RunBabyRN

RunBabyRN

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  1. New Grads: how long did it take you to find a job, or how long have you been ...

    RunBabyRN replied to kieran07's topic in First Year After Licensure

    SF Bay Area Graduated in May, licensed 6/20/14. Had a job offer on the table in March where I precepted, but rescinded due to residency program that ONLY accepted post-licensure students due to BRN...

  2. In last semester and thinking of changing majors

    RunBabyRN replied to MMA12345's topic in General Students

    I agree with ICUman. You're so close, and there are SOOOO many avenues available in nursing. Don't even get me started about the person who could have had your spot if you choose to waste it. That...

  3. What do you inspire to contribute to the nursing profession?

    RunBabyRN replied to nrseducator's topic in General Students

    I'm a new grad, so not a student anymore, but I entered nursing school with this as a major goal of mine- patient advocacy. I want my patients to feel heard and to have their desires understood and...

  4. Seminars and workshops for nursing students

    RunBabyRN replied to lbeh1986's topic in General Students

    I agree about ACLS and other certs for your desired field. They certainly won't hurt. As far as whether or not students may take these classes, call and ask. Are there any summer preceptorships...

  5. Basic Phlebotomy Course? Y/N?

    RunBabyRN replied to IThinkICan100's topic in General Students

    Does the class prepare you to sit for the CPT exam? Is your instructor able to proctor? If yes, then yes, you can work as a phleb while in school. However, places may be hesitant to hire you...

  6. Courses you found useful...

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

    Any language course, especially if it's commonly spoken in your area. Speech Anything about cultures in your area Medical terminology, if you're not already

  7. How many pre-reqs?

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

    It really depends on YOU. If you really feel like you can handle it and manage your time well AND get As, go for it. It sounds like a pretty heavy load, though. This is your first semester, right?...

  8. Part-time or hungry?

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

    Try applying for RN jobs in CA as a new grad. I am a new grad with several years of healthcare experience. I also have good connections. I've applied to over FIVE HUNDRED jobs. I have one VERY...

  9. RN, NP, and Corpsman Career Questions

    RunBabyRN replied to Vanessa182's topic in Government, Military

    YES. We had a clinic, but all inpatient stuff and emergencies (outside of our urgent care unit- which generally meant they were getting transported to the hospital) were at the local civilian...

  10. RN, NP, and Corpsman Career Questions

    RunBabyRN replied to Vanessa182's topic in Government, Military

    I think you still have a lot of research to do. First, understand that nursing programs aren't like "regular" college, where you sign up for this class and that around your schedule and take whatever...

  11. Clinicals & Nursing Classes

    RunBabyRN replied to selectivemute's topic in General Students

    You'll really need to look at how your classes are set up. That will be the only way to answer your questions. For us, we had lecture 2-3 days a week, and clinicals 2 days a week for the first 3...

  12. OB/PEDS Honors project help

    RunBabyRN replied to Apples&Oranges's topic in General Students

    What about HIV+ breastfeeding moms? Routine circumcision- you'll find a TON of info on this. You can do some research about cultural traditions, too, like not feeding the baby until the milk comes in....

  13. Part-time or hungry?

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

    I don't know of any part time programs, but I've heard on here that maybe one or two exist somewhere in the world. People do make it work working full time during a full time nursing program, but a...

  14. Pre-med or Nursing?

    RunBabyRN replied to redhead89's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Have you ever spent time in surgery? I always thought it would be an interesting area of nursing- until I spent ONE day in that rotation. Nope. Boring as can be. That said, when I was a Navy...

  15. Shoes

    RunBabyRN replied to NRRN,IWP's topic in General Students

    I love my Danskos. I went through 3 other pairs of all white shoes before I finally caved and shelled out the cash. Glad I did! Now I'm investing in more colors (since I don't have to wear all...

  16. Paying for School with no option of federal loans through the school

    RunBabyRN replied to maddycat03's topic in General Students

    Have you looked at the graduation rate? Most programs through tech schools have very low graduation rates, or won't even graduate you until you have certain modules done (many of which you don't even...

  17. Torn Between Nutrition or Nursing

    RunBabyRN replied to nnorton716's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Ask around with nutritionists as well. I looked at doing my RD after nursing school, but the RDs I spoke with all said that internships (required for licensure) are increasingly difficult to come by....

  18. Re-taking credits

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

    I made the same mistake. Some schools won't allow you to repeat courses you passed, even if you didn't do well. You'll have to check the policy. Next, you need to find out about the nursing...

  19. Paying for School with no option of federal loans through the school

    RunBabyRN replied to maddycat03's topic in General Students

    I would strongly encourage you to look elsewhere. Tech schools are SO dangerous. They'll accept anyone who can pay their astronomical tuition, and you'll be stuck with a ton of debt and, most...

  20. Working and school full time??

    RunBabyRN replied to Tvel97's topic in General Students

    I worked and went to school like that for a long time. We do what we must. Just be aware that MA experience is not RN experience. I have extensive healthcare experience, much of which I can liken to...

  21. Paying for School with no option of federal loans through the school

    RunBabyRN replied to maddycat03's topic in General Students

    I would discourage you from doing any private loans. There are others who can better explain the ramifications of doing a private loan, but you don't want to go there. Have you looked into your...

  22. Community ATI Codes

    RunBabyRN replied to NICU_Nightingale's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    We can't legally share codes (it's also not free). There is a 2013 version (also a 2010 version). You may be able to find a printed copy online. Look at Half.com or other

  23. B's B's B's discouraged with those illusive A's

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

    In the little box on the right with your name and avatar, click on the little wheel that says, "Edit site, About Me..." when you roll your mouse over it. You'll see a drop down menu at the top of the...

  24. MA or LVN?? help

    RunBabyRN replied to eflores06's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I agree about the cost of those programs- those are astronomical. Look elsewhere. Those "career colleges" are a big fat rip off. Their units don't usually transfer, meaning that if you wanted to...

  25. B's B's B's discouraged with those illusive A's

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

    How many classes do you have left before you're done with all prereqs and general ed? Can you slow down your path and take the classes one or two at a time? That REALLY helped my GPA (I took on way...