RunBabyRN

RunBabyRN

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  1. What kind of Nurse Should I Be?

    RunBabyRN replied to sillyy816's topic in General Students

    A couple of things- First, change your avatar to something more anonymous. There are a ton of reasons to protect your identity on a public forum, especially once you're a nurse. Next, a nurse needs...

  2. Need Help. What review materials should I use for Passing my NCLEX?

    RunBabyRN replied to Kathrene,RN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I can't speak to the differences between the old content guide and the new one, but there's a free Kindle version available on Amazon. Worth the download.

  3. codependency

    RunBabyRN replied to sckooshy1's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Do you have other support around you anywhere? Can you move in with a friend or family member? This sounds like an unhealthy relationship all around, and it will absolutely impact your performance...

  4. What to expect during Nursing Program Orientation?

    RunBabyRN replied to NRRN,IWP's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    If you have questions about your program, write them down now. Don't ask them right away, as many of them will likely be addressed, but you can check them off as you go and ask any remaining...

  5. Part time or PRN options as new grad?

    RunBabyRN replied to tsm007's topic in General Students

    I think it depends on where you're located, and on what you plan to get into. The job market is TOUGH out there right now for new grads, in most places. Some places won't hire a new grad as part...

  6. Career change to Nursing...not interested in Clinicals, should I continue?

    RunBabyRN replied to jbs203's topic in General Students

    My apologies for assuming you were a phleb- sounds like you feel pretty locked in with something so specialized. I can understand your desire to move on to something else, in that case. Regarding...

  7. Career change to Nursing...not interested in Clinicals, should I continue?

    RunBabyRN replied to jbs203's topic in General Students

    No one else can determine for you if this is your right path. If it's the difficulty of fundamentals that are getting to you, have you considered working with a classmate or two to work on stuff? Or...

  8. Immunizations

    RunBabyRN replied to shells31's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm guessing it's like these guys have said, as long as it's started, but call the nursing department tomorrow and

  9. ATI

    RunBabyRN replied to Shay_'s topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I can only speak for the RN version, but there are two versions, and you'll get the one you didn't take before. Anything covered in ATI is fair game, so reviewing your weak spots is smart. You don't...

  10. Subjective/Objective Symptom

    RunBabyRN replied to exam1's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    True, but as a nurse, you can assess, assess, assess (to a certain extent) to try to suss out more details. I realize that's not always the case, but it feels like case studies have so little info!...

  11. ATI

    RunBabyRN replied to Shay_'s topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Have you reviewed the report? ATI gives you a report of everything you missed. Go back and review those chapters for starters. Do you have a sense of where you struggle and where you're strong?...

  12. Need Help. What review materials should I use for Passing my NCLEX?

    RunBabyRN replied to Kathrene,RN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I really liked Kaplan. Really, you need to review questions, and sit down and take tests. Also, a friendly heads up, you may want to consider changing your screen name and avatar to something more...

  13. Determining my future...

    RunBabyRN replied to imaginemily1323's topic in General Students

    Best of luck! I imagine there's a lot of anxiety as you go into your first day back in, but it sounds like you've done what you need to do in order to be successful. Go in with your head held high...

  14. What is a "passing grade" for your nursing program?

    RunBabyRN replied to aspiringrn1987's topic in General Students

    I think ours was also 80%, but it's an average. I had one exam that fell below that (I was deathly ill and rushed through the exam), but still passed because my average was much higher. It also...

  15. Expensive but easier to get into schools- Fear

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

    Ok, first, you need to look at a few things. How long will it take you to complete your degree? Do you want to complete your ADN or your BSN? If you're using your GIB, remember that it's time-limited....

  16. Thinking of switchin to RT

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

    The people I know who are RTs enjoy their jobs. I can't speak to the market, but like most things, it depends on what kinds of education opportunities are available in your area- if several schools...

  17. ACCEPTED into my nursing program!

    RunBabyRN replied to SavvyNurse91's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Congratulations!

  18. How does the waiting list process work?

    RunBabyRN replied to iselamunoz_13's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I agree, you need to look into how your school does it. Some schools here throw out their list once the class begins, others work off of a continuous

  19. ATI

    RunBabyRN replied to Shay_'s topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Can you be more specific? Is English your first language? I only ask because the wording and lack of punctuation in your original post suggest otherwise. Is this a struggle for you? Which ATIs are...

  20. waiting is the hardest part

    RunBabyRN replied to grneyz083's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I'm sure it varies from state to state, but don't count on it posting in the same amount of time as your friend. Mine posted within 48 hours, whereas a classmate of mine (both of us had 75 questions)...

  21. Kaplan qbank 2014

    RunBabyRN replied to LiveFree17's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I was reading through, going, OMG, you need to review... Then I saw what happened. Ouch! Have you spoken with anyone at Kaplan? They may work with you and get you switched to the NCLEX-RN. Good...

  22. multiple test taker.... my hurst and kaplan scores

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

    Those are REALLY high Kaplan scores. I don't know much about Hurst, but Kaplan wants you above the 60-65% range. Make sure you take the last two Q Trainers before the exam, and take a break the day...

  23. How to spend this summer

    RunBabyRN replied to jwalker03's topic in General Students

    Plan out meals, spend time with friends that you won't be seeing much of for 2-3 years, take a trip if at all possible. Anything you can do to help your time management while in the program will be...

  24. Do you think MacBook 11inch would be good for Nursing School? Or is it too small?

    RunBabyRN replied to NRRN,IWP's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I have a 13" Pro, but was trying to get an 11" Air (the VA wouldn't go for the Air). The 13" was fine, and I think something smaller would have worked well, too. The size and weight are definitely...

  25. drag and drop, are these hard?

    RunBabyRN replied to blondie1887's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I only had one, and it was a pretty easy one. I agree that Kaplan's questions were harder. It's good, but it really threw me for a loop. I was certain I was getting questions that were below...