RunBabyRN

RunBabyRN

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  1. Cover letter for Nursing school app.

    RunBabyRN replied to Mar933's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    For nursing school or for a job? Can you be more specific? Have you Googled cover letters? There are thousands of nursing-specific cover letters

  2. how to get into a registered nursing program?

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

    Are you thinking of attending school NOW part time, or do you think you can while in the nursing program? Now it's smart, but when you get to the program, you won't have any say over the curriculum...

  3. How important are grades when joining an RN program?

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

    Most programs really look at your overall GPA and your grades in the sciences and other prereqs. The best thing you can do is figure out what hasn't worked in the past and how you can improve it....

  4. How do I know if this is fit for me?

    RunBabyRN replied to nella14's topic in General Students

    Do you feel like you're going through the normal burn out that hits periodically throughout the program, or is it that nursing wasn't what you imagined? Remember that nursing school is NOT nursing....

  5. How do I make sure I'm ready?

    RunBabyRN replied to ATBStudent's topic in General Students

    Ah, OK! Wasn't sure if Lyn was your last name. :) Happy card making! That's my study method of choice as

  6. Rn-Bsn or Rn-Msn?? help!

    RunBabyRN replied to Stephw13's topic in General Students

    A couple of things to consider. Most places don't want to hire an MSN-prepared nurse with NO nursing experience. You'll greatly increase your hirability by working for at least 2 years. Plus, it'll...

  7. How do I make sure I'm ready?

    RunBabyRN replied to ATBStudent's topic in General Students

    Do you still have your textbooks and notes? You'll want to review blood flow (follow a drop of blood), liver and its functions, kidneys and their functions, ovulation, parts of the brain and their...

  8. Work as Doula or CNA?

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

    Both would be helpful. I'm also studying to be a CNM/WHNP, and I looked at doing the DONA doula program. It would have been good experience, I think. If you KNOW you want to be a CNM, going the...

  9. Do you think it will be beneficial?

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

    I've heard really good things about using Saunder's, and a lot of people talk about having used it during school. It definitely would help to get used to NCLEX-style questions, as you'll see a lot of...

  10. CNA Course Workload

    RunBabyRN replied to SeanPN777's topic in General Students

    It shows that you're a short timer. You might say that EVENTUALLY you plan to do so, and "happen" to get in while you work there, but don't be too open about going

  11. CNA Course Workload

    RunBabyRN replied to SeanPN777's topic in General Students

    DO IT. DO IT. DO IT. It's great to work as a CNA/PCT before nursing school, IMO. You get comfortable with touching patients and with some of the basic fundamentals of nursing, which allows you to...

  12. Nursing Application Letter of Introduction Critique

    RunBabyRN replied to Amber Lamps's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I think it's good, but I would take out the part about the lack of concerned medical professionals through the VA system (though I 100% agree with you, speaking as a vet myself). I would say...

  13. El Centro Spring 2015

    RunBabyRN replied to breng02's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I say go for it. The worst that happens is you apply and don't get in, but if you don't apply, you DEFINITELY won't get in. Have you considered applying for other programs? Most of us apply to more...

  14. Accelerated BSN -vs- traditional BSN

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

    A traditional BSN isn't necessarily at your own pace, but plenty of people go this route, even with another bachelor's degree. I think if you had a background in the medical field, an accelerated BSN...

  15. CNA Course Workload

    RunBabyRN replied to SeanPN777's topic in General Students

    I didn't do that, but I think that sounds like a fantastic option if you can swing it. How much will it cost you? Look at your other course load and make sure you're not biting off more than you can...

  16. Pregnant during nursing school

    RunBabyRN replied to Mommy_RN1211's topic in General Students

    Not all programs are this forgiving. Mine isn't. If you make that choice and can't finish school, you would have to make a good case for them to let you back in, and you would start at the beginning...

  17. Pregnant during nursing school

    RunBabyRN replied to Mommy_RN1211's topic in General Students

    I'm sure it can be done, but why risk it?? You don't know if you'll have a normal, healthy pregnancy. You will probably be very fatigued. Raising a newborn while dealing with the stress of nursing...

  18. How ready are you for nursing school?

    RunBabyRN replied to openyourmind's topic in General Students

    Getting into a good health regimen now can be really helpful. I ran through school and lifted weights (pretty much let my swimming and biking fall by the wayside, as running is more flexible). I...

  19. Applying to ASN and BSN programs at the same time

    RunBabyRN replied to dc1994's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I applied to 10 programs when I first applied. It's always smart to fast a wide net! Not a bad thing to have to turn down offers! Apply anywhere you'd consider attending, and see what happens....

  20. A&P2--Heart...apps, flashcards??

    RunBabyRN replied to 7237dallas's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm no artist, either, and the usability for other people would have probably been questionable, but drawing out stuff really helped me. I'm a kinetic learner, so this was an effective strategy....

  21. A&P2--Heart...apps, flashcards??

    RunBabyRN replied to 7237dallas's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I made my own flashcards. I found that drawing out the structures and processes myself really helped me study them and focus on those little details. I got some colored pencils, and made them pretty...

  22. Surviving accelerated nursing

    RunBabyRN replied to scooterscamp123's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm a mom, so my situation is different, but my program was a 2 year BSN program, so it was pretty "blast off" fast. My social life fell by the wayside, but my friends understood. It will take a hit,...

  23. Georgia Military College student, what do I need to do after I graduate??

    RunBabyRN replied to newbie_nurse15's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You won't be able to complete your nursing degree while on AD. Nursing programs are quite rigorous, and are not flexible with schedules, even for military. Be careful about tech schools, as most are...

  24. How much education do you plan on receiving?

    RunBabyRN replied to daetor2012's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Consider your goals and the job market where you are. Some places don't care whether you have your ADN or your BSN. It's important to be informed! I went straight for my BSN because I plan to be a...

  25. Laptop vs Paper

    RunBabyRN replied to PaulBaxter's topic in General Students

    Interesting article! I switched to my laptop because going is easier on my carpal tunnel than hand writing is, but I still write my own notecards based on my notes, and this I do by hand. There's a...