RunBabyRN

RunBabyRN

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  1. New Nurse, no job, fairly scared

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

    It's tough out there. I've applied to over 700 positions now. I am working some random per diem stuff through agencies, but like the PP said, it does take time to hear back from stuff. I only got...

  2. Volunteering

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

    In addition to what HouTx suggested, check out camps for children with disabilities. One of my classmates is volunteering at the camp where I'm working, and we're getting great experience. It's a...

  3. I'm a Nervous Wreck

    RunBabyRN replied to NurseAlzar's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    STOP overthinking it. Don't psych yourself out. Trust your schooling and the Kaplan techniques. Don't cram in QTs 6 & 7. Do them a couple of days apart over the next few days. Go into each of...

  4. thinking of going into nursing, but what will the market be like?

    RunBabyRN replied to BritChic's topic in Nursing Career

    I think we'd all like to know what's going to happen in the nursing market in 5 years. I bet in 2006 no one thought it would tank like in did in 2008 (in the US). It's impossible to make an accurate...

  5. RT vs. RN? Is RT a useless profession?

    RunBabyRN replied to AspiringRN27's topic in Nursing Career

    Sure, a nurse can do a variety of interdisciplinary tasks, but having a RT, phlebotomist, and other interdisciplinary help sure makes a difference. Also, a good RT REALLY knows their breath sounds...

  6. Pt reports pain not being managed to charge RN.

    RunBabyRN replied to Graduatenurse14's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Assess and treat patient first. Patient safety can be at risk, depending on the cause of the pain, and untreated pain can lead to further complications. For the NCLEX (and real life), think SAFETY,...

  7. New Grad/Hate My Job/Life is Miserable!

    RunBabyRN replied to Ruby Vee's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm grateful my program was pretty honest with us about the first year, the job market in CA, etc. No big surprises with any of those things. I think the hardest thing so far about my first year...

  8. Casual Jobs have more take home pay?

    RunBabyRN replied to UNB_RN's topic in Canada

    In the US, it's about total dollars made, not how many hours you work or at how many jobs. Your take home, less taxes, is determined by how you fill out your W-4. Not sure if it's the same way in...

  9. Out of my element: need some advice

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

    Yay!! I agree that you should go for it. Few of us go into our first jobs feeling like, "I've got this." If they do, that can be dangerous! Keep your eyes and ears open, and soak it up for all...

  10. Getting attached to patients

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

    You'll always have patients that remind you of people you know (for better or worse!). You have to learn not to project your feelings toward the person you know onto your patient. It takes practice...

  11. CNA VS. LPN VS. RMA

    RunBabyRN replied to nrichiez's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I would stick with your CNA if your ultimate goal is med school. Don't spend more time than necessary going through programs and such that don't necessarily help you reach your

  12. College Questions from a High School Student

    RunBabyRN replied to Aryana98's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You're on the right track, with your plans to go to CCRI then transfer (I went to CCRI when I lived back east!). It'll save you a lot of money, and few colleges give "native" students (students who...

  13. straight out of highschool and lost

    RunBabyRN replied to nate341's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    California has some of the best laws protecting nurses (good nurse/patient ratios, good labor laws, etc.). We also have some of the best pay. It's a very desirable state to live in. There are lots...

  14. straight out of highschool and lost

    RunBabyRN replied to nate341's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It may, but it's not a guarantee. Several classmates of mine worked CNA jobs while in school, and not a single one had an offer waiting for them when they graduated. The smartest thing you can do is...

  15. Looking ahead to CRNA Med School

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

    Requirements vary. You need to do your own research on these

  16. olde nurse uniforms

    RunBabyRN replied to sarahsut's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    My school uniforms I donated to the department. You can always donate scrubs to Goodwill or something like that- plenty of people snap them up! You could even list them on ebay or craigslist if you...

  17. Commute 1 1/2 to work

    RunBabyRN replied to litebrightgirl's topic in General Nursing

    I would commute that far for a good job, but I live in the San Francisco area, and that's kind of the norm here. I say apply and see what happens. Applying doesn't mean you'll be offered the job,...

  18. NICU Refresher class in Bay Area ?

    RunBabyRN replied to Hyla's topic in California Nursing

    Ouch! I hope it's healed well since then. Good luck with your job search. I know it's

  19. kaplan - worth it?

    RunBabyRN replied to SN2014's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I liked the strategy help. The content I preferred to study on my own, so I could focus only on what I personally needed. During the class, a lot of topics come up, and you just write them down to...

  20. PearsonVue Trick is all lies. I didn't get a popup and I PASSED!

    RunBabyRN replied to pikachus's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Did you go all the way through to the credit card page? There are several pages you get through to get there when doing the PVT. Congratulations,

  21. Specialty

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

    I knew going into nursing that my goal was to become a CNM. Now that I've graduated, that hasn't changed.

  22. 1st semester expectations

    RunBabyRN replied to Val0512's topic in General Students

    Graduation. LOL It's constantly changing. It just becomes your new

  23. **POLL** New 1st Year RN Salary

    RunBabyRN replied to Bell13's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Most current: California Experience: new grad, but prior Navy Corpsman, phlebotomist, etc. Wellness fairs & flu clinics, agency #1- $20/hour Camp nursing through agency #1- $23/hour Flu clinics,...

  24. Flu Clinic Work

    RunBabyRN replied to iheartnursingu's topic in Nursing Career

    I'm doing this as well through a few agencies. They all pay differently, and they're all set up differently. You'll have to see how they do it. Through which company is it? ETA: I just signed up...

  25. "Which job" advice from exp. nurses

    RunBabyRN replied to blackvans1234's topic in Nursing Career

    I'm a new grad, not an "experienced" nurse, per se, but based on the new grad market, I would go with where you actually have an offer. You CANNOT count on something that's not on paper (learned that...