RunBabyRN

RunBabyRN

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  1. I thought I knew, but I had NO idea

    RunBabyRN replied to CareQueen's topic in General Students

    Yeah, changing your thinking is tough. Even some of us that have prior medical experience struggle with this, because different disciplines have different approaches to patient care. Anyone can...

  2. Any Advice for New Nursing Students?

    RunBabyRN replied to jrabbit0811's topic in General Students

    It's tough, but it's manageable. Don't let people freak you out. Also, we only lost one person in our class. It's not always a drop fest. We had very supportive instructors who didn't necessarily...

  3. How long did it take you to do your prerequisites?

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

    I'm 34 and just graduated. I have slowly been going since high school. I changed majors a few times, and started actual prereqs in 2006, took time off in '07 and '08 (got married, had a baby), and...

  4. Rent or Buy A&P Texts?

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

    I've never referenced any of those books, and I just finished nursing school. Things get updated so fast, and much of the info you need is online nowadays. I buy all of my books, but I resell them...

  5. Microbiology

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

    I took a 6 week micro class, and I found that just saturating myself with it (which is kind of inevitable) helps. I would study when we finished class, and on the weekends. I didn't work that...

  6. can you apply for nursing school while finishing prereq classes? GCU hopeful

    RunBabyRN replied to J89Mike's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Go through the program's website, FAQs, application, etc. You may find your answer there. Most programs will allow you to have 1 or 2 outstanding prereqs, and as long as they're completed before the...

  7. The Nursing Shortage

    RunBabyRN replied to CrunchRN's topic in General Nursing

    Sadly, I think the abundance of nurses in over-saturated markets has perpetuated this phenomenon. So many people are moving to get their "1-2 years of experience" only to up and leave to go back home...

  8. NCLEX and PVT

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

    Seventy? I thought the minimum was

  9. Days or Nights with kids?

    RunBabyRN replied to ChristineN's topic in General Nursing

    I agree that it's not a gender issue (especially since the economic downturn in 2008, when many men became SAHDs), and if it's possible, perhaps your husband could stay home or cut his hours. It's...

  10. The Nursing Shortage

    RunBabyRN replied to CrunchRN's topic in General Nursing

    Definitely no shortage in the San Francisco Bay Area. I do see a lot of what you mean about not being able to afford to retire. I see a lot of it, and I think it's been a common theme since 2008. I...

  11. Days or Nights with kids?

    RunBabyRN replied to ChristineN's topic in General Nursing

    Another factor is your marriage. Working opposite shifts and trading off child care will absolutely wear on your marriage. When will you nurture THAT relationship? Also, if you're both caring for...

  12. help with entrance essay

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

    It's all about why YOU want to be a nurse. What made you make that choice? What was the back story? For me, I was in kindergarten, and my mom had just given birth to my brother. I thought the...

  13. So much doubt...

    RunBabyRN replied to 3rdgenRN2B's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I agree that that specific bachelor's won't do much for you. It'll also cut you off from financial aid. If nursing is what you want to do, then pursue it! Have you experienced any kind of health...

  14. Wanting to be a nurse

    RunBabyRN replied to lilnursing's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    You tagged Canada, so I'm assuming that's where you attend school. I'm not sure if it's different there, but I can tell you how you can do that in the US, at least. One thing that can really help...

  15. Got My Acceptance Letter

    RunBabyRN replied to NurseGirl525's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Aw, congratulations!! 30 minutes isn't too bad- that's what my commute was, and many people commuted over an hour each way. Hopefully the campus you prefer will open up, but I think you can make it...

  16. Lunch bag suggestions?

    RunBabyRN replied to 7237dallas's topic in General Students

    I have one from Trader Joe's that I like. It's insulated and has two side pockets. I have a small soft cooler that I use when I'm gone 12+ hours a day (often!). I think I got it at Costco. Both of...

  17. NCLEX and PVT

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

    This is exactly why I don't plan to do the PVT, as hard as it will be to wait for results. It's not 100%, but it's fairly reliable. There are a zillion posts with this in this forum, including ones...

  18. Book:Laboratory Tests and Diagnostic Procedures with Nursing Diagnoses (8th Edition)

    RunBabyRN replied to Dohardthings's topic in General Students

    I didn't look at the link, but my book with lab tests I used through the whole program, particularly on later assignments, once I'd gotten my feet wet and knew to delve deep with

  19. Passed My First Test! Kind Of...

    RunBabyRN replied to MedicalPartisan's topic in General Students

    Welcome to nursing school. Unfortunately, most of it tends to be self-taught via reading and research, and I think you may not be taking enough time to study the material if you're working as much as...

  20. Scholarships/ grants??

    RunBabyRN replied to pretzelsw8's topic in General Students

    Have you worked with the scholarship office at your school? That can be a good start. If you're already in the nursing program (or have been accepted), you may want to talk to the nursing office,...

  21. Transfer Credits

    RunBabyRN replied to msb555's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Find out which courses at your community college are transferable. I had some courses that didn't transfer, and it made a difference in my GPA (I attended a CSU). Speak to a counselor at your school...

  22. MLT VS RN

    RunBabyRN replied to Mikkie13's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    What is that in relation to CLS or phleb? Those are the only two positions with which I'm familiar, after being a

  23. Failed at 265 questions three times now any advice?

    RunBabyRN replied to sroach0010's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Have you thought about focusing on the test anxiety? Talk to a counselor or even a good tutoring center that can help with this specific area. I think until you can get that under control, you're...

  24. MLT VS RN

    RunBabyRN replied to Mikkie13's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    What is MLT? What would you be doing with it? What's the job market

  25. ROAD

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

    Never heard it before. To what does it