RunBabyRN

RunBabyRN

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  1. I need to interview two or more RNs.

    RunBabyRN replied to ydama0002's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    May I ask how you are a CNA and EMT-P with 6 years of experience, without having ever worked in a healthcare setting? To address your original question, yes, we see these posts every couple of days...

  2. Getting BACK into nursing school.

    RunBabyRN replied to Jromonal's topic in General Students

    I have not seen a single program that accepts credits from another program. You will probably have to start from scratch for any program. Make sure you brush up on the math, and be prepared to take...

  3. ACLS or PALS

    RunBabyRN replied to nancynvu1407's topic in General Students

    This was my thought reading this- I have seen on here that in Houston and other major cities in TX, you will need a BSN to get into a hospital. You might consider pediatric home health if peds is...

  4. My plan Need Advice please:)

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

    Either of those jobs will help you as a nurse, probably CNA more than CPT (I was a phleb/CPT), and if you can, you can make connections that will help you get a job once you're a nurse. Be aware that...

  5. Guidance needed!

    RunBabyRN replied to Twinkle123's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    *Remember that not everyone on this site is a woman. :) Visa aside, schedules vary widely. I have friends who are working nights. I have been working PRN jobs where I am working any and all hours of...

  6. Admissions Essay

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

    Those are pretty standard essay questions. Be honest in your response, and be concise. Focus on wanting to continue to learn and be challenged (remember that when you're interviewing, too!). Be...

  7. Low Undergrad GPA - Advice to Get into Nursing School in CA

    RunBabyRN replied to basketball6's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Just because you meet the MINIMUM requirements, that doesn't mean you have a good chance of getting in. Most programs, even SMU (which has a good program), are impacted. It's worth applying, but...

  8. So bummed!!

    RunBabyRN replied to nurse2bithink's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Aw, man! How frustrating!! How did you study? What materials did you use? Have you completed your prereqs? I had a setback as well, and had to wait a year to apply to the program I ended up doing,...

  9. Best hospitals in Sacramento area?

    RunBabyRN replied to Nevada_RN's topic in California Nursing

    I would just apply and see what happens. All of those are good hospital systems (they all have their good and bad points). Kaiser, of course, pays VERY well, but yes, it's very hard to get in

  10. Numbers on patient ratios

    RunBabyRN replied to guest769224's topic in California Nursing

    1:8???? No. Typically 1:4, but sometimes 1:5. https://www.amsn.org/sites/default/files/documents/practice-resources/healthy-work-environment/resources/MSNJ_Tevington_20_05.pdf See page

  11. Help! Nursing fellowship application

    RunBabyRN replied to MarySnov's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Have you been using a EMR? What system? You've been using a Pyxis, list that. What about a Dynamap? Wound vac? Don't list things you don't yet have experience with, but be honest if you feel...

  12. Pretty sure it's dismal

    RunBabyRN replied to ceebeejay's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Agreed. Redact all identifying info (your contact info and real name, names of companies, etc), and post it here. We can give you some good, FREE feedback.

  13. What should a new grad resume look like before actually graduating?

    RunBabyRN replied to JasonKa's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I agree with the stuff ArrowRN said. Put your anticipated graduation date. Don't put anything about being licensed, because you're not. Put your CPR certification and any other certs with...

  14. What specialty/job would this be?

    RunBabyRN replied to catelynjo16's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Postpartum nursing is a lot of fun. Lots of getting to teach the families, lots of helping moms manage their pain without meds, learning to breastfeed, etc. You could also research being a...

  15. The Things I Should Absolutely Know (New Nurse)

    RunBabyRN replied to feetinthedirt's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Ask for the location of the protocols, policies and procedures, and start reviewing. Take

  16. Sacramento Hospital Systems?

    RunBabyRN replied to jessjh21's topic in California Nursing

    All of what juan de la cruz said. UCD, Kaiser South Sac and Sutter are the biggest players in the area. Dignity Health is also out that way. With a Google search, you can find the hospital systems...

  17. Can't hear! Stethoscope recommendations?

    RunBabyRN replied to future_nurse11's topic in General Students

    Pretty much anything by Littman will do the job. Doesn't have to be crazy

  18. So much information

    RunBabyRN replied to bilw85's topic in General Students

    I COMPLETELY felt the same way. I remember posting on Facebook how much respect I had for the nurses I knew. I've worked in healthcare for a long time, but I had NO idea, really, what all nurses had...

  19. Nursing Help

    RunBabyRN replied to Sdickerson91's topic in General Students

    YouTube can actually be helpful. There are some goofy videos out there that can help you remember certain things. I particularly love these images for some of the many things we have to know. :)...

  20. Being productive after clinical days

    RunBabyRN replied to Heaven-Leigh's topic in General Students

    You're able to take weekends off from studying?? Lucky you! There was no way I could have done that! After clinicals, even with just 8 hour days, I was too pooped to do much of anything productive,...

  21. PHLEBOTOMY

    RunBabyRN replied to anabellausa's topic in General Students

    Sadly, not necessarily. We never learned about straight draws in nursing school, and only touched on draws with IV starts or even from central lines in nursing school. I only learned about this...

  22. False Hope?

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

    Some schools care about withdrawals, but most don't. I know the community college in my area has stipulations about how many Ws can be on your record, and they are all about the Ws, but the...

  23. Is Nursing a good route?

    RunBabyRN replied to CogNeuroGuy's topic in General Students

    Welcome to AN! I wanted to address the physical aspects of your post. I was almost 300 lbs at 5'4" when I started to pursue my nursing career, and I was working as a phlebotomist. I was always very...

  24. Cancer specialty clinic

    RunBabyRN replied to ativanRN's topic in California Nursing

    There are IV certifications that you can earn with your RN, and it's not a bad idea to get it. Some nursing programs don't even teach IV skills anymore! Most of what I learned about IVs was in the...

  25. Tell me about yourself....

    RunBabyRN replied to Cindycin37's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Tell them what made you want to be a nurse, about your path to becoming a nurse, about something you enjoy doing that helps you manage your stress, that sort of thing. You have about 2 minutes to...