RunBabyRN

RunBabyRN

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  1. Husband not supportive of me going to school

    RunBabyRN replied to sweetpea2014's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I think there are a lot of things to consider. One thing that's really important during nursing school is partner support, especially if you have kids. Who stays home when one of them is sick and...

  2. Would you move for a school?

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

    I applied to state schools throughout the state, and was prepared to rent a room somewhere while my husband and son stayed at home. It would have been really tough, but we would have made it work. I...

  3. Shoes for Nursing School!

    RunBabyRN replied to jday314's topic in General Students

    I tried a few different shoes (as in, bought, wore to clinicals, and returned), and ended up going with the Danskos. LOOOOVE them, and have so far one pair for going into practice (just graduated),...

  4. NCLEX Tomorrow!

    RunBabyRN replied to itsacalling721's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    STOOOOOOOOOOOP psyching yourself out. BREATHE. GET SOME SLEEP. I don't think ANYONE walks in to take the NCLEX going, "I'm 100% ready." Nope. You've studied hard, you survived nursing school, just...

  5. did i check Pearson Vue trick too soon

    RunBabyRN replied to hopefulnurse2's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    See, THIS is why I have chosen NOT to do the PVT. If this is your response, why bother? I don't mean to sound harsh, but honestly, just wait for the official results at this

  6. totally FREAKING 2 days out!

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

    Get it over with! I'm taking mine Wednesday as well. Looks like there are a lot of us testing Wednesday! :) Good

  7. I need some perspective! Please

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

    Are there any sites a little further away that you could potentially test at? I had planned to end up having to travel to get a date I liked, but I got lucky. My ATT came late Friday night, and the...

  8. Who hires Everest Graduates

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

    I've heard A LOT of negative stuff about Everest and nothing good. Few people actually make it through any of their programs because of the astronomical cost and very high instructor turnover....

  9. What to do while waiting for acceptances ?

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

    I personally worked, but I had to, so that and my family (I'm a mom) were my main

  10. male nursing student seeking some advice!

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

    Your gender, race and sexual orientation are not factors when applying to nursing programs. Your GPA is absolutely VITAL, and you'll definitely want it higher for the CSUs. Keep working on those As!...

  11. Navigating ADN/BSN Limbo

    RunBabyRN replied to Anonymous87's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I would strongly suggest applying everywhere you're considering. Don't limit yourself. Then you can go from there. Most programs, particularly the reputable ones, are highly impacted. However,...

  12. CNA/SurgTech/Paramedic?

    RunBabyRN replied to InfantryVet2014's topic in General Students

    Is there an LPN-BSN bridge program in your area? I've heard that they exist in the world, though I'm not familiar with any. It might be a good way to skip having to go through some of the same...

  13. Anyone have an update on the ATT turnaround time?

    RunBabyRN posted a topic in California Nursing

    I know there's a big wave of us that just graduated, so I'm sure I'm not the only one on the edge of my seat waiting for my ATT! Check has been cashed, and I know some classmates have received their...

  14. CA License as a Texas New Grad

    RunBabyRN replied to shiiivers's topic in California Nursing

    The outlook for new grads is really grim in CA, with an unemployment rate among new grads hovering around 40-50%. Most jobs are obtained through people you know and connections made during school....

  15. CNA/SurgTech/Paramedic?

    RunBabyRN replied to InfantryVet2014's topic in General Students

    CNA experience doesn't count for much on paper once you get into nursing school and beyond, but again, the experience itself does help. When you are looking for nursing jobs or applying to master's...

  16. Relocating to CA

    RunBabyRN replied to mcabreza's topic in California Nursing

    You can use the quote button to respond to specific people, and we can see to whom you're speaking. We don't get notifications. Or you can just respond once and people will see it.

  17. How was you last (final) semester

    RunBabyRN replied to brownsc2's topic in General Students

    The classes were easier, but the semester was more time-consuming, and it had its challenges. We had to balance our classes, plus clinicals and preceptorship, so time-management was the hardest part,...

  18. CNA/SurgTech/Paramedic?

    RunBabyRN replied to InfantryVet2014's topic in General Students

    CNA would be your best bet. It won't give you credits, but it'll give you good and applicable experience with a focus that's nursing-related, rather than pre-hospital related like paramedics. Were...

  19. CNA in 11th grade

    RunBabyRN replied to Cal45's topic in General Students

    I agree, it's a great idea! Do check to see if you need to be 18 in order to work as a CNA, but regardless, once you are able to work, you'll be in there side by side with nurses, and you can really...

  20. Just took NCLEX for the first time!

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

    That's the good pop up, but I know I'm not doing it because it's NOT 100%, and I'd rather have the real answer before I get too excited one way or the other. Hopefully you did well! Remember that...

  21. NCLEX-RN result Help pls!

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

    Yup, it's really you, Nurse Asteria! Congratulations!

  22. BSN or ASN? Decisions, Decisions..

    RunBabyRN replied to BSNMeme2B's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    If you know you want your BSN, take the classes and do the BSN program. Plus, most markets require a BSN or that ADN-prepared nurses obtain their BSN within a certain amount of time of hire. It'll...

  23. Anyone have an update on the ATT turnaround time?

    RunBabyRN replied to RunBabyRN's topic in California Nursing

    Finally got my ATT this evening around 2200! Woot woot! Taking the NCLEX on the

  24. Relocating to CA

    RunBabyRN replied to mcabreza's topic in California Nursing

    I agree with everything that's been said. The job market in the Bay Area is REALLY tough, and the big hospitals in the San Jose are don't often hire new grads or inexperienced nurses. If you haven't...

  25. Advice concerning learning Spanish

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

    I think it's great you want to study another language! Are there any Spanish-language TV or radio stations? That can be a good way to gain exposure if you can't necessarily converse with others....