RunBabyRN

RunBabyRN

L&D, infusion, urology

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  1. straight out of highschool and lost

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

    Where in CA? CA has the highest unemployment rate for new grad nurses- 43% for the first 18 MONTHS. Be smart about what the future holds. Here's a little insight into my own experience as a new grad...

  2. NICU Refresher class in Bay Area ?

    RunBabyRN replied to Hyla's topic in California Nursing

    Yeah, the Bay Area is TOUGH. One of the worst markets in the US, even for experienced nurses. Did you do any research before moving here? Being out of nursing for 2 years will really set you back,...

  3. Starting first nursing job w/o tech experience...advice please

    RunBabyRN replied to sns0248's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Welcome to AN! One small tip- keep your first name out of your posts. You want to protect your identity. It might be too late to edit, but you can ask an admin to edit it for you. Congratulations...

  4. 4 job offers-what will help me get my "dream job"

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

    Here are my two cents. Bear with me, as I am a new grad myself, and NOT a nurse hiring manager! :) What is the situation with the private duty peds patient? If it's a child with a trach and a vent...

  5. 1st semester expectations

    RunBabyRN replied to Val0512's topic in General Students

    I think it's more the initial shock and the volume of work and knowledge that overwhelmed me most. You can prepare as much as humanly possible, but until you're there, you just can't know what to...

  6. starting in a specialty

    RunBabyRN replied to SN2014's topic in General Students

    I say do what works for you. If your goal is ED, go for it. Mine is L&D, and I'm applying for it (and a couple of other specialties I like) like crazy (new grad). I have a few per diem jobs in...

  7. STRONG Program at Sutter Health in California

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

    They just posted some positions for the STRONG program at midnight. Happy applying!

  8. International student taking pre reqs for ADN in sacramento

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

    I'm not in Sacramento, either, but you can Google a lot of this. Also, check out the California forum (under the U.S. tab along the top), as you may get some insight there. Any of the community...

  9. Thoughts on taking Phlebotomy course while I wait?

    RunBabyRN replied to honeyrose29's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I haven't found that phlebotomy experience (mine is extensive) helps at all in the job market. Also, the equipment and technique are different than IV skills. Few hospitals have RNs doing straight...

  10. International student taking pre reqs for ADN in sacramento

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

    Take a look at Sac State's BSN program. They have a website that lists all of the prereqs. There will be only one or two that will be different than an ADN program (for example, BSN programs require...

  11. Does Anatomy & Physiology help you in nursing?

    RunBabyRN replied to KStudentNurse70's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You'll definitely use it. Also, once you get into your desired area of nursing, you'll really need that detailed A&P for your area (like the parts of the bones for ortho, or fetal development for...

  12. Lvn versus RN program debate??

    RunBabyRN replied to 5ummer's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    What about going straight for your BSN? The prereqs for LVN are different from RN, so you'll spend more time doing prereqs and programs, and it'll cost you more money in the end. You could do your...

  13. International student taking pre reqs for ADN in sacramento

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

    I would try a local community college. There are a few in/near Sac: https://www.google.com/webhp?sourceid=chrome-instant&ion=1&espv=2&ie=UTF-8#q=sacramento%20community%20colleges Any...

  14. Need help from an RN

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

    Yup, you don't get to do this assignment here. We see these posts all the time, and you'll get the same answer they all do. As a nurse, you need to be able to interview people. You also need to be...

  15. Textbook Question

    RunBabyRN replied to katie_n's topic in General Students

    I never used any of my prereq books in nursing school. Sold them on

  16. Where do we keep our stuff?

    RunBabyRN replied to NurseYomi's topic in General Students

    We were able to pick out own scrubs, so long as they were the correct color. Pockets are definitely good! I used a backpack for lecture and skills lab, and a smaller bag for clinicals. We left our...

  17. Paramedic/RN

    RunBabyRN replied to Dwalker0163's topic in General Nursing

    I think before you go any further with ANY path, you need to research what they entail. You will waste a lot of time and money if you bounce around like that. Otherwise, you'll be a career student,...

  18. Plans for After Graduation?

    RunBabyRN replied to Ketsia_xo's topic in General Students

    I think it depends on when you plan to take the NCLEX. If you want to take it ASAP, take the trip afterward. If you want some extra time to study, take it after school, relax, and then focus on...

  19. views on overweight nurses

    RunBabyRN replied to msmit108's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I don't judge a nurse by his/her weight, but I have seen it interfere with her care. There's a nurse I work with now, and she has a very difficult time doing the simplest tasks on her feet, leaving...

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

    RunBabyRN replied to RunBabyRN's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    This is very helpful! Thank you! I plan to shadow another RN doing these infusions, and I am going to do my own research as well. I really appreciate your

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

    RunBabyRN replied to RunBabyRN's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    I'll be doing home infusions and sterile dressing changes. Any resources would be awesome! I know I have a lot to learn, and I want to be as safe as possible! Thank you!

  22. Confused about how to become a nurse

    RunBabyRN replied to amer1996's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    The CSUs don't work off of wait lists. You have to apply each cycle if you don't get in the first time (though they keep a wait list for each semester, but once school starts, the list is shredded)....

  23. RN vs RN/BSN? Help!

    RunBabyRN replied to humboldt13's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    In which state do you live? If you're in Humboldt County, CA, you will be OK with your ADN (realize that both ADN and BSN = RN). Since HSU no longer has a BSN program, most of the RNs there are...

  24. straight out of highschool and lost

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

    A BSN can take 4-5 years to complete, but you may have knocked out some time with your credits already earned. Research universities in your area to ensure that they will accept your credits, and...

  25. Resume Critique

    RunBabyRN replied to asand14's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I wouldn't include any parenting experience. Did you do any other volunteering when you were younger? Anything out of the box you might be able to