RunBabyRN

RunBabyRN

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  1. Everest Ontario RN program, good or bad?

    RunBabyRN replied to artonurse's topic in California Nursing

    Stay away from Everest College!! They're a total rip off. I don't know ANYONE that's had a good experience with them (I know people who have STARTED a few different programs, none that have actually...

  2. offered to shadow after interview

    RunBabyRN replied to amberlt91's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    That's a GOOD sign! They wouldn't waste their time with that if they weren't really considering you! They'd just thank you for coming in and send you on your way. Show them that you're enthusiastic...

  3. RN Program Orientation

    RunBabyRN replied to Pegasus1023's topic in General Students

    Our program did that, and it was really nice having someone to ask about stuff when I was a first year (for us, junior), and someone looking to me for advice and that understood her issues as a second...

  4. Do you think Nurses will be replaced by technology one day?

    RunBabyRN replied to giraffe4's topic in General Students

    You can create a machine to do tasks, but it's very difficult to get one to look at a patient holistically and make assessments and judgment calls. That's where nurses will always have the...

  5. Did anybody buy a nursing mannikin to practice skills at home?

    RunBabyRN replied to strawberryluv's topic in General Students

    I think THIS is the most important point to consider. A monkey can learn how to insert an IV. But a real nurse knows how to assess an IV site, consider all factors when choosing a site and gauge,...

  6. Coursera Classes

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

    Interesting! Thanks for sharing! I wish they had language

  7. Question: A&P Prep for 1st semester

    RunBabyRN replied to RubySlippers06's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Really, you're going to want a thorough understanding of all of the body systems. When you'll need to know each one will vary by your curriculum. Definitely know the electrolytes and how they affect...

  8. Male pediatric nurses?

    RunBabyRN replied to FutureNurseKyle's topic in Pediatric

    I think it's wonderful you want to pursue pediatrics! I can't imagine anyone would think you're any more a pedophile than a male pediatrician. Males can also be gynecologists, and I've seen make OB...

  9. Psych tech job while in nursing school?

    RunBabyRN replied to INN_777's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    CNA experience would likely be more helpful in landing a med/surg job than psych tech experience. If you wanted to get into psych nursing, that would be a great way to go, but you'll get better...

  10. pre req classes

    RunBabyRN replied to sgilliam2011's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Try to avoid taking the "big 3" at the same time (micro, anatomy and physiology, or A&PI and A&PII depending on how things are there). Be sure not to load things up so heavily that your GPA...

  11. csulb pre nursing student

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

    I was accepted into CSULB's BSN program, but chose to attend one closer to home at another CSU. I did my prereqs at a CC in another part of the state. You aren't a CSULB student unless you're...

  12. New grad job interview in psych

    RunBabyRN posted a topic in Psychiatric

    I am graduating this week, and I have an interview next week at a local psychiatric hospital. I'm very excited! I plan to bone up on my psych diagnoses and medications as best I can (I need to for...

  13. First Nurse Interview Experience

    RunBabyRN replied to Kellz321's topic in General Students

    Congratulations! I had an interview at a psych hospital recently, and it was more conversational. She did ask about my prior experience, as I do have extensive non-nursing experience in health care....

  14. Just received my TEAS books and..

    RunBabyRN replied to chernandez3841's topic in TEAS Exam Help

    I feel that way as I'm studying for the NCLEX! Which book did you get? I really liked the ATI book, and did very well on the TEAS after using it to

  15. Should I beome a RN?

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

    Be aware that most medical jobs are going to be fast paced. Have you ever thought about working as a medical assistant at a clinic? That might be a slower pace that would still have you in the...

  16. Would "trendy" hair make hiring managers reconsider hiring you?

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

    I think it really depends on where you live, the culture of the hospital, and the actual manager. I know where I live, it's pretty liberal, so no one would even bat an eye, but I imagine in more...

  17. Working as a nursing student

    RunBabyRN replied to KnottyNurse17's topic in General Students

    I tried to work during the program, but my boss wasn't very understanding about my schedule, and I had to quit about a month into the program. I would have liked to have had the income, but we...

  18. Couple of Questions

    RunBabyRN replied to aimbig's topic in General Students

    I haven't seen employers ask for your GPA, but I have heard that residency programs sometimes ask for transcripts. Also, if you decide to go further with your education, your nursing GPA will...

  19. csulb pre nursing student

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

    Take your prereqs at a community college. SAVE YOUR MONEY. I got into CSULB (attended elsewhere), and I did everything at a community college. I recently looked at their program, and they do still...

  20. What is it like to be a california nurse?

    RunBabyRN replied to Dianenicolexox's topic in California Nursing

    Bear with me, as I'm a new grad that hasn't actually started working, and I'm in the San Francisco area, but I can share my own observations. Aides really depend on the unit and the hospital. When I...

  21. FINALS

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

    Sounds about right! Nursing school will be the same way when you get there- crazy stress, but the good news is that EVERYONE is with you on that. You're not alone! I remember those anatomy and...

  22. Background check

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

    Having been a hiring manager, I know that doing reference checks takes FOREVER. You have to get in touch with X number of people (even for the low level at which I was hiring, we had to have 2-3 at...

  23. How/when to ask if they made a decision on hiring me?

    RunBabyRN replied to majcr6912's topic in General Nursing

    I think you're safe to send a follow up e-mail just saying that you wanted to follow up and ask how the thing with the cost rep went. Keep it brief (as managers rarely have time for lengthy e-mails)...

  24. HELP!! Nursing diagnosis for PostPartum mom

    RunBabyRN replied to gmsc11's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Readiness for enhanced family process, effective breastfeeding... There are a ton in postpartum. Do you have to focus on something "wrong", or can you look at what's going WELL? I precepted in...

  25. LACC or SMC?

    RunBabyRN replied to ichang's topic in California Nursing

    Most CA universities no longer have deals with community colleges for guaranteed admission, which is why you're not finding that info. Those days are long since gone. Some schools will still have...