line (semester about to begin)

    RunBabyRN replied to PaulBaxter's topic in General Students

    Yay! It's nice when you can get a jump start on the reading. Not that there's much of that in nursing

  22. Best Places to Buy/Rent Student Books

    RunBabyRN replied to guest07/14/15's topic in General Students

    I don't rent books. I generally purchase from Half. Then I'll sell it back when I'm done, and often get what I paid or

  23. Breaking RN residency contract

    RunBabyRN replied to nathan31's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Legally "eligible for rehire" is VERY different from "we'd love to take you back if you ever want to do so." Eligible for rehire simply means you didn't get fired, didn't have a lawsuit against you,...

  24. Nursing Job Market

    RunBabyRN replied to Nasim95's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I have extensive prior healthcare experience, and it barely seems to help as a new grad trying to find work. I don't have a hospital job, but I'm applying like a mad woman. I have a few random...

  25. Divorce?

    RunBabyRN replied to GodIs082010's topic in General Students

    I went through a break up and almost divorce... Long story. Anyway, I relied on some emotional support from friends during this time. That was the only semester I earned a B+ in nursing school (As...